Ooh Là Là It’s Vegan!
Welcome to my corner of the culinary world!
Hi and welcome to the all new Ooh Là Là It’s Vegan, an artful vegan food blog formerly known as Vegan Vigilante. I’m so glad you’re here and hope you’re ready to get cooking!
Is This Blog for You?
All are welcome here: vegans, vegan curious, and non-vegans alike. If you love plants, you’re in the right place! That said, this blog is for you if you:
- are a non-vegan interested in adding more plant-based meals to your diet
- are new to vegan cooking and need to learn how to make great tasting vegan food
- are a seasoned vegan home cook or chef looking to add some new recipes to your repertoire
- are a vegetarian looking to transition
Background Information
Hi ya’ll. I’m Deborah and I’ve been a BSN registered nurse for 23 years. I’ve worked in many different specialties including ICU, Emergency Room, Psych and Home Health. Although I still retain an active RN license, I’m officially retired and now a full-time starving artist. LOL! Really, I am.
Since 2016, I’ve been the creative voice, home chef, recipe developer, food photographer, and jack-of-all-trades behind Ooh Là Là It’s Vegan. I started this blog in 2016 with no knowledge of food blogging or food photography and made MANY, and I repeat, MANY mistakes along the way. I’ve taken a few classes on photography and feel I’ve improved, but being a life-long learner, there’s so much more to learn.
My passion is vegan food (in case you haven’t noticed). I love eating it, cooking it, sometimes even rolling around in it! But what inspired me to start a vegan blog was my life-long, undying love and compassion for animals. I was the kid who always brought home strays and convinced my parents to let me keep them. I was the kid that, when my parents went fishing, I wouldn’t let them kill the fish. I even had a pet alligator once! Her name was Alice Ann.
I’ve rescued and rehabbed many different types of animals including exotic reptiles, horses, goats, dogs, cats, birds, snakes and even bugs. Currently I’m the mom to 6 rescue dogs, and trust me when I say, that’s a full time job in itself!
Lastly, I’m a daughter, mom, grandmother, sister and girlfriend, just like many of you. I’m not a big-time food blogger. I’m not a professional chef. I don’t have people working for me. I take my own pictures. Who am I? Just a chic that loves to cook, even during the worst of times.
Referring your friends and family to the blog would be the best way to help support my work.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Nursing – Mt St. Mary’s College – Brentwood, California
- Public Health Nurse Certification – Mt. St. Mary’s College – Brentwood, California
- Critical Care Nursing Certification – St. Francis Career College – Lynwood, California
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certification – Crafton Hills College – Yucaipa, California
Professional Career
- 2001-present – Registered Nurse
- 2001-present – Public Health Nurse
- 2018-2020 – Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
- 2016-present – Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Content Creator for Ooh La La It’s Vegan, formerly Vegan Vigilante
- Published Author – IV Therapy For Dummies
What You Can Expect from Me
- Made from scratch recipes that are meatless and non-dairy, with high-quality, often organic ingredients (with the occasional out of this world, vegan dessert!)
- Detailed recipes (my older ones are continuously being updated) that include ingredient information and substitutions, step-by-step image tutorials, expert tips and videos that will help build your confidence in the kitchen, learn new techniques, and have lots of fun along the way.
- Fresh content on a regular basis with newsletters sent out each time a new recipe is published. Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free, 4-week vegan meal plan!
- Email support where you can get answers to any questions you may have about going vegan or making one of my recipes. Email: info(at)oohlalaitsvegan(dot)com.
In Loving Memory: My Son Shane 10/18/78 to 01/09/24
Tragically, my son Shane passed away on January 9, 2024. He was 45 years old and left behind a wife and two daughters. He was my only child.
I’ve tried to keep up with the blog, but sometimes it’s hard to do. I appreciate those who come here and try my recipes. It means the world to me!
If I don’t post for a while, please forgive me.
If you’ve had a loss, feel free to reach out to me at info(at)oohlalaitsvegan(dot)com.
Freelance Photography Services
I offer freelance photography services to a wide variety of clients, including bloggers interested in refreshing new content, niche brands whose vision is similar to my own, on-site restaurant photography and more.
I have a diverse style that can be adapted to suit a wide range of clients. I am a perfectionist and love to get every detail in a photograph perfect, then throw some crumbs into the mix and go to town. Whether a client prefers light and airy, or dark and moody, I can meet their needs. Check out my portfolio here!
For Brands/Marketing Agencies
If you believe my philosophy, vegan recipes and photography style align with your brand, and would like to partner with me on a sponsored post, recipe development, or food photography/videography, please contact me via e-mail (info@oohlalaitsvegan.com).
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