Welcome to Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen! We’re a team of two: Sarah Sullivan and Eric Ames. We share cozy, approachable plant-based recipes that are simple and delicious. Our goal is to make vegan cooking easy and accessible to the average home cook, whether you’re fully vegan or just wanting to incorporate more plant-based meals into your rotation.
SVK first began as a YouTube channel in 2015, when Sarah was first beginning to adopt a vegan lifestyle, as a means to document her transition and connect with like-minded friends. Shortly after, she started this blog to archive her recipes.
Meet the Team
Sarah Sullivan
Hi! I’m the creator, host, and recipe developer at Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen. I’ve loved cooking for as long as I can remember, and I love having a creative outlet that blends my passions for food and visual media!
I grew up in Southern California and attended school in the Bay Area (I have a B.A. in psychology from Stanford University). Currently I live in Colorado with my fiancé, Eric, who has been working with me on SVK since 2023.
When I’m not in the kitchen I’m probably training our dog, Leela, or watching YouTube videos about camera gear, fashion, or makeup. I’m a girly girl at heart (and a Taurus sun), so I love all things cute and cozy! I’m also singing constantly (you might even catch me playing guitar on a good day), and I love lifting weights.
Eric Ames
Hi, I’m Eric! I handle business operations, site performance, and management of our little team of contractors at SVK. Originally from New York, I joined Sarah full-time to keep operations running smoothly so she can focus on doing what she does best: curating good food and vibes.
I moved out to Colorado after graduating college. In 2023, I joined Sarah in her quest to grow her business, since she had no room on her plate for everything that needed to be done. Now I take care of all of the boring business stuff (which I actually love) so she can focus on creating.
Outside of work, you’ll find me writing and recording music, watching sports (Mets, Knicks, Jets, and Aston Villa FC, baby!), building a Lego, reading a sci-fi/fantasy book, or lifting weights.
Leela
Woof! I am the official SVK mascot, morale booster, and taste tester of all things that fall to the kitchen floor. I’m a 45 pound German Shepherd/Aussie mix that loves following my humans around, investigating all the smells, and running. (I am very fast.) I’m not on the payroll technically, but I do get lots and lots of treats from my Mom and Dad. Life is good.
Why Cook From Our Blog?
Our Recipe Testing & Culinary Standards
Every recipe published on Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen goes through a thorough development process before it ever reaches your kitchen. We always strive to make sure our recipes are easy to follow and sure to turn out well.
- Every dish is tested to ensure consistent results. If we can’t make a recipe work, we’ll test it over and over until it does!
- For the most part, we prioritize ingredients you can easily source at your local grocery store. When a recipe calls for a specialty ingredient (like black salt or kasoori methi), we always try to provide accessible substitutes in the post notes.
- Because many of our readers cook for mixed households, our recipes are routinely taste-tested by vegan and non-vegan friends and family to ensure the flavor, texture, and satiety hold up. Which of course they do, because plant-based food is incredible!
- We’re always monitoring recipe comments and questions, updating our recipe notes and instructions whenever readers need extra clarification or troubleshooting tips.
Authority & Trust
- Trusted by a Longstanding Community: Since 2015, Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen has shared approachable plant-based cooking with home cooks around the world, turning everyday ingredients into comforting, dependable meals.
- Social Proof: Every year, millions of people come to the Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen blog to cook along with us. Across YouTube (545K subscribers) and social platforms (Instagram 285k followers | TikTok 125k followers) our videos have garnered tens of millions of views.
- Tested for Real Kitchens: Every single recipe published on the blog is developed and tested to ensure it works for you!
- Academic Background: Sarah holds a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University, bringing a research-driven, methodical approach to recipe testing and clear culinary communication through writing.