A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Welcome to Vegan Health Goth!
My name is Krystal. I grew up on the beautiful coast of Southern California and now call both France and Switzerland home.
Ever since I was young, creativity has been a huge part of who I am. As a child, I loved drawing and painting, using art as my way of expressing myself.
After becoming vegan, I fell in love with being in the kitchen and creating plant-based recipes. Food became my new creative outlet, combining many of my passions. It became my new art. Instead of creating with paint, I was creating with food; instead of using a canvas, I used a plate. I truly believe food should look just as beautiful as it tastes, and I love capturing that beauty through my camera lens.
Growing up on the Southern California coast gave me a deep appreciation for the ocean and the wildlife that call it home. Spending so much of my childhood at the beach inspired my passion for marine conservation and ultimately led me to working with conservation organizations. For the past 10 years, I've been incredibly fortunate to combine my love of cooking with my commitment to protecting our planet, serving as a vegan chef for crews dedicated to defending our oceans and marine life. Along the way, I've also been proud to be an animal activist, advocating for a kinder, more compassionate world for all living beings.
One of the greatest gifts being a chef has given me is the opportunity to travel the world to places I might never have otherwise visited and experience incredible cultures through food. From local markets and family-run cafés to unforgettable meals shared with people from all walks of life, every destination has inspired me in its own unique way. These experiences have expanded my palate, deepened my appreciation for global cuisine, and continue to shape the way I cook. I love drawing inspiration from the flavors, techniques, and ingredients I've discovered along the way, bringing them into my own plant-based recipes with creativity, curiosity, and respect.
Over the years, I've come to believe that one of the most powerful ways I can advocate for animals is by showing people just how incredible vegan food can be. Every day, we each have the opportunity to make choices that reflect our values, and it all begins with what's on our plate. My hope is to inspire others to discover that choosing vegan food isn't about giving something up—it's about discovering amazing flavors, nourishing your body, showing compassion to animals, and making a positive impact on our planet, one meal at a time.
Whether I'm cooking at sea for conservation crews or creating recipes at home, my goal is to inspire others to see that vegan food can be vibrant, nourishing, approachable, and full of creativity.
I'm so excited for you to join me on this beautiful food journey!