Kind Cooking - Vegan Cuisine for a Sustainable World

Review of Farm Spirit Restaurant

Months before the pandemic, we chose to treat ourselves to a special 12-course meal at Farm Spirit for my birthday. I went ahead and made a reservation. I knew that it was going to be a very different kind of experience. Instead of the usual entrée, main dish and desert, you are served a multi-course meal, […]

Chef Sophie 2 weeks ago

Quick Yakisoba Noodles with tofu

Yakisoba noodles are great for a quick meal and stir-fries. You can find them in most grocery stores in the refrigerated section, usually near the tofu and other vegetarian products. How convenient, since this recipe calls for tofu! I would stay away from the packaged sauce that often comes with dry yakisoba noodles because it is full […]

Chef Sophie 2 weeks ago

The Best Saffron Risotto Milanese

Saffron risotto is an Italian specialty that turns bland white rice into a decadent rich creamy dish. I can still close my eyes and remember eating this dish at my parent’s friend hotel in Italy when I was a little girl. The golden hue from the saffron, the rich creaminess of the rice was […]

Chef Sophie 2 weeks ago

Easy Summer Gazpacho

One of the great thing about growing your own fruit and vegetables is that you get to shop in your garden. This year was really good for tomatoes, cucumbers, chili etc. The challenge is that they tend to ripen all at the same time. So what can you do when you have lots of tomatoes […]

Chef Sophie 2 weeks ago

TOP 10 TIPS FOR TRAVELING VEGANS

1. Plan before you leave – A little research at home goes a long way. As an absolute minimum, always check the site Happycow.com to identify vegan friendly restaurants in every city you will be visiting and locate health food stores to get your supplies. THIS IS A MUST! – Also find out where […]

Chef Sophie 4 years ago

France Votes to Reduce Food Waste

Every now and then France does something that makes me feel proud to be French ! I almost felt like singing the French national anthem and breaking out my beret! France recently voted in favor of a law that makes it illegal for supermarkets to throw away and destroy edible food in order to cut […]

Chef Sophie 5 years ago

Best Vegan Options On a Budget in Las Vegas!

Where to eat in Las Vegas when you are vegan and on a budget? The great news is that there are new restaurants opening every year. This is something you want to research before you leave so that you can truly enjoy your stay. Planning at least where you will have your dinners t and […]

Chef Sophie 6 years ago

Gourmet Sauteed Sugar Peas

One of the best way to prepare sugar peas when they are in season and abundant is to add as little as possible to retain their delicate flavor. In Asia, peas are used whole and quickly pan-fried to preserve the color and crispyness. In France, we first shell the peas and also remove the inner skin from the pods. This […]

Chef Sophie 8 years ago

Potato Broccoli Salad with Chipotle Dressing

So summer has finally arrived. Summer means salads and what is a party without a vegan potato salad? Well, this one is guaranteed to make people talk and come back for seconds! Don’t say anything, just bring it and watch what happens! I must say that I have been enjoying fresh salads from our garden […]

Chef Sophie 8 years ago

Quick and Easy Herb Vegan Cheese

I am taking advantage of being in the South of France visiting my parents to try out some new French inspired dishes. While I do not miss any of the cow cheese I used to enjoy when I was a carnivore, goat cheese, on the other hand, was more delicate, naturally low fat and milder […]

Chef Sophie 8 years ago