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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Vegan Baking Substitutes

Moving to the plant-based diet poses some challenges around baking. You can still bake your favorite baked goods using vegan baking substitutes. When I started vegan baking, I wasn’t so sure our family favorites would taste like “the real thing.” It my surprise, it...

Paul Hollywood’s Baguettes

While I am lucky to have an outstanding French boulangerie, Le Bec Sucré, near me run by an amazing couple, I'm never up in time get there in time before they sellout of their baguettes in the morning. And I could pick some up from Aldi to bake, it just isn't as good....

Southwest Chicken Soup

Leftover turkey? And need more recipes to use it up? Southwest Chicken Soup is the answer. So easy swap to out chicken for turkey in this simple easy and quick soup. Perfect for the weekend after Thanksgiving or anytime really that you are in a rush for a dinner that...

Vegan Baked Chocolate Donuts

There are things you miss when you are moving towards a plant-based lifestyle. Donuts are one of them as most baked good are made with animal-based products. That’s where Vegan Baked Chocolate Donuts comes into the picture. This is a super easy recipe for baked...

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Vegan Baking Substitutes

Vegan Baking Substitutes

Moving to the plant-based diet poses some challenges around baking. You can still bake your favorite baked goods using vegan baking substitutes. When I started vegan baking, I wasn’t so sure our family favorites would taste like “the real thing.” It my surprise, it...

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Paul Hollywood’s Baguettes

Paul Hollywood’s Baguettes

While I am lucky to have an outstanding French boulangerie, Le Bec Sucré, near me run by an amazing couple, I'm never up in time get there in time before they sellout of their baguettes in the morning. And I could pick some up from Aldi to bake, it just isn't as good....

read more
Southwest Chicken Soup

Southwest Chicken Soup

Leftover turkey? And need more recipes to use it up? Southwest Chicken Soup is the answer. So easy swap to out chicken for turkey in this simple easy and quick soup. Perfect for the weekend after Thanksgiving or anytime really that you are in a rush for a dinner that...

read more
Quick Vegan Tacos

Quick Vegan Tacos

Want tacos in under 15 minutes? Quick Vegan Tacos fits the bill. Good plant-based food doesn’t have to take hours to prepare. You can have a freshly made tacos on your plate in 15 minutes. Perfect for a busy Taco Tuesday or other busy nights that you fancy something...

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Vegan Peach Muffins

Vegan Peach Muffins

Vegan Peach Muffins is what happens when I made an impulse buy of a flat of “seconds” peaches. Unfortunately, a few were bruised and the whole lot started turning quickly. I was going to make a rustic peach tart, but decided to do something different like muffins....

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