Video by Spencer Asher Wild Creamery is a Santa Rosa based company that makes plant-based dairy alternatives such as butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. They are an offshoot of the company Wild Brine which makes plant-based foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and salsa. The Wild Creamery non-dairy alternatives are unique because they are made with wild… Read More Wild Creamery Makes Delightful Dairy Alternatives
Video by Spencer Asher Magdelena’s Savories & Sweets is a restaurant located in Petaluma, California that has “Absolutely Vegetarian and Abundantly Vegan” written on their front door. This means that the entire menu is vegetarian, but any dish can be made vegan by requesting vegan cheese. Magdelena’s offers savory rolls, sandwiches, salads, pizza, as well as a variety… Read More Discover a Variety of Vegan Food at Magdelena’s Savories and Sweets in Petaluma
Video by Spencer Asher The grocery store sometimes seems like a very difficult place to find vegan food. There are often huge meat, dairy and egg sections that crowd out the small number of vegan options. Eating plant-based means rejecting animal products, so the last thing a vegan shopper wants to see is a bunch of real… Read More Shopping for Vegan Options at Oliver’s Market in Santa Rosa
Video by Spencer Asher The Sebastopol Farmer’s Market is an absolute essential stop for anyone looking for plant-based foods. They offer a variety of selections from vendors like Sporgy Mushrooms, J.E.S. and many different produce sellers. There is also live music at the Sebastopol Farmer’s Market and the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers played on March 6th, 2022. Jes Lyons, owner and founder of J.E.S (Just… Read More Get Vegan Food and Fresh Produce at the Sebastopol Farmer’s Market
Charlie’s Acres is a 501 (c)3 non-profit dedicated to rescuing farm animals. They are currently at max capacity with 150 rescued animals. They rely entirely on donations to stay running. According to their website, their founder Tracy Vogt grew up rescuing dogs and cats at local animal shelters. One of these dogs was a chihuahua named Charlie whom the sanctuary… Read More Charlie’s Acres Rescues Animals and Teaches Plant-Based Eating
There are some restaurants in Sonoma County that offer mostly vegan options, but there are so many other restaurants that are not exclusively vegan offering up some wonderful plant-based food. Don’t reject restaurants just because they offer meat, or you will be missing out on some interesting vegan dishes that can be found across all cuisines.… Read More Finding Vegan Food at Not Exclusively Vegan Restaurants
Not every wine is vegan. According to the article What is Vegan Wine? An Essential Guide for Plant-Based Wine Lists, “some winemakers still use traditional animal-derived “fining” agents such as egg whites, gelatin, or casein (derived from milk) to clarify the liquid, reduce bitterness, or bind and extract excess tannins in red wines, leaving behind softer ones.” Vegan… Read More Thumbprint Cellars Offers Up Vegan Wine and Food
The Slice of Life originally opened in Cotati in 1974. Now they are in Sebastopol and owned by Keith and Chloe who are both vegetarians. According to their website, “they truly enjoy providing the community with fresh, local and vibrant food.” The Slice of Life has many vegan entrees on their menu such as Avocado Toast, Cali Burrito, and Classic Burgers and… Read More The Slice of Life Serves Up a Quinoa Bowl That Doesn’t Disappoint
People need labelling for their food. Labels are usually the first thing people notice when they are shopping for food at the store. They tell people what the food is and who makes it. What does it mean when a label is ‘deceptive’ and how are plant-based foods affected by this problem? Miyoko’s Creamery is a non-dairy creamery that… Read More Miyoko’s Creamery Wins Plant-Based Labelling Battle
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