Vegan Easter Dinner Menu

Easter is just days away! Preparing holiday menus are stressful for just about any host or hostess, but it can be extra difficult for those on a vegan diet, especially if there will be non-vegan guests in attendance. We’ve put together a vegan Easter dinner menu plan

Celebrate National Pecan Day with Nut Butter Universe!

Today is National Pecan Day, and we’re always eager to celebrate any holiday that revolves around food! National Pecan Day was initiated by the National Pecan Shellers Association and was first celebrated in 1996. “Pecan” is actually a Native American word of Algonquin origin, and it was originally

Zsu Dever: A New Voice in Vegan Cooking

There’s a new name you’ll want to know in the world of vegan cooking. She’s Zsu Dever, a talented cook and recipe developer, whose Everyday Vegan Eats: Family Favorites from My Kitchen to Yours (May 2014) is a proud addition to the Vegan Heritage Press list. Zsu worked

Emergency Preparedness with Vegan Unplugged

Southern California has long been thought of as the home of the earthquake. Things have been pretty calm in the Golden State for many years but that changed recently with two back to back earthquakes. The first one was relatively small with a magnitude of 3.6, but the

Everyday Vegan Eats Proves that Salad is More than Bunny Food

We’re super excited about the release of our upcoming cookbook Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever! Zsu hails from a long line of culinary professionals and restaurateurs, and she has been involved in the restaurant business most of her life. She is passionate about teaching new vegans how to

Peach-Almond Butter Quesadillas

Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! PB & J sandwiches have always been a favorite of children, and the average American consumes somewhere between 1,500 and 2,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the age of 18.   The first mention of peanut butter being

“Everyday Vegan Eats” Available for Pre-Order!

Our exciting new title, Everyday Vegan Eats by Zsu Dever, is now available in both print and e-book formats, for Pre-Order on: Amazon Barnes & Noble …and everywhere books are sold. With Everyday Vegan Eats, Zsu shares her favorite family recipes and shows just how easy and

New Titles and Distribution for 2014

I’m very pleased to announce our 2014 titles and some great news about our growth and new distribution system. This year’s new cookbooks spotlight families, friends, lovers, and—tacos!  These books will make plant-based cooking and living more delicious, and also more fun.  They offer exciting features that

Linguine with Thai Pesto

Redolent of garlic, lemongrass, and pungent herbs, this Asian-style pesto from Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson makes a fabulous fusion dish when combined with linguine. Most of these ingredients, including the slender, hot Thai chile, are available in supermarkets. Thai basil can be found in Asian markets, as can

Five Chocolate Treats for a Vegan Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day just isn’t worth celebrating without chocolate. Not only is chocolate a tasty treat, it’s also considered an aphrodisiac. Chocolate is chock full of nutrients such contains magnesium, Vitamin C, antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids, making it a healthy treat too (when eaten in moderation, of