Guest Post

Today Chris and I are sharing with you a guest post + recipe for this amazing buddha bowl from Ashley, who is part of the talented vegan couple behind the blog Eat Figs Not Pigs. We hope you enjoy this recipe and getting to know her :)Asian Inspired Buddha Bowl with Spicy Peanut Sauce #vegan #buddhabowl #oilfree sweetsimplevegan.comAn easy 30-minute Buddha Bowl recipe that is not only bursting with flavor, but nutrition too! It is loaded with a plethora of vegetables, and topped with a creamy peanut sauce with the perfect amount of spice. If you are looking for an easy, healthy and satisfying entree, this recipe is for you! Meet Ashley, the girl behind the blog + learn why she went vegan! My name is Ashley, the girl behind the blog, Eat Figs Not Pigs. Two years ago, my wife and I switched to a vegan diet overnight after watching the documentary, Cowspiracy and learning about the devastating affects that animal agriculture has on our earth. Before watching Cowspiracy, we were like most people…we thought taking shorter showers, carpooling, and even participating in “Meatless Mondays” was making an impact for our environment and for the animals. We were shocked to learn the harsh realities, and mad that all of this information was hidden from us. From that day on, we continued to educate ourselves on the truth behind animal agriculture and factory farming. Asian Inspired Buddha Bowl with Spicy Peanut Sauce #vegan #buddhabowl #oilfree sweetsimplevegan.com

10-Ingredient Sweet Potato Falafel - Guest Post sweetsimplevegan.comHi all, happy Tuesday! :) My page was well overdue for a guest post, can you believe it's been almost two years since my last with Cissy Lala on Vegan Parenting + Banana Coconut Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins?! I definitely had to change that. I am here up share with you all a blog and individual I know you're going to love, Carolyn of Carolyn's Pantry. I asked her to tell us a bit about her plant based journey, and to share an easy vegan recipe with you all (you're going to love it)! Carolyn and I collaborated, and I did a guest blog post in her site as well with a little get to know me type interview + my chickpea chocolate chip cooke recipe. You can find my feature here10-Ingredient Sweet Potato Falafel - Guest Post sweetsimplevegan.com

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Cissy Lala is a vegan mama of three, living in San Diego, CA, and spreading the vegan message both through her Instagram account and new business, So Cute Co. I came across Cissy on Instagram when I first started my account, through Ellen Fisher, and I have been following her ever since. What I love most is that she is real and straight to the point about her life and her beliefs. She shows families just how easy and important it is to raise your children with a foundation of knowledge in nutrition. She even includes kid-friendly recipes in her posts, like the one below that you guys will love!

Without further or do, let's meet Cissy and make some muffins!

CISSY LALA

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My next guest blogger contributing to my Vegan Resources! Click here to see all of the contributors and read their stories!

Emily von Euw has been one of the biggest inspirations to me here in the 'blogger world'. Her website, This Rawsome Vegan Life, never ceases to disappoint. All of her recipes are accompanied with mouth watering photos, and most are raw vegan. Emily has shown me, and hopefully will show the rest of you, that veganism is not bland or complicated or unappealing as most may assume it to be, but rather, it is fun, delicious, color filled, and one of the best decisions you can make for yourself in your lifetime. Emily is so positive in her writing on her posts on both her website and Instagram, and I always look forward to the weekly emails I receive. So, without further or do, I introduce to you Emily von Euw.

Raw Chocolate Cream Caramel Bars

My parents named me Emily von Euw, and I have been hanging around this planet for about 20 years plus a few months. I reside in Vancouver, Canada with my family, friends, lover and approximately 1 million other people I don't know personally.

I adore being alive. I also adore avocados. I've always defined myself as a critical thinker, and part of being a critical thinker is hyper-analyzing everything that surrounds me (which, in this modernist world, is quite a lot). Being in my brain is overwhelming much of the time but I have learned to manage being me by treating myself with respect (this includes meditating regularly, getting outdoors whenever possible, and feeding my body and mind whole, nourishing, organic foods). I think while we are here for these some odd 80 years most of us get on average, we should make those happy years. Ultimately, who really know if anything matters? So let's just have a good time while we can, and not tell other people how to live their lives.

I like to dance, laugh, eat, drink, eat some more, always learn, always try to improve myself, do anything that gives me a natural dopamine rush (all of the things just mentioned, plus sex, exercise, hiking, cuddling other animals, and looking into the eyes of people I love). I study history at university (getting my bachelors now, plan on getting my masters later) and I am also a full-time food blogger! What the heck does that mean? Well, it means I spend a lot of time making raw vegan recipes, taking food porn pictures of them, then sharing it all on the world wide web.

My blog is called This Rawsome Vegan Life.

My next guest blogger contributing to my Vegan Resources! Click here to see all of the contributors and read their stories!

Laura Verbich <3 I discovered Laura waaaay back when I first went vegan on my personal Instagram account @jgbriones. It was from her that I discovered smoothie bowls and the existence of vega protein powder (I was THAT new to all of this). Laura soon became a health coach and I have been following her amazing fitness journey as well as her teachings of self-love. She is truly doing what she was mean to do with her life, and I hope that you all will find inspiration from her as I do. Without further or do, let's meet Laura!

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My next guest blogger contributing to my Vegan Resources! Click here to see all of the contributors and read their stories!Guest Post: Yvonne Ardestani + Chocolate Truffle Cake (raw)Introduce yourself to all of us!

Name: Yvonne Ardestani

Origin: San Diego and Santa Cruz, California

Current City: Los Angeles, California

Occupation: Vegan, Gluten-free Chef. Founder of My Eclectic Kitchen Recipe App (available on iTunes and Google Play), eBook, and blog.

Interesting Facts:

1- Prior to attending culinary school, I was an accountant and sold real estate.

2- I am the youngest of six daughters.

3- I have an autoimmune disease. I was first hyperthyroid, and now I am hypothyroid.

4- I was once a size 13 and went down to a size 2 within 1.5 years, with the help of a cleaner diet and a lot of exercise.

5- I’m often asked what ingredient I miss most since going vegan. I have to say honey. It used to be so good in my granola and granola bars. Luckily, I discovered great alternatives for honey.

Can you describe your lifestyle and food philosophy?

It is important for me to maintain a balanced life. This includes daily meditation and prayer to thank God for my many blessings—my overall health, a wonderful marriage, my family and friends, and, of course, for the abundance of delicious, natural food that I am privileged to enjoy each day.  As I live an active and healthy lifestyle, I work out at least 4 times a week and enjoy a plant-based, whole foods vegan diet.  Taking yoga a few times a week and journaling daily help me achieve a sense of self-awareness. Maintaining healthy and peaceful relationships is a priority so spending time with my supportive and loving husband, family, and friends is a must.  In my spare time, I enjoy watching the LA Clippers at the Staples Center, writing music with my husband, learning about nutrition, and keeping up with current events.