Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirations

Audiobooks and cookbooks may not seem like a natural pairing, but actress, restaurateur, and social media star Brown’s (Feeding the Soul) latest is terrific. Brown’s way of cooking—she doesn’t provide exact measurements but encourages listeners to use more of what they like and less of what they don’t—is perfect for audio. Led to veganism because of a battle with chronic pain, Brown describes how she made all her favorite foods vegan and details the health improvements that ensued. Convincing her family to eat vegan took a little longer, but their response to her wonderful food made all the difference. Nobody cared about the ingredients; they just want it to taste good. Listening to Brown share her stories and recipes feels like being wrapped in a warm hug—comforting, validating, and empowering all at once. Her positive energy is dazzling, and each recipe ends with a “Tabism,” a positive affirmation; it could have turned sappy, but from Brown it’s a boost straight from the heart.