A Vegan Food Journey: Mac and Cheese and Gumbo

🌱Vegan food doesn't have to be bland or boring. Explore flavorful recipes like vegan mac and cheese and gumbo.

👩‍🍳Cooking with a spirit of creativity and trust in your instincts can result in amazing dishes. Let your spirit guide you in the kitchen.

🥬Vegan food can be nutritious and packed with essential vitamins, like Vitamin B found in nutritional yeast.

🧀Vegan cheese options have come a long way, with many varieties that melt well and taste delicious.

🌽The Quick Fix version of gumbo uses olive oil instead of a traditional roux, saving time without sacrificing flavor.

What made Tabitha decide to go vegan?

—Tabitha was dealing with chronic fatigue and pain when she decided to try a vegan diet. After 30 days, she felt amazing and decided to make veganism a lifestyle.

Are Tabitha's children vegan?

—Tabitha's children have all chosen to eat fish and chicken, but they still enjoy vegan meals when cooked at home.

Is vegan food boring?

—No, vegan food can be flavorful and diverse. There are many delicious recipes, like vegan mac and cheese and gumbo, that prove vegan food can be exciting.

Why is nutritional yeast important in vegan cooking?

—Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to dishes and is a great source of Vitamin B, which is essential for vegans and people of color who may be deficient in this vitamin.

Do vegan cheeses melt well?

—Yes, there are many vegan cheese options available that melt well and taste delicious. Some are made from chickpeas, coconut, or cashews.

03:59Tabitha shares her personal journey to veganism, starting with experiencing chronic fatigue and pain.

08:01Tia and Tabitha make vegan mac and cheese, showcasing how vegan food can be flavorful and satisfying.

10:54Tabitha explains how she cooks from the spirit, trusting her instincts in the kitchen and allowing creativity to guide her.

14:32They make vegan gumbo, using a Quick Fix version that skips the traditional roux, saving time without compromising taste.

20:01Tia and Tabitha discuss the misconceptions that vegan food is bland and boring, emphasizing the variety and deliciousness of vegan recipes.

22:59Tabitha explains the nutritional benefits of nutritional yeast, which adds a cheesy flavor and is a good source of Vitamin B.

25:01They explore the range of vegan cheese options available, highlighting how they have improved in taste and melting capabilities.

29:53Tabitha shares her motivation for going vegan – to save her own life and improve her health.