It has been an amazing, productive, and soul-satisfying year! Two hundred and some recipes later and so many lessons learned along the way, A Vital Yopp has blossomed into a spectacular collection of delicious vegan and veganized recipes! I am so proud and grateful for all the support and guidance, […]

I wrote a story last year as we were starting out with this website, entitled Creative Alternatives. It reflected on why a vegan life was so important, to the animals, to your health, and to the planet as a whole. The opportunity to share ways of making it easier for […]

“Let food be thy medicine…” Wise words from centuries ago and still so important to remember! Everything we eat has an effect on our bodies and our mental health; it’s just science! Eating mindfully every day can help prevent so many illnesses and even cure many! A strong immune system […]

It is time, as Greta Thunberg says, for us all to step up now, with a balance of optimism and outrage, and do whatever we can to help heal the world. The challenge is to maintain optimism in the face of bleak forecasts about our future; outrage and pessimism can […]

There is no time like the present to begin to make a brighter, healthier future for the ones you love! Choosing carefully and compassionately what goes into your body is the best gift you can give yourself; being a role model for others as you thrive without consuming or using […]

A table full of delicious treats and all of them vegan! There are so many ways to embrace the joys of holiday appetizers! The traditional trays of processed meats and cheeses can be left in the past as we move to kinder, healthier options. Creating new ways to prepare favourite […]

Special memories of foods and flavours are a big part of so many celebrations. We enjoy the sharing of our favourite recipes and food with friends and family. It can feel frustrating and a little sad when the holidays happen, but the ingredients in our traditional family recipes are often […]

There is a magic that happens when you gather together with friends and family to celebrate a special occasion, especially a wedding! After over a year of focus and hard work, my daughter and her partner created and hosted a magnificent, very magical, very unique event. It was a wedding […]

Summer brings so much to savour! From the fresh berries, the flourishing herbs, the tender garden greens, and all the garden goodness that is happening, to the simple pleasures of being outside so much and watching life buzz about us while we take a little time to relax and soak […]

“To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour…” W. Blake Spring here in southwest British Columbia is always a season of renewed energy, of hopefulness, and growth. It is […]

This week, I had the opportunity to share some recipes with a group of participants in a plant-based cooking class. It was a chance to share some important ideas and help others see some of the many wonderful vegan alternatives that are available. It was heartening to meet people who […]

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Dr. Jane Goodall reminds us to take responsibility for our daily actions; we know we can and do make a difference with every mindful meal, every choice to try something different, […]