From Stroopwafels to Marry Me Chickpeas: A Conversation with Sarah Bond

In this episode of Your Friend in Food, I’m joined by Sarah Bond, creator of Live Eat Learn, nutrition scientist, cookbook author, and the mind behind some of the most dependable plant-forward recipes on the internet.

We talk about everything from her first chocolate-chip-cookie triumph to the unexpected life lessons learned from an exploding eggplant. Sarah shares stories from her years living in the Netherlands, the comfort foods that kept her grounded, how seasonality shaped her palate, and why ranch dressing became a lifeline abroad.

She also breaks down how Marry Me Chickpeas went wildly viral, how travel fuels her creative well, why mushrooms deserve way more love, and what it really took to design her spiral-bound cookbook of reader favorites.

If you love food memories, practical creativity, or recipes that make vegetables shine, this conversation will make you smile.

In this episode:
Falafel Sheet Pan Recipe → https://www.liveeatlearn.com/sheet-pan-freezer-falafel/
Sarah’s Cookbook → https://shop.liveeatlearn.com/products/eat-100-easy-vegetarian-recipes-you-ll-make-again-and-again
Live Eat Learn → https://www.liveeatlearn.com/