Hi, I’m Marissa! I was an art educator, but after 6 years I realized that my heart was calling elsewhere. I currently spend most of my days in the kitchen creating new simple, healthy recipes for my viewers! I hope to inspire others on how eating plants can help you to live a healthy, balanced life.

I’m from Hawaii, grew up in Missouri, and now reside in Charlotte, North Carolina with my two rescue pups and husband Danny. When I’m not developing recipes I enjoy hiking and trying new restaurants with my family.

My 5 Favorite Vegan Ingredients: Nutritional yeast, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, dark chocolate, and tofu.

Currently Working On: enhancing my food photography skills. Learning never stops, maybe that’s the teacher in me.

A Quote I Live By: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou