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Inspired Epicurean Ⓥ 🌎
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🌿 Inspiredepicurean.com – Where food, sustainability, and mindful living come together. I'm passionate about creating vibrant, delicious meals that nourish both the body and the planet. Join me on a journey to cook, eat, and live with purpose. 🌍🍴
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🍅 🌶️ 🌿 One of the last summer #harvests before we hit freezing next week. Still have gourds, cilantro, cauliflower, and chives in progress.

What are you growing in your fall/winter #garden?

#permaculture #veganfood #plantbased #whatveganseat #organic #organicgarden
overhead image of fresh veggies in glass bowl on wood table
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🎃 My favorite late Oct/early Nov breakfast...pumpkin spice sheet pan #pancakes. With some vegan butter + maple syrup? Chef's kiss 😉 😚

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Do you have a tradition for #halloween #breakfast?

#pumpkinspice #veganfood #baking #plantbased #whatveganseat #pumpkin
October 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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🎃 COMING SOON: Creamy Cauliflower Pumpkin Soup

Taste testing this today was the comfort food I needed. Channeling every fall vibe right now. 🍂

But first I need to know - are you:

• Team Creamy Soup
• Team Broth Soup
• Team BOTH (no allegiances here 😂)

#veganfood #pumpkin #soup #plantbased
overhead image of cauliflower pumpkin soup in bowl with spoon resting on the side
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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🌱 It's #thyme for more thyme #simplesyrup! It may be the season for all things cozy, but we can still enjoy refreshing #drinks. Use this simple syrup for a delicious 🍋 #lemon thyme homemade #soda ...all without sugar!

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/thyme-simple...

#veganfood #plantbased #herbs
October 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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🌱 Question for my #pesto lovers: do you include nutritional yeast in your homemade pesto, or not?

Lately, we've been enjoying some #vegan pesto with just:

🌱 basil
🫒 olive oil
🍋 lemon zest
🧄 garlic
🌰 pine nuts (though, most nuts work)
🧂 salt

No cheese missed here! 😉 #veganfood #plantbased
overhead closeup of vegan pesto in a white dish
October 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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🌺 New! Clearly on a #simplesyrup kick lately (I like adding seltzer 💦 for homemade sodas 😉), and just published this #hibiscus simple syrup #recipe! Love the color for the holidays, and the delicious sweet-tart flavor...all without sugar!

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/hibiscus-sim...

#veganfood
closeup of hibiscus simple syrup in glass jar with wooden spoon resting in jar
October 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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🌱 Have an abundance of #chives in the garden right now? Here's your reminder they make a DELICIOUS #focaccia topping. Subtle onion flavor, rich #oliveoil, and flaky sea salt...I know you're gonna like this one 😉

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/chive-focacc...

#vegansky #herbs #plantbased #bread
overhead image of chive focaccia pieces on cutting board with flaky sea salt in top right corner
October 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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** 🔊 Sound up**

♨️ Don't you just love the sound of #nuts roasting? May not be chestnuts over an open fire, but the audio is all #fall vibes. 🧣

The focus acted up on the camera, but just listen to those toasty #walnuts.

(Made for these cookies 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/walnut-short...)

#veganfood
September 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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🧈 Excited to share this brand new #recipe for #vegan walnut shortbread #cookies...toasted nuts, rich vegan butter, a hint of sugar...it's a great fall treat! 😉

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/walnut-short...

To celebrate #nuts season...what nut is your fave?

#veganfood #walnuts #shortbread
stack of vegan walnut shortbread cookies
September 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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🎃 🍌 Is it #bananabread season yet? Or is it ALWAYS banana bread season? 😉😂

#Vegan #pumpkin banana bread is ready to be Fall 2025's #comfortfood. Rich banana and pumpkin infused with fall spices = warm, comforting flavor.

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/vegan-pumpki...

#veganfood #plantbased
overhead image of vegan pumpkin banana bread slices on plate with pumpkins in the top left corner for decoration
September 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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💜 Do you have #beautyberry in your yard?? Tested a batch of beautyberry #jam yesterday with #stevia. It was my first time tasting these little #berries and the flavor was really light and floral!

And, yes, I'm leaving plenty of berries for the #birds. 🐦 😉

#nativeplants #veganfood #plantbased
purple berries in bowl with american beautyberry bush in the background
September 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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🍿 🍫 #Popcorn + #chocolate = a sweet and salty treat that might give maple roasted #cashews a run for their money 😂

AND these are #nowaste with a fun secret ingredient. 😉

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/popcorn-bark/

#veganrecipe #whatveganseat #dessert #easyrecipe #plantbased #recipe #foodie
September 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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🥜 NEW recipe for my friends who love #nuts, sweet and salty treats, and #recipes ready in 15 minutes! 😉 These #maple roasted #cashews are the perfect snack, appetizer, oatmeal topping, and more !

