Meet and greet Katrina Gay, author of "Soulful and Vegan: The Ultimate Guide to Southern Plant-Based Cooking" at the Food Temptress Cookbook Store for World Vegan Month and the Painted Tree Boutiques Christmas Open House. Get a signed copy of her book, refreshments and other holiday shopping finds.

"Soulful and Vegan: The Ultimate Guide to Southern Plant-Based Cooking" is packed with an array of tantalizing recipes from crispy "fried" tofu to smoky collard greens to decadent sweet potato pie. This cookbook is a small collection of delicious and nutritious dishes that will leave you feeling satisfied and inspired in the kitchen.

About the author

Katrina Gay is a native of Hampton Roads, Virginia and has been vegetarian and now vegan for 27 years. Her mission is to inspire and empower individuals to embrace a compassionate and healthy lifestyle through the power of flavorful vegan cooking.