Vejje is a plant-based meat made in Colorado. I’m so proud of what my friend’s Doug Meier and Kris Giovanini have done to bring it to market. I’ve cooked with it many times and it’s a super fun product to work with. That’s why I’m telling you all about it today. Please see the bottom of this post to enter to win our giveaway! Vejje Vegan Mixes Vejje was created because Kris and Doug wanted to create a shelf-stable vegan burger mix that was as tasty or better than any commercially available frozen or refrigerated plant-based burger.  However, not only was taste a priority, the mix also had to ..read more

Madison, Wisconsin is an easy place for vegans to visit. Here are some of the top spots you won’t want to miss in this progressive Midwestern college town. Green Owl Café Madison’s first all-vegetarian restaurant, the Green Owl can make most dishes vegan. This is your comfortable hangout spot, all decked out in cheerful green, orange and yellow, for veggie burgers, vegan wings or a jackfruit quesadilla. The peanut macrobowl is on the healthful end of the spectrum, made with roasted sweet potato, coconut quinoa and steamed kale. More interested in the decadent end? Opt for vegan coconut cream p ..read more

Easy Baked Artichokes with Lemon-Garlic Aioli from The Colorful Family Table by Ilene Godofsky Moreno are the perfect spring appetizer. Serve them for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any spring brunch, lunch, or dinner party. The Colorful Family Table If you have a house of picky eaters, you’re in luck, because The Colorful Family Table by Ilene Godofsky Moreno is here to help! In this cookbook, you’ll find 90 recipes that will please everyone in  the family, from picky toddlers to skeptical spouses. They are easy to make, even for kitchen newbies, using easy-to-find ingredients. Rather than categor ..read more

Satisfy your craving for a hearty meal with The Beet Burger from Wait, That’s Vegan?! by Lisa Dawn Angerame. Served with special sauce, lettuce, pickles and onions, these burgers will turn anyone into a veggie burger lover! Wait, That’s Vegan?! You may know Lisa Dawn Angerame from her blog Lisa’s Project: Vegan I know her from the world of vegan blogging, though we’ve never met in person. (She doesn’t live that far away, though, so maybe that will change in the coming months!) I was super excited when she told me that she was working on a cookbook, and now I’m super excited to be able to share ..read more

This vegan Hash Brown-Crusted Frittata from Vegan Yack Attack’s Plant-Based Meal Prep! by Jackie Sobon is rich in protein, easy to make, and delicious atop a bed of mixed greens. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! It’s vegan and gluten-free as well as being freezer friendly. Plant-Based Meal Prep A lot of my health coaching clients tell me that sticking to a healthy diet during the work week can be tough. I always suggest meal prepping to help them make it through the week. Meal prep can be a little daunting though. Sometimes you’re not sure what to buy at the grocery store, how ..read more

The title of this recipe says it all. Wow your guests with a chocolate truffle pudding that tastes so decadent, they will not believe it’s totally soy free, gluten free and vegan! Silky smooth, thick, rich and super chocolaty—this is a flawless dessert that will impress the chocolate fans in your life. Deep Dark Chocolate Truffle Pudding The title of this recipe says it all. Wow your guests with a pudding that tastes so decadent, they will not believe it’s totally soy free, gluten free and vegan! Silky smooth, thick, rich and super chocolaty—this is a flawless dessert that will impress ..read more

Butternut Squash Salad with Dukkah from Vegan Everything by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer is a deliciously cozy cold weather salad. This easy vegan roasted squash salad recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. Vegan Everything Do you ever find yourself with a hankering for comfort food from your pre-vegan days? I know I do! Fortunately, Vegan Everything by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer is loaded with lots of recipes to satisfy just about every craving. With recipes for pizza, burgers, lasagna, tacos, and cupcakes, you’re sure to find a vegan version of your old favorites within its pages. With 100 re ..read more

Creamy Vegetable Noodle Soup from The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook by Jenn Sebestyen will keep you warm and cozy on chilly winter days. It’s a little bit like potpie filling, but in soup form. This easy recipe is vegan with a gluten-free option. The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook I’m super excited to share The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook by my friend Jenn Sebestyen with you today! You probably know Jenn and her delicious recipes from her blog Veggie Inspired. This cookbook is full of over 100 tasty plant-based recipes. It’s great for those who are just dipping their toe into the world ..read more

Spinach and Mushroom Frittata from The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook is the ultimate brunch dish! It’s great for special occasions, Sunday brunch, or anytime you’re craving breakfast for dinner! It’s vegan and gluten-free. The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook I’m super excited to announce my first cookbook! My goal in writing The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook was to create a collection of delicious recipes that aren’t made with refined or processed products. The recipes all use whole foods, and many of them are veggie-centric, putting the vegetables front and center on your plate. Quite a few of t ..read more

Make your own beauty products with the Cosmetixer! The Cosmetixer is a machine designed to make beauty products in a quick & easy way. Before going vegan, I didn’t give much thought to my skin care routine or the makeup that I purchased. I moved on from Noxzema to Neutrogena and Oil of Olay (a.k.a. Olay these days), I wore mostly Cover Girl makeup, and I thought I kept it all pretty basic. I now know that my idea of basic meant lots of chemicals, some animal testing, and general ignorance on my part. I know I’m not alone in this, I just wish I’d wised up sooner. But I have to be honest. I ..read more