“You’ve a vegan? Does that mean you’re from planet Vega?” “So you’re one of those va-guns?” “Vegan? I’ve been hearing that word a lot lately. What does it mean?” Food Advertising by “Do you eat fish?” “If you’re vegan you can’t have the tuna, but you can have the egg salad.” “But where do you…
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Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream
Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream is a deliciously refreshing cold treat for a hot summer’s day. Full of fruit, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or just a snack! The first time I had banana-based ice cream was probably about 15 years ago. I hadn’t been vegan very long. I had already been vegetarian for many years,…
Using Vegan Food as a Form of Activism
I was at a party a few years ago, and after it became know that I’m vegan, the people I was chatting with starting joking about vegan food. They must have said “vegan food” 10 times collectively. I reached a point where I couldn’t take it anymore and I asked, “Do you know what vegans…
Vegan German Potato Salad
Vegan German Potato Salad is a fun addition to any summertime cookout! It’s the perfect dish to serve at 4th of July celebrations, too. I just sent away one of those Ancestry DNA kits full of my saliva so I can find out what my heritage is. The name Wenz is German, and I know…
My New Summer Salads E-Book is Now Available!
When Lisa decided to go vegetarian on The Simpsons, Homer and Bart danced around chanting, “You don’t win friends with salad! You don’t win friends with salad!” Well, I’ve put together a Summer Salads e-book because I do win friends with salad. When most people think of a salad, they think of a sad bowl of…
Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
Full of fresh vegetables, beans and vegan feta, this hearty Greek Pasta Salad makes a great meal on it’s own, but it’s also a perfect side dish for summer picnics and cookouts! Most Greek pasta salads are made with a red wine vinaigrette, which I find quite tasty, however, I just can’t stop myself from…
Raw Key Lime Pie from The Blossom Cookbook
It’s always way too hot to cook in the middle of June, so making desserts is usually out of the question. No oven is needed for this healthy Raw Key Lime Pie from The Blossom Cookbook, though! Made with fresh ingredients, it’s just the thing to satisfy your sweet tooth on a warm summer’s day. If…
Za’atar Tofu
This Za’atar Tofu is a wonderful addition to any salad or wrap. It’s also a great appetizer or snack! I work from home, so most days I make myself a large salad or heat up leftovers for lunch. However, there are days when I don’t feel like making my own meal. I live around the…
Kale and Potato Nuggets from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields
These Kale and Potato Nuggets from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields may seem naughty, but they’re full of nutritious goodness – and they’re quite tasty, too! Dennis bought me an air fryer for Christmas, and it sat on the kitchen counter for about a month, because I wasn’t quite sure what to do with…
Lemon-Rosemary Grilled Tofu Sandwich
Brightly flavored lemon-rosemary marinade is the star of this Grilled Tofu Sandwich. Piled high with avocado and pesto, it’s bound to become a summertime favorite! I don’t find myself at Blossom du Jour in Manhattan very often, but when I do, I almost always order the Un-Chicken Avocado Griller. It’s kind of silly that I…
