Pinch of Parsley

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About

hey hi hello, welcome!

I'm Lauren,

and this Pinch of Parsley, a feel-good, plant-forward food blog that focuses on all things delicious.

Quick Info:

  • Location: Long Island, NY
  • Age: 30
  • Years Blogging: 5
  • Background: B.S. in Biology from Siena College, M.B.A. with a focus in healthcare management from St. Joseph's University
  • Children: just my 4-year old dog son, Benny

Lauren's Favorite Recipes

My STory

I always have enjoyed cooking but becoming a vegan while surrounded by non-vegans (seriously, nobody in my life was vegan) caused me to have to cook for myself. I started with veganizing the basics and my favorite dishes, then when I got comfortable, I started to try to make more creative dishes and try new dishes entirely. I fell in love. I am definitely self-taught and still have terrible knife skills.

In September 2020, in the height of the pandemic, I decided I needed a hobby to pass the time since there was nothing else to do. So I made an instagram page called 'Solo Vegan Chick(pea).' I took quick pictures on my phone and posted them for my friends and family with the recipe in the caption.

People started to follow me and ask for specific recipes while I started to follow established food bloggers. I realized I could do this as my job! I could help people try more vegan foods that actually tasted great.

Let's circle back to my photographer/videographer parents - I told them I wanted to create a blog and pursue this as a potential career. They let me use a super old Nikon camera to practice with and I took all of the photography and blogging courses I could. Once I felt ready, I purchased all of my own gear and dove right in.

In March of 2021, I changed my name to Pinch of Parsley and launched this website you're reading right now! It's been such an amazing experience and I can't wait to continue to grow with you.

What will you find on Pinch of Parsley?

  • A collection of plant-forward recipes with a little seafood thrown in there that you can make in different circumstances (weeknight dinners, date nights, holiday meals, desserts, etc.) that have one thing in common: they will always be easy to follow (& make) and bursting with flavor.
  • Insight into which ingredients to substitute to best update a recipe to suit your dietary needs
  • Principles of flavor and cooking techniques that will make you a more confident cook!

More about Lauren & the blog

Why do you love to cook?

I didn't realize this until my therapist said it, but cooking is such a mindful activity for me. Whenever I cook, nothing else seems to matter. My mind is so suspiciously quiet and I'm so focused on the dish I'm making. It allows me to be creative (even if it doesn't always result in a good dish) and to feel at peace.

What's your favorite ingredient to cook with?

Uh...just 1? Garlic!

What's your favorite cooking philosophy?

You're worth it. You deserve to have fun in the kitchen and eat seriously delicious food that doesn't compromise on flavor and makes you feel good.

I have a recipe idea, will you make it for me?

Maybe! I always love hearing your feedback and suggestions. Send me a message and I'll look into it!