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About Me

Welcome!

My name is Amy Katz, and I'm so happy you're here.

I have always loved cooking. As a child, I often helped my mom in the kitchen, and I'm fortunate she was an adventurous cook who loved collecting recipe books as much as I do. One of my fondest memories is hovering around her while she prepared dinner.

Amy in the kitchen chopping fresh herbs.

My Journey to Vegan

Personally I've always felt a connection to animals and the environment. Even when I was a kid, I told my parents I wanted to be vegetarian. We compromised, and I stopped eating beef and pork.

Later when my mother became ill with an incurable and rare degenerative brain disease, I felt like I needed a change. I've been vegan since January 2013, and I also follow a gluten-free diet due to a sensitivity.

My Philosophy

While I've been vegan for many years, I don't expect everyone to be like me. I think most people will agree that we should all try to incorporate more vegetables and fruit into our lifestyle. And I want to help you discover how easy and delicious it can be by sharing recipes based on a vegan Mediterranean diet.

Education

I have a Bachelor of Arts in applied mathematics and a Master of Arts in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I'm a member of Phi Beta Kappa, America’s most prestigious academic honor society. And I'm certified as a Vegan Nutrition Health Coach from Vegan Coach Institute.

In The Media

On podcasts

On YouTube

Serving bowl of eggplant salad with serving utensils and gray napkin.

About The Recipes

The inspiration for my recipes comes from a Mediterranean diet. Not only is this way of eating easy to follow and maintain, studies have shown that this lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and aid in longevity.

Eating plant-based meals doesn't have to be difficult or boring.

And that's why I'm passionate about sharing recipes that:

  • Are simple, healthy, and delicious and easy to make any day of the week.
  • Incorporate more produce, whole-grains, and legumes into your diet.
  • Make it easy to enjoy more plant-based meals while reducing your consumption of meat and dairy.

Whether you've been vegan for years, eat plant-based meals for Meatless Mondays, or are looking to add more vegetables and fruit into your diet, you've come to the right place.

Bowl of Vegan Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad with Tofu Feta.

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I love creating delicious recipes based on a vegan Mediterranean diet that are easy to make without a laundry list of ingredients. And I hope to inspire you to choose plant-based meals more often.

So grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy looking around! As you explore the site, you'll discover recipes that are colorful, easy to prepare, and full of flavor. Then join me in the kitchen, and let's start cooking!

Amy holding halves of avocado like a heart.

Fun Facts

  • I was born in Southern California and have lived here my entire life.
  • I'm an avid runner and have completed 40 marathons.
  • I used to hate avocados, but now I can't get enough of them.
  • I enjoy growing greens, herbs, and veggies in my hydroponic garden.
  • My cute black cat, Ozzy, weighs 20 pounds!
  • I won 3rd place in the Tastemaker Conference 2024 Food Photography Contest for my Pan Fried Chickpeas photo.

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