Chef Toni Okamoto
Posts: 48 // Recipes: 70
"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
The 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
Michelle Cehn from World of Vegan and I teamed up with Plant Based News to bring you a guide on how to eat plant-based on a budget at Walmart! You can find avocados for 50 cents, canned beans for 72 cents, and many more awesome deals! If you shop at... 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
Read more5 Easy Ways to Reduce Single-Use Plastic in the Kitchen
My friend Colleen is so awesome all the time! She’s been posting cool memes on social media that influenced me to start making moves toward a less wasteful impact on the environment … starting with my kitchen. Believe me, I’m FAR from perfect! I still buy instant ramen noodles, store-bought... more
Read moreWhat I Ate Vegan at Disneyland + Food Prices
I recently took a trip down to Los Angeles with my dear friend, Michelle Cehn, and was excited to have an impromptu trip to Disneyland! I knew that I could expect to have a blast riding rides and taking pictures with cute characters, but I had no idea that I’d also... more
Read moreHow to Start a Food Blog
My reason for starting a food blog in 2012 was not because I’m a foodie, but because I wanted to bring a vegan resource into the world that addressed the very real concern of cost. I really had no idea what I was doing. All I knew was that it... more
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