general questions
// What kind of recipes can I find here?
All of my recipes are either vegan or vegetarian, which is a reflection of how I eat. I work with whole and natural foods with the goal of creating recipes that are healthful, but above all else delicious!
// Are you vegan?
No! I was vegan for almost two years, but it wasn’t the best option for my health. Now, I eat a mostly plant-based vegetarian diet. I came out as not being vegan on my blog in 2016, but didn’t transition my blog to include vegan and vegetarian recipes until 2019.
// What’s your story?
I’m a twenty-something from a small town in Connecticut, living with my fiancé Jon and my rescue pup, Ivy. My hobbies include cooking (no surprise there), reading, yoga, playing piano, painting, figure skating, and rollerblading.
personal questions
// Why aren’t you vegan?
I was vegan for nearly two years, but eating that way was not the best option for my physical and mental health. I felt tired every day, and I was frequently dealing with nausea and stomachaches. In addition, being vegan was very restrictive and I would often deal with anxiety that there was nothing I could eat unless I cooked at home.
// Can a vegan diet be done healthfully?
I do think a vegan diet can be healthy for a lot of people, with proper attention to nutrition and supplementation. I know many people who are vegan and feel great. Unfortunately, I was not one of them.
blogger questions
// What kind of camera do you use?
Right now I’m shooting on a Canon Mark 6d ii camera with a 24-70mm L lens. However, for the first three years of my blog I shot on a Canon Rebel xTi with a 50mm lens. You don’t need a fancy or expensive camera to start a blog, all you need is a delicious recipe and some natural light! :)
// How do you edit your photos?
I edit my photos in Adobe Lightroom. I first started out using VSCO filters, but now I’ve developed my own presets that I use for editing.
