by Brigitte | November 5, 2019 | blog, how-to, meal prep
Some of my most beloved memories involve batch cooking with friends. There is something magical about getting together with other humans and preparing food to nourish each others’ bodies and souls. As we labor jointly to chop, cook, and pack meals, kitchens turn...
by Brigitte | June 4, 2019 | blog, family, meal prep, picky eaters, vegan parents in the kitchen
Do your little ones love to “help” in the kitchen? It can be hard to involve your kids in cooking at the end of a stressful day when all you want is to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible. Yet, teaching kids kitchen lessons is an investment that will yield...
by Brigitte | April 24, 2019 | blog, essentials, how-to, meal prep, recipe
Some changes of habits yield big health benefits. Switching from white to brown rice is one of those. (In case you aren’t already convinced, I recommend watching Dr. Greger’s video on the topic.) It’s really a pity (and a public health catastrophe)...
by Brigitte | April 18, 2019 | blog, how-to, meal planning, meal prep
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...
by Brigitte | March 13, 2019 | blog, how-to, meal prep
Has your life gone to the dishes? Try changing how you cook to make cleanup go faster. Eating three home-cooked meals per day consisting of plant-based whole foods will do wonders for your health. It will probably also improve your family’s life as you say...
by Brigitte | November 23, 2018 | blog, essentials, meal prep
Practically every time my Instant Pot comes up in conversation, I hear: “Oh I have been thinking about getting one – what do you think?” I have now owned one for two years and I finally feel ready to answer the question: “Should I get an...
by Brigitte | September 21, 2018 | 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 | June 1, 2018 | blog, meal prep, printable
Imagine having a stressful day and no dinner plan… and then remembering that, in your freezer, you have a few vegan building blocks that you’ll be able to pull together in 10 or 15 minutes to create a delicious and nutritious home-cooked dinner. No...
by Brigitte | January 15, 2018 | blog, meal prep, topics
Meal planning and weekend meal prep sessions are the top two systems that can save you time in the kitchen. They’ll also save your sanity! For anyone who wishes to eat more home-cooked meals and less processed food and take-out, vegan meal prep is a game...
by Brigitte | April 7, 2017 | blog, meal prep
Whether you are trying to avoid allergens or additives, making your own staples from scratch at home is a great way to gain more control over what goes into your body. But forgoing the convenience of ready-made items has a cost: it takes time. On the flip side, it...
