About: Tiffany Griffin

Tiffany M. Griffin is the woman behind Como Water, Washington DC’s premiere veg-centric cuisine consulting company. Through cooking classes, demonstrations, catering, and consultations, Como Water gives people the opportunity to learn how to prepare veg-centric cuisine that boasts maximum flavor, with minimal effort. Tiffany is quickly becoming a go-to expert on the future of veg-centric cuisine, and is a regular contributor to Como Water, the blog, as well as to vegetarian and vegan sites across the Internet. For over a decade, this self-taught, entrepreneurial expert has developed a set of tried and true techniques for making simple, delicious, and sometimes decadent veg-centric dishes. Featured on the Steve Harvey Show and other leading media outlets, Tiffany was born and raised in Springfield, MA. She then earned Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Communications from Boston College and a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Michigan. She now resides in Washington DC, where she has worked in the US Senate and at a federal agency on issues around health, food, nutrition, and international food aid/development, and of course, as the owner of Como Water. Tiffany gets culinary inspiration from the food she grew up eating, and from her travels throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. She is dedicated to sharing her wealth of knowledge on veg-centric cuisine with others and to help others live by her mantra—love life, live long, and eat veg-centric cuisine!

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Juicing, Dick Gregory, and My Chakra Cleanse

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This video features a talk I gave on my experiences with my two juice cleanses. Interestingly, they were very different, and I’ve done some introspection to determine why I had such distinct experiences despite drinking the same juice. In this talk, I also tie my juicing escapades to one of 
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Greetings from Ethiopia!!!

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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Walnut Crusted Tofu

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This is one of those rare fried recipes on my blog. But you know my motto, “a little decadence is warranted now and again,” and this tofu screams decadence (yes… tofu can be decadent!). The mustard-walnut combo is elegant and seamless. The dipping sauce packs tons of taste. And the 
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VIDEO: Ole! Pico de Gallo and Tofu Ceviche

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In honor of Cinco de Mayo, this month’s basic cooking class videos focus on two summertime classics– pico de gallo and ceviche. First, the pico… Pico de gallo (also called salsa fresca) is a raw salsa made with tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime. It’s as easy as chopping the 
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VIDEO: Deconstructed Guac and Sushi!

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Hands down, the number one barrier to eating more fruits and vegetables I hear from folks is lack of time. So, I’m always trying to come up with time-sensitive ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into our diets. Enter these two deconstructed dishes–“guacamole” and “sushi!” The deconstructed guacamole can be 
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