I have been wanting to create a "how to" guide to going vegan for quite a while now, but as I sat down to do it, I realized just how difficult this was going to be. There are so many points I want to cover, but I also want to keep this to a length that is readable and appealing to those that I am writing this for. With that being said, along with this post, a new series for sweetsimplevegan.com has been created! I am inviting guest bloggers to share their take on how to go vegan! Find my full list of guest posts here.
Mental Preparation
I'm just going to be upfront about this. In the beginning, this may be hard, frustrating, foreign and definitely controversial in some instances where those around you do not support your views, so you MUST constantly remind yourself that it will get easier. This is one of the simplest lifestyles, but going into it from a place that is most often times the complete opposite end of the spectrum will take some work. Tell yourself that you are ready for the change, that you are doing this because the only thing that will come out of it is GOOD, and remind yourself WHY you want to do this. (This is also further discussed below).
Be prepared for the opposition that may come! What I like to keep in mind is that they don't understand the unfamiliar change that is being made, but if I stay strong and show them how beautiful this lifestyle is, the lifestyle becomes less unfamiliar and actually more appealing and desirable to myself and others alike :)
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I couldn't resist making these this year! I always see variations of these Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-O-Laterns all over Pinterest when Fall comes around, and this year I gave in.
An impromptu dinner with my family last night lead to the creation of this fall inspired dish! This was actually my first time cooking with black rice (I purchased it from Trader Joe's), and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! It worked perfectly as a risotto, and I will definitely be using it again!
I'm excited to share that I was able to source half of the ingredients for this recipe from my backyard garden. I picked the kale, calamansi, thyme and butternut squash from my garden just before I got cooking. All organic, and grown with love <3 (If you grow any fruits or veggies in your home, share below, I'd love to read about your gardens!)
Raw, vegan + dairy- and fat-free! This is a healthier take on a classic pairing during this time of year. Enjoy this with your friends and family, if you're willing to share this vegan caramel goodness and not keep it all for yourself (trust me, you'll...
When I was working the Los Angeles Green Festival last month with The Coco Jack, we were directly across from the Explore Asian booth. During our shifts, they were kind enough to bring over samples of their noodles. I was only able to try the mung bean noodles, but man oh man were they good. At the end of the festival on Sunday, I headed over their booth to buy a few bags of their mung bean noodles, but they were out! I was going to just head out empty handed, but they insisted I purchase their black bean spaghetti. They said that if I loved the mung bean noodles, I would love these! I trusted them, and I am so glad I did.
I have been wanting to create a "how to" guide to going vegan for quite a while now, but as I sat down to do it, I realized just how difficult this was going to be. There are so many points I want to cover, but I also want to keep this to a length that is readable and appealing to those that I am writing this for. With that being said, along with this post, a new series for sweetsimplevegan.com has been created! I am inviting guest bloggers to share their take on how to go vegan! Find my full list of guest posts here.
I couldn't resist making these this year! I always see variations of these Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-O-Laterns all over 
An impromptu dinner with my family last night lead to the creation of this fall inspired dish! This was actually my first time cooking with black rice (I purchased it from Trader Joe's), and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! It worked perfectly as a risotto, and I will definitely be using it again!
I'm excited to share that I was able to source half of the ingredients for this recipe from my backyard garden. I picked the kale, calamansi, thyme and butternut squash from my garden just before I got cooking. All organic, and grown with love <3 (If you grow any fruits or veggies in your home, share below, I'd love to read about your gardens!) 
When I was 