Justine Drosdovech
I’m Justine, a food writer, photographer, and one of the founders of Broke Bank Vegan. I’m so glad you’re here! Let me share a bit about my journey.
Early life
I’ve been in the kitchen for as long as I can remember! As a kid, I would help my mom and grandma cook and bake everything I could get my hands on. Additionally, my mom’s plant-based lifestyle played a huge role in my love of cooking, teaching me early on about mindful eating and its benefits.
Healthcare and nutrition
Since I’ve always had a passion for health, I decided to go to university to become a labor & delivery nurse. This job deepened my understanding of how nutrition affects early childhood development and quality of life in general, and the idea to create and share recipes was born!
Sharing vegan recipes
I founded my first vegan recipe blog in 2014 and dove head first into learning about nutrition and plant-based recipe development! I began sharing quick and easy recipes and had a great response from nursing colleagues, friends, and family.
When I couldn’t keep up with my demanding nursing schedule and the technical side of running my blog, I teamed up with Mitchell to create our shared website, Broke Bank Vegan. Now, I’m on a mission to show how vegan meals can be both affordable and delicious.
Professionally
As a published food photographer and videographer, I have always loved capturing vibrant and drool-worthy photos and videos of food. My work has been featured on One Green Planet, The Beet, VegNews, and Vegan Food & Living.
My favorite recipes
If you’re wondering where to start, here are some of my all-time favorite recipes:
Fun facts about me
- I love scuba diving and have my PADI Advanced Open Water certificate. Being underwater is such a peaceful experience!
- I grew up on a farm with goats, llamas, alpacas, dogs, cats, and horses. As you may be able to tell, I love animals!
- I am happiest when I’m hiking in the mountains, running, or just generally being outside.
Contact me
- You can contact me at justine@brokebankvegan.com if you have any questions or media inquiries.
- You can also find me on Muck Rack and Linkedin.
About Broke Bank Vegan
Welcome to Broke Bank Vegan, your go-to source for quick, easy, and budget-friendly vegan food. Our mission is to deliver recipes that are so simple and affordable, they’ll earn a regular spot in your meal rotation.