Our Vegan Blog

Turmeric is a flowering plant in the ginger family, and the orange rhizomes are used in cooking to add minty, peppery notes to any dish....

Q: What is lactose intolerance? A: Lactose intolerance isn’t an allergy, and surprisingly, you can develop symptoms at any age. People...

There are literally hundreds of chili pepper varieties grown in-ground and in greenhouses around the world, with new hybrids showing up on...

Kombucha is fermented tea with historical origins in China. The basic ingredients are tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast, with added variants...

Naan is a leavened (made with yeast) flatbread, oven baked, and native to India. It resembles pita bread, but is softer because it’s made...

Kale is often called a “superfood” for large amounts vitamins A, K, B6, C and the minerals calcium, potassium, copper, zinc, and...

We have meal kits for fast meal preps featuring our PBB (Plant Based Build) Caesar Wrap Kit and Taco Kit. PBB is a young company based in...

A new year has arrived, and as we continue on with business and socializing through virtual meetings, we’re finding new ways to normalize...

Well friends, another holiday season has rolled around, filling homes with laughter, coloured lights and gift giving. Here’s a few goodies...

What seasonal holiday would be complete without gathering around the table with family and friends? We’ve made the festive preparations...

Why shop at a vegetarian grocery store?Finding high quality vegetarian and vegan food for a reasonable price, is not an easy task these...

Vegan diets exclude meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and all processed foods that contain them. If you’re thinking about joining...

Vegetarian grocery shoppers and retailers alike love the harvest season for the abundance of locally grown root crops that become...

Chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) are in the legume family - along with beans and lentils. They grow up to 91 cm tall with pods that...

Tempeh is a traditional Javanese food typically made from fermented soybