Welcome to the Well-Worn Apron
An Almost Plant-Based Coastal Living Blog
If my apron could tell tales, it would fill your ears with tales of meals cooked for friends and family in a few kitchens over the years. It was a gift from my Dutch sister-in-law almost two decades ago.
The many stains on it are there to stay at this point. I like to say it gives the well-worn apron character instead of being a dirty old thing. It is most cherished by me. And everyone around me as when the well-worn apron comes off the pantry door, it means that some good food is coming their way. The well-worn apron has even made it into my backpack to travel to cook for others, so for an apron, it is well-traveled.
While I have always leaned towards plant-based eating for decades, in 2020 I moved to be 95% vegan. Saying good-bye to most dairy products was tough since I never met a piece of cheese I didn’t like.
I’m still a foodie just in an almost plant-based lifestyle way now. Almost part meaning I’m still trying to get there. My guys enjoy meat still. So don’t worry, I still have my meat and dairy recipes so if you are new to the blog, don’t be shocked. And I may still post some meat recipes.
Join me as I cook in a different way, eat new dishes, strive for a cozy life, and enjoy coastal living in New England. Since 2011 when Well Worn Apron Blog began, it has evolved as I have evolved as a cook, traveler, and homebody!
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Lemon Chicken Orzo with Spinach – Easy One-Pot Recipe
Some dinners take real effort and planning. This is not one of those nights, and that’s exactly the point. Lemon Chicken Orzo with Spinach is a one-pot dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes, start to finish, with just one pan to clean at the end. It’s become...
Salad Newport: A Coastal Niçoise Salad Recipe
Salad Newport: My Niçoise, Reimagined Salade Niçoise has always been one of my favorite warm-weather dinners, but the classic version never quite fit my kitchen. So I made it mine, and I’m calling it Salad Newport (wink intended). This is a meal salad through and...
Fruit Salad with Sweet Tahini Sauce
Who doesn’t like a big bowl of fruit salad, especially in the summer? There is just something lovely about it. It’s refreshing, colourful, and one of those dishes that feels like sunshine in a bowl. As the temperature and humidity climb, my appetite starts to...
Easy Cole Slaw
It is tempting to grab a tub of ready-made coleslaw for your picnic or BBQ because it’s quick and convenient. I used to do the same, but I was never completely satisfied with the texture or the flavor. It was almost always too sweet or overloaded with mayonnaise. So I...
Greek Lentil Salad
Summer came early in Newport. It is hot and frankly I don’t feel like cooking nor turning the oven on, but I want an easy, healthy, filling meal and that’s where Greek Lentil Salad came to the rescue. Being mostly plant-based, I eat a lot of beans and legumes. There...
Bread Salad Recipe Using Stale Homemade Bread
Don’t throw out that stale bread especially if it is homemade bread or baguette. Make a bread salad. Recently I started making my own bread again for a couple of reasons. One good bread is expensive. To get an artisan loaf it is varies between $9 - $18. That’s a lot...
Quick Black Bean Soup Recipe | Easy 45-Minute Dinner
You can't go wrong with this quick black bean soup recipe. I've been making this recipe since 1999. The recipe printout is so old that it is tattered beyond easy reading. I don't even remember where it came from. It was time to save the recipe from being lost to our...
Three Ingredient Vegan Scones for Mother’s Day | Well Worn Apron
Who doesn't love scones? With cream and jam? Just in time for Mother's Day are these three ingredient vegan scones. Mom's everywhere will approve of these scones. And yes you read that right: three ingredients and vegan. These scones taste really nice and are so easy...
48 Hours in Portsmouth NH: Street Art, Donuts & What to Eat | Well Worn Apron
Portsmouth, New Hampshire does not announce itself. It earns you slowly, block by block, until you realize you have been walking for two hours and do not want to stop. We spent 48 hours there recently, and it was exactly the kind of trip that reminds you why you leave...
Chocolate Cherry Almond Breakfast Cookies | Easy Plant-Based Grab-and-Go Breakfast
The “I Need Breakfast But Don’t Want to Think” Version There are two kinds of breakfast people in this world. People who meal prep overnight oats in matching containers while listening to a wellness podcast. I occasionally do make overnight oats while listening to The...
Japanese Curry with Jackfruit Meatballs
Japanese Curry with Jackfruit Meatballs is a recipe I’ve been wanting to make for months, but just hadn’t gotten around to. As I prepared to write about our new favorite dish, I realized that the last time I posted a recipe was when I found out I was getting laid off...
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
I was very lazy while doing groceries and instead of going to multiple shops, I decided to do all of my groceries at BJ's. On my list was portobello mushrooms as I wanted to marinate them then put them on the grill as a burger. Now when you go to BJ's or other...