20 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Casserole Ideas One great way to make eating a whole food, plant-based diet easier is to prepare plant-based casserole recipes on a weekly basis. If a casserole makes enough to feed you with leftovers, you won’t have to cook…
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Reader Questions: Will All These Carbs Make Me Gain Weight?
These questions are a part of my ongoing series from my readers about eating a plant-based diet. Please email me at diane@plantbasedcooking.com if you have a question that you’d like answered. I answer every question personally. If you feel stuck or are struggling with…
Review: The Nutr Machine and How to Make Plant Milk
I’m not one to gush but can I just say…. wow. If you’ve ever wished you could have a quick and easy small batch of fresh homemade plant milk, The Nutr is your answer. Imagine non-dairy milk with no added gums or emulsifiers, preservatives,…
9 Plant-Based Store-Bought Foods with Hidden Oils
If you joined the revolution to eat a plant-based diet you may have found differing opinions on whether it’s OK to eat processed oils. It’s pretty obvious that plant-based foods are made of plants that include fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds….
COFFEE KLATCH November & December: Sharing My Personal Side
The months seem to fly by, especially at the end of the year. Thanksgiving zoomed by, and we’ve passed Christmas and New Year’s! During the holidays, there’s more pressure to stay on top of eating a whole-food, plant-based diet (emphasis on the “whole food”)…
How to Have Fun Eating a Plant-Based Diet
It may seem counterintuitive that starting a new way of eating could be fun. After all, aren’t we about to give up foods we love to eat and have to restrict ourselves? The answer is in your perspective. If you’re switching from a standard…
Which is Healthier, Raw or Cooked Foods?
If you’re eating a whole food plant-based diet, you might be wondering whether it’s healthier to eat more raw foods or to follow a diet consisting of mostly cooked foods. There are pros and cons to both, and it depends on the type of…
Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup
It’s that time of year when the days are shorter, at least in the Western hemisphere, and the holidays are upon us. But the last couple of years haven’t been quite normal, have they? Are you celebrating with family and friends this holiday or…
Reader Question: Always Hungry on a Plant-Based Diet
This post is part of an ongoing series of questions about eating a plant-based diet from my readers. If you have a question that you’d like me to answer, please email me at diane@plantbasedcooking.com. I read every question and answer them personally so if…
Is Microwaving Bad?
People are not always happy to see that I suggest microwaving in some recipes. There are other cooking options and, of course, people can choose to cook another way. However, I thought it important to cover this topic and clear the air so you…
COFFEE KLATCH October 2021: Sharing My Personal Side
I’m so happy to share this personal journey with you of eating a plant-based diet that’s good for our health, the planet, and animals! Because I feel we’re kindred spirits, I decided to chat with you a bit about what’s going on inside my…
30 Plant-Based Lunch Ideas for School or Work
Quick and Easy Plant-Based, Vegan Lunch Ideas Coming up with ideas for easy school or work lunches can be daunting with a busy household so why not try some of these plant-based recipes. Each recipe is vegan and full of plant-based goodness. If you’re…
COFFEE KLATCH September: Sharing My Personal Side
I’m so happy to share this personal journey with you of eating a plant-based diet that’s good for our health, the planet, and animals! Because I feel we’re kindred spirits, I decided to chat with you a bit about what’s going on inside my…
Worried About Vitamin B12? Why You May Want to Supplement
Are you on a new path of eating a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet and concerned about whether or not the foods you’re eating will provide enough Vitamin B12 for your health? Maybe you’ve been eating this way for awhile now and still feel…
Survey: Plant-Based Meal Planning & Prep Course
I’m happy to share with you the results of my plant-based course survey because we’re on this journey together. I feel blessed to have discovered that eating a whole-food, plant-based diet can create optimal health and long-term happiness. After all, health is our greatest…
