Vintage Vegetarian celebrates vegetarianism. Whether you’re curious, just starting out, returning from a break, or an old-timer (we prefer the term vintage), we aim to support your vegetarian journey in whatever form is right for you.
While bringing decades of vegetarian know-how, we’re still at the very beginning of our web journey and focused primarily on modernizing decades-old, neigh, centuries-old recipes for readers across the globe.
VintageVegetarian.com welcomes you!
About Maribel Ellesmere
Maribel Ellesmere grew up surrounded by debates on diet, health, and the moral and economic arguments for a meatless kitchen. Rather than wading into the controversies of the day, she embraced a calm, constructive approach: creating recipes that elevate simple produce into satisfying feasts. She regards good cooking as a true art form—one that merges thrift and taste, using everything from a well-timed sprig of thyme to a colorful garnish of parsley.
Maribel’s culinary philosophy rests on a few key principles:
- Simplicity and Variety: A repertoire of vibrant soups, creamy sauces, and well-seasoned vegetables can keep both body and spirit well-nourished.
- Sensible Indulgence: Replacing costly cuts of meat with fresh produce allows room in the budget for high-quality staples like butter, cream, and eggs—without stretching the purse.
- Graceful Presentation: Even a humble vegetable dish can look “gala-worthy” with thoughtful plating, splashes of color, and a sprinkle of herbs.
- Gradual Change: Through warmth and creativity in the kitchen, skeptical eaters may be gently coaxed toward heartier plant-based meals—rather than forced into them overnight.
Driven by her creative spark, Maribel now shares her insights on modern social media, while keeping true to her early understanding of vegetarian principles: frugality, flavor, and the warm hospitality of a well-set table.