What's New At Vegan Coach

May 14, Foods With Protein For Vegans and Vegetarians Made Easy!

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:40:34 GMT

It can be confusing and overwhelming to figure out which foods with protein are right for vegans and vegetarians. Learn how much you need, where to find it, and how to cook it.

May 14, Learn how to cook beans from scratch (includes photos)

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:16:51 GMT

Need to learn how to cook beans? Helpful video shows you how to soak and cook your beans. Flavor matches make cooking easy and fun. Go beans!

May 13, Vegan Cooking and Nutrition Made Easy and Fun with the Vegan Coach

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:23:26 GMT

Learn to create your very own YUMMY and HEALTHY vegan recipes in minutes from scratch. Plus, discover everyday easy vegan cooking and nutrition advice.

May 10, Cooking spinach made easy!

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:48:40 GMT

Learn the basics of cooking spinach, including selection advice, cooking techniques, and Vegan Flavor Matches. Create your own simple spinach recipes quickly and easily. (Includes photos!)

May 10, Cooking Fresh Broccoli with the Vegan Coach (with photos)

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:29:08 GMT

No need to rely on frozen broccoli when it's so easy to learn how easy cooking fresh broccoli can be. Let the Vegan Coach show you how to select, clean, cook and flavor your broccoli.

May 10, Cooking Beans Without A Pressure Cooker

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:04:53 GMT

Why rely on canned beans that are filled with sodium and preservatives? Cooking beans from scratch is so simple, and you will taste the difference!

May 10, Brown Rice Recipes You Create Yourself!

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:30 GMT

Learn how to select, prep, cook and flavor you own brown rice recipes -- make recipes to match your EXACT tastes!

May 10, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Baked Potatoes and Baked Yams

Thu, 10 May 2012 03:30:14 GMT

Whether you're making baked sweet potatoes, baked potatoes, or baked yams, the Vegan Coach can teach you how. Resistance is futile -- come on in and let's cook up some fun!

May 10, Braised Cabbage

Thu, 10 May 2012 03:01:26 GMT

What exactly IS braised cabbage? It simply means you'll be browning the cabbage first before cooking it further with added liquids. The Vegan Coach takes all the guesswork out of it for you.

May 8, Boiled Spinach

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:41:14 GMT

Boiled spinach is a good technique if you want to mimic (thawed) frozen spinach. Also great for Indian food, and homemade baby food too. Super easy to make. Come on in and let me show you how to do it.

May 8, Boiled Quinoa

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:15:51 GMT

One of the more popular ways of making quinoa, boiled quinoa is fast and easy -- and the results are always beautiful.

May 8, How To Make Boiled Carrots

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:12:00 GMT

There are many ways to prepare carrots, but boiled carrots just might be one of the easiest techniques. When your boiled carrots are ready, use the Vegan Flavor Matches to create your own recipe!

May 8, Learn to make Boiled Cabbage

Tue, 08 May 2012 19:54:20 GMT

Boiled cabbage is perhaps one of the simplest ways of cooking this veggie, but there are a couple things you need to know to ensure success. Let the Vegan Coach help...

May 8, Boiled Brussels Sprouts

Tue, 08 May 2012 19:16:04 GMT

Making boiled Brussels sprouts is an easy techique, and can be a pre-step to making baked Brussels sprouts. Although the BEST way to enjoy boiled Brussels is in your own homemade soup. Yum!

May 8, Boiled beets are simple to make - and yummy!

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:10:00 GMT

Have you ever had canned whole beets? Then you have an idea what boiled beets taste like. While boiling beets might draw some flavor and nutrients out of your beets, it does make them tender. And you can always add lots of flavors after they are cooked using the helpful VeganCoach.com Vegan Flavor Matches.

May 8, How To Make Boiled Asparagus

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:04:59 GMT

There's more than one way to make boiled asparagus. Come on in and learn these two techniques that will help you make asparagus you can be proud of.

