The Sanctuary Celebrates World Vegan Day

World Vegan Day has been observed every year since 1994— and here at the Sanctuary we love to celebrate it! We’ve made a video with some of our staff about why WE are vegan— and we want to hear from you, too! Share your “why” in the comments of this post, or find us on … Read more

The Sanctuary Will Be Closed On Saturday November 2nd For Gobble & Groove Preparations! (Plus New Hours, Upcoming Events, And More!)

As the weekend of Gobble & Groove draws closer, we’re all in high gear to prepare for our annual fall celebration: The chefs are testing and perfecting their chili, cornbread, and cobbler recipes. The band is making their set list while our fabulous Events Director, Michelle, is working hard behind the scenes, getting games and … Read more

Cool Beans! It’s Chili Season!

Who doesn’t love a big bowl of hot chili on a cold day? We’ve got lots of things cooking at the Sanctuary to pay homage to this beloved classic and keep your heart warm at the same time! Rumor has it that the original dish originated in the early 1800s in southern Texas/Northern Mexico with … Read more

Sanctuary Founder and Compassionate Cuisine Chefs on WAMC’s Food Friday!

We love talking about vegan food! We love it so much that we teach cooking classes, offer food demos after our weekend tours, publish recipes on our website, and we even wrote a whole book with 125 vegan recipes! We’re thrilled to announce that we will be talking about vegan food on WAMC’s Food Friday, … Read more

7 Favorite Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

By Chef Sara Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and there are loads of ways to show your love and appreciation for the special mom (or moms!) in your life. Flowers, jewelry, and cards are well and good and make thoughtful gifts, but if you love to be in the kitchen and live within … Read more

Favorite Plant-Based Super Bowl Recipes

BBQ Jackfruit Nachos

Favorite Plant-Based Super Bowl Recipes Whether you’re in to win it, or just love a reason to have a party, Super Bowl parties are always as much about the food as they are about the game. Don’t get called for a personal foul by serving up foods that contain lots of unhealthy beef, pork, chicken, and … Read more

5 Easy, Nourishing Recipes To Make on a Sick Day

  By Chef Sara Eating well can be a challenge on an average day–but throw a cold or the flu into the mix, and the idea of even boiling water can feel utterly overwhelming. Our bodies need extra support and kindness when sickness strikes, so even if our instincts might be to retreat under the … Read more

All About Amaranth

Amaranth grains

  By Chef Sara If you thought quinoa was tiny and cute, wait until you meet amaranth! This pseudo-grain (a seed that’s used the same way as a grain) is even smaller than quinoa – but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in great nutrition and a pleasant, nutty flavor. Unlike quinoa, … Read more