Chef Toni Okamoto
Posts: 46 // Recipes: 73
"They say you are what you eat, so I strive to be healthy. My goal in life is not to be rich or wealthy, 'Cause true wealth comes from good health and wise ways... we got to start taking better care of ourselves " - Dead Prez
All Recipes and Posts by Toni Okamoto
Fresh Quinoa Salad
Just finished batch-cooking for the week, and this is one of my creations for the ...
Toni Okamoto Read moreHow I Started Blogging
I was led to blogging by a greater good: I was an activist with information to share. I wanted to spread the plant-based message and make the lifestyle feel more accessible by offering tons of free recipes created by me and my friends, to show that people from different walks... more
Read moreVegan Halloween Candy
If you’re interested in giving away familiar, accessible Halloween candy that’s free of animal products, Michelle and I have made this video just for you! Our list includes: Smarties Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Charms Blow Pops Twizzlers Fun Dip Skittles Dum Dums Double Bubble Ring Pop Bottle Pop Silly Straws... more
Read moreThe Plant-Powered People Podcast
I’m so excited to announce the launch of my new project, The Plant-Powered People Podcast! I’ve once again teamed up with my business partner and one of my dearest friends, vegan expert extraordinaire, Michelle Cehn — this time to bring some real talk to your ears! In our inaugural episode,... more
Read moreWhat’s vegan at Costco? We’ve got you covered!
Did you know that Costco has tons of vegan options? In my latest video with Michelle Cehn from World of Vegan, we go aisle-by-aisle to show you what they offer! I also paired up with the popular YouTuber, Vince Lia, to show you some of my personal recommendations from Costco.... more
Read moreHealthy Vegan on a Budget – Walmart Guide
Do you want to go plant-based but struggle with your budget? Do you want to eat healthily but live far away from big organic shops? I completely understand! Eating a whole foods plant-based diet doesn’t have to be expensive, and there’s no need to shop in fancy organic shops. Anyone can... more
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Crockpot Tofu Red Curry
This simple curry from my book The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook is comforting ...
Toni Okamoto Read more3 Favorite Vegan Cookbooks
Before I became a vegetarian, I had nooooo idea how to cook! I mostly ate Top Ramen, fast food, and lots of canned or frozen meals. The thing that really changed that for me was checking out cookbooks from the library and exploring different tastes and textures of food in... more
Read more3-Bean Salad for Studio40
For my latest segment on Studio40 Live, I showed Lori and Big Al how to make a delicious 3-bean summer salad! It’s perfect for potlucks, on days when it’s too hot to use the stove, and when you’re trying to save money and eat healthy! For all the ingredients, I... more
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