About Sarah Bond of Live Eat Learn

Hello!

Welcome to Live Eat Learn, your go-to place for easy vegetarian recipes that actually work–backed by science, tested like crazy, and designed to make you crave vegetarian food.

Whether you’re here because you’re new to eating less meat or you’re just tired of making the same boring pasta every week, we’ve got you. Our 1,000+ recipes are here to help you feel confident in the kitchen, without spending hours getting dinner on the table.

Sarah Bond vegetarian food blogger stirring pot of chickpeas.

A close-up of a creamy chickpea soup with shredded cheese, chopped herbs, and a spoon in the bowl captures all the goodness about hearty comfort food.

Our Origins

Sarah Bond launched Live Eat Learn in 2014. Fresh out of college after studying nutrition for 4 years, Sarah realized she knew everything about the health aspects of food, but had no idea how to actually cook.

Throw in a few animal welfare documentaries that made her start to consider not eating meat, and she knew she had some culinary learning to do. So she began Live Eat Learn to document her process of learning to cook vegetarian!

Fast forward a decade, and Live Eat Learn has grown into one of the leading vegetarian food blogs on the internet, with over 10 million readers a year.

About The Recipes

We test each of the recipes published on Live Eat Learn until we know they’ll work in any kitchen, then shoot photography and video to show you exactly how to make it! We’re all about:

Easy vegetarian recipes you’ll actually want to make (and make again)
Step-by-step photos and videos so you never feel lost in the kitchen
Science-backed tips so you can be sure the recipe will work

If you ever have an issue with a recipe, please leave a comment on the recipe page. We personally check comments daily and will respond quickly to help you troubleshoot.

Mediterranean mason jars on tile. — Mediterranean Mason Jar Salads – one of our favorite vegetarian meal prep dishes.

Nutrition Meets Food Science

At Live Eat Learn, every recipe is grounded in real nutrition knowledge and food science expertise. With Sarah’s background in human nutrition and sensory science, we approach recipe development with both flavor and function in mind, creating meals that not only taste incredible but also nourish your body. From balancing macronutrients to optimizing texture and flavor, we test each recipe with scientific precision (and a lot of love) to make sure it works in real kitchens for real people.

A small but mighty team helps keep Live Eat Learn running, bringing you fresh vegetarian recipes each week. Meet the team here →

Close up of three black bean brownies stacked. — Black Bean Brownies – One of our most popular recipes!

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Over 100 reader-favorite easy vegetarian recipes that help you get fuss-free, nutritious meals on the table.

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“So helpful with easy-to-follow explanations and great pictures! I am a visual and auditory learner so [these posts are] really easy to understand! Thank you so much for providing such wonderful informative content!” – Jordanna

Frequent Questions

Can I use your photos or recipes on my site?

Thanks for asking! We work really hard to develop recipes and create content. If you’d like to share a recipe, feel free to use 1 photo with a link back to the original post. If you’d like to repost the recipe, please drop us a note and we can talk about it!

Do you have a cookbook?

Yes! In 2019, Sarah released her first cookbook, For the Love of Popsicles. In 2024, she self-published a second book called Eat! 100+ Easy Vegetarian Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again.

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“Your recipes really are foolproof. Best instructions I’ve seen on the food blog.” – Vik

Why do you have advertisements on your website?

We know ads can be annoying, but without them, we wouldn’t be able to run Live Eat Learn. Having ads on this site helps to cover blog expenses (like web hosting, photo equipment, and groceries), and is my only source of income! (P.S. You can become a member to remove ads!)

If you ever spot an ad that is inappropriate or offensive, please click “Report this ad” on the bottom right of the ad and we’ll work on getting it removed.

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“I was freakishly impressed with the recipes but it wasn’t until I read a bit on the ‘Live’ section that I worked out why, they are yours, they are unique and they are healthy. We’re trying to eat healthy and find we’re eating less and less meat and your site just has me drooling and planning.” – Steve

Where are you based?

Sarah Bond is a Denver food blogger, though she spent 5 years living and cooking from a small kitchen in The Netherlands, where Live Eat Learn really got started.

How can I get in touch with you?

Feel free to send an email at sarah@liveeatlearn.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Or find us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or TikTok!

Please note, we do not accept guest posts or paid links. For more information on working with us in a paid capacity, please email Sarah at sarah@liveeatlearn.com.

Live Eat Learn In The Press

We love seeing Live Eat Learn out in the wild! Here are a few mentions from our favorite folks around the web and in print!

The Beet: 5-Minute Dairy-Free Pesto, Make It 3 Different Ways.

Good Morning America: Sarah Bond, who runs the food blog Live Eat Learn, shares a vegetarian recipe that actually tastes like real hot dogs.

Brit + Co: These Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Cookies Will Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth.

Taste For Life Magazine: Leafy Greens Pesto (3 Ways!)

Featured on the cover of tasteforlife magazines Media Mentions section, a basket of apples with a red gingham cloth sits on green grass, highlighting the benefits of organic produce.

A close-up of a glass jar filled with vibrant green pesto sauce, next to a spoonful of pesto, with recipe instructions and media mentions about the pesto visible in the background.

5280 Magazine: 6 Myths About Vegan and Vegetarian Eating, Debunked.

The Zoe Report: Skip The Tomato & Pair Your Burrata With This Summer Fruit Instead.

Huffington Post: These Cucumber Sushi Rolls Are Refreshingly Amazing.

Self Magazine: 27 High-Protein Dinners You Can Make In 20 Minutes or Less.

Vegetarian Health & Longevity (podcast): How To Craft Incredible Vegetarian Recipes with Sarah Bond

A woman holding a cookbook titled “EAT!” stands against a blue wall; text shares about a new episode with Sarah Bond on crafting vegetarian recipes.

BuzzFeed: 19 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Look And Feel More Awake.

The Kitchn: How Much Does It Really Cost to Get Kitchen Cabinets from IKEA?

AARP: 3 Popsicle Recipes To Cool You Off This Summer.

A popsicle with a graham cracker base, a lime half, and stacked graham crackers arranged on a bright green background with abstract shapes and a palm leaf—perfect for your About or Media Mentions section.

Women’s Health Magazine: 13 Mediterranean Breakfasts You’ll Want To Devour ASAP.

Greatist: Leftover Coffee? Make These 7 Recipes So It Never Goes to Waste.

Country Living: 76 Quick 30-Minute Dinner Ideas for Those Crazy-Busy Weeknights.

Doug Show (podcast): From Food Science Graduate to Influencing Millions | Sarah Bond | DS505 | Doug.show

A woman in a yellow apron eats pasta with a fork. Text about 1 million readers per month appears over a background of salad and pasta.

ABC News: Sarah Bond, the creator of Live Eat Learn, shared a dish that completely transforms the humble oyster mushroom into a vegetarian air fried “chicken.”

Niche Pursuits (podcast): Sarah Bond joins host Jared to discuss her journey building the food blog Live Eat Learn.