I’m Cadry Nelson, and I’m here to show that living vegan can be approachable and delicious.
Want to collaborate? Let’s talk! Reach out to cadry@cadryskitchen.com.
Cadry speaking at Iowa VegFest
As the author of Living Vegan For Dummies (2nd edition), and the writer, photographer, and recipe creator behind Cadry’s Kitchen, I specialize in crafting mouthwatering vegan recipes that taste like home.
With roughly 20 years of experience in plant-based cooking and 16 years in content creation, I know how to make living a vegan lifestyle accessible and fun!
Work with me
I offer a wide range of services to brands, publications, and organizations looking to elevate their vegan offerings, including:
- Freelance writing: Books, articles, and blog posts for print and online publications.
- Recipe development: Creative and crowd-pleasing vegan recipes tailored to your needs.
- Cooking demonstrations: In-person and virtual cooking demos for corporate teams, events, or your online audience.
- Brand partnerships: Sponsored posts, social media promotion, and brand ambassadorships.
- Photography & video: High-quality content for your cookbooks, blogs, or social media.
- Travel collaborations: Destination guides, restaurant features, and tourism-focused content.
- Conferences & speaking engagements: Talks, panels, and cooking demos at festivals and events.
Previous brand partnerships
Here are just a few of the brands I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with:
- The Herbivorous Butcher
- GoWISE
- So Delicious Dairy Free
- Uncommon Goods
- Bob’s Red Mill
- Frontier Co-op & Simply Organic
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Meet Minneapolis
- Visit Milwaukee
And many more!
Brand testimonials
“Cadry truly understands our products and knows how to feature them in the best light (literally and figuratively!). She’s professional, friendly, and authentic, and we thoroughly enjoy working with her.” – Laura vanZandt, Digital Communications Manager at The Herbivorous Butcher
“It was always a great experience working with Cadry. She always had a pleasant and friendly demeanor. She had great communication when responding to emails and giving us updates on her posts. She created awesome content every time with high quality photos and was really able to capture the essence of our products.” – Caulene Flores, Social Media Marketing Specialist at GoWISE
Featured In
I’ve had the honor of being featured in major publications, TV programs, and podcasts.
Here’s a sampling of the places you can find my work:
Books & Publications
- Living Vegan For Dummies (2nd Edition) – Authored this comprehensive, 432-page guide to plant-based living. It includes 38 delicious recipes and practical tips for anyone transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. I also photographed the tacos and French toast on the front & back covers. Look for it at your local bookseller, Barnes & Noble, or online retailers like Amazon.
- Well Balanced newsletter – Writer, recipe creator, and photographer for the Wellness Council of America’s monthly newsletter. (Click link to see examples of my work on pages 2 & 3.)
- Press-Citizen – Shared recipe & tips on transitioning to a vegan lifestyle.
- Yahoo – Contributed article with recipe & tips on navigating a vegan Thanksgiving.
- Cedar Rapids Visitors Guide – Featured article on local vegan restaurant options (page 26).
- Bread & Butter – Offered recipe for ranch-style roasted chickpeas (page 91).
TV & podcast appearances
- Everyday Iowa: Salad dressing, bruschetta, and cornmeal fries TV demonstrations
- Hello Iowa: Pickle lover’s dip, couscous salad, BBQ sandwiches, meat-free chili, crispy potato dumplings, tostadas, pickled veggies, and meatless grill-out option TV demonstrations
- Keep On Cookin’ podcast: Living Vegan For Dummies interview
- Talkin’ Tofu podcast: Recipes and restaurants interview
Speaker, emcee & demonstrator:
- Iowa VegFest: Spoke on the topic of Going Vegan For Good
- Des Moines VeganFest: Emcee
- Vida Vegan Con: Spoke on the topic of Incorporating Your Other Creative Talents into Your Blog
- Iowa Farm Sanctuary: Demonstrated cozy fall recipe
Print & online features
- NBC News – Homemade gift ideas for the holidays
- Delish – Money-saving grocery shopping tips
- Little Village – Family dinner through a vegan lens
- Prevention – Jackfruit taquitos in “27 Delicious Vegan Air Fryer Recipes to Make Tonight”
- Buzzfeed – Croutons recipe in “17 Airfryer Recipes You Need to Try”
- Woman’s World – Veggie skewers recipe in “Cook a Delicious 3-Course Meal Over the Fire”
- VegNews – Vegan poutine recipe in “How to Make Vegan Poutine – Cheese Curds and all”
- Taste of Home – Vegan jackfruit reuben recipe in “10 Jackfruit Recipes That Will Make You Forget All About Meat”
- Brit + Co – Chili cheese tater tots recipe in “19 Crispy Vegan Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Crave”
- Greatist – Breakfast potatoes recipe in “25 Air Fryer Recipes That Keep the Fried Taste Without All the Oil”
- Parade – Jackfruit carnitas tacos recipe in “15 Valentine’s Dinner and Dessert Recipes That Are Perfect For Two”
- Well + Good – Vegan ceviche recipe in “9 Recipes for Hearts of Palm, the Blue Zones-Approved Ingredient to Increase Longevity”
- Tasty – Air fryer ravioli recipe in “28 Vegan Air Fryer Recipes You Need To Try”
- HuffPost – 7-layer dip recipe in “Holiday Potluck Recipes That Food Bloggers Swear By”
And many more!
If you’re interested in collaborating or have an idea for a unique partnership, I’d love to hear from you! Write to me at cadry@cadryskitchen.com.