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About Me

Chef Cindy pictured with her husband Rich and a colorful sky in Miami, waterside
Chef Cindy picking an apple at a town market in the English countryside.

Hi, I’m Cindy and welcome to my blog! 

Although, I have been known as “Chef Cindy” for almost 15 years, it has taken me that many years to finally bring what happens in my kitchen & beyond, with all of you!

A picture of Chef Cindy stopping to pick an apple at a little market in the English countryside.
me

A little about me … I graduated from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food & Health  in 2005 as a vegan chef but my roots with cooking began much earlier in life, side by side in the kitchen with my mom. My passion for cooking heightened while raising my own children and later led to the start of my own business Turning Point Culinary, where for many years I have given personalized culinary instruction and holistic nutrition guidance to individuals and families within the comforts of their homes. My journey within the culinary field has been filled with many exciting experiences which I hope to share with you thru my posts, recipes and videos.  

Chef Cindy in Quebec City with her 3 kids
me & my kids
Chef Cindy pictured with her husband Rich and a colorful sky in Miami, waterside
me & my man

I enjoy traveling with my wonderful husband and experiencing foods and ingredients used by different cultures around the world. I love to entertain, dine out with friends and spend time with my 3 amazing children and my adorable  dog  “Sammy” who also benefits from my cooking! I love adventure and to continually challenge myself physically and mentally with new activities. 

my pup

Although I am a vegan chef, I’ve almost always considered myself a “flexitarian” which means that most of my meals are plant-based but I like the flexibility to make choices beyond that when I see fit. I am a bit of a food snob when its comes to my ingredients, hence why it’s great to prepare my own meals at home! When sharing recipes, I will always try to give options for substituting ingredients catering to different palates.

Have I mentioned yet how much I love coffee … there’s nothing like a really good cup of coffee in the morning! 

Most importantly, I want to share the enjoyment of cooking regardless of your culinary experience, size of your kitchen, kitchen tools, and budget. My recipes will inspire you to get creative, challenge you to learn new techniques and elevate your goals in the kitchen and beyond!!

Have fun Cooking!

Chef Cindy xoxo

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Hi everyone .. I'm Chef Cindy!

Vegan chef with a flexitarian palate and a passion for inspiring new ideas in the kitchen! Get to know me more →

NEVER MISS A RECIPE!

Winter Recipes

Farro Stuffed Acorn Squash plated

Roasted & Stuffed Acorn Squash with Farro and Italian Herbs

Veggie Tempeh Bolognese over mung bean pasta and topped with fresh basil.

Veggie Tempeh Bolognese

3 Vegan lettuce wraps made with plant based BBQ "pork" topped with watercress, radishes and pickled jalapeños for little extra kick!

Vegan "Pork" BBQ Lettuce Wraps

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Potato Leek Soup Recipe with Crispy Leeks & Chili Pepper Flakes {Vegan} - made creamy by pureeing ingredients and mixing with coconut milk. An easy-to-make everyday soup made a little more special topped with crispy leeks, chili pepper flakes and chives.

Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Leeks & Chili Pepper Flakes

Tofu Veggie Stir-Fry with Arame and Basmati Rice

Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Red Lentil Soup (Vegan)

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa & Apricots

Roasted Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad Recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash with Pear & Pecan Salad Recipe

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