Check the ViBES! This week was hard losing our dog, Peewee. He was my ride-or-die and was with me through good and evil. In almost every video I filmed over the last 5 years, Peewee was right there with me, soaking up the sun or waiting for the crumbs to hit the floor. I will never forget and see him on the other side. So, I spent some good time in the MidWest—the suburbs of Chicago. Garrett Popcorn is a place in Chicago, and they are world-famous for their cheddar and caramel popcorn mix. I mean, I could eat an entire tin by myself. Over 8 years since I have had Garrett's Chicago mix, I decided to make my own. There are some steps to this, but I promise it is yummy!

This one is for all my people who need more veggies! We should all use more whole foods in our lives, even me. This Chipotle Apple Cider Glaze will make the veggies and mushrooms shine anytime! This comes from someone who used to be that kid who waited until my mom turned her back to dump the veggies in the trash. This glaze can be used as a dip or glaze on mushrooms and veggies!

I used to miss cheese until I started making my own plant-based cheeses at home. I have experimented with many cheese bases, like cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, and tapioca starch. This cheese uses coconut cream. I added sauerkraut brine to the mix, and it gave the cheese a tangy, aged vibe. This one is perfect for whipping up and eating during the holidays, with the cranberry adding a sweet vibe to the savory cheese spread.

This recipe comes to you just in time for the holidays or anytime you want to enjoy some flavorful plant-based meat.

Tip: Grocery Outlet, stay with the hemp seeds on sale!! (1.5 pounds $9.99 for) I was shocked by the number of you who have shown interest in my Hemp Ceasar Dressing. This is a recipe we often turn to when we're out of our favorite store-bought dressing. I've never really written it down; I'm always just going with my gut. But today, I've put together a recipe that tastes great and provides a nice dose of nutrients from the hemp seeds. In the video, I forgot to add the vegan Worcestershire sauce, and it is needed. It adds a nice savory base to the sauce. 

This recipe needs to be on repeat, so save this one for later!

Introducing the "Marinade of the Gods" made with persimmons, also known as the "Fruit of the Gods". This Hot Pepper Persimmon Sauce is not just a sauce; it's a versatile companion for your culinary adventures. Whether you're marinating, saucing, or dipping, this sauce is ready to elevate your holiday dishes. As fall takes off, it brings out these beautiful persimmons, once known as the "Fruits of the Gods", due to their divine or godly scientific Latin name, Diospyros, which means "divine fruit" or "fruit of Zeus". These sweet and rich-flavored fruits are a perfect match for the heat from Calabrian peppers, creating a unique and tantalizing flavor combination.

I love to eat raw, plant-based foods when I need a reset. Last week, I took a few days to eat raw and enjoy foods like this Mediterranean Wrap. The star of this recipe is the pumpkin seeds! They have more protein than most nuts and seeds and are in season.

This smoked curry sweet potato mix has to be my favorite savory filling for “pot pies” to date. We ate these all in one night and were ready to fight for the last one. You can make this recipe with skull molds or a simple muffin pan. This would be fun to make with the kids or if you want to impress someone with a fire plant-based dish.

In this “Twisted Soups” series I will turn some of my favorite dishes into soups. I started the series with a creamy Philly Cheesesteak Chowder because I love this sandwich so much. Stick around for more soul-warming soups!

This is the second soup from my Twisted Soups series. In this series, I take some of my favorite foods and turn them into delicious, warm-your-soul soups. Hope you enjoy!