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Chef Linda
Linda Soper-Kolton, Chef, came to the Sanctuary as a guest chef to share her love of compassionate cooking in our then-fledgling culinary program. Lured by the magic of the Sanctuary, her love of animals and the urgency of our mission, Linda stayed on to lead and grow the culinary program, inspiring and educating with love, patience, and delicious food.
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5 Reasons to Love Your Greens

By Chef Linda Eliminating animals and animal products from your diet is often the first step in opening your eyes…

Homemade Vegan Butter

Making your own vegan butter couldn't get any easier. Homemade vegan butter is often made with nuts, but in this…

Love Your Beets

Did you hear about the guy who didn't eat enough vegetables? His heart skipped a beet. Beets. You either love…

Linzer Tart Cookies

Linzer Tart Cookies or Linzer Sables are descendants of the Linzertorte, which originated in Linz, Austria and is a traditional…

Guest Blog: How I Decided to Become Vegan

Hello everyone! My name is Molly, and I am currently a junior at the University of Vermont double majoring in…

Jamaican Patty

Try Chef Linda's vegan version of the popular Jamaican beef patty made with a blend of warming spices and baked…

Creamy Vegan Bread Bowl Fondue

Vegans don't have to miss out on fondue because we know how to create similar flavors and textures with plants!…

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Try Chef Linda's scrumptious, chocolate peanut butter vegan cupcakes for a real treat. No special equipment and no eggs or…

Ask Chef Linda: Labels on egg cartons

Dear Chef Linda, Thanks for your wonderful recipes however, we still do eat eggs; they are free-range, organically raised, and vegetarian…

Tempeh Cutlet Hoagies with Sriracha Brussels Sprouts Slaw

This is the perfect sandwich for any time of year. So simple to make, it's also full of different textures,…

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