Welcome to The Blooming Platter where we celebrate all four seasons of the earth’s bounty, one delicious vegan recipe at a time.

Come along as I share my growing collection of original meat- and dairy-free recipes for creative appetizers, beverages, snacks, soups, salads, sides and entrees from my home in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Especially beloved in my kitchen?

• Ethnic fusion dishes
• Lightened-up and brightened-up comfort foods
• Updated classics with a twist

A baker since childhood, I also include a growing selection of not-always-seasonal dessert recipes that will tempt even the staunchest dairy-lover.

Please visit often, share your feedback with all of us, and share my recipes with those you love.

Yours in conscious and compassionate cooking and dining,

~Betsy DiJulio