March 2022 Highlights…and a Glimpse in April
A summary of my work and what I’ve published during the past month on Substack, myfreshattitude.com and other independent publications...plus bonus reading recommendations and a look ahead.
I know, the first week of April has come and gone and I’m still trying to finish my March update – and still trying to figure out how to effectively deliver my vegan recipes and knowledge on this incredible Substack platform.
There are many reasons I have chosen Substack to communicate my message. The main reasons are being able to write and present information the way I want to, taking advantage of technology and using it as an effective communication vessel that carries my message, breaking away from the advertiser-driven model that is way too pervasive in my world, and having editing flexibility that simply doesn’t exist outside the world of digital – because sometimes I make mistakes and I want to correct them right away.
Substack adds exciting new features and improves their platform every month, which allows writers like me to introduce creative new ways to deliver information to readers in new and creative ways. And that, my friends, will be my focus during the next couple of months.
Looking back on March, I can say…well, it was a busy month for me. In addition to publishing four VeganWeekly newsletters, 13 new (or updated) recipes and 6 new ingredient updates, I also taped a podcast, wrote my column for a Swiss-based magazine and found enough time to visit the southern coast of Portugal for 5 days. And I couldn’t stop thinking about the ever-expanding (and profitable) array of vegan convenience foods that are filling up supermarket shelves…and that brings me neatly into April.
In addition to my usual array of writing commitments, I plan to spend a good deal of my time contemplating the complicated world of vegan meat replacements…and I would love to hear your views on this very subject! You can leave a comment below, reply to this email or share your thoughts on social media sites (mentions appreciated). I’m always thrilled to hear from my friends, readers and critiques – so please don’t be shy.
Peace and good health my friends…see you in my vegansphere!
Last Month on VeganWeekly…
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Last Month on my website…
Here’s a summary of new material I published last month on myfreshattitude.com… Most of these recipes also appear in the newsletters I published during the month – this is just a handy archive list for subscribers.
Recipes
Ingredients (Free Access)
Please note, full access to recipes is intended for subscribers to my website. Find out more at myfreshattitude.com
Other Projects…
I mentioned this last month but I think it’s worth repeating myself. I was honored and grateful to be a part of a special book project during 2021 called the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook – a complete guide to a health and active life with MS. The book’s chapters were written by a talented team of international experts (most with MS), who share their expertise and advice on living well with MS. I wrote the chapter Eat Well, covering a topic I am intensely enthusiastic about – healthy food and cooking. I think this ground-breaking book project will help many navigate life with MS. I’m grateful if you could share this important book with anyone you know who is living with MS – either personally or with a close family member or friend. More from the publisher The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook
I also popped up in a few other locations during the past month. For those who are interested in the topic Replacing Eggs and Chocolate in Recipes, you can hear me in the popular podcast from Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis. The information in the podcast is tilted to those with this condition but also highly appropriate for anyone following a vegan lifestyle. More here AskJack Podcast. I also write a quarterly article for a Swiss-based magazine called VegInfo. The Q1 release was released in Switzerland this past month, with my tips and suggestions on replacing eggs, plus my recipe for making a Swiss Omelet with Wild Garlic. The magazine is available only in German or French. Inquiries and copies can be made here: VegInfo by SwissVeg.
Looking Ahead…
Update on the Substack food writer’s intensive – well, I tried but I wasn’t selected. The winners were just announced and there are some truly talented authors that were selected to participate. I shall keep trying to improve my skills and my footprint in the world of vegan food writers…
Congratulations to Substack's Food Fellows
In addition to taking care of a beautiful cat for a month, my time will be mostly spent on creating some new asparagus recipes, writing about vegan sauces, spending time daily at fresh food markets and getting my butt outside as much as possible to enjoy what promises to be wild April weather.
I’m still finalizing my long-awaited plans to introduce a subscription scheme for VeganWeekly – more on that and how it will affect readers coming very soon (hint – there will be tons of free material that remain plus additional information and recipes to subscribers – stay tuned!).
Reading Ideas…
Here’s some of the books/articles appearing on my reading list – either finished or in progress:
How ultra-processed food took over your shopping basket – an extremely interesting long read article by Bee Wilson
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, an engaging read on what it takes to write a book.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne – just for fun and adventure and because I can’t seem to get enough from this amazing author.
* Disclosure…I do not receive anything by making these recommendations.
Following on Substack…
Soft Leaves, by Kate Ray – A Brooklyn-based plant-based chef who writes about food and health.
The Jewish Table, by Leah Koenig – Also Brooklyn-based, Leah is the author of The Jewish Cookbook and specializes in modern Jewish cooking.
UnSpun by Carey Gillam – A journalist working for The Guardian who specializes in covering food, AG and the environment. She is also the Author of Whitewash and The Monsanto Papers.
The Barracks, by Ben Green – This is an interesting newsletter that follows Ben’s 10-year dream of building a post-climate change, self-sufficient, vegan community.
Midweek Crisis, by Stygi – Sharing her good vibes and music in bi-weekly posts and playlists.
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