Hey, I’m Erin, and alongside my husband Jeff—who’s the artist behind the camera—we’re the heart and soul of Olives for Dinner. From our cozy kitchen to your screen, we’re here to spice up your vegan dining experience one recipe at a time. Whether you’re here for the love of food or the pursuit of your next kitchen adventure, we’re thrilled you stopped by!
Welcome to Olives for Dinner! Here’s Our Story:
The Duo Behind the Dishes: It’s me, Erin, the recipe developer, food stylist, and voice behind Olives for Dinner, and Jeff, my partner in life who transforms our kitchen creations into visual feasts. Together, our respective passions have been a joy to share with our worldwide audience since 2011.
How We Got Here: Our vegan journey wasn’t mapped out from the start. For me, it began with a tofu disaster that almost turned me off from cooking for good. However, it led me to a revelation instead, which is: vegan cooking is an exciting, creative, and expansive adventure worth exploring. As for Jeff, what started as a supportive role for friends at a wedding soon blossomed into a passion for capturing the beauty of plant-based cuisine through the lens.
Why Olives for Dinner? Because why not? Our mission is to debunk the myth that vegan food can’t be wildly delicious or deeply satisfying. We love turning classic dishes on their heads, diving deep into the sea without the catch, and finding that perfect blend of comfort and excitement in vegan cooking.
I am also a graduate of Rouxbe Cooking School. My work has been featured in VegNews, Bon Appétit, The Huffington Post, The Kitchn, Buzzfeed, and more.
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What You’ll Find Here
Vegan Seafood Recipes
Curious about crafting an amazing carrot lox bagel? Our ocean-inspired creations are sure to make a splash. Check out our vegan seafood recipes, vegan seafood guide, and plant-based sushi recipes.
Vegan Comfort Food
Longing for that nostalgic taste? Our twists on comfort food classics are ready to wrap you in warmth, minus the meat and dairy. Our vegan comfort food guide will inspire you, and you’ll love our vegan beef Bourguignon, mushroom stroganoff, and crispy fried tofu sandwich.
Global Flavors
Join us on a culinary world tour, all from the convenience of your kitchen. We especially love bringing bold, East Asian-inspired dishes and umami-rich recipes to your table. Our vegan gochujang cauliflower, ginger-scallion ramen noodles, and vegan crab coconut soup are all solid choices!
Vegan Food Guides
Armed with tips, tricks, and heartfelt advice, we’re making the vegan cooking experience rewarding and fun. Learn how to wrap a wonton, discover the best vegan ramen recipe and brands, the best method for pressing tofu, and discover some amazing uses for cauliflower!
Interviews
I love interviewing vegan bloggers, chefs, artists, and more. Check out my vegan interview series to meet some incredibly talented and influential people making waves in the vegan space and beyond.
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Beyond the Blog
Life isn’t all tofu presses and food styling. When I’m not in the kitchen, you can find me:
- Trekking through the forest with my rescue dog Harper by my side. I’m so happy we have tons of open fields and winding trails to choose from.
- Binging episodes of The Great British Bake-Off or the latest Netflix series.
- Tending to my houseplants. (I am a bit of a plant hoarder.)
- Devouring podcasts. I especially love You’re Wrong About, Sinisterhood, and You Are Good.
- Exploring every vegan restaurant in Boston and Cambridge for wicked delicious food optios. Learn more insider secrets to Boston’s vegan food scene here.
Curious about our next culinary experiment or where our vegan travels take us next? Stick around for the journey and stay connected. There’s plenty of creativity, kitchen tips, and, of course, delicious plant-based food to go around.
Contact Us
Have a question, a recipe request, or just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line and let’s get the conversation started. Stay connected and follow us on instagram.
Here’s to making every meal an adventure and every dish a story. Welcome to Olives for Dinner.
Cheers,
Erin and Jeff