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Guide: How to cook dried beans + easy recipes

Beans are a vital staple in many plant-based diets. Find out how to cook dried beans and get recipes that make the most of them!

Video: Welcoming friends & honoring humility on Pender Island

What makes a house feel like home? Our co-founders show their property’s progress while honoring humility.

One-pot vegetable chili recipes for nourishment & comfort

Warm up and get a full dose of veggies with our vegetable chili recipes. Hearty, cozy, and filling.

Because of beets: Amazing health benefits + our top recipes

Beets have a special place in our kitchens. Find out why they stand out just as much on our plates as they do when it comes to what they offer our bodies.

5 plant-based side dishes: Add veggies to every meal

Side dishes are under-rated secret weapons in the kitchen. Make these simple side dishes to add more veggies to any meal.

Your guide to meat substitutes & plant-based protein sources

Get to know all the flavorful plant-based ways to add protein to your meals.

Building your base: 2 plant-based stock recipes you'll make over and over

The best vegetable stock to use in any recipe is one that is made from scratch. Check out our two favorite plant-based homemade stock recipes.

How to transition to a (more) plant-based diet: 5 simple tips

Ready to eat more plants and start reaping the benefits? Here are five tips to make the transition to a plant-based lifestyle smooth and steady.

What will you accomplish because of plants?

Here at Swich, we are rooted firmly in a love for plants. It’s because of plants that we feel fuelled, happy, nourished, and strong.

Cooking tips: How to eat more fruits & vegetables (even on weekends!)

Do you struggle with eating enough fruits and veggies on the weekend? We’ve got a few tips for eating deliciously healthy food every day of the week.

Who is Swich? Get to know our online cooking community

Swich is on a mission to teach the world to cook for better health and inspire a global health movement.

How to make the most of learning to cook with Swich: 5 tips

Here are some things to keep in mind to have the most fulfilling experience on Swich.

What makes Swich different from other cooking websites?

At Swich, we are dedicated to changing how the world cooks, eats, and protects their health. Find out how Swich is different from other cooking schools.

Video: From a walking path to the journey of Swich - progress continues!

When was the last time you paved a new path? The co-founders of Swich and Rouxbe Cooking School reflect on two paths in their lives.

Video: Why laying a solid foundation is so important in life (and in cooking!)

Swich co-founders, Joe and Dawn, take us out on their new boat and show us how to chop wood.

Video: The final step to full-time farm living + how to cook the best quinoa

The highly-anticipated renovated Airstream makes its way to Pender Island in this episode of the Swich Founder YouTube series.

Video: Exploring Pender Island

Follow along as Swich co-founders, Joe and Dawn, explore the coolest spots on Pender Island.

Video: Celebrate Swich co-founder, Joe Girard's, birthday with us!

Join Swich co-founders, Joe and Dawn, as they experience new things on their Pender Island farm.

Video: The great Airstream reveal!

Tour the now fully renovated Swich Airstream with co-founder, Dawn.

Video: Beauty is everywhere —rustic cabin redo!

Swich co-founder, Dawn, reveals before-and-after shots of the incredible cabin makeover.