Happy Halloween! Today is the final day of the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. I didn't post on all 31 days, but I am celebrating the fact that I posted for 25 of them. October was a very busy month for me. I am working on getting my Main Street Vegan Academy Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator certification. This has been a wonderful program and I am excited to see where it takes me after I complete it in November. I also had a minor surgery, content creation for both The Conf

Since today is National Cat Day (10/29/25) I thought it would be nice to do a blog post about my cat Menorah. Menorah was adopted on 12/24/11 at the age of 7 months. I had promised my son we would get a cat then for Chanukah. He had decided we would name the cat Menorah before we had the cat. On adoption day we walked into Sean Casey Animal Rescue in Brooklyn . There was a black and white kitten playing in her cage. My son walked right up to her and said, I want this one. It

Thanksgiving 2023. I put the marshmallows on the sweet potatoes too soon and they dissolved lol Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, connection, and of course—delicious food. But as we gather around the table, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the values we hold dear. Choosing a cruelty-free Thanksgiving doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or tradition; it means expanding them. With vibrant plant-based dishes, compassion at the center of your plate, and gratitude in your he

Today my dad would have been 90. It's the 3rd year I have not been able to call him and wish him a Happy Birthday. If feels like it's been longer in some ways. So many things have happened since he passed away on November 4, 2022. My son graduated high school the following year and is now in his 3rd year of collage. We moved from Brooklyn to the Hudson Valley area of NY State a little over 2 years ago. My oldest step-son got married in June of this year. I rebranded my busine

Today I wanted to share one of my favorite quotes from Judy Garland. "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." As a recovering people-pleaser this quote is an important reminder for me to always keep being myself. That there is more value in just being me, than trying to be like another version of someone else. When we shrink ourselves down to be like others, it can be emotionally painful. Trying to force yourself to be w

Click here to watch. It has been a busy week! Yesterday I didn't post for the blog challenge. I probably could have found something quick to throw on my blog, but I just didn't have it in me. This makes the 3rd time this month not posting. It's okay though, here I am now and I am going to challenge myself to be consistent through the end of this month's challenge. One of the coolest things happened to me this year! I launched That Vegan Morning Show with my amazing friend Kim

On January 15th of this year, filmmaker and visual artist David Lynch passed away. My husband is a big David Lynch fan and over the years he has introduced me to his films. Last year I finally watched Lynch's series Twin Peaks. It has been quite an adventure stepping into Lynch's worlds. Inland Empire and Mulholland Drive are my two favorite Lynch Films. We were deeply saddened by his passing and the fact that there would never be something new created by him. On January 19th

Click here to watch an apple picking adventure I went on and to learn how I made the pie from the apples I picked. I love apple pie anytime! Especially topped with some vegan vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought for today's post I would share with you my recipe for vegan apple pie. To make things easier, I like to purchase already made pie crust. Many brands are vegan, you just need to check the ingredients. Instead of brushing the crus

Today I almost didn't write a blog post. I haven't done two posts during this entire October challenge. Today is day 20 and my 18th post for October. With all the things I have been navigating this month, I am going to be kind to myself and celebrate the fact that I have been still keeping up with it mostly. This morning I had a minor surgery and almost didn't write a post today. I was too distracted pre-surgery to feel inspired to write about anything. I wasn't sure if I wou

Here in NY State the fall season is showing off more of its beauty. The temperature is getting cooler and soon it will be winter. I thought for today's blog post, I would share my recipe for Tomato Free Lentil Chili and Corn Muffins. These recipes are vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, oil-free, and, whole-food plant-based. If you top the chili with a little shredded vegan cheese or use some vegan butter or margarine on the muffins then it won't be 100% oil-free and whole-food p

Click here to watch this interview. Last month I had the opportunity to interview Brigitte Gemme, who doesn’t like cooking and she also hates deciding what's for dinner, but she wants to eat healthy and tasty vegan food. So she figured out the most efficient ways to plan meals and batch cook, and teaches those methods on her website, Vegan Family Kitchen. She is a healthy vegan nutrition and cooking educator, as well as a health habit coach. Brigitte holds a PhD in Education

This past summer I had the opportunity to finally see The Flaming Lips in concert at the Westville Music Bowl in Newhaven, CT. It was a perfect summer night too! I have been wanting to see The Flaming Lips in concert for decades. I have been a fan since 1995, when the song "She Don't Use Jelly" surged to popularity. I was in 10th grade then. The Flaming Lips have created a lot of music since then. From time to time I will listen to one of their albums or go to YouTube and

I am offering 10 complimentary coaching sessions for the rest of this month (one complimentary session per person). If you’ve been wanting to make positive changes but aren’t sure where to start, this is for you. Whether you’re ready to transition to a vegan lifestyle, need support with setting boundaries and staying confident as a vegan, or want to improve your health by eating more plants (without going fully vegan) — this session will help you gain clarity and take meaning

After seeing that today is National Dessert Day, I decided it would be a great day to share three vegan dessert books from my collection. There is this misconception that vegans are limited in what they can eat. This is far from the truth! There is so much we can eat, including decadent desserts. These three books are a great example that you can have amazing desserts without using eggs and dairy. Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Rome

You can watch this interview here. Today my special guest is Cheryl Moss, host of the Better Life for Animals podcast and a passionate advocate for animal welfare. She’s on a mission to raise $100,000 for Mercy. For Animals while spotlighting sanctuaries and changemakers who are working to end factory farming. Cheryl is also an accomplished children’s author, with books that teach compassion and sustainability to young readers. We discuss: ❇️ Cheryl's vegan journey Cheryl's c

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Click here to watch this interview. I recently had the opportunity to interview Dawn Hutchins, who is the Director of Plant-Based...