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I just published a cookbook! Plant-Based Pacific : Vegan Island Flavors from Japan, Hawai‘i and the Philippines. I have 25+ years of experience making plant-based meals for clients, temples, family & friends. Join my monthly newsletter for vegan recipes, sustainability tips, recommendations & reviews, and personal positive musings. Have a beautiful day!

My New Cookbook: Plant-Based Pacific 🌴

Hi Reader, I know it's been a while but I didn't want to leave you out! After many years in the making, I finally published my new cookbook! Plant-Based Pacific: Vegan Island Flavors from Hawai‘i, Japan and the Philippines Embark on a journey to the Pacific Islands from your own kitchen! As a half-Filipina who has lived in Japan and the Hawaiian Islands, Cristina Carolan offers an intimate look into these rich culinary traditions. Through delicious vegan recipes, cultural insights, and...

Rose Tinted Glasses Lychee Mocktail & Basil Seed Strawberry Parfait

Happy Summer Reader, I hope you are enjoying the sunshine if you've had a long wet Spring. If it's been warm for you for a while I hope you are taking in cool drinks and lots of fresh fruit. Here are my June recipes for you featuring Strawberries!Wouldn't it be great if they were called Heart berries? I'm reading Braiding Sweetgrass again. Rose' Tinted Glasses Mocktail Click the video above to watch the recipe! Collage Made on Zeen Products Featured in this Collage Apothékary x Oishii | Rosé...

Rose Tinted Glasses Lychee Mocktail & Basil Seed Strawberry Parfait

Happy Summer Reader, I hope you are enjoying the sunshine if you've had a long wet Spring. If it's been warm for you for a while I hope you are taking in cool drinks and lots of fresh fruit. Here are my June recipes for you featuring Strawberries!Wouldn't it be great if they were called Heart berries? I'm reading Braiding Sweetgrass again. Rose' Tinted Glasses Mocktail Click the video above to watch the recipe! Collage Made on Zeen Products Featured in this Collage Apothékary x Oishii | Rosé...

I just published a cookbook! Plant-Based Pacific : Vegan Island Flavors from Japan, Hawai‘i and the Philippines. I have 25+ years of experience making plant-based meals for clients, temples, family & friends. Join my monthly newsletter for vegan recipes, sustainability tips, recommendations & reviews, and personal positive musings. Have a beautiful day!