Vibrant Plan-Based Recipes to Eat Well Through the Seasons
by Laura Wright
Canadian Food Blogger and Vegan Cookbook Author
My first vegan cookbook. Now a gift that I give my children and close family and friends who appreciate a good
Inspired by M.F.K Fisher’s An alphabet for gourmets , Laura wanted to share “A reverence for something delicious that came from the earth , style in simplicity , seasonal eating, and that explicit connection between eating well and living well.“
This is absolutely one of my favorite cookbooks of all time.
Laura is based in the Niagara Region of southern Ontario, Canada.
“My eating philosophy is definitely vegan and rooted in the seasons, but I also cook and eat for joy and happiness” First Mess cookbook introduction.
Here are a few photos of some of my favourite recipes from the First Mess.
If you’re looking for a new cookbook to add to your collection , this would be my top pick!
Buckwheat Groat Cereal – sprinkle on top of yogurt or chia pudding. 
Vanilla Corn Cake with Roasted Strawberries – OMG this is soooooo nummy! I flubbed the Whipped Coconut Cream suggested by Laura so substituted with Simply Vanilla vegan ice cream ! 
Cookies for Breakfast – Loaded with goodness… 
Crispy Avocado Tacos – I bbq’d some chicken thighs to add to the tacos. Sergio doesn’t mind vegan recipes but it was Father’s Day so I thought chicken would be a nice touch! I whipped up Napa and Kale Slaw with Crunchy BBQ Cauliflower & Pickled Jalapeño Ranch. Taken from Laura’s First Mess Food Blog. This combination is so full of favour. The perfect meal for the first day of summer! 
Mocha Hemp Fuel – So simple to make and tastes absolutely fabulous . 
Vanilla Coconut Coffee Creamer – oh so good!
Coffee & Chardonnay 