Plant-based recipes for a deliciously healthy life
Hey babes, I promised I wouldn’t bore you with a long diatribe, but I wanted to give a little backstory. Once upon a time, I was in a language course that was taught by native speakers, more specifically, Chinese immigrants training us in Mandarin. Part of the course involved “Immersion days” where we learned how […]
Hey babes! If you’re lucky enough to have a good source of oyster mushrooms, highly recommend giving this a try! It’s extremely low calorie, spicy, and filling. And, of course, delicious! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments! Enjoy!
Hey babes, As I mentioned recently, I love the flavors of various Asian cuisines, and Chinese is no exception. Like most middle-Americans, my initial introduction was due to the influence of take-out and buffets, but thankfully the internet is massive, and not everything has to be stuffed full of sugar, oil, and MSG to satisfy […]
Hey babes, If it isn’t evident from my recipe catalogue, I’m not heavily reliant on traditional Americana for my inspiration. Even though I was raised in the windy plains of Texas, my travels and various homes since then have let me sample flavors from a number of cultures, and searching for vendors that cater to […]
Hey babes! So, this is a bit of an honest but hopefully relatable confession: there are plenty of nights I fix a different meal for my picky kids than myself. I know, no one should be a short order cook, blah blah blah. But, sorry, sometimes my kids just want some veggie dogs or pasta, […]
Hey babes! So, here’s a dirty little secret: my parents didn’t teach me how to cook. And don’t think that’s a discredit to my parents, because it’s certainly not. They taught me cleaning, hunting, auto-repair, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, first aid, sewing, and countless other skills I use every day (okay, maybe not the hunting). But […]
Hey babes! How’s your 2022 going? Are you participating in Veganuary? Still sticking to it? Opted for a more flexitarian approach? Maybe trying to give Meatless Monday a go? Good job! Whatever path you choose to walk to a healthier life, I’m proud of you. Let Mama give you a little smooch. So, if there’s […]
Hi babes, I'm Monica, the girl behind the curtain of Whole Food Plant Babe. My deep love of food and flavor couldn't be deterred by health concerns, so I sought to make WFPB recipes even tastier than their meat and dairy predecessors so I could have a long, happy, sexy, healthy life.