Usually people think it is a struggle to go vegan. They think it is too hard to give up certain foods, difficult to deal with social pressures, and too expensive. But once you go vegan, most of these are not in fact issues, plus you may discover some unexpected benefits. I went vegan for ethical […]
I like to meal prep, but I usually do it without a plan. I know that sounds like the opposite of what most people tell you to do. But when you learn this method, it takes the stress of planning out of the equation. I cook based on what I have and what looks good […]
The Argument One of the most common attacks on vegans is to bring up the possibility that plants feel pain. Usually this ridiculous retort is uttered at a point when non-vegans are grasping at any possible argument to make themselves feel better once they start to feel their cognitive dissonance. But this argument won’t make […]
It’s almost a new year and a time to stop for reflection. Often this is the time for resolutions and goal-setting. I never really was a resolution type of person, but I do like to reflect. So in this post I will look back at some of the things I have discovered since becoming vegan. […]
Roasted vegetables are probably my favorite things to eat. In particular, roasted potatoes, of any variety–that’s my jam. But in the past I’ve always doused them in oil before baking in the oven. If you are trying a whole food diet, you may be wondering if you can ever enjoy those golden and crispy roasted […]
Gratitude for a Vegan Thanksgiving This year, I was lucky enough to be able to have a completely vegan Thanksgiving for my first big holiday after becoming vegan. I understand most vegans are not so fortunate. I am blessed to have parents who went vegan with me. And since we celebrated at their house, I […]
This post is kind of random. I feel like I’m about to write a book report, but it’s been a minute since I’ve been in school so forgive the poor execution. The other day I found one of my old philosophy books from college. It included Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. As I reviewed the […]
What I Ate Series In this series I talk about foods that I have eaten in my transition from a standard American diet to a vegan diet. I try to show my cooking method for creating balanced meals easily. Check out the previous what I ate posts for ideas on veganizing your meals. But today […]
What I Ate Series The purpose of this series is to capture my cooking method rather than tried and tested recipes. I rarely follow exact recipes, but instead follow a general template for building a plate. Based off of that template, I create meals using whatever ingredients I already have on hand. So any measurements […]
My Background with Veganism I have always been the type of person you might stereotypically think would be vegetarian or vegan. I love animals, I’m a bit eccentric, I practice yoga and observe the principle of ahimsa or non-violence, and I’ve had many vegan and vegetarian friends. But I have also always wanted to be […]