This Vegan Wild Mushroom Risotto is simply decadent. Rich, creamy and full of flavor. Great mushroom flavor, balanced with garlic, shallots and white wine. This dish will get rave reviews from your family or your dinner guests. Risotto does take a little bit of time Read More….

This Vegan Veggie Hash is so good you will want to make it again and again. It may seem like a lot of work, but once you get the hang of it, you will fly through the recipe! At the end of your effort, you Read More….

This Vegan Pistachio Pesto is so good you won’t go back to making any other kind of pesto. And the good news is that it is super easy to make and can used in a ton of different ways. Pesto sandwiches, pasta’s, dips, pesto rice, Read More….

This Vegan Chicken Salad is so fresh and so full of flavor!  The mashed chickpeas add a nice, firm texture.  All the fresh veggies add the crunch.  The difference with this Vegan Chicken Salad is the dijon and vinegar which give this salad a wonderful Read More….

This Vegan Tex Mex Quesadilla is so easy to make and will be the hit at any get together, tail gate or party.  Crispy tortillas filled with spicy, fresh veggies all surrounded by an awesome Southwest Sauce.  I have served these many times and I Read More….

This Vegan Pumpkin and Sage Tortellini Alla Vodka is simply decadent.  It simply makes you happy when you eat it and/or serve it to your guests.  Rich and full of flavor with a hint of heat, you will be amazed you made this yourself. Be Read More….

WHY START A BLOG? So why did I, a self described average vegan dad/guy decide to blog? GREAT QUESTION!  To be honest, I am not really sure myself. Do I have knowledge or information that I think is relevant to a large audience? Am I Read More….

If you have never been to Santa Barbara, you are missing out big time!  For some reason, I always pictured Santa Barbara as just another California city, a smaller version of LA, or San Diego or Sacremento.  Boy, was I wrong!  Santa Barbara is a Read More….

The Why The Why is so important to understand.  Whether you are starting a business, a blog, a website, embarking on a new adventure or whatever direction you are heading, you must know Your Why.  Your Why is what will drive everything that comes next.  Read More….

This salad is simply Amazing – that’s why it’s called the Vegan Amazing Salad.  Super easy to make.  Great contrast of fresh, tangy, sweet and salty.  It is almost impossible to eat just one serving and you may even decide to make this your meal.  Read More….