It’s coming. The day when most of us with unite around a table laden with foods like turkey and ham and cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Green bean casserole. Sweet potato casserole. Mac and cheese. Soft, warm rolls. Ahh. I personally love stuffing my face with the vegan alternatives to these foods, and I hope […]
How Long Are Leftovers Good For? (And What to Do With Them)
The word “leftovers” in and of itself is pretty unappetizing. Boredom often sets in after the second (or third!) day eating the same thing, and there’s always the question of how long leftovers are good for. So it’s not surprising to me when I hear from readers that hate eating leftover food—even if they grew […]
17 DIY Kitchen Upgrades You Can Make in a Rental
When my partner and I moved in together, it was the first time I’d rented an apartment that I wouldn’t have to share with a roommate (my partner not included). Obviously I was thrilled at the decorating freedom I would finally have (especially the kitchen upgrades I’d be making), but my excitement was cut short […]
5 Ways to Reuse Food Packaging and Reduce Waste
One of my favorite things about meal prepping is how much I can reduce waste and reuse packaging. I used to let fresh vegetables sit in my fridge for days and days to spoil. I would find very questionable fruit hidden in a drawer that I had long forgotten. Since meal prepping regularly, I can […]
10 Great Meal Plan Lunch Boxes for Easy Prep and Carry
At Workweek Lunch, we get a lot of requests for no-reheat meals. We understand that when you’re on the go without microwave access, it’s essential that your food is just as tasty cold or room temperature as it would be hot. Beyond the right recipes, you also need the right meal plan-ready lunch box to […]
11 Sourdough Starter Recipes That Don’t Include Bread
A friend of mine recently and graciously gifted me some of her sourdough starter. However, it was not bread that I first thought about making. It was waffles, donuts, pancakes, pizza dough, pretzels—anywhere flour and water is involved, sourdough starter can be incorporated. If sourdough starter has become an essential part of your pantry, you’re […]
Budget-Friendly One-Pot Vegan Lentil Minestrone
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Budget-Friendly Tofu Scramble
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Cold Meal Ideas: 10 Hot Dinners That Actually Taste Better Cold the Next Day
Anyone that’s ever enjoyed a cold slice of pizza for breakfast knows that food doesn’t need to be hot or fresh to be really, really good. In fact, a lot of dinners that are intended to be eaten warm actually taste better the next day as a cold meal straight from the fridge. Anything with […]
Making Peace with Food: How Letting Go Gave Me More Control of My Life
In March, as the pandemic brought uncertainty, closed gyms, and depleted grocery store shelves to the U.S., I noticed a trend on social media that worried me, though it didn’t surprise me. There were memes everywhere about the “quarantine 15.” Influencers were squatting like their entire lives depended on it. Everyone was eating a lot […]
How to Eat Jackfruit: 10 Delicious Recipes
By now we’re all aware that jackfruit is an excellent vegan substitute thanks to its uncanny similarity to pulled pork. Sure, it may not have as much protein as its meaty counterpart, but the texture is spot on. Though there’s no denying this is an excellent way to put the fruit to use, it can […]
Refried Bean & Poblano Empanadas (Freezer-Friendly!)
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Why I Make A Lot Of Plant-Based Meals Even Though I’m Not Vegan
I get asked, “Why are you vegan?” frequently because I post a ton of plant-based meal prep ideas on Instagram and on my site. But I’m not vegan. I’m a flexitarian, which means I eat pretty much everything. If I want to do a plant-based week, cool. If I want to do a pescatarian or […]
One Week In Tokyo: A Foodie’s Guide To Eating In Japan
What’s your ULTIMATE foodie destination? For me, it’s Japan. I can’t wait to share everything I ate, saw and did during my one week in Tokyo! Japanese food is my favorite. So when I planned a Japan trip last year, I wanted to focus on the food. Throughout the year I spent time studying the […]
How To Use the Updated WWL Meal Plans On Mobile And Desktop
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Sick Day Food: 14 Nourishing Recipes For When You’re Sick
If you’re already feeling under the weather, it’s hard to come up with soid recipes for when you’re sick. We have reached what I prefer to refer to as “soup season”: the 3-5 months (depending on where you live) during which the days are short, the air is cold, and the sidewalks are icy, and […]
