Hi, I’m Jill, The Wandering Veggie!
When I’m not out exploring, I’m cooking up a plant-based storm in my tiny house tucked into the heart of the Cascade Mountains.
For the first five years of this food blog, I lived without running water, very limited power, a hot plate, and no oven. It was a challenge to say the least, so I slowly tinkered away with new recipes whenever I had the opportunity. My goal is to make recipes that are approachable for any skill level while still delivering restaurant-quality meals. You don’t need a big, beautiful kitchen in order to make fabulous meals for you and your loved ones, whatever kitchen you’re working with is likely better than what I had for those first five years!
Why I Went Plant-Based
After neglecting my body for a couple of decades, I came to realize that, overall, I didn’t feel well. Morning people would irritate me because I was sleeping late and could barely roll out of bed with an alarm. As someone who had been extremely active my entire life, this wasn’t working for me and I knew something had to change.
Learning about nutrition completely shifted my world. It suddenly made sense why I felt awful: I was fueling my body with junk. The loss of energy happened slowly, so I didn’t notice how much it had slipped over time until I really reflected on how I used to feel and operate.
Changing what I ate changed everything. My energy came rushing back, and now in my 40s I feel better than I did in my 30s. Turns out, I’m actually a morning person… who knew?
What You’ll Find Here
On this blog, I’ll share all my favorite plant-based recipes that taste amazing but also makes you feel amazing, approachable recipes no matter what kind of kitchen you’re working with. My hope is to help you create delicious food that provides energy—plant-based recipes to fuel a dynamic life.
On this blog, I’ll share my favorite plant-based recipes that taste amazing, are easy to make in any kitchen, and provide the energy to fuel a dynamic life.