By Erika Krebs on January 23, 2018
Dear Erika, Our family made a New Year’s resolution to go vegan. Well, that sure didn’t last. It’s harder than we thought and we have already messed up on numerous occasions. Help— any advice on making a transition easier? Thanks, […]
By Erika Krebs on November 30, 2017
Dear Erika, My pediatrician told me I should add blackstrap molasses to my children’s diet. I’ve tasted it and it’s really bitter. Do you have any suggestions on how to introduce it? –Cindy, Las Vegas, NV Dear Cindy, I had […]
By Erika Krebs on March 21, 2016
Dear Erika, I’m 35 weeks pregnant, and I have an amazing support system of friends and family. Many of them have asked if they can prepare me a meal after the baby arrives, so I don’t have to cook, but […]
By Erika Krebs on December 8, 2015
Dear Erika, It’s easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the holidays. I want to use the holidays as a time to teach my children that it’s not all about toys and presents. Any ideas? –Charlotte, Gainesville, FL […]
By Erika Krebs on November 19, 2015
Dear Erika, This is our first year celebrating the holidays as vegans. I want to recreate the Thanksgiving traditions without meat, but turkey seems to be such the staple for this holiday. What do you suggest in order to change […]
By Erika Krebs on October 14, 2015
Dear Erika, We are newly vegan, and as I was shopping for Halloween treats, I realized that my daughter might feel completely left out for Trick-or-Treating. What do other vegans do? —Carlee, Providence, Rhode Island Dear Carlee, I get this […]
By Erika Krebs on September 16, 2015
Dear Erika, I’m headed out of town for a girl’s weekend getaway. I am so excited, but I’m afraid of what my husband will feed my daughter. He doesn’t cook and eats meat. Any suggestions? —Susan, Louisville, KY Dear Susan, […]
By Erika Krebs on August 14, 2015
Dear Erika, I’m new to this whole vegan thing. I’ve read so much about soy being a great source of protein. I don’t even know where to start. Do you have any suggestions on how to add it to my […]
By Erika Krebs on July 23, 2015
Dear Erika, I have a mother-in-law who brings a meat dish to our Sunday get-together dinners. I find this quite offensive since she knows that we are all vegan. Should I ask her to stop? —Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI Dear […]
By Erika Krebs on July 14, 2015
Dear Erika, What is your favorite bean and why? –Kyle, Grand Rapids, MI Hi Kyle, Hands down, edamame! It is so versatile and kids love it! It can be eaten as a snack, a dish, used in soups, and even […]
By Erika Krebs on June 30, 2015
Dear Erika, My son ONLY eats pasta. Help! –Rowen, Jackson, MS Hi Rowen, I think I have been faced with an ultimate picky eater. My husband doesn’t like spicy foods or “white foods” (huh??). This rules out rice, pasta, potatoes, […]
By Erika Krebs on May 5, 2015
Dear Erika, I want to throw a vegan birthday party for my 2-year-old child, but most other kids and their parents aren’t vegan. Any suggestions to how to please everyone? –Shannon, Boulder, CO Dear Shannon, The beautiful thing about 2-year-olds […]
By Erika Krebs on April 16, 2015
Culinary education with our children is essential for numerous reasons. Learning to cook from scratch utilizes many skills they learn in school: baking is truly a science, measuring needs to be mathematically correct, understanding costs of food and budgeting is […]
By Erika Krebs on April 8, 2015
Dear Erika, I just lost my job and trying to find places in my budget to trim back. I find organic foods to be super expensive. Any tips for shortcuts? –Jeannine, Chicago, IL Hi Jeannine, If in doubt, buy organic. […]
