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CHILL VEGAN HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE & COOKBOOK

October 13, 2025 By

CHILL VEGAN HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE & COOKBOOK

$10.00

Here’s your secret to maintaining your values while enjoying the festive spirit with your loved ones. This guide is the comforting companion I wish I had during those early holiday seasons. 

Trust me, you’ll love the tips and the go to fool-proof recipes. 

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Who is this ebook for? 🙋

This ebook is designed for anyone who wants to enjoy the holidays without compromising their plant-based lifestyle.

  • You want to enjoy holiday festivities without feeling the need to convert your family.
  • You struggle with the same old questions about your vegan diet, like “Where do you get your protein?”
  • You need delicious plant-based recipes that impress even the biggest meat lovers.
  • You want to maintain your calm and joy during the busy holiday season.

What does it cover? 📖

This guide is your go-to resource for navigating the holiday season with ease and flavour:

  • 10 Non-Preachy Tips: Strategies to handle holiday gatherings gracefully with compassion for everyone around you.
  • Chill Responses: Fun and light-hearted responses to the classic questions you may hear at holiday dinners.
  • 15 Delicious Recipes: Mouth-watering plant-based recipes, including the infamous Grateful Fred Tofu Turkey, that will wow all of your guests (vegan or not)!
  • Mindful Eating Practices: Techniques to stay grounded in your values while still enjoying the festive atmosphere.
  • Connection Tips: Ways to foster connection and understanding with family members, no matter their dietary choices.

How will it help you? 🦸

Imagine navigating holiday gatherings with confidence, joy, and delicious food that speaks for itself. This guide will empower you to enjoy the season, feel good about your choices, and share beautiful moments with loved ones. You’ll leave the table inspired, curious, and well-fed, all while staying true to your vegan lifestyle.

Why trust me? 🌟

This ebook is a culmination of my personal journey and professional experience as an Olympian, nutritionist, and plant-based chef. I’ve poured my heart into crafting practical advice over the decade of my life of being vegan… and delightful recipes that ensure you can savour the holidays without stress. Unlike other guides, this is designed to celebrate your life as your authentic self, your chill vegan self, without the preachiness, and fuelled by love. 

🌱 Choose your way:

  • One-time purchase: $10

Ongoing subscription: Join Hooked on Plants Substack for a small monthly fee and this e-book (plus future guides, holiday cookbook + exclusive posts and recipes) included.

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➡️ Dealing with puffiness? 2 min survey in bio #EatPlantsandDance
🏠 Animal Supporting Realtor @living.in.whistler

Shower patrol 🫶 Wouldn’t have it any other way. W Shower patrol 🫶 Wouldn’t have it any other way.

Who can relate? 
(Dogs are the best)

PS: If you’re dog isn’t thriving, shoot me a message with the word ‘dogs 🙌 ’ and I’ll send you a link to check out the food that changed Zak’s skin 👌 💗 

#dogsofinstagram #vegandogs #plantbaseddogs #dogstagram #Rescuedog
Love in food form. 🌱 PS: did you see the 4-part Love in food form. 🌱 

PS: did you see the 4-part Series on Reducing Inflammation happening over on Hooked on Plants Substack? 

🔗 Message or comment the word ‘SUBSTACK’ & I’ll send over the link. 

Any guesses what’s in this bowl? 

Guess right and I’ll send you the cutest pig reel you ever did see 

📍 @theveganshack
Full deets 👀 ⬇️ 👩‍🍳 Ingredients: ½ cup chickpe Full deets 👀 ⬇️ 

👩‍🍳 Ingredients: 

½ cup chickpea flour

½ cup water 

Eggy spices ✨  ½ tsp each: Garlic • turmeric • onion • (the magic) black salt (kala namak) — or @shaniseasoning vegan egg spice mix!

½ cup finely chopped veggies (mushroom, onion, red pepper

Vegan cheese of choice (used @daiyafoods mozz)

👀 Bonus protein addition: @complement unflavoured protein powder is great / so easy to sneak into anything savoury you’re whipping up!! Easiest way to add a little extra clean plant protein. Use ‘Hookedonplants’ for a discount (link in bio) 

👩‍🍳 Directions: 

	1.	Whisk chickpea flour + spices + water until completely smooth
👉 should be pourable, not tooooo thick
	2.	Heat a non-stick pan on medium and lightly oil
	3.	Sauté veggies until translucent 
	4.	Pour batter, spread gently into a thin circle & cook 3–4 minutes until edges lift and centre sets
	5.	Add veggies & cheeze to one half & Flip carefully, cook 1–2 more minutes, lid on. 
	7.	Make sure it’s cooked through & serve hot with @sriracha_ca 🤤 or vegan hollandaise !! 

#brunch #veganegg #veganomelette #noeggnoproblem #chickpeaomelette
How to prep soy curls 👀 AND: the start of somethin How to prep soy curls 👀 AND: the start of something new…… posting real, raw, in the moment, NON-insta-aesthetic food content because … otherwise I just don’t post.

