Plant Based 411

July 2026
Back in Chicago, back in the day, while working at a random no-college-degree-required job at an electronics store, some mornings would start at the little diner next door.

February 2026
Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, begins on Tuesday, February 17 and runs through Tuesday, March 3. 

December 2025
The holiday season is about sharing, celebrating, wishing good tidings, and lots of delicious food.

July 2023
Eggplant Tofu is the plant-based star of the show, especially when I’m craving something tangy, slightly sweet, and totally filling.

February 2023
This year’s Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, began on January 22 and runs for 16 days through February 8.

July 2022
In honor of this month’s Bastille Day (July 14), commemorating the birth of the French republic, I offer this plant-based version of traditional French toast.

August 2018
The cultural connection between the Chinese and Jewish people is represented by the game of Mahjong, a tile-based game invented in China in the Qing dynasty, and played poolside and inside the homes of Jewish women since the 1930’s.

April 2018
While looking for inspiration for this month’s recipe I immediately thought about that 1930’s jazzy, romantic classic song “April in Paris”.

January 2018
A New Year can be a new start, often including healthier habits, such as choosing to add more plant-based recipes to your repertoire.