My memories from life in Korea never feel very far away. I still daydream about our time there—longing for the bustling streets of Seoul, the never-ending nightlife, and those majestic inner-city mountains I loved to hike. That chapter of my life changed me in many ways, but perhaps most unexpectedly, it revolutionized my palate. That […]
Spring rolls are a fantastic meal for when I want something light, fresh, and colorful—but still packed with flavor. Essentially, they’re a raw rainbow salad wrapped up in rice paper, ready to be dunked into a perfectly balanced sweet and salty peanut sauce. I make these all the time, especially solo for lunch, because they’re […]
Last night, after a hot, sweaty walk in the Austin heat, I drove home feeling tired and hungry. On the drive back from the trail, my mind did what it often does when I’m bored—ran through a mental inventory of what I had at home. Fridge, freezer, pantry… it’s like food Tetris, and I can […]
Rice+Tofu+Carrots+Peas+Red Onions+Brussels+Pecans+Apples+Cilantro=Happy. This Tofu Bowl Hits Every Flavor Note—and Then Some I love tofu! Whether it’s in sandwiches, stir-fries, or even whipped into a creamy chocolate pie, tofu is one of my favorite ingredients. In this vibrant, rainbow-colored meal, tofu takes center stage—bringing plant-based protein, gut-friendly fiber, and calcium in a guilt-free package. Paired with […]
“Bird Food” Never Tasted So Good I hear it all the time: “Vegan food is bird food.” When my meat-loving cousin stayed with us last month, she was a great sport—totally open to trying plant-based meals. One night, while describing dinner to her boyfriend over the phone, he laughed and said: “That’s not food—that’s food’s […]
🌱 Plant Pizza: A Weekly Comfort Classic Why I Love This Lifestyle Eating a diet rich in whole, plant-based foods makes me feel fantastic — both physically and mentally. I don’t experience heaviness, inflammation, or energy crashes. Instead, I feel clear, light, and steady. The best part? I still enjoy the flavors and comfort foods […]
Ever since my husband and I moved to Hawaii for three months in September 2009 to camp on an organic coffee and mango farm, our relationship with food has never been the same. Nestled on 11 lush acres overlooking the breathtaking Kealakekua Bay, something shifted in both of us. We began to see food not […]
Feeling my food batteries recharged after a week in Sedona with the Engine 2 team I am back in action and no one is going hungry. So far this week in my plant-based kitchen: 5 Veggie Lasagna (Whole wheat no boil noodles, Engine 2 pasta sauce, homemade creamy cashew cheese, fresh basil/eggplant/mushrooms/zucchini/tomato & frozen spinach layered […]
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I am so excited and want to share this event with all of you! I am co-hosting a cooking class highlighting plant-based & nourishing dishes using produce from several local farms. The farms tell me what they have in season, I make a menu around it and then we all learn to make easy, delicious […]
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