Vegan piggy bao! Lypid Kitchen is whipping up “Dim sum, so yum—where comfort food gets a plant-based glow-up!”

Lypid Kitchen Vegan BBQ Bao Pigs

I’m Tiffany Tiwater, better known as Your Neighborhood Vegan, and it’s my 20th veganniversary!

Since going vegan in 2005, I’ve tried PLENTY of plant-based products and recipes. In 2020, I was inspired to launch a review blog by the wave of new vegan innovations and a desire to spotlight new favorites.

I answered a a series of questions, thanks to your submissions. Read along to see my replies!

20 Years Vegan- Q&A

Vegan Barbie cookies! Two of my faves teamed up to deliver us a sweet treat just in time for Galentine’s- Sweet Loren’s x Barbie!

Sweet Loren’s x Barbie Vegan + Gluten Free Cookies

Trupo Treats launched its first product in 2020- a vegan Rice Crunch Bar. 5 years later, the iconic bar has returned “new and improved” along with a vegan version of 3-Musketeers and Snickers!

Trupo Treats Vegan Chocolate Bars (Including Vegan Snickers & Vegan 3 Musketeers!)

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.

Cora at Roseburg Square

Vegan Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes? Solstice Sweets is dishing up vegan versions of these classic snack cakes and more.

Vegan White Christmas Tree Cakes from Solstice Sweets

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.

Vegan Holiday Roast Guide 2024

Trick or Treat? This Halloween, I opted for the ‘treat’ and picked up some from Killer Sweets to celebrate!

Killer Sweets Vegan Treats

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.

Be Anything Museum- Modesto’s Barbie Museum

Vegan marshmallow fluff by Dandies is FINALLY available in stores and online!

Dandies Vegan Marshmallow Cream