I initially started this website not for other vegans, but for those skeptical of the vegan “diet”.  I very much dislike the common association with veganism and dull, brown, tasteless foods.  Since becoming vegan I always hear (as I am sure many vegans do) “what do you eat?”, as though sticking to veganism is difficult.  It certainly is not, and like so many other vegans, I am out to prove it.

Instead of going into a diatribe of the endless possibilities and educating people that my diet is not much different than what they eat, I just decided to show people with yummy photos and easy to follow recipes.  My goal is not to make elaborate gourmet dishes that require a plethora of ingredients.  I am mainly out to re-create the originals that so many people think they would be missing by adopting a vegan lifestyle.

I was once asked.. “so you can’t even eat mashed potatoes?!”  And, while this lovely person was correct in asserting that I probably am out of luck when it comes to the restaurant version of mashed potatoes.. it got me thinking… “No wonder people can’t imagine going vegan.. they think we just eat salads all of the time! ”

This site is an answer to that question.  Hell yeah I can eat mashed potatoes!  And I bet they blow your favorite restaurant’s taters right out of their boiling pot of water.  Good news is, you do not have to be a gourmet chef to create these things… just a little open minded.  I know that for many people, giving up the foods they love can be difficult, if not impossible…but nobody has to give anything up… except their old ways of thinking.

I have a BFA in painting and sculpture — and I’m a self taught baker (with a lot of help from my mom’s recipes while growing up).  During the time I was earning my art degree I was taught a different way to appreciate things… and how to see everything much more clearly.  Becoming vegan was all too natural in the grand scheme of things.  After some time in art related and non art related jobs—I realized I wasn’t doing anything that made me feel good.  I wanted to help people, and do something good for the world. I decided I should share my information, as it may be helpful to someone.  And, I would really like a few non-vegans to see how easy it is.

I have been baking since I was eight years old, and veganizing goodies for a long time too.  I only post recipes that have been tried and true… and they are all my own, unless I give the credit to someone else.

Also… my name is Allyson and I thrive with my amazing  husband J.D., our kiddos: Landen and Olive, our kitties: Vinnie and Linus, and last but not least our dog  Giotto.  My two favorite places to be are in the woods and in the kitchen.

And, if you are jealous of my kickass apron… you can have one too.  Just visit Glue and Glitter and get your own!