A practical, real-life guide to starting vegan, without overthinking it.

Today is my favorite day. Today is the anniversary of the best decision of my life, a rebirth if you will. My Veganniversary! And after 21 years, I stay vegan for the same reason I went vegan; for the animals.   In 2005 I had hope and belief that the world would change and grow to […]

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!

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.

It’s my 19 YEAR VEGANNIVERSARY!

The first round of Thank You cards are in, and I’m thrilled with how they came out! I can’t wait to spread some vegan love, and promote plant-based food options throughout our community, and beyond! Indoor dining may be temporarily closed due to the pandemic, but local restaurants are getting creative with Outdoor Dining and […]

It’s my 18 year Veganniversary! HOLY SMOKES BATMAN I’ve been vegan for 18 years now! That’s like a whole life span of an infant to an adult?! When I made the switch to vegan, I did it for the animals. I had no idea what I was doing, but ate what I knew was cruelty-free […]

Did you know that more than 90% of plastic waste is never recycled? Most of the world’s plastic is ending up in landfills and oceans across our planet. According to the World Economic Forum, if we continue at this rate it is projected there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans by 2050. […]

The tradition of dying eggs to celebrate Spring actually predates Christianity and Easter. Many different cultures celebrated the coming of Spring and the power of the sun, by dyeing eggs and giving them as gifts to one another, and even the Earth! In fact, the basis of eggs symbolizing life and fertility have been included […]