Liz is a well-known plant-based recipe creator, podcast host, and new mum. With a background as a product developer and food buyer for major retailers like Coles and Kaufland Australia, Liz has always had a love for food, but it wasn’t until she embraced veganism in 2019 that her culinary creativity truly took off. The challenge of recreating the familiar flavours of cheese, meat, and eggs with plant-based ingredients ignited her passion for cooking, transforming her from a casual cook into a full-fledged recipe developer.
On Instagram, Liz started sharing her plant-based meals to show family and friends that she wasn’t deprived, and that vegan food could be just as delicious, filling, and easy. As her vibrant, wholesome twists on nostalgic comfort foods gained popularity, Liz’s social media following skyrocketed, with viral recipe videos catapulting her to over 657,000 followers. What began as a simple Instagram account grew into a full-time project, and in 2023, Liz rebranded her blog from Vegan Diaries to Glow Diaries, reflecting her diverse interests beyond food.
Liz’s platform now serves as a space for exploring wholesome plant-based recipes, alongside personal development, wellness, productivity, and more. She’s been featured in The Herald Sun, Instyle Mexico, PETA, and Channel 10 Australia, and has judged the 2022 Nourish Magazine Vegan Awards. She’s currently working on her first cookbook, set to be published by Affirm Press in 2025.
When she’s not whipping up recipes or recording podcast episodes, Liz enjoys cozy Netflix nights with her husband, Steve, and their exotic shorthair cat, Sooki. She’s also a proud new mum to her son, Oliver, born in March 2023.
My Spinach and Ricotta Rolls always go down a treat with my toddler (Oliver) which is a big win! The filling can also be eaten on its own, as a dip, tossed through pasta or with veggies. Oliver will eat it by the spoonful. It’s high in protein and very savory as it’s made with garlic and dried basil. I’m often asked by other mums for plant-based recipes for little kids and I always recommend this – it’s a guaranteed hit.