May 8, How To Make Blanched Asparagus

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:57:32 GMT

Blanching asparagus is one of the best ways of ensuring your asparagus does not overcook and turn into a mushy, soggy mess. Making blanched asparagus is quick and easy and the results are almost always perfection.

May 8, The Best Blender For Your Busy Home Kitchen...

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:30:16 GMT

This Chief Cook and Bottle Washer and long-time vegan has a recommendation for the best blender out there. I use my Vitamix multiple times a day to make smoothies, soups, and sauces. A must-have for any vegan home.

May 8, Barley Recipes You Make From Scratch

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:13:23 GMT

Barley is one of those grains that most people love, but they need ideas for how to prepare it. Learn to create barley recipes you'll love, and start enjoying this healthy grain today. :O)

May 8, How To Make Baked Cabbage

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:14:37 GMT

When you make baked cabbage, there's more than one step. Let the Vegan Coach show you how easy it is to whip up your own delightful baked cabbage recipes.

May 8, Super Easy Baked Brown Rice

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:31:10 GMT

Not many people are as familiar with making baked brown rice as they are other cooking techniques. But it is nearly foolproof and is a great option. So step on in and let the Vegan Coach show you how.

May 3, The Best Vegan Books Hand-Picked By The Vegan Coach

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:52:06 GMT

Check out my picks for the Best Vegan Books out there. You will LOVE these books. They are the best vegan cookbooks, best vegan nutrition books, and best books on veganism overall.

May 3, Toxic Red Kidney Beans?

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:42:36 GMT

I have cooked only pinto beans up to this point. So I bought dried kidney beans from Whole Foods. I soaked my red kidney beans for 9 hours. Using a

May 3, Vegan Cooking Rut

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:10:41 GMT

Hi Sassy, I get stuck in cooking ruts. How can I successfully add variety to my vegan cooking? -- Merry F.***** Sassy Sez:Hi Merry! Great question!

Apr 23, Vegan Swiss Chard and Potato Panini

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:30:52 GMT

This vegan panini is so incredibly tasty you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Seriously. This is an interesting take on a panini. Here, my burrito is encased in a tortilla then placed in the panini maker. Crisp on the outside, with a creamy mashed potato/Swiss chard filling on the inside. And topped with a sweet and spicy salsa. Filling, nutritious, delectably delicious. OMG! You must try this! :)

Apr 18, Overeat and never feel full

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:37:44 GMT

Hi Sassy! I try to be fairly mindful of things like protein and B12 and calcium and such. I think the bigger concern for me is that I never seem to feel

Apr 18, Protein and Soy in Vegan Diet

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:36:31 GMT

Hi Sassy, I am interested in your vegan weight loss course, but am concerned about getting enough protein if I go vegan. Also, can you talk to me about

Apr 18, Personal Coaching or Vegan Weight Loss Course?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:34:24 GMT

Hi Sassy - I can't decide between the personal weight loss coaching or the general 7-week weight loss course? Also, if I sign up, could I do that over

Apr 18, Weight loss course overseas?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:32:37 GMT

My question is regarding your Get Down With Sass! Vegan Weight Loss Course for those expats living overseas. I live in Japan, which seems like I *should*

Apr 18, Weight loss program for vegans?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:30:42 GMT

Hi, I love the site! It is very informative, I am learning a lot. My question is... I am mostly vegan now but still struggling with my weight. Is your

Apr 18, Vegan Weight Loss, Protein, and Soy

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:29:29 GMT

Hi Sassy, I have flirted with being vegetarian for the last few months and a friend sent me your web site to check out. I would like to lose weight, be

Apr 18, Vegan weight loss questions

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:27:23 GMT

Hi Sassy! I just found your website and I am very interested in purchasing your Get Down course. I wanted to know if the discussion board also includes

Apr 18, Vegan is easy, but sugar is impossible!

