VIBRANT AND VEGANFULL
Food & Thoughts for your health and the planet


Tuscan Salad with Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette
Big.Green.Salad. That's all I want when it starts to get hot. But, it not only needs to be refreshing, it also needs to be satisfying. ...

Salted Chocolate Chip & Rosemary Blondies
Salty, Sweet and a savory twist, these blondies are Ah-maz-ing! I have just a hint of rosemary in these bars to make it interesting, and...

Lemony-Herb Avocado Quesadillas with Roasted Broccoli
Dinner; sometimes when it's time for crafting dinner, I'm still full of mental energy and ready to create! Other times, I just need...

"We the People" For Climate Change Mitigation?
I'm a big "fan" of taking individual accountability; I do it, my husband does it, and we expect our kids to do it. What do I mean about...

Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches with Avocado-Basil Smash
Grilled vegan dishes do not seem to as popular; I think maybe it is because the idea of "Grill" usually leads you think about "Barbeque"...

Strawberry Sherbet Smoothie
Since joining the ranks of those supporting a vegan diet, and giving up dairy, I have really missed sherbet. I get it, of all things;...

Belgian Waffles with Quick Lemon-Berry Compote
My kids love waffles and truthfully, so do I! They like plain (which is nice sometimes / on the go) with some maple syrup, but I find...

Strawberry-Herb Salad with Browned Cauliflower Rice
Spring has certainly arrived! The supermarket is starting to burst with vibrant colors, heady aromas, and all the early bounty of the...

Seasonal Spotlight: Strawberries
You know the question: "If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?" My answer has always been and...

Spicy Banh Mi Pizza with Pickled Cilantro Slaw
When I first when vegan, detoxing from cheese was a big deal. I grew up on cheese - some of my favorite foods involved cheese at the...

3 Simple Changes Towards A More Sustainable Kitchen
Often when I talk about sustainability to people, I hear a variety of reasons that it is difficult to be sustainable. I agree! BUT, I'm...

Pumpkin Alfredo with Crisped Herbs and Baby Kale
In the Midwest, Spring can feel a bit chilly all the way into June. When the weather turns to windy and gray, I tend to think of "fall"...

Black Forest Smoothie
This vegan Black Forest Smoothie is just a little sweet and a nice contrast of tart. The chocolate notes are forward with a tang of the...

Sustainability Meets Consumption
Almost 3 years ago, in my mid-30's, I finally (and truly) revisited a question I have been asking myself: Why do we, as humans, consume...















