by Brigitte | February 15, 2025 | blog, meal planning, program
Do you want to get better at improvising healthy plant-based meals with more ease, fewer grocery runs, and less waste? A carefully curated capsule pantry is the minimalist approach you need to compose a diversity of meals from wholesome plant foods and fresh produce....
by Brigitte | December 12, 2024 | blog, meal planning, meal prep, pantry cooking, program, strategies
Plan, Prep, and Relax registration is currently OPEN Learn more After months of brainstorming, consulting, and planning, I am finally recording my new course: Plan, Prep, and Relax: Plant-Based Batch Cooking for Busy Beginners The simple strategy you need for...
by Brigitte | December 11, 2024 | blog, meal planning, program, strategies
What if, instead of getting pushed around by algorithms and urgency, we enjoyed food and life as we intend to experience them? What if we made choices that actually nourish us and help us grow healthier and more resilient? In our busy, crowded, and often insecure...
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,...
by Brigitte | September 21, 2024 | blog, meal planning, meal prep, printable, template
What if you could tick a few boxes, fill a few blanks, and bam! there’s your meal plan for the week. That’s what this vegan meal plan template is all about. This version features seasonal Fall produce and heart-warming food for when the rainier days roll...
by Brigitte | September 13, 2024 | batch cooking, blog, program, strategies
You already know that batch cooking is your ticket to simple yet tasty, healthy plant-based meals every day… but is it happening? To increase your odds of sticking with a batch cooking routine, it helps to keep things super simple. I call it Minimum Viable Prep....
by Brigitte | May 24, 2024 | blog, health, podcast
Do you want to avoid suffering from swollen, achy, hot joints, feeling fatigue, or struggling with mobility? Or decrease your risk of cardio-vascular events? Those issues often associated with aging are not inevitable! Join Brigitte in conversation with Linda Tyler,...
by Brigitte | May 24, 2024 | batch cooking, blog, meal prep, strategies
Do you think of yourself as someone who hates cooking? You are not alone! You may be surprised to learn that, though I own the Vegan Family Kitchen, I don’t actually like to cook that much. I’d rather be reading a book, going for a hike, or napping....
by Brigitte | May 4, 2024 | blog, health, podcast
This is a can’t-miss episode! Join me in conversation with Elaine Perlman, Executive Director of Waitlist Zero, an advocacy group committed to ending the kidney shortage in the United States. In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast, Elaine shares her...
by Brigitte | April 12, 2024 | blog, health, meal planning, nutrition
Are you and your loved ones are getting all the nutrients you need on a plant-based diet? Are you concerned about protein, iron, and/or calcium? Join Brigitte Gemme in this free webinar where she’ll guide you through the essentials of composing nutritious,...
by Brigitte | February 16, 2024 | blog, meal planning, strategies
When cooking for one or two people, mustering the motivation to cook healthy tasty meals can be a struggle. You might end up stuck in a rut, eating only a few different meals and even missing the mark on your nutrition targets. This free Zoom workshop will empower you...
by Brigitte | February 9, 2024 | blog, picky eaters, podcast
What does picky eating have to do with attachment, survival, and trust? Let’s talk about it with Deborah MacNamara, a counsellor and expert in family relationships. In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast, we discuss how food is way more than what we...
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...
by Brigitte | November 27, 2023 | blog, health, mindfulness, podcast
Can there be such a thing as a blissful menopause? Every woman’s experience will be different, but certain lifestyle and mindset shifts will make it a smoother ride. My guest on the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast today is Anna Pelzer, a vegan menopause coach, has...
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...
