A Word from Kitchen Shaman

A Word from Kitchen Shaman

We wanted to thank everyone who supported our recent #KitchenShamanCooks campaign and let you know what else Chef Johnnie and Kitchen Shaman will be up...
World Vegan Day – November 1st

World Vegan Day – November 1st

Happy World Vegan Day, and Month. The Vegan Society coined the phrase vegan in 1944. World Vegan Day was implemented in 1994 by the President to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vegan Society. The word vegan has grown to carry weight and meaning over the years....
November Food Observances 2015

November Food Observances 2015

It’s almost November and time to look at all the food holidays that vegans can celebrate. Up first, it’s World Vegan Month! This is the time to learn all you can about eating vegan, why factory farming is inhumane, and what we can do to build urban gardens...
Black Bean and Tempeh Chili

Black Bean and Tempeh Chili

October is National Chili Month (the dish not the pepper) and in celebration, I thought I would bring this tried and true recipe to your attention. Having grown up in the Southwestern United States, making a good chili carries with it a sense of pride. From "A...
How To Make Roasted Salsa

How To Make Roasted Salsa

One of the staples I have cooked over the years, both professionally and at home, is roasted salsa. This is an easy and fun condiment to make for all sorts of parties, picnics, and dinners. Since I'm from the Southwest, salsa is one of the first things I learned to...
Kitchen Shaman Cooks Party!

Kitchen Shaman Cooks Party!

By now you've heard about our campaign to produce a cooking show in 2016. If you haven't, check it out here: igg.me/at/kitchenshamancooks. To celebrate the project, we're having a party in Phoenix -- and you're invited! Join us Saturday, October 24th (6 - 8 pm) at...
Roosevelt Row Chile Festival

Roosevelt Row Chile Festival

I recently attended the 4th Ave Roosevelt Row Chile Festival here in Phoenix, AZ. While there was no program that listed time of events, including the chef demos, there were many food vendors with unexpected vegan options. UB pulled jackfruit tacoHere in the Southwest...
P is for Pie: Pumpkin Pie

P is for Pie: Pumpkin Pie

It’s the fall season which means all things pumpkin, from pies to lattes, ravioli to smoothies. Grocery stores are stocked to the rafters with orange covered boxes and cans. This is also the time of year I purchase sugar pie pumpkins, cut them open, gut them,...
The Great Pumpkin

The Great Pumpkin

Pumpkins are a symbol of the fall harvest. They invoke in us the feeling that summer is over and winter approaches. As the leaves on trees turn, pumpkins are harvested and piled up in attractive displays in the grocery stores, ready for us to pick, choose, and...
Support Kitchen Shaman Cooks

Support Kitchen Shaman Cooks

After months of planning, we're pleased to announce that we are launching a crowdfunding campaign today, October 1st. We want to turn the things you love about this blog into a web series and we need your help. We have created a number of videos showing you recipes,...