‘Tis the season for entertaining! These vegan holiday snacks and drinks are sure to make all of your party guests jolly! The holiday season is upon us, which means there will parties, potlucks, and lots of celebrating! I love throwing little cocktail parties and tasty snacks as well as season-themed drinks. Through them, I’ve earned…
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What do Vegans Eat for Thanksgiving?
When meeting new people who are just finding out that I’m vegan, I’m usually asked that pesky protein question, and then I’m often asked, “What do vegans eat for Thanksgiving?” I’m always kind of shocked by that question because even though Thanksgiving is a holiday that is centered around eating a turkey, the Thanksgiving table…
Top 10 Refrigerator Vegan Essentials
Keep your refrigerator stocked with my top 10 vegan essentials and mealtime will be a breeze! A few weeks ago, I posted a list of my top 10 pantry vegan essentials. The list was full of items that I keep on hand pretty much all the time to make sure there’s always something in the…
10 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes for Fall
Stay warm and cozy on chilly fall days with these vegan comfort food recipes! With the cooler temperatures of fall comes cravings for comfort food. Warm and cheesy dishes always comfort me, and as soon as I notice a chill in air I find myself with a hankering for lasagna or baked ziti. Broccoli with…
10+ Vegan Soups and Stews for Chilly Autumn Days
Soup season is here, and it’s time for creamy soups, hearty stews, and flavorful curries! I’m going to come right out and admit that I’m not as crazy for soups as some of my friends. I sided with Bania when he argued with Jerry that soup isn’t meal on Seinfeld. I usually skip the soup…
Top 10 Items to Keep Stocked in Your Vegan Pantry
With both What the Health and Okja streaming on Netflix, I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they’ve switched to a plant-based diet or have decided to go vegan. Since it’s a new way of cooking, starting off can be a little difficult. Even armed with a shelf full of vegan cookbooks, mealtime…
The Importance of Visiting Animal Sanctuaries
I took my first visit to an animal sanctuary about 15 years ago. Someone I knew told about Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen and, at the first available opportunity, I made the five-hour drive and spent a weekend there. And what a wonderful weekend it was! I got to pet goats, give pigs belly rubs,…
The Ultimate Vegan Labor Day Weekend Menu
Not sure what to cook during the long holiday weekend? These 15 recipes come together for one ultimate vegan Labor Day weekend menu! Labor Day weekend is almost here. It’s the unofficial end to summer, as well as the unofficial beginning of comfort food season. (Hello, vegan mac and cheese!) Kids in my area start school next…
15+ Vegan Sandwiches for Back to School Lunches
Skip the PB&J! These vegan sandwiches are far more creative – not to mention much tastier – and are perfect for back to school lunches! Back to school season is upon us! I’ve been seeing posts about kids going back to school on Facebook for a few weeks now, but here in New Jersey the first day of…
Is Wine Vegan?
I was working at a food event a few years ago, and there happened to be a table dedicated to a particular brand of wine set up next to mine. The representative for the company somehow caught wind of the fact that I’m vegan and said, “You know that wine isn’t vegan, right?” I said…