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Free Tofu Masterclass – Replay!

Free Tofu Masterclass – Replay!

by Brigitte | October 7, 2024 | blog, health, how-to, nutrition, program, recipe, strategies

Do you feel confident cooking tofu yet? You can’t afford not to! Tofu is a versatile, nutrient-packed, and – yes! – delicious ingredient. Once you understand tofu, you can unlock more healthy easy stress-free vegan meals! It’s my favorite food,...
How to cook tofu and include it into your meal plans and batch cooking sessions

How to cook tofu and include it into your meal plans and batch cooking sessions

by Brigitte | January 30, 2024 | blog, essentials, how-to, recipe

How to cook tofu so it tastes good? In North America, there’s wide misunderstanding about – and even prejudice against! – this classic vegan food gifted to the world by Asian makers two thousand years ago. Let’s clear the air and make room for...
How to store groceries to reduce food waste and cook faster

How to store groceries to reduce food waste and cook faster

by Brigitte | November 10, 2023 | blog, grocery shopping, how-to, pantry cooking, podcast, strategies

Most people could cook faster, waste less money and time, and be less stressed if they handled their grocery haul differently. How should you store groceries to reduce waste and make cooking faster? Try these four strategies and share yours in the comments. Clear your...
Workshop: Meal planning for health: strategies for less stress and better nutrition

Workshop: Meal planning for health: strategies for less stress and better nutrition

by Brigitte | May 1, 2023 | blog, how-to, meal planning, meal prep, nutrition

You already know the health benefits of whole plant foods in reducing the risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The challenge lies in incorporating nutritious plant-based meals into your family’s busy life, without relying so much on...
Cooking dry beans from scratch: the complete guide for whole foods plant-based home cooks

Cooking dry beans from scratch: the complete guide for whole foods plant-based home cooks

by Brigitte | June 1, 2022 | blog, how-to, meal prep, pantry cooking, recipe, zero-waste

Everyone, vegan or not, should eat at least a cup of cooked beans every day. And what’s the best way to stock your pantry with wholesome beans? In my opinion, nothing beats cooking dry beans from scratch. In this post I will: explain why I consider it better to...
Workshop: Plant-based Nutrition Hacks

Workshop: Plant-based Nutrition Hacks

by Brigitte | April 28, 2022 | blog, health, how-to, nutrition, pantry cooking, program

Plants have all the nutrients we need to sustain good health and prevent disease. How can we make the most of what they have to offer without spending our whole days in the kitchen? How can plant-based eaters increase their odds of getting all the iron, calcium,...
Homemade vegan pizza (workshop)

Homemade vegan pizza (workshop)

by Brigitte | February 10, 2022 | blog, how-to, pantry cooking, program, recipe

Making vegan pizza is much easier than you think and, just like everything else, it gets easier as you practice. It’s definitely not something you need to outsource to the pizza guy across the street! In this 60-minute workshop, I will take the mystery out of...
How to buy a knife – A vegan view point – No affiliate links (as always)

How to buy a knife – A vegan view point – No affiliate links (as always)

by Brigitte | February 2, 2022 | blog, essentials, how-to, strategies

The most important kitchen tool for vegan and plant-based cooks isn’t an Instant Pot, a slow cooker, or even a high-power blender. It’s a knife. If you are going to eat more plants, and especially vegetables, chances are you will be chopping more...
From stovetop to Instant Pot and back (workshop)

From stovetop to Instant Pot and back (workshop)

by Brigitte | January 10, 2022 | blog, how-to, program, strategies

How to convert a recipe from stovetop to Instant Pot… from Instant Pot to stovetop? It will become easy for you once you understand how your electric pressure cooker works. In this 60-minute workshop, I: Quickly explain how electric pressure cookers such as the...
How to make cooking fun?! An interview with the fun coach, Siobhan Coates

How to make cooking fun?! An interview with the fun coach, Siobhan Coates

by Brigitte | October 28, 2021 | blog, essentials, how-to, podcast, strategies

It’s time to make cooking fun. Does cooking feel like a chore? It doesn’t have to! I interviewed Siobhan Coates, the fun coach, to ask her why we perceive cooking so poorly, and for her to share her best tips to make cooking fun again. She has great...
UPDATED: How to make super healthy vegan blender waffles with only whole foods (also gluten-free and zero-waste)

UPDATED: How to make super healthy vegan blender waffles with only whole foods (also gluten-free and zero-waste)

by Brigitte | October 8, 2021 | blog, how-to, nutrition, pantry cooking, recipe

When you have a power blender (Vitamix, Blendtec, or similar), there’s no need to use packaged ingredients like plant milks and ground flax seeds. You can make these super healthy vegan blender waffles using just whole pantry ingredients and no oil. The start of...
How to start batch cooking (with 20 vegan batch cooking recipes!)

How to start batch cooking (with 20 vegan batch cooking recipes!)

by Brigitte | September 29, 2021 | blog, how-to, meal planning, meal prep, podcast, recipe, roundup, strategies

Batch cooking changes lives… it really does! In fact, vegan batch cooking probably also SAVES lives. Why? Because when you’ve got a meal all ready to eat in the fridge or freezer, you’re much less likely to eat unhealthy processed or delivery food...
How to cook brown rice: the simplest, healthiest and easiest way to cook brown rice (lots of it!)

How to cook brown rice: the simplest, healthiest and easiest way to cook brown rice (lots of it!)

by Brigitte | September 23, 2021 | blog, essentials, how-to, meal prep, recipe

Learning how to cook brown rice the easiest, simplest, and healthiest way can bring big health benefits. (In case you aren’t already convinced, I recommend watching Dr. Greger’s video on the topic.) If what’s stopping you from eating more brown rice...
Your meal planning priorities: what matters most? what can you let go of?

Your meal planning priorities: what matters most? what can you let go of?

by Brigitte | July 16, 2021 | blog, essentials, family, grocery shopping, how-to, meal planning, podcast, strategies

Drawing parallels between meal planning and project management can help us make decisions about what to cook. In the kitchen as on any construction site, scope, time, and cost have to be kept in constant balance if you want to serve your loved ones really good food....
How to make tofu scramble… your way! (Basic tofu scramble recipe)

How to make tofu scramble… your way! (Basic tofu scramble recipe)

by Brigitte | May 3, 2021 | blog, how-to, recipe

Why make tofu scramble instead of scrambled eggs? I used to think of eggs as the perfect food… but that was until I really explored the wonderful world of tofu. Tofu, in its different textures, can mimic many different egg preparations, with an advantageous...
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