Chuck’s Natural Food Marketplace

Nestled in a small shopping plaza off 56th Street and Fowler Avenue, Chuck’s Natural Food Marketplace is a hidden gem with great vegan, and vegetarian, food options. Their staff is very knowledgable in helping you find those ingredients that may seem foreign when starting to cook vegan. Established in 1992 Paul Trusik35 y/o web guru […]

Buffalo Bleu Cheese Pizza

We’ve already demonstrated that you can create vegan pizzas that are just as indulgent as the ‘real thing’, but this last creation made me wish there was someone slapping my hand to keep from going back for 2nds, or 3rds, in this case. Not only have I never tried substituting the texture of BBQ cauliflower […]

Apple Nachos

At some point in childhood, we may have all dipped apples in peanut butter or made ‘ants on a log’ with celery. Adding some sophistication with a few extra ingredients, Apple Nachos are a great desert snack for all ages. This will surely do the trick in satisfying a sweet tooth’s candy craving! Paul Trusik35 […]

Phat Philly Cheesesteak

Further proof that you can turn just about any meat-centric recipe into a vegan delight, I would have never thought there’d be a healthy version of an American classic until finding this recipe in Paul Trusik35 y/o web guru vegan enthusiast encouraging meat/dairy-free habits. Since college, reaping health benefits of clean eating. Diet is a […]

Satisfying Asian Stir-Fry

If there’s one thing I find enjoy and ease in coming up with, it’s the variety of stir-fry meals you can create using a combination of great ingredients. Generally simple to prepare, most of the work comes in chopping up fresh vegetables unless, of course, you cheat and buy some frozen or pre-chopped. Most of […]

Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower

Need a late night-nosh with a little less guilt? Hummus is great but gets a bit tiresome as the go-to healthy snack option. This is a modified Bragg recipe with soy-free Daiya cheese…very quick, easy, and satisfying. Paul Trusik35 y/o web guru vegan enthusiast encouraging meat/dairy-free habits. Since college, reaping health benefits of clean eating. […]