Contributor Spotlight: Julie West of The Simple Veganista

Julie West saw the need for a simplified vegan food blog (particularly one that's great for those who are just starting their transition into a vegan lifestyle), so she started her blog, The Simple Veganista. "I wanted to start my vegan food blog as a way of being an activist in the liberation of animals' and Earth rights," she told Kitchen Daily. "I remember being so inspired by a few outspoken vegan food bloggers and decided I wanted to pass along the inspiration and show [that] you can eat amazing foods without the use of animals."

Check out the slideshow above to learn more about Kitchen Daily contributor Julie West, including her favorite original recipe and her advice for those who want to try cooking vegan.