About Veganosity

When and Why Did We Go Vegan?

Five years ago we made the decision to go vegan together. The decision to transition into a vegan lifestyle was in part for health reasons, some environmental, but mainly for the animals. We jumped into the vegan world overnight and instantly began working to recreate our favorite recipes in plant-based versions here on Veganosity!

Wasn't it Hard Giving Up Your Favorite Foods?

We're always asked what was the hardest part about going vegan. Was it the cheese? Was it the meat? Our response may be a little strange but we always answer "neither!"

We went vegan and decided that just because we were giving up meat, dairy, and eggs didn't mean we now had to eat uncooked tofu and salad. Our first recipe recreation, vegan lasagna, turned out so amazingly well that we knew we had to share our favorite comfort foods turned vegan recipes with you! Which is exactly where Veganosity came from : )

Our first vegan comfort food remake

What is Veganosity?

Our blog is a place for us to connect with you and share our favorite family recipes! As a family, we have Southern Cooking roots. Linda grew up on her Mom's buttermilk biscuits, ribs, and garlic mashed potatoes. Alex is a true midwestern girl who can't get enough buffalo chick'n dip, burgers, and a variety of amazing vegan cookies (can anyone really choose between chocolate chip and snickerdoodle?) Together, we've joined forces to create some of the most incredible vegan comfort food out there!

Where Else Can I Find You Guys?

Throughout the past five years of food blogging we've had so many wonderful opportunities to work with different brands, magazines, newspapers, companies, and have even published two cookbooks!

WGN Live TV Appearance

Click here to watch our live segment and get our AMAZING Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Recipe from Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill!

When Our Brisket Broke Twitter

These hilarious articles were written after Kevin Biegel made our brisket from Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill and raved about it on Twitter. Needless to say, hilarious angry tweets ensued. 😂

Southern Living

• Vegan Brisket Sparks Major Outrage from Barbecue Aficionados on Twitter

Washington Post

• A Hollywood Write Got Skewered for Smoking a Vegan Brisket. Here's his side of the story.

Independent.co.uk

• Meat Eaters Outraged by Vegan Brisket Posted on Twitter

Veg News

• Vegan Brisket Stirs Controversy on Twitter

Awards for Veganosity

One Bite Vegan Food Blogger Awards 2019

• Nominated for "Most Inspired Mid Week Meals"
• Nominated for "Best Vegan Cookbook"

If you're catching this bit before April 30, 2019 make sure to click the link above and go vote for Veganosity!

Articles about Veganosity

The Washington Post

• The Secret to Crisp, Fast and Gluten-Free Pizza? Chickpea Flour. 
  • Featured: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
• The Best New Cookbooks for Summer Meals
  • Featured: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill

Chicago Daily Herald

• Barbecue Lovers Now Include Vegetarians and Vegans, Too
  • Featured: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill

Press-Herald

• Seven Vegan Cookbooks Well-Suited for Summer Reading
  • Featured: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill

Oregon Live

• 7 Delightful Cookbooks to Savor This Summer
  • Featured: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill

SELF

• 13 Delicious Ways to Cook with Jackfruit Instead of Meat
  • Featured Recipe: Jackfruit Crab Cakes
• 16 Mocktails that are Perfect for the Holidays 
  • Featured Recipe: Vegan Virgin Chocolate Eggnog Martini

Star Tribune

• Best New Cookbooks for Summer Meals
  • Featured: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill

Buzzfeed

• 28 Meatless, Diary-Free Recipes for Every Night in February
  • Featured Recipe: Mushroom Bourguinon
• 15 Jackfruit Recipes That Impress Vegans and Carnivores Alike
  • Featured Recipe: Vegan Jackfruit Crab Cakes
• 42 Dinner Ideas If You're Trying to Cut Back On Meat or Dairy
  • Featured Recipe: Pulled BBQ Carrots
• 14 Unexpected Little Ways to Cook Healthier at Home
  • Featured Recipe: Mushroom Bourguinon

Veg News

• Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwich with Grilled Pineapple

Live Kindly

• 21 Vegan Rib Recipes So Good You Won't Believe It
  • Featured Recipe: Honee BBQ Ribs from Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill

One Green Planet

• BBQ Pulled Carrot Rolls
  • This recipe was inspired by our pulled bbq carrots!

Metro

• Vegan Pancake Recipes That You Can Make On Shrove Tuesday
  • Featured Recipe: Blueberry Pancakes

Patch

• Cookbook Authors Linda and Alex Meyer at Lake Forest Book Store
  • Featured: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill

Bustle

• 23 Easy Vegan Fourth of July 2017 BBQ Recipes
  • Featured Recipe: Pulled BBQ Carrots, Sloppy Joes, Dill Potato Salad, Vegan Chik'n Salad, Strawberry Shortcake
• Is Gravy Vegan? Thanksgiving 2017 Wouldn't Be The Same Without It
  • Featured Recipe: Porcini Mushroom Gravy
• Delicious Vegan Easter Brunch Recipes That Everyone Will Love
  • Featured Recipes: Vegan Aebelskivers, Tropical Mango Coconut Granola, and Savory Mediterranean Oatmeal

Stylecaster

• 13 Healthy Baked Potato Recipes That Go Way Beyond Cheese and Bacon
  • Featured Recipe: Vegan Cheddar-Broccoli Stuffed Potatoes

Eluxe

• 30 Vegan Pro Skin Recipes to Get Your Complexion Glowing
  • Featured Recipe: Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

Well & Good

• 10 Healthy Recipes for the Meaty, Protein-Packed 120 LB Jackfruit
  • Featured Recipe: Jackfruit Crab Cakes

Parade

• Celebrate the Start of National Soup Month with Chickpea Noodle Soup
  • Featured: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook

Peta Articles

• 17 Unbelievable Vegan Recipes You Can Make With Canned Bean Juice (Aquafaba)
  • Featured Recipe: Mini Key Lime Tart
• These 31 Vegan Desserts Will Make You Cry
  • Featured Recipe: Spicy Black Bean Brownies
• These Vegan Blender Recipes Will Simplify Your Kitchen Routine
  • Featured Recipe: Mini Key Lime Tart