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 23, 2023 | blog, program, strategies
Cooking club changes lives. We get together to cook some healthy vegan building blocks that will form the base of our weekday meals. In so doing, we find nourishment for our bodies and souls. When you sign up for cooking club, you get: Structure: Leave batch cooking...
by Brigitte | November 17, 2023 | blog, mindfulness, program, strategies
Enough with the hyper consumerism: can we bask in an extra day gratitude and appreciate everything we have, please? Let’s stir some mindfulness into Black Friday. We’ll get together on Zoom and I will lead us all into cooking up a delicious soup from...
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...
by Brigitte | November 3, 2023 | blog, mindfulness, strategies
Can cooking be a spiritual practice? In this hyper-scheduled, busy life, preparing meals at home from scratch is often perceived as either a dreaded chore or something one does as a hobby. What if instead we could take advantage of the time we spend cooking to expand...
by Brigitte | October 27, 2023 | blog, health, meal planning, program, strategies
Have you ever wondered if you can truly get all the essential nutrients from everyday plant-based meals? You’re not alone. Many people question whether a vegan or plant-based diet can fully satisfy their nutritional needs. Can a plant-based diet provide every...
by Brigitte | October 18, 2023 | blog, podcast
With the charismatic Jean-Philippe Cyr, delicious and comforting vegan dishes are served with a side of self-deprecating humor… or is it the other way around? Jean-Philippe, a.k.a. The Buddhist Chef, just published his most recent English-language cookbook, The...
by Brigitte | September 15, 2023 | blog, podcast
How to stay connected with our culinary heritage without sacrificing health? Let’s talk about it with Karla Salinari, a.k.a. The Latina Health Coach and author of the recently published cookbook Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen: Vegan Cuisine Inspired by Latin...
by Brigitte | September 8, 2023 | blog, meal planning, meal prep, program, strategies
Wednesday dinners do not have to be stressful to prepare. When you are drained after a long day, you do not need to rely on take-out or ready-made processed meals. Wholesome, tasty, and healthy meals are possible even when you don’t have the time or energy to...
by Brigitte | August 21, 2023 | blog, meal planning, meal prep, program, strategies
Do you need a nudge to build better habits in the kitchen? Whether you’re just getting into healthy vegan cooking or looking to keep the momentum of your whole food plant-based lifestyle going, my program offers the support, inspiration, and camaraderie you...
