Vegan Mushroom Pasta

How one night of making all-vegan dishes for a friend made me rethink Italian food, vegan diets and the power of making people happy through nourishing food.

Last New Year’s Eve was a quiet affair, and very lovely at that. We decided to stay home and invite friends for something simple, and I offered to do the cooking- a chance to entertain and nourish is something I usually jump on, particularly when I know they’ll appreciate even the smallest of gestures surrounding food. It’s always nice to feel that way.…