
Rehabilitating the Brussel Sprout
If ever there was a vegetable with a PR problem, it’s Brussel Sprouts. For every person that enjoys them, there’s someone else who absolutely despises their existence.

Pretty Cookbooks: Full of Facts or Fluff?
When it comes to food, it’s all about outward appearance. Think about it. A brightly colored photograph of a tomato soup will always trump a brown potato stew.

Kurt’s Marinara Sauce
As staples go, there are few things more useful and heartwarming than a good marinara sauce. For pasta lovers all across the globe….

Six Veggie Burger ideas that aren’t Beyond burgers
Grilling season is upon us, and burgers will soon be on the menu for a countless number of summer get-togethers. Who doesn’t love a good burger?


Vegan Mexican cooking: a review of Castrejón’s Provecho
You’d be forgiven for being skeptical of a vegan Mexican cookbook. Mexican cuisine, historically and now, is heavy on animal protein.

Arctic Gold: a discovery of the elusive cloudberry
The first time I saw the word ‘cloudberry’ was on the outside of a Skyr Icelandic yogurt container. Even then, it seemed fake, like an ingredient one might find on a fantasy world menu, or in a novel.

March 2024 Newsletter
Despite the fact we’re enjoying a leap year and 29 days of February, the month still felt like it flew by. I’m not complaining exactly.

Plant-based vs. animal protein: the debate that endures
An all too common concern among those contemplating a plant-based diet is whether they’ll consume the necessary amount of protein to be healthy.

All you need to know about Jackfruit
Nowadays, jackfruit’s fame is owed principally to its meat-like texture. As veganism comes more fully into vogue, the search for plant substances that can mimic the taste and feel of meat becomes more urgent…

Black vegan chefs to know about
Black American food has fallen into several false stereotypes, many of which deem the cuisine as greasy, unhealthy, and deep-fried. Think about southern cuisine and what comes to mind?


The Magic of Mushrooms
Usually when I talk about the wonder that is mushrooms, I see rolling eyes. If you know how awesome mushrooms are already, then I’m preaching to the choir.

Doing more with your vegetables
If you’re a carnivore, or someone who eats a good deal of meat, it can be difficult to see vegetables as anything other than a side dish. When we think of a ‘typical’ American meal, meat is quite often the centerpiece of the plate…

The Abundant world of Alternative Milks
Walking down the dairy aisle of the supermarket can sometimes feel… well, confusing. What was once an easy stroll to get your whole milk, yogurt, and butter has now become a sea of alternative dairy products.

All in a name: Plant-based vs. Vegan
One of the biggest ironies in the food world is that the term ‘plant-based’ does not mean what it sounds like it should mean.

January 1st, 2024 Newsletter
The new year is always a special time of year, one of reflection and making excit-ing changes. Samosas and Mimosas is officially two years old…

Six common Vegan ingredients
Confused about vegan ingredients? Look no further! Here’s a list of six of the most common ones…


Cooking Disasters FAQs
Macaroni and cheese fell on the floor? Half your apple tort stick to the pan? I’ve got you covered.