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An overhead shot shows fluffy vegan blueberry muffins cooling on a wire rack. The muffins are in homemade parchment paper liners.

Soft & Fluffy Vegan Blueberry Muffins with A Bit of Whole Wheat Flour

Tender Morning Glory Bread (Vegan)

A 3/4 angle shot shows an orange mocha in a mug. The mocha is garnished with orange peel and a cinnamon stick and topped with coconut whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Cozy Spiced Vegan Orange Mocha

A head-on shot shows two glasses of orange cranberry smoothie, garnished with little orange slices on the rim.

Spiced Orange Cranberry Smoothie

An up close, slight 3/4 angle shot shows vegan carrot muffins in a linen-lined bowl. The muffins are golden brown with flecks of carrot, and have nicely domed tops.

Moist Vegan Carrot Muffins

An up close, overhead shot shows sticky marmalade tofu in a non-stick skillet. The tofu cubes are swimming in a bit of the marmalade glaze and is garnished with chopped chives.

Sticky Marmalade Tofu

A head-on shot shows sparkling water topping off a pomegranate pomander spritz mocktail in a wine glass.

Pomegranate Pomander Spritz Mocktail

An up close, overhead shot of a harissa carrot and parsnip salad with cooked quinoa, chopped fresh dill, a creamy vegan yogurt sauce dolloped on top, and chopped toasted hazelnuts. All of this is set on a bed of radicchio leaves in a platter

Harissa Carrot & Parsnip Salad with Quinoa, Radicchio & Yogurt Sauce

A head on shot of a light orange spring thaw smoothie in two glasses with a small vase of snow drop flowers in the background.

Spring Thaw Smoothie

An up close, overhead shot of a shaved brussels sprout salad with sliced apples, toasted walnuts, and sliced red onion on top. A creamy white dressing is drizzled over the salad as well.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing & Spiced Maple Walnuts

A head on shot of a swirled orange and magenta smoothie in a clear glass. The smoothie is on a concrete background with cilantro flowers nearby.

Golden Peach Sunrise Smoothie

An overhead shot of a vegan chocolate orange cheesecake on a white background. The top of the cheesecake has a wreath or different coloured orange slices on top of a white cashew cream and melted chocolate marble design. To the side is a pink linen napkin, a paring knife and a vintage silver serving utensil.

Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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