Why I wrote this book

My name is Elyse and I wrote a cookbook called Veggie Teens: A Cookbook and Guide for Vegetarian Teenagers. It’s for teenage vegetarians, teenagers interested in becoming vegetarian, vegetarians of any age, and anybody else who loves to cook and eat great plant-based foods.

I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 12 years old. I started to write this cookbook for a school project called “Project Imagine” when I was in middle school. My dad is a chef and my mom is a doctor so a vegetarian cookbook seemed like the perfect idea. From the moment I started, I knew this would be more than a school project because there had to be thousands of teenagers out there just like me. Just because we don't like to eat animals, doesn't mean we don't like to eat!

  

I'm 22 now, healthy, and still a vegetarian because I learned how to make and eat plant-based foods that I love. I studied marine biology and science education in college. I got to do an internship at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska and worked at the World Wildlife Zoo and Aquarium in Phoenix. Now I'm a middle school science teacher!

 

We created a brand-new edition of Veggie Teens with great new photos! The 2nd edition of Veggie Teens Cookbook in ebook format is just $6.95 and will be delivered to your email box now!  

Comments

[Dawn Rutledge]

Elyse,
I am so proud of you for following your heart and chasing your dream. Your site is beautiful and I can't wait to get your book. I'm sending the link to everyone I know! Cheers!
Dawn

[Carmen]

Wow Elyse, Congratulations on making such a big life change! I became a vegetarian about four years ago and my husband did about five years ago, we are also the only ones in a family of huge meat eaters who are vegetarian. Congratulations and keep up a great site :)

[Gina Rafkind]

Elyse, what an inspiration you are! I just read about your journey from the "Inspire Me Today" newsletter I receive. I also get the Meatless Mondays newsletter as well.

I'm not total vegetarian (not yet anyway :), but eat a lot less meat than I used to.

Thanks for sharing your story and best wishes to you.
I can't wait to try your Blueberry Peach Almond Crisp!

[Lexi LaMere]

I'm 14 and last week I decided to be a vegetarian. I've tried before, but this time I think I can stick with it. I love cooking and trying new foods. I'm definitely going to order your cookbook, it sounds great. I have a blog also www.alexiscooks.blogspot.com

Are your parents vegetarians?

Alexis

[Shannon VonKaenel]

Thanks Elyse!! My 17 year old son has decided to go vegetarian and I struggled to find foods that will be healthy and he will like! Helps to have a chef as a Dad who can help you create tasty meals!

Your recipes look delicious and may even be liked by his meat eating family!

thanks!