A dairy-free, vegan cream cheese from The Cheese Trap by Dr. Neal Barnard. This “sour cream ‘n onion” version is also oil-free; recipe by Dreena Burton. Do you long for vegan cream cheese with a bagel? Or maybe want to use a vegan cream cheese for a veggie dip for parties? My last post I…
We’ve been in a breakfast rut lately interchanging whole-grain waffles with oatmeal, always paired with green smoothies. It’s morning. Simple routines needed. When I do break out of the waffle/oatmeal breakfast rotation, the girls are stoked! Most stoked when it’s pancakes… but, also pretty happy to see a beautiful vegan yogurt breakfast parfait like this… These…
Do you remember when you began eating dairy-free? I do. Mostly because I remember how much better I felt making that dairy-free switch. I’ve explained my journey in interviews and in my books. My journey to eating plant-based and vegan began with removing meats and eggs, and later dairy. And, it seems this is a typical path to eating…
This smoky sweet potato salad with black beans is full of nutrients and flavor and so easy to prepare! Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and oil-free. Today I’m bringing this Smoky Sweet Potato Salad to your plate. To energize and nourish you – while tasting fabulously delicious! After the holidays, January arrives with detox plans, and…
Today I’m sharing a special soup recipe from the new cookbook The Perfect Blend by Tess Masters. I’ve posted before about Tess. She has become a force in the plant-based and vegan world, delivering recipes that pack a nutrition- and flavor-punch! This new book is not just a cookbook, but also a guide for how to…
Vegan Nanaimo Bars, made much healthier, as well as gluten-free and optionally nut-free. Better than the original with decadent flavor! Have you ever had Nanaimo Bars? These cookie bars originated from Nanaimo, BC. Most definitely a classic Canadian dessert – but it should be enjoyed everywhere! Which brings me to today’s post. I loved these…
Gifts. What do you give a vegan during the holidays??? I thought I’d do something new this year. I’m sharing ideas for vegan and plant-powered gifts! Not just tangible gifts, but also gifts of love, which is where I begin… For the Love of Vegan – Giving Back I once thought that would be a cool…
Are oil-free vegan salad dressings possible? Can they taste great? Yes! Finally, my oil-free salad dressings ebook is here! I’ve talked about this ebook in past posts. After creating quite a number of delicious dressings and sauces for my books and blog, I wanted to devote time to an entire collection of unique oil-free salad dressings recipes….








