Plant Based 411

August 2025
Agua frescas are light, non-alcoholic beverages made from fresh fruit blended with water, a splash of lime juice for brightness, and a sweetener if needed.

January 2025
The start of a brand-new year is the perfect time to tap on the refresh button.

April 2021
According to the Food Lover’s Companion, a comprehensive compilation of the definitions of thousands of food, wine and culinary terms, alla primavera means spring-style and refers to fresh...

October 2019
Pink Pumpkins are available now in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This special variety is pale pink on the outside to be different...

December 2018
Originating from the Indian subcontinent, many varieties of pakoras are naturally plant-based, pretty simple to make, and crowd pleasing.

March 2016
Food bowls are appearing on restaurant menus everywhere, with fun names (Bollywood Bowl, Beantown Bowl) and interesting ingredients.

May 2015
This month we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, to honor a victory by the Mexican army in the Battle of Puebla. So I’m putting the food focus on tacos and all their versatility, variety, simplicity, or complexity – the choices are yours to make.

August 2014
Over the years, one of the most commonly asked questions I get about my plant-based diet is “where do you get your protein”?