I’d rather actually post tips to help you eat more plants, instead of not posting at all because my lighting’s bad, or presentation isn’t great. 

🙌 SOY CURLS. 
They’re JUST THE BEST. 
High protein & delish. 

How do you prep them?

My go- to: 

(Big batch: leftovers in the fridge for wrapping, toppers, etc) 

- soak in water 10 minutes then strain

- little bit of olive oil and @bragg liquid aminos on medium heated pan 

- add soy curls (just enough of them to cover whole pan in one layer)

- Cooke 3 minutes, mix around and pan fry another 3 minutes until crispy brown edges. 

That’s it! 

How do you enjoy your soy curls? 
…
(And: Let me know if any of you else feel this way too?)

#soycurls #veganprotein #eatplantsanddance
That snort - outta control cuteness. 🎅 ask Santa t That snort - outta control cuteness. 🎅 ask Santa to put Woodstock under the tree this year?!

Woody has suuuuch a sweet demeanour & is looking for a forever home. Could it be you? 

For his full story, go to 
@whistlerwag website 🥰 

Volunteer shift was a very cute experience today. 

There are so many beautiful animals just waiting for you. 🐱 🐶 

Pls and thx. 

#whistleranimals #animalsofwhistler #adoptadog #christmaspresent 

If I could adopt a 3rd I would take him today…!

PS: thanks to WAG for all the amazing work they do!!! Did you know - We donate in our clients’ names at every closing 🏠 (Team Longmuir Murray @living.in.whistler) ❤️
Love all animals 💗 Birthday fundraiser: thanks for Love all animals 💗
Birthday fundraiser: thanks for supporting this local animal sanctuary 🐾 Let’s see how much we can raise before Dec 23rd 🎂
Ok I lied. 3 MAIN ingredients… + just a couple of Ok I lied. 
3 MAIN ingredients…
+ just a couple of easy add-in boosters 👌 

Blender-made.

So easy. So delish.

👨‍🍳 Base:
	•	3 cups oats
	•	2–3 ripe bananas
	•	Plant milk of choice (about 1½ cups — add more if needed to blend smoothly)

👨‍🍳 Extra fluff (optional but recommended):
	•	1 tsp baking soda
	•	1 tsp baking powder
	•	Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Add-In benefits (also optional):
	•	1 scoop each of @complement Greens + Chocolate Protein (super clean — use code Hookedonplants for a discount)
	•	2 tbsp Daily Defend Mushroom Blend powder (code Hookedonplants at @staywyldorganics)
	•	1 tsp vanilla
	•	1 tbsp cinnamon

Blend a big batch, flip a bunch, and freeze for later.

Perfect toaster pancakes for busy mornings 🙌

Tag me if you devour, please 🥞💛

PS …. have you signed up to Hooked on Plants Substack?

Recipes will be flowing and you’ll get a little gift for subscribing 🪄…

Link in bio ✨

#veganfood #pancakes #veganpancakes #veganbreakfast #plantbasedbreakfast
Energy. Good skin. Great digestion: All the things Energy. Good skin. Great digestion: All the things you want your pup to have so they can live life to the absolute fullest. 💛🐾

When we picked Zak up from the SPCA at 7 months, he had hot spots and itchy skin. We tried everything — every food under the sun, even home-cooked meals for a while (yes, we went full gourmet dog-parent mode 😂).

But our sensitive dude still wasn’t feeling his best… until we finally connected with Virchew — made in Vancouver, delivered right to your door in the Sea to Sky, and created by passionate animal lover, Laura.

✨ Hot spots… gone.
✨ Digestion… smooooth.
✨ Energy… he initiates the play.

Tez has been on Virchew since we rescued her in Mexico at around 8 months old. She loved it instantly and has been thriving ever since.

Now these two weirdos have mega energy, shiny coats, and happy bellies, and it feels so good knowing we’re fuelling them with goodness. 🐶💚🐶

Love that dogs can thrive on plants.  It’s a win for the environment & the other animals too. ❤️ 

Try 10 days of Virchew with their Starter Kit. The love and care Laura & the team puts into this kit is NEXT level (treats for hoomans in there too @mymatchalife)

Use ‘hookedonplants’ or the link in my bio for a discount. 

Vet approved & perfect for all doggies of the world. 

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 

🎥 @crueltyfreewithme 

#vegandogs #plantbaseddog #plantbaseddogfood #vegandog
Something’s cookin’ over on the new Hooked on Plan Something’s cookin’ over on the new Hooked on Plants Substack!

Launch party kicks off this NOW for Black Friyay.

Subscribe to snag 2 complimentary e-books, plus a steady flow of recipes, a supportive community, challenges, and so much more. 🌱✨

This Grateful Fred Tofu Turkey is a must try :)

Message ‘Substack’ for the sign up link. 🎉
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