Hey, I’m Justin P. Moore. I was born and raised in the United States and the Marshall Islands. I work as an artist, designer, translator, and teacher and have been based in Berlin, Germany since 2001.
I’ll be posting recipes, stories, photography and artwork about my years in kitchens around the world. Some are recipes converted from traditional cuisines, some are experiments, many are trusty standbys which I’ve worked with since going vegetarian in 1990.
My travels have brought me to almost 40 countries, through many kitchens, hundreds of meals from street carts, generous families, fancy and not-so-fancy restaurants. I pick up and work with new foods, techniques and flavors wherever I go.
In October 2012 I ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund my vegan cookbook project. The first edition of The Lotus and the Artichoke cookbook was printed in December 2012. (Here’s where to order the cookbook).
Currently I’m working on the German edition of the cookbook, planning life and travel adventures for 2013, and cooking up even more great recipes in the kitchen.
Looking very much forward to a cookbook that combines exotic vegan flavours de tout le monde a n d amazing artwork!
Really looking forward to the cookbook in November!! The wife and I have been trying to expand our diet and dinner choices and this will be the perfect touch.. Thanks!!
I love that we can communicate through our vegan food ideas!
You look kind of COOl! :)
Communication- Absolutely! I really enjoy dialogue and exchange with other bloggers. I know you know what I mean. :)
Hey Justin, WOW man !! Your travel and food experiences sound amazing! Really liking you’re site!!
I now know where to come for some delicious and healthy recipes :)
p.s. – LOVE your photos! Which lens do you use ?
Thanks, Matt! Tell me if you get around to trying any of the recipes, I dig feedback. As for the lens…. errr… I’m not gonna lie. I’m using the kit 18-55mm on the EOS 600D I recently got. Will invest in a fancier lens next year. A pity my old stuff from my ancient 35mm SLR don’t work for it! :-)
Amazing pix & recipes. always great to see lots of veg recipes & I see you found quite a few from my Indian home;) I love the Vedic touch too!!!
Hi Charu, Thanks! My stays in India have always been times of learning and growth– especially for my kitchen and culinary sensibilities. I’m glad you like the vedic touches… I cook vedic style a lot, and know many others who do, too, so it just seemed natural to me to include the suggestions.
Wow, this website is amazing!!! I too am from the US, and lived and worked in Berlin for 3 years. I lived in Canada after that and now live and work in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I do not enjoy cooking, however, but I love to eat! I’ve been vegetarian all my life and in July 2012 have gone vegan. Your site will help a lot with this transition by providing much needed variety in our meals. Thanks! :)
Hey! Hope you like Berlin! Saw you printed your cookbook in Schöneweide – i live there :)
I really enjoy your recipes, I never liked Zwiebelkuchen – now I do!
Greez
Caro
Hi Caro! Thanks for the comment and visit. Berlin is a special place… I’ve been here for over 11 years, except for travels and a year in India. ;-) I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the recipes. The Vegan Zwiebelkuchen is fun… isn’t it?
Hi Justin,
Stumbled upon your website today. It’s fantastic! I’m a big fan of vegetarian cooking. I will definately try out a couple of the recipes and give some feedback.
Take care,
Matt
Thanks, Matt. Can’t wait to hear what recipes you try! Enjoy!