Updated: September 2022 If you don’t know by now, I’m a native of Durham, NC. After spending most of my childhood here, I moved away for a bit and somehow I’ve managed to find my way back. Durham has truly changed a lot since my days in high school. Every […]
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Easy Vegan Juneteenth Recipes
2022 is the first time Juneteenth will be recognized as a Federal Holiday. Though Juneteenth has been celebrated for many years by the black community, it wasn’t until recently that the United States began to take notice. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth, but one of the most […]
Easy Vegan Holiday Recipes
The holiday season is upon us my friends! In this post you’ll find all of my favorite Vegan Holiday Recipes to make for both Thanksgiving, Christmas and beyond! While these lists were made with Thanksgiving and Christmas in mind, many of these recipes can also be adopted for Sunday dinner […]
Everything You Need to Know About Jackfruit (Plus Easy Jackfruit Recipes!)
Since going vegan, jackfruit has become one of my favorite meat substitutes to use. Why? Because it’s versatile, easy to use and accessible. Are you curious about jackfruit, but not sure where to start? Allow me to introduce you to a few of my favorite (and most popular) jackfruit recipes […]
Trader Joe’s ‘Protein Patties’ Burger Review
Sometime last year there was talks of Trader Joe’s coming out with their own private label meat-like burger. I’ll be honest, I thought it would take foreverrrrrrrr. But the time has finally come! Trader Joe’s Protein Patties hit stores in January 2020 and I could be more excited! The Skinny: […]
Atlas Monroe Vegan Fried Chicken Review
If you’re like me and try to keep an ear to these vegan streets, you already know about or have heard the name Atlas Monroe. If not, I’m here to fill you in! Atlas Monroe is a plant-based food company offering a variety of “meaty” options that even a life-long […]
3 Tips on Surviving the Holidays as a Vegan
I’ve been vegan for almost three years and it has been a JOURNEY! One of the most notable changes (outside of the food) is how I now interact with others. If you’re wondering what I mean, it’s possible that you’ve never experienced being at a celebration or event surrounded by […]
Boston Vegan Eats
A work conference brought me to Boston, MA to hang out for the week. Of course, every visit to a different city is an opportunity to take a peek into their vegan scene so you know I had to report back to you all with some of my favorite Boston […]
New York Vegan Eats 2019
It’s no secret that New York is one of my favorite places to visit. It’s not only an amazing city, it’s rich in culture, experience, and my favorite… FOOD! New York is full of amazing vegan food restaurants in each borough. My husband and I enjoy visiting the big city […]
5 Vegan Recipes for Beginners
I’ve been blogging for about two years now, and thanks to social media, I’ve been able to connect with tons of amazing people from all over. Some were already vegan/plant-based and some were looking to make the transition. One of the most common requests I get are for easy meals […]