What do a vegan cookbook author and a New Yorker cartoonist have in common? More than you might think! Listen as Nava Atlas and The Bob join forces in a conversation that is creative, cozy, and yes, a little bit purrfect. Nava is a longtime vegan author and illustrator, while Bob Eckstein is a celebrated cartoonist whose work you have almost certainly seen. Together, they've created the charming illustrated book Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es) . In this episode, we talk about how this unexpected partnership came together, why it actually makes perfect sense, and how cats, creativity, and friendship weave through their work. Of course, we also talk about food! Nava shares a warming and fun Vegan Taco Soup from her cookbook Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons , and Bob talks about one of his favorite Nava recipes, a bright and satisfying Pear Couscous Salad. It's a conversation about inspiration, collaboration, cats, and good food, all on the Recipe of the Day podcast this week. Taco Soup Photo by Theresa Raffetto Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es) by Nava Atlas and Bob Eckstein Bob's Links: The Bob (Bob's substack) Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores by Bob Eckstein Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums by Bob Eckstein Nava's Links: Nava's Literary Ladies Guide Literary Ladies Guide newsletter on Substack The Vegan Atlas The Vegan Atlas newsletter on Substack NavaAtlasArt.com Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons by Nava Atlas Vegetariana: A Rich Harvest of Wit, Lore, & Recipes Vegan Holiday Kitchen Christine's Links: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers Should You Poke Holes in Sausages? Homemade Pierogies Cabbage Rolls (Ukrainian Holubtsi) Easy Homemade Borscht Recipe Homemade Mushroom Gravy 12 Days of Dips 12 Days of Roasts
