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Kathy Patalsky
Editor & curator of The Good Stuff
Recipe highlights
My Sweet-Tooth Picks: Six Vegan Desserts and Bakes
I'm sharing six sweet treats, from colorful celebration cakes to chewy date bars and holiday-ready cookies.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Nov 7, 2026
Recipe highlights
My Cozy November Picks for a Vegan Holiday Table
I’m easing into holiday planning with savory stuffing, a crunchy fall salad, chocolate pie, and two handy recipe collections.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Nov 7, 2026
Recipe highlights
My Best of the Week: Cozy Vegan Bites and Sweet Treats
My six picks bring together stovetop apples, comforting mains and a little cake-worthy celebration.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Nov 7, 2026
Travel
Vegan Sushi, Pizza and Tacos for an Austin Getaway
I’m bookmarking Austin food stops for black bean tempeh BBQ, creative sushi and big vegan pizza slices.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Nov 7, 2026
People
My Featured Creator: Rhonda Jones of Fresh Fun Flavor
I’m celebrating Rhonda’s easy, family-friendly vegan cooking, playful kitchen spirit, and travel-ready blender.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Nov 7, 2026
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My Cozy October Picks: Pumpkin Treats, Chili and Flaky Biscuits
I’m welcoming October with six vegan recipes for hearty dinners, fall baking and a little Halloween fun.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 28, 2026
Vegan news
Denver’s Vegan Dining Scene Has Me Planning Dinner
I’m eyeing vegetable-topped pizza, pistachio pesto pasta, and a new restaurant from a food-truck favorite.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 28, 2026
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My Brunch Club Picks: Waffles, Savory Scones and More
I’m making room for cozy vegan brunch favorites, from blueberry-topped waffles to flaky savory scones and cinnamon raisin bagels.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 28, 2026
Cookbooks
Mark Bittman’s New Cookbook Is All About Cooking Plants
I’m excited by the everyday possibilities in How to Cook Everything Vegan, from homemade plant milk to dumplings and desserts.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 28, 2026
Cookbooks
9 Vegan Cookbooks I Just Adore
The flour-dusted, sauce-splattered shelf that helped make vegan cooking feel limitless.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 7, 2026
Lifestyle
How to Be the Vegan at Dinner Without Making It Weird
Restaurants, family tables, awkward questions and the quiet confidence of knowing you will be fine.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 7, 2026
Recipe highlights
My Best of the Week: 6 Cozy Vegan Recipe Picks
I’m welcoming October with maple-roasted veggies, cozy soup, chewy bagels and a little chocolate.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 7, 2026
Lifestyle
How I Build a Vegan Meal Without Overthinking It
My five-part formula for dinners that feel satisfying, flexible and very much like real food.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 6, 2026
Recipe highlights
My Party-Ready Picks: Vegan Dips, Snacks and Sweet Bites
I’m sharing six recipes for a friendly October gathering, from creamy peanut dip to chocolate treats with Halloween sprinkles.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 6, 2026
Fashion finds
8 Vegan Fashion Brands Worth Knowing
Shoes, bags, and beautiful everyday pieces made without leather, fur, or down.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 2, 2026
Watch & read
7 Vegan Documentaries That Stay With You
A thoughtful watchlist for the curious, the committed, and anyone ready to see things differently.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 2, 2026
Lifestyle
How to Read Vegan Labels Without Losing Your Mind
What to look for, what “may contain” usually means, and why this gets much easier with time.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 2, 2026
Recipe highlights
Sweet Tooth Picks: 6 Vegan Bakes for Fall
Cider donuts, berry crumble muffins and a double chocolate loaf — my gold-star sweets from the feed right now.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
Recipe highlights
Vegetarian Awareness Month, Vegan Comfort-Food Edition
World Vegetarian Day kicks off October, and I’m voting for a month of vegan comfort food—not another sad side salad.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits
Adopt-A-Fest Puts Rescued Animals at the Heart of Fall
North Shore Animal League America’s October 3 campus festival pairs family activities with a chance to meet animals waiting for homes.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
People
Featured Creator: Me! What I'm Cooking at Healthy Happy Life
A peek at what I've been cooking lately: cozy babka, sticky buns, protein-packed bowls and one very green salad.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
Recipe highlights
5 Vegan Pastas for Your Comfort-Food Rotation
From lemony snap peas to velvety cashew Alfredo, these community recipes give pasta night plenty of range.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
Products
Impossible Lands at Tesco With Four Plant-Based Picks
The UK supermarket debut includes spicy chicken fries, beef kofta, smoky chipotle pieces, and a burger developed for UK and European shoppers.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
Fashion finds
Orange Peel, but Make It a Handbag
PETA’s vegan-fashion spotlight features Italy-made Anema bags that put Sicilian citrus waste to stylish use.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
Recipe highlights
6 Cozy Vegan Bakes for the First Days of Fall
Apple cider donuts, cinnamon swirls and pumpkin loaf: this week's community picks are ready for sweater weather.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 1, 2026
Recipe highlights
Halloween Treats for the Pumpkin-and-Chocolate Crowd
My Halloween plans involve pumpkin baking and something chocolatey within reach. These vegan treats belong at the party—or on the couch during a spooky movie.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Sep 30, 2026
Cookbooks
Isa Chandra’s 29-Minute Vegan Cookbook Is Up for Preorder
Isa Chandra Moskowitz has a new book on the way — vegan comfort food, made from scratch, in under 30 minutes.
Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Sep 29, 2026
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