Welcome, I am so glad that you are here! My name is Willow Moon. I'm the recipe developer, photographer, and creator who wears many hats behind the scenes of Create mindfully.
Create Mindfully has been my passion since I started it in 2014. I started it after leaving a career that no longer satisfied me.
I love creating recipes and there's no place I'd rather be than cooking in the kitchen and taking photos of my creations.
My hope is to inspire you to cook with more plant-based foods and enjoy the process.
Whether you are just starting out on a vegan diet, have been vegan for many years, or want to incorporate more plant-based foods into your week, I hope to provide you with all the easy, delicious meals you'll need.
- Quick and easy recipes that help you get food on the table fast.
- Creative recipes to keep you inspired and motivated.
- Balanced recipes that range from healthy to indulgent so you can have it all.
I am excited to share my recipes with you! My recipes are tried and tested so that you'll have success making them the first time.
About me
My name is Willow Moon. I became a vegetarian in 1998 and a vegan a year later, which you can read about in my "why vegan" post. Many years ago, I realized that I was gluten intolerant, so all recipes on Create Mindfully are vegan and gluten free.
I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) around the same time I found out I was gluten intolerant. It is a chronic allergic immune system disease, so I know the struggles of finding foods that you can eat.
I hope to show you that even with food allergies and restrictions, food can be extremely enjoyable.
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My work on Create Mindfully has been featured on Good Housekeeping, Dr. Axe, BuzzFeed, MSN, VegNews, among others.
JAnn says
Hi Willow. What happened to your tortilla soup recipe? I make it frequently and now its just gone. I cant find another recipe that even comes close. I have been a Pescatarian for 30 years and went vegan 4 years ago. Since going vegan, I feel better but I dont enjoy eating as much. Ive found a few good recipes but most of the food is just not that great. And most of the recipes I do like are labor intensive. That being said, when I went to make the soup yesterday and it was gone, I was so disappointed. I would be forever grateful if you could share the recipe again, even if only in the comments so I can grab it and save it.
Willow Moon says
Hi, thank you so much for reaching out! I have been deleting old posts that don't get a lot of traffic. (Deleting posts is supposed to help bring in more traffic.) Because you commented, and I haven't emptied the trash yet in Wordpress, I restored the recipe. Thank you for letting me know. And if I would have emptied the trash, I would have emailed you the recipe. It's nice to know even my less seen recipes are appreciated!
JAnn says
OMGOSH THANK YOU SO MUCH! I really didnt expect to get an answer and figured I had lost it forever. I love tortilla soup but the other recipes on Pintrest aren't like I remember the authentic ones I used to get in the old school Mexican restaurants. You nailed it with this one! I saved it to my files so I'll never loose it again. Thanks again and Thanks for such a fabulous recipe! I could never be vegan without people like you and I really appreciate what you do!
Willow Moon says
Thank you so much! I plan on leaving it up on the site and updating it.
Michelle says
Hi, yayyy I just found a recipe of your Neapolitan Chia Pudding that I can't wait to try and also read all your cool inspiring blogs and DIY creations..yayyy. Stay blessed new friend 🤗❤️🙏
Willow Moon says
Thanks Michelle! I hope you enjoy the Neapolitan Chia Pudding recipe as well as many others!
Kat says
Willow,
I stumbled upon your blog via avocado pesto recipe. My husband and I love pesto and grow basil in our garden. Can never have enough basil. I too like Abraham Hicks. Such a breath of fresh air. I'm gluten-free as is my husband and our daughter is into plant-based food. We will no doubt love your blog and recipes. Thank you!
Kind regards,
Kat Bartley
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kat, I hope you find some recipes that you and your family enjoy!
Kim says
Glad to see you are back! I was just thinking about you the other day and missed your recipes. I pray that each day brings you strength and comfort. I have been trying to move my family's diet to more plant based and to be more gluten free. I am getting frustrated with the lack of recipes that I search for to be gluten free so I appreciate yours. I am excited and look forward to your DIY ideas. Something I have been wanting to do.
Willow Moon says
Thank you so much Kim! We’ll see in the next few months how much I’ll be able to post, but I am looking forward to trying to get back into it. I appreciate the support.
Holly Brody says
Hi Willow. I stumbled upon your site today looking for a grapefruit mojito recipe and found we have a lot more in common than a cocktail. 🙂 I too am interested in food (though I am not a vegetarian or vegan), Abraham Hicks and am an educator currently open to work that calls me.
It's a pleasure to see online sharing things that interest you and others... and me specifically. Thanks for the inspiration.
Holly
Willow Moon says
Thanks Holly! I love to see others following their passions! Esther (Abraham) Hicks have got me through some tough times. I always feel uplifted after listening to their videos. I now try to make listening to them part of my daily walk. My energy is raised every time!
[email protected] Yoga Mat Monkey says
Pleased to meet you! I'm a vegetarian who may someday become vegan. As for now, I am allowing my soul to speak to me about what feels good in all aspects of my life: from fitness, to food and everything in between. I thank you for sharing your life in this space. Very cool blog!
Willow Moon says
Thank you and thanks for stopping by!