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...
Mexican Taco Pickles
I like to add picked red onions to tacos and veggie burgers. I decided to expand and try to make Mexican Taco Pickles to add to Taco Tuesday. These taste great on Vegan Tacos. I have to give you a warning as this pickle will knock your socks off as it is very spicy...
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...
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
It is a tradition in New Orleans that Mondays were wash days. And red beans and rice would simmer on the stove all day for dinner. Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice is an easy way to prepare this traditional dish. When we visited New Orleans a few years ago, my son and...
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....
Slow Cooker Thai Curried Zucchini Soup
My guys are fans of zucchini so what to do when presented with 4 big zucchini? Make Slow Cooker Thai Curried Soup that’s what. They won’t know it is zucchini. I know, I know trickery isn’t very nice, but I didn’t want to waste it. I didn’t feel like making zucchini...