Meat eaters who are unsure of how to best cater to the needs of their vegan or vegetarian friends and family without sacrificing perceived quality taste, textures, and flavors they are accustomed to enjoying simply must pick up a copy of Brooke Brimm's Vegan Soul Foodie. This unique collection of recipes can make plant-based cooking and eating an accessible and enjoyable experience for you along with anyone else at your table, no matter their dietary preferences.

Now, of course, we can’t forget SOUL FOOD! Yum yum yum. Mac and cheese, fried fish, and gumbo me please. Brooke Brimm is the “Mother of the #1 Vegan Soul Foodie Community.” Brooke’s recipes are a celebration of comfort, love, and the heartwarming essence of Southern goodness. My mouth is drooling just thinking about it — have you ever tried vegan chitterlings?

Brooke Brimm, founder of Vegan Soul Foodie, experienced “shaming” and teasing after embracing a more plant-dominant journey. “There were a lot of comments about ‘you’re not eating good,’ ‘you’re missing out on something amazing because you’re not eating meat,’ ‘what’s the weird thing that you’re eating,’ and ‘why aren’t you eating.’ There’s been lots of conversation about what goes into my diet.” Some of those comments were spoken in front of her children. But she says it just goes with the territory of eating a plant-based diet.

The Rev. Dr. Brooke Brimm, an author who also specializes in spiritual guidance, wants to show everyone—especially the Black community—that soul food doesn’t have to be bad for you.

A Recipe Developer, author, and travel enthusiast, Brooke Brimm offers up tasty vegan soul food dishes to include in one’s weekly rotation.

“This is the most delicious vegan caramelized onion dip. It’s so yummy with veggies, chips, and crackers. I wish it came in a bigger size because it always goes fast, especially at parties.” — Brooke Brimm, plant-based chef and cookbook author.

Because Black culture, flavors, and culinary traditions are integral to the ornate tapestry that is American history, stocking your personal library with cookbooks by Black authors is essential to having a well-rounded selection of recipes to choose from as you whip things up in the kitchen. But if you're unsure of where to start or which cookbooks by Black authors represent the best of the best, don't worry—we've got you covered!

Rev. Dr. Brooke Brimm is a metaphysical women’s practitioner, plant-dominant chef, author, and certified yoga instructor who shares tips for traveling while vegan.

As we well know, a traditional soul food diet consists of lots of meat, fat, and sugars, all of which carry a risk of obesity, heart disease, and stroke, according to a paper that examined the impact of the African-American soul food diet that appeared in the York Review.

Always inspired to help others, Brimm’s love of the plant-based lifestyle motivated her to devise a plan. She started Vegan Soul Food in November 2019 and was unsure if people would join, she shared the group with 200-300 of her friends on Facebook and said it was a struggle at first. However, 2020 was the year of change for Brimm and the world.

This veganized version of collard greens is a quick and easy way to enjoy these tender greens but without the long stewing and slow cooking. Chef Brooke Brimm, author of Vegan Soul Food Holiday Recipe Guide, shares her method of using a pressure cooker or instant pot to achieve the same results to soften their toughness and reduce their bitterness.

Black Women Culinarians Share Recipes for a Southern Heritage Inspired New Year’s Eve and Day.

Game Day Burgers of a Different Sort. Looking for alternate recipes for the game day burgers? We’ve got three mouthwatering ideas that will delight your sports viewing crowd with something new and loaded with flavor.

As Black folks reimagine soul food, plant-based eating is on the rise. For Black Americans, eating greens is becoming about a lot more than massive pots of collards, mustards, and turnips.

New plant-based takes on timeless staples are making their way to the dinner table, thanks to the rising popularity of veganism. Atlanta-based author and entrepreneur Brooke Brimm has written multiple cookbooks as the “Vegan Soul Foodie.” Her latest is a holiday guide titled “Dishes So Decadent You Can Serve to Meat Lovers.” “City Lights” senior producer Kim Drobes recently caught up with Brimm to discuss how she achieves “wow” factor meat-free meals.

Home to Gullah Geechee culture, the Sea Islands offer unique historic tours and craft sessions. If your squad is seeking a self-care moment, popular holistic healer Brooke Brimm will host a retreat from March 15 –17 on Sapelo Island that includes yoga, self-exploration and creative expression.

Learn how to make these delicious vegan ribs made with plant-based ground “meat”, spices, aromatics, jack fruit, and king oyster mushrooms. Our featured guest Chef Rev. Dr. Brooke Brimm, a metaphysical women’s practitioner, plant-dominant chef, author, and certified yoga instructor, shares her recipe with us, and we couldn’t be luckier!

Brooke Brimm Ministries, Inc.,501c3, supports women and she is also the founder of two facebook groups offering guidance: Vegan Soul Food, which includes over 215,000 members who enjoy plant-based food and The Metaphysical Black Women which comprises 2,200 Black women who are of all religions. Dr. Brimm teaches yoga & plant-dominant cooking weekly in Atlanta and online.

This issue is filled with powerful women who have done just that. These powerful women have big dreams and an even bigger work ethic! Our hope is that they will motivate you to dream BIG and manifest this year and beyond! We invite you to share your story of manifestation.