In the Spring of 2024, a new fusion restaurant “Cora” took over the space of Modesto’s “Divine Swine” in Roseburg Square. With it came new menu items (along with the original Divine Swine menu), several of which are vegan.

I have compiled a detailed list of all the most common vegan roasts available, along with where we can order family meals, both from major chain stores and local businesses.

Read on for a list of over 20 vegan holiday roasts and meals that can be ordered/purchased within the Central Valley and its surrounding areas or ordered for delivery online. If you are not a local vegan, however, don’t fret! This is also a handy-dandy guide for roasts available for purchase in online retailers or many chain grocery store locations.

While this may veer from my typical content, I was too excited about Modesto’s newest addition to keep things to myself. As of October 17th, 2024, Modesto is now home to the “Be Anything Museum,” a collection of Barbies on display for public amusement.

The first-ever vegan spray cheese is finally here, thanks to Credo Foods.

Walmart recently launched its largest in-store food brand in 20 years, “Bettergoods” including a new line of plant-based offerings! Many items are not yet available locally, but I was able to find the new Bettergoods Dairy-Free Mac & Cheeze, and Plant-Based Chick’n Nuggets!