Welcome to the Well-Worn Apron
A 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 98% vegan. Saying good-bye to most dairy products was tough since I never met I piece of cheese I didn’t like.
I’m still a foodie just in a plant-based lifestyle way now. Don’t worry, I still have my meat and dairy recipes so if you are new to the blog, don’t be shocked.
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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Food and Lifestyle
Vegetarian Cassoulet
A New Classic: Vegetarian Cassoulet We all know the class French dish, cassoulet, with pork, chicken, and sausage. It is perfect on a winter's evening for dinner. But what if you aren't eating meat? A vegetarian cassoulet is a delicious non-meat alternative to...
Turkish Pide Bread
Dining at a Turkish restaurant, you are usually served a wonderful warm bread called Turkish Pide Bread. It is moist and chewy perfect for hummus and other fresh salads served. My husband grew up eating Turkish Pide Bread in the Netherlands straight from the market...
Vegan Nutella
Breakfast Staple A world without Nutella is a very sad one. At least for me anyway. As I moved to plant-based eating, I decided I needed to find a recipe for vegan Nutella. It is a creamy smooth chocolate hazelnut spread you can put on bread or pancakes or dip fruit...
Tea for Health
Tea for health has come recently to me. I have always drank tea for sheer pleasure. I drink it cold, warm, and hot. You could say I bleed tea. There is a ritual of drinking tea then drinking it. Tea is to be sipped and I can never be negative while I have a cup of tea...
Almond Cranberry Breakfast Cookies
)Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast When I bake it involves butter, eggs, sugar, and cream. And lots of of it. Usually that is until now when I made vegan almond cranberry breakfast cookies. No eggs, butter, or sugar involved in making these cookies. As I move into...
Mushroom Lentil Stew
Mushroom Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes This mushroom lentil stew will have your meat lovers thinking they are eating a hearty meaty meal. It is a perfect dinner on a wintery night. While it is hearty and meaty, the meaty part is the combination of lentils and...