Veganism is a style of cooking that can be limitless! There’s an opportunity to manipulate plant matter into anything, from fresh milk and cheese to “meaty” Bolognese and tiramisu. Plant-based ingredients are not a replacement or substitute for meat and dairy. They’re on a completely different platform, providing new and nutritious ways to experience food outside of what the general expectation is.
I love shopping at Whole Foods 365 for affordable fresh produce, a variety of nuts, dried fruits, and seeds as well as a wide array of vegan proteins like tempeh. When shopping, I look for ingredients that are low in sugar and sodium and high in fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients. I often take inspiration from what’s in season, which really sparks my creativity into transforming vegetables and fruits into dishes you wouldn’t believe are vegan.