The Best Of September Is Here πŸ’œ


Hi there, Reader

Wait...What? It can't possibly be October in a few days! Where has the summer gone?

We (doggos and all) just got back from a lovely, peaceful vacation on Pender Island.

For such a tiny island, it was incredibly vegan-friendly. The highlight for me was an honesty cheesecake fridge with delicious vegan cheesecake! I could say I only visited once or twice, but I'd be lying. I ended up there most days!

And now I'm back; we've welcomed the first day of fall, the leaves are turning, and the weather has very suddenly turned grey and rainy.

I'm not mad about it, though, because the sweaters are out, the heating is on, and tonight I'm pulling out my great big soup pot to test a new soup recipe which involves an entire head of garlic. I'm so excited for dinner!

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For now though, let's take a look back at the recipes that were most loved, reviewed, shared and devoured in September!


SEPTEMBER'S NEW & UPDATED RECIPES

If you missed any of these the first time around, consider this your sign to fix that immediately!


SEPTEMBER'S TOP RECIPES πŸ†

These recipes were the most popular this month. They have found their way into your kitchens and your family meals, and that’s just the absolute best feeling πŸ’œ

​Nooch Tofu​

This Nooch Tofu recipe is still riding the viral wave! I honestly can't believe how popular it is now. If you're still on the fence, check out the reviews under the recipe!


​Tomato Basil Soup​

I guess everybody is using up the last of the season's tomatoes!


​Easy Applesauce​

2 Ingredients and so easy! This is the applesauce recipe you need in your back pocket!


​Shredded Tofu​

This shredded tofu is trending on Facebook and Pinterest. I get the hype because I make this recipe myself on repeat!


​Vegan Parmesan Cheese​

I always have some of this in the freezer. Did you know that you can take it out and grate or shave it with a potato peeler while frozen!


​Vegan Potato Soup​

You can tell soup season is here when this one starts trending again!


FAVE READER REVIEWS ⭐️

For a chance to have your comment featured, rate & leave feedback on the recipes you love on my website!

"Keep for up to 5 days? Rarely lasts more than 5 hours in this house πŸ˜‚ 11/10 always a winner especially on birthdays " - Jordan on Chocolate Banana Bread.

"I LOVE this smoothie recipe! So great to have a high-protein smoothie alternative in place of using protein powder!" - Barbara on High Protein Tofu Smoothie.

"This is terrific and happily accepted by my non-vegan meal-mates, including my wife who is picky about pesto after having lived in Italy for a time. Last night my 11 y.o. daughter was raving over it as a bedtime snack. In her words, "How could anyone not love this?!"" - Jonathon on Kale Pesto.

"I have always used your instant pot recipe for this but I saw this version and decided to make it this way. I have it in the oven and it smells fantastic! I got a loaf of French bread from the bakery and can't wait for dinner tonight!!" - Shannon on Portobello Pot Roast.

A PEEK INTO YOUR KITCHENS πŸ‘€

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​Vegan Tomato Galette from Colleen in the AVV Community.

​Vegan Corn Chowder from @marleneruns on Instagram.

​Chocolate Chia Pudding from Colleen in the AVV Community.

​Marry Me Chickpeas from Deborah on Threads.


Here's to a new month! Happy October! If you try one of these recipes, I'd love to hear (in the comments under the recipe on my website) how it turns out. You can also share a picture in the AVV Community or on Instagram!

Mel x


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