Ice Cream Company & Grill is a local icon in Modesto. First opened in 1979, the offerings have since expanded to include the addition of rotating vegan flavors, but the ice cream is still handmade in small batches. The Ice Cream Company is also a non-profit called “Enrich & Employ”, training those with barriers to employment. They train in a working restaurant for real-world experience. Their clients include; those with disabilities, people learning English, and those who have been through recovery.
I am a Candy Corn lover. I have been searching for a vegan alternative since I discovered the candy was not vegan-friendly many moons ago. Candy corn isn’t traditionally vegan, as it is commonly made with honey, gelatin, beeswax, and/or confectioner’s glaze. Pair this with the fact that many people dislike the treat, and we […]
Vegan cheese sticks! When I heard rumor these were hitting freezer shelves, I was immediately on the hunt. It’s been decades since I have had a mozzarella stick, and I wanted to see if this new vegan option was as tasty as I envisioned. Farm Rich was the first to produce frozen mozzarella sticks in […]
Magical melty moments made dairy-free. Lindt Lindor Truffles now come in two new non-dairy varieties: Oatmilk and Dark Oatmilk. The new truffles are plant-based, vegan-friendly, and made with gluten-free oats. Lindor Truffles have been gracing tastebuds since their launch in 1967. Initially fashioned for Christmas, wrapped in gold and red to mimic tree ornaments, the […]
Life is busy and I am lazy, so Sprouts’ Deli vegan dishes are a saving grace. I recently found that the Sprouts Deli no longer had the Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad I previously posted and raved about. However, they have replaced this dish with several new vegan heat-and-eat options, so I will let it […]
