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 so welcome aboard. That said, this blog is for you if you:
- 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 non-vegan interested in adding more plant-based meals to your diet
Background Information
I’m Debbye Jean and I’m so very pleased to meet you! I’ve been a registered nurse by profession for 22 years. I’m also the creative voice, home chef, recipe developer, food photographer, and jack-of-all-trades behind Ooh Là Là It’s Vegan since 2016. I started this blog with no knowledge of food blogging or food photography and made MANY, and I repeat, MANY mistakes along the way. I’m proud to say I’ve progressively improved along the way by taking online classes and taking lots of pictures. But I am a life-long learner and have so much more to learn.
I love eating. I love cooking. But what inspired me to start a vegan blog in particular was my life-long, undying love and compassion for animals. I was the kid who always brought home strays which my parents always let me keep. I was the kid that when my parents went fishing when I was a child, I wouldn’t allow them to kill the fish. I was the kid who had a baby alligator sent to me from Florida by my Aunt Flo because I was heartbroken when my little chameleons escaped from their cage and most likely met a terrible fate.
I’ve rescued and rehabbed many different types of animals including exotic reptiles, horses, goats, dogs, cats, 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!
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Nursing – 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 Colon Hydrotherapist – Internal Environment Institute – Hybrid Program In Progress
Professional Career
- 2001-present – Registered Nurse
- 2018-2020 – Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
- 2016-present – Vegan Food Blogger at Ooh La La It’s Vegan, formerly Vegan Vigilante
What You Can Expect from Me
- Made from scratch recipes that are meatless and non-dairy, with high-qualify, 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.
- Email support where you can get answers to any questions you may have about going vegan or making one of my recipes.
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 ([email protected]).
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