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.

April 2026
I grew up in Chicago, with a father of Eastern European (Ukrainian) descent and a mother from North Africa (Morocco). This was my good fortune in many ways, but particularly during the Jewish Holidays, when I would enjoy culinary traditions from both cultures.

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

April 2025
April is the perfect month to include seasonal vegetables in your repertoire.

March 2025
After a long, cold winter, a highlight of the month of March is the first day of Spring, this year falling on Thursday, March 20.

November 2024
Here’s a great side dish recipe, especially for the plant-based guests at your Thanksgiving table.

May 2024
This traditional thick Mexican soup, made healthier by going all-green, is bright, fresh, warm, and comforting on still cool Spring days.

March 2024
Commonly referred to as the Puerto Rican lasagna, mainly because it is a baked dish of layered ingredients, Pastelon is definitely worth the time it takes to make it.

September 2023
The culinary history of the pancake is really fascinating and goes back thousands of years.