A local Central Florida favorite boasts over 200 ingredients yet offers just one vegetarian entrée. The Greenprint shows how creativity with what’s already in your kitchen can reduce waste, open new markets, and improve the dining experience—all without overhauling your menu or your brand.

Plant-based dining is rising nationwide, and Orlando is primed to lead. After 20+ years vegetarian, I’ve learned most kitchens already have everything they need—now it’s about assembling it. Here’s how The Greenprint helps restaurants add real, craveable options fast.

As the seasons shift, so should our plates. This thoughtful reflection on fall cooking explores how reconnecting with nature’s rhythms—like using seasonal produce—can inspire deeper nourishment and more intentional living. Learn why modern chefs are returning to their roots and how you can embrace seasonal eating this autumn.

The Grow’s Community Cookbook is a celebration of local flavor, creativity, and the recipes that bring us together. I’m honored to have a few of my favorite dishes featured—like my Creamy Esquites Corn Salsa, Watermelon Salsa, and Citrus Margarita—and now it’s your turn! Learn more about the cookbook and how you can submit your own homegrown recipes, DIYs, and seasonal favorites.

Think you need meat to get enough protein? Think again. From tofu and lentils to quinoa and leafy greens, plant-based diets offer plenty of healthy, protein-packed options. Learn 5 easy ways vegetarians and vegans meet their protein needs—and how you can add more plant power to your plate, too.

Eating plant-based at a restaurant without veggie-friendly options doesn’t have to mean settling for a plain salad. These 5 practical tips will help you navigate any menu, find creative plant-based choices, and order with confidence—while keeping the kitchen (and your taste buds) happy.

Before your kids leave home, give them the gift of confidence in the kitchen. These 7 essential recipes teach young adults the basics—like pasta, roasted veggies, and even a crowd-pleasing pot of chili—so they can feed themselves (and their friends) with ease. Cooking at home builds independence, connection, and skills they’ll use for life.

Struggling with stress, anxiety, or low mood? Cooking at home can do more than nourish your body—it can also support your mental health. From boosting creativity and mindfulness to helping you feel more connected and in control, discover five emotional benefits of cooking and why spending time in the kitchen can help you feel better inside and out.