Welcome to our spooky kitchen! Here you’ll find a cauldron full of vegan and plant-based Halloween recipes that are as delicious as they are fun. Perfect for parties, our creepy-but-kind treats will thrill your guests without any tricks—just plant-powered magic!
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Check out my Learning and Growing Library!
Here, you'll find a collection of my books, including plant-based cookbooks, whimsical coloring books, a journal prompt book to inspire self-reflection, and a unique coloring book planner to keep your days organized and creative. Each book is designed to help you embrace your journey, learn something new, and, most importantly, have fun along the way.
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Join the Cooking is Messy Facebook group!
Whether you're new to cooking or a kitchen pro, this is the place to embrace the chaos! Flour flies, dishes stack up, and not every dish is picture-perfect—and that’s totally okay. Share your recipes, wins, fails, and everything in between. Need help or meal ideas? Just ask! We're here to learn, laugh, and cook—mess and all.
Let’s stir it up, one deliciously messy meal at a time!
Hi, I’m Mary Ellen, the creator of the YouTube channel "Life is Messy but I'm Learning as I Grow." I’m thrilled you’re here, joining me on this journey of discovery and creativity! As a mother of two, married to my high school sweetheart, and with a career background in childcare, my life is wonderfully busy and, yes, a little messy—but that's part of the fun.
On this site, I share my favorite things: plant-based cooking, crafting and DIY projects, family-friendly travel tips, gardening advice, and the occasional antics of my two adorable cats. I'm always eager to learn something new and love sharing my discoveries with anyone who will listen—so I’m glad you’re here to listen!
Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical tips, or just a place to connect, I hope you'll find something here that sparks joy and encourages you to learn and grow along with me.