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:25:41 GMT

Hi Sassy. I love animals and have been mostly vegetarian (sometimes vegan) for over half my life. I have currently gone back to being vegan again and I'm

Apr 18, Hypoglycemic Vegan

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:23:38 GMT

Hi Sassy, I have been a vegan for over a year. I have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) so I avoid many items. I'm about 20 lbs over weight & at times seem

Apr 12, Weight loss diet for diabetics?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:49:47 GMT

I'm interested in trying your vegan weight loss course Get Down With Sass!, but am diabetic. I've never tried a vegan diet. Have tried many weight loss

Apr 7, Cooking rice in a PC

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:35:42 GMT

Hi Sassy, In your rice recipe you toast the rice first in a dry pot before adding boiling water. Does that keep the grains separated? Looking at the

Apr 7, A comment about the Vitamix!

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:01:12 GMT

Hi Sassy...I cannot say enough about the Vitamix. I finally got mine last week and we have used it twice a day everyday!! I have eight children and

Mar 25, Another weight loss success story

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:09:16 GMT

Love it when I can give a shout out to a student on a job well done. Allison and Scott Harrison just completed my vegan weight loss course Get Down With Sass!, has followed all the steps, and come out a weight loss success story on the other side. Here's what they have to say: "By the end of the course, I lost 12 pounds and my husband lost 10 pounds. I have lost all desire to eat animal flesh. I have zero desire to consume dairy. If I struggle at all it will be in the sweet department, but I feel so empowered from this course and I've learned about other sweetener options that I should not have any issues. "Thank you Sassy for sharing your expertise and your obvious love of your vegan lifestyle with others. I would not be where I am today, a committed vegan on an exciting journey, if not for you and your husband." Way to go, guys! Bravo! Soooo proud of you!

Mar 24, Eating vegan in a non-vegan restaurant

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:32:32 GMT

Hi there, Sassy! My question to you is about eating vegan when going out to eat in a restaurant with family and friends. I am afraid I won't be able to

Mar 24, Vegan desserts lacking

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:07:35 GMT

Hi Sassy! My question is about vegan desserts. I became interested in vegan cooking when I became a vegan 3 years ago when I discovered the benefits of

Mar 23, Eating Vegan - What if I mess up?

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:59:24 GMT

Hi Sassy! My question is about eating vegan and messing up. I love being vegan. But I am always afraid that I'll accidentally eat an animal product.

Mar 22, Vegan Egg Replacer for 4 or more eggs

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:39:17 GMT

Hi Sassy! I am confused about vegan egg replacer in baking. When the recipe uses 4 eggs or more, how would I make it work as a vegan? Thanks! Bob S.

Mar 22, What if they don't like my vegan cooking?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:46:30 GMT

Hi Sassy! I've been vegan for a while, and tend to get in the habit of making the same dishes all the time. So that's a challenge for me. But my biggest

Mar 22, Wife won't go Vegan

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:30:24 GMT

Hi Sassy, I want to be vegan because I think it's a healthier lifestyle. My wife, though, isn't totally on board with it. Any advice? By the way, your

Mar 20, Dairy Substitutions and Calcium

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:03:09 GMT

Hi Sassy! My question is about dairy substitutions. I lack the confidence and clarity when it comes to vegan dairy replacements. I wonder if we can

Mar 20, Friends don't like vegan food

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:03:28 GMT

Hi Sassy! I went Vegan for health, environmental sustainability, and ethical considerations (not necessarily in that order). My challenge is that my

Mar 19, I hate vegan cooking

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:21:56 GMT

Hi Sassy! So I have a challenge: I hate cooking. I didn't like it before I went vegan, and I don't like it now that I'm vegan. But I know it's what

Mar 17, Vegan Food Too Expensive

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:23:59 GMT

Hi Sassy, My biggest fear when it comes to the vegan diet is that I'll run out of food and/or money. Any thoughts or advice you can share? Thank you!

Mar 7, Super Rapid II pressure regulator

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:23:49 GMT

Hello, I just 'stumbled' upon your website - it is GREAT!! I just pulled out my Magefesa Rapid II pressure cooker after many years of it being tucked

Mar 7, Quick Release?

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:10:56 GMT

Hiya Sassy, I have never used a pressure cooker but am researching several as I want to purchase one. Neither of the two you review above have a quick