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The Forest Feast Goes Overseas! For years, readers of The Forest Feast blog have been transported to Erin Gleeson’s picturesque cabin in the woods through her stunning photography of magic gatherings and vibrant vegetarian cooking. Her latest book, The Forest …
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Like many people, I have a STACK of cookbooks in my kitchen. While many are good, few are quite as unique as Samita Sarkar’s vegan dessert cookbook, Taste Tests: The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts. What makes Samita Sarkar’s …
Taste Tests: The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts with Samita Sarkar Read More »
Fall is typically a great time to do some baking and there nothing quite like the taste and smell of homemade bread! Check out this episode of our podcast for our discussion on all things bread, or read on for …
No loaf pan? No problem! You can bake this wonderful, chewy easy one-bowl bread in an oven-safe dish. There’s also no need to proof your yeast — it’s added right in with the other ingredients, which are mixed with lukewarm …
I love this Vegetarian Lasagna recipe, not only because it’s PACKED with veggies, but also for it’s versatility. It can easily be made vegan (you will see VEGAN options in parentheses). You can also substitute vegetables: yellow squash for zucchini, …
At least once a week (if you don’t count leftovers!) Larissa and I enjoy an awesome plate of vegetarian enchiladas! If you’ve listened to the show for a while, it’s no secret that Vickie’s favorite type of food is Mexican …
Your Guide to AMAZING Vegetarian Enchiladas PLUS 5 Recipes! Read More »
Are You Low Carb’n? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the possibility of being a low carb vegetarian (yep…you can totally do it). Special thanks goes out to Andrea Gaietto and Elizabeth McGrath for suggesting this topic …
You’ve got a case of the “itchy-swallows”. You know what I mean…you swallow and it feels like there are ants crawling around in your throat. You have to scratch that itch, so you cough. And it doesn’t work. Coughing a …
Hot Lemonade Recipe (A Warm Drink That Can Help with Sore Throat) Read More »
Summertime and the livin’ is easy…and the grilling can be too! Being plant-based doesn’t mean missing out on amazing flavorful grilled foods–in fact, there are more vegetables (and fruits!) to throw on the grill than there are meats. Here …
Finding a good vegan egg substitute isn’t as hard as it might seem! In this episode of our podcast, we talk all about vegan eggs and egg replacements. You can listen here or read on for a quick summary of …
Your Guide to Vegan Egg Substitutes (Updated 2021) Read More »
Beat the Heat with a Non-Dairy Treat! What do you think of when you think of summer? Being from South Texas, the first thing I think of is triple-digit HEAT! Then I think about ways I can keep cool. A …
6 Of Our Favorite Vegan Ice Cream Brands for 2021 Read More »
Vegan Tuna Salad – Really? I have to admit it, I was SUPER skeptical the first time I saw a picture of vegan tuna salad. Having grown up eating tuna fish sandwiches for lunch, I could not imagine that anything …
In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we are joined by Marly McMillen Beelman who is the founder and creative director of Namely Marly, a blog focused on providing resources for healthy lifestyles, creative living, and healthy vegan recipes. …
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If you listen to the podcast, you know we’ve talked about vegetarian meal delivery services in the past. As the demand for more plant-based options goes up, businesses such as meal delivery boxes is constantly changing! That’s a GREAT …
4 Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services Compared with Danielle Fried Read More »
Tips and Recipes Ideas for Tasty Tofu! Back in episode 8 of the podcast, we talked “All About Tofu”, explaining what it is and sharing a few tips for cooking with it. 291 episodes later we’re back with another round …
What are Buddha Bowls? Larissa and I are busy people, as are most of the folks in our community. Full-time jobs, kids, pets, and finding time for friends and family can make it challenging for anyone to plan meals, …
Buddha Bowls – What They Are and Why You NEED Them In Your Life Read More »
When I first became a vegetarian in 2013 I thought my sandwich life would consist of egg salad, peanut butter and jelly, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Little did I realize that the number of vegan and vegetarian sandwich ideas was …
Vegan & Vegetarian Sandwich Ideas for the PBJ Weary Read More »
‘Tis The Season for Vegan Baking! A cold weather day is a perfect day to enjoy a warm beverage and some yummy baked goodness! Living a vegan lifestyle (or simply trying to reduce the number of eggs and dairy in …
8 Awesome Vegan Baking Tips and Some Yummy Recipes! Read More »
Vegan or Not Vegan? That is the Question! When we first because vegetarians in 2013, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the answer to the question, are Fritos vegan is a surprising, Note: This only includes the …
Are Fritos Vegan? (And Other Surprisingly Vegan Foods!) Read More »
What the Heck is “Mise En Place”? Listeners of the podcast may recall that I completed the Forks Over Knives Online Cooking course earlier this year. If you haven’t checked out my review of the course, you can hear it …
Yes, the holiday season is officially upon us! So many holiday traditions are based around amazing food, and being meat-free doesn’t mean that you need to miss out. In fact, there are so many meatless alternatives to the traditional “holiday …
8 Simple Vegan Turkey Substitutes That Don’t Suck Read More »
Fake meats, yes they are actually making some people very angry! Why? I was really curious about this after having read some angry comments on a Tweet where someone shared a picture of a vegan brisket. While most of those …
Fake Meats Are Making Some People Very Angry! Here’s Why Read More »
Back in 2018, we took our first “legit” trip to Trader Joe’s. We asked our closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society for some of their top Trader Joe’s Vegan and Vegetarian products and they did not disappoint! In …
10 Yummy Trader Joe’s Vegan and Vegetarian Munchies Read More »
One Can Never Have Too Many Vegan Cookbooks! Recently, a member of our closed Facebook group (the Peas and Carrots Society), Michelle Wilkinson, asked, “If you could only recommend one vegan cookbook for families that want easy fast recipes, what …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we investigate air frying. Wait…what? How can you fry something without a ton of oil? And even if you can, how many vegetarian things can you actually fry? You’re about to find …
Air Frying – Awesome or Just a Bunch of Hot Air? Read More »
