Hey, Reader! It's getting to be that time of the summer! This year we didn't get to do as much planting as we wanted (but hopefully next year!). However, we have been buying a ton of zucchini in the store because it's been cheap and most of it's fairly local! I love zucchini (and other types of summer squash) because it's super versatile, easy to cook, pretty mild in flavor, and it can actually be super creamy as you'll see in our zucchini soup recipe below. I actually really love cooking and...

Hey Reader, We've got two new amazing recipes (and a great older one) for you today! We've been wanting to get you this tender, melt-in-your-mouth Braised Tofu recipe for a while (Liz contends it is the best way to make tofu after nearly 10 years of eating a lot of tofu), but we wanted to pair it with something. After a few tests, found a perfect use for cabbage (it was recently on sale for 39 cents a pound but it's usually pretty inexpensive)! Our Sautéed Cabbage with Garlic is soft and and...

Hey, Reader! We don't know about where you are, but where we live (midwest US) has been in a heatwave for the last week. We need some refreshing drinks! Water is great, and we drink a lot of plain water, but sometimes you just want a fun beverage. This email is packed with ideas for fun beverages from flavored lemonade to smoothies to milkshakes and even caffeinated drinks! We hope you find a recipe or two in here you'd like to try. Stay cool (and hydrated) out there! Vegan Summer Beverage...