Resources

Books, links, and practical tips to support
your plant-based cohousing journey.

Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition

Brenda Davis & Vesanto Melina

The definitive guide to plant-based nutrition for all stages of life.

Becoming Vegan: Express Edition

Brenda Davis & Vesanto Melina

A practical, accessible introduction to plant-based eating.

Plant-Powered Seniors

Vesanto Melina (forthcoming)

Nutrition guidance specifically for older adults on plant-based diets.

Cooking Vegetarian

Vesanto Melina & Joseph Forest

Recipes and nutrition information for everyday plant-based cooking.

Cohousing Communities: Designing for High-Functioning Neighborhoods

The Cohousing Company

A resource on designing cohousing communities that support connection, cooperation, and thriving neighborhoods.

Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities

The Cohousing Company

A practical guide to creating sustainable cohousing communities from vision to reality.

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Start with one plant-based common meal per month and build from there.

Keep a community cookbook binder in the common-house kitchen with tested recipes.

Post the meal plan and ingredient list a few days before each common dinner.

Invite a different resident to choose the menu each month for variety.

Stock the common kitchen with staples: canned beans, rice, oats, spices, and oils.

Celebrate seasonal produce with themed meals throughout the year.