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/maple-roaste...

What's your favorite nut?

#veganfood #plantbased
overhead image of maple roasted cashews in white serving bowl next to pink tea towel
September 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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🥑 For my #avocadooil fans, here's a delicious #vegan 'buttermilk' #biscuit made right in your cast iron skillet!

Delicious flavor and fluffy texture make a delightful biscuit I know you'll love 🩷

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/avocado-oil-...

#veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased #baking
closeup of avocado oil biscuit in cast iron skillet
September 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🌰 We discovered a tree in our neighbor's yard (that overhangs ours) is a #chestnut! It doesn't appear to be the American variety nearly wiped out from blight, but still exciting. 🌳

I realized I've never tasted a chestnut before - have you? Any chestnut #recipes you'd recommend?

#nuts #veganfood
open hand holding a chestnut
September 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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🍓 Another fun use for #strawberry top #simplesyrup is the 'sauce' for strawberry shortcake! This version uses beer #biscuits, fresh strawberries, simple syrup, & #coconut whipped cream. 😍

Syrup recipe 👉🏽 bit.ly/4nsMvXB
Biscuit recipe 👉🏽 bit.ly/4mjm9GP

#veganfood #whatveganseat #plantbased #desserts
overhead image of strawberry shortcake with toppings
September 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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🤤 As false fall exits stage left, I'm thinking of the recipes I'll have on repeat when it's *officially* fall. 😉

Like these cute cinnamon shortbread #cookies 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/cinnamon-sho...

Q: what's your favorite brand of #vegan butter?

#veganfood #recipeshare #plantbased #shortbread
cinnamon shortbread cookies in various holiday shapes baking in the oven on a sheet lined with parchment paper
September 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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🍎 Apple flavors and nut butters are fall favorites, so why not combine them? This #apple #pecan butter recipe is super easy and made with just 3 ingredients. Add to your oatmeal, cookie dough, toast...

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/homemade-app...

#veganfood #plantbased #recipeshare #pecans
closeup of apple pecan butter in glass jar with handle sticking out and apple in the background
September 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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🛒 Freebie! ☺️ I created a digital #guide to use when buying #groceries, based on the EWG's 2025 data (what has the most pesticides, etc.).

When I can't buy ALL #organic, this helps me prioritize. 🥬

More details (and the guide) here: inspiredepicurean.com/grocery-glow...

#dirtydozen #veganfood
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September 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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🍎 Easy #caramelized #apples are a fall staple. Taste testing these was SO hard... 😂

I love adding them to my morning oats, and they're delightful as a #vegan ice cream topping.

Recipe 👉 inspiredepicurean.com/caramelized-...

How would you eat these?

#whatveganseat #fall #veganfood #plantbased
closeup of caramelized apples in bowl with caramel sauce dripping from spoon above the bowl
September 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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🍞 Don't you just love a batch of light and fluffy #biscuits? Tender crumb, golden brown bottom crust, delicious flavor...you know the drool...I mean, drill. 😂

Here's the recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/easy-beer-bi...

#veganfood #whatveganseat #baking #castironskillet #veganbaking #plantbased
closeup of beer biscuits in cast iron skillet baking in oven
September 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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🌱 Do you have #thyme growing in your #herb #garden? Grab some sprigs and a few simple ingredients for this #vegan and no sugar added simple syrup!

Recipe 👉🏽 inspiredepicurean.com/thyme-simple...

Pour in a glass with some lemon & seltzer 💦 for DELICIOUS lemon-thyme #soda!

#veganfood #simpesyrup
closeup of thyme simple syrup in a glass jar with sprigs of thyme on the side
September 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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🦋 Had a blast participating in the Great SE #Pollinator Census this past weekend! Was able to see lots of activity on our #joepyeweed before the rain arrived.

Great to see #carpenterbees, #bumblebees, #swallowtails, & more!

Does your area have an annual census?

Reminder: Plant #nativeplants!
Sheet with categories for counting pollinators in the garden as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in the foreground and plants slightly blurred in the background.
August 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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🍓🌱 From the kitchen, NEW #strawberry #basil simple syrup. Riding out the last flavors of summer. ☀️

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And guess what? You don’t need the whole strawberry for this version. Or sugar. And it’s still delicious. 😉

#veganfood #vegan #plantbased #herbs #food
strawberry basil simple syrup in glass jar with honey dipper resting in jar and a strawberry top and basil resting against the side
August 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🍄 Calling all my mushroom enthusiast friends! Am I correct these are turkey tail #mushrooms??

Discovered these in our backyard woods. 👀

#mushroom #nature #foraging #sustainability #mothernature
Log with mushrooms growing out of the sides
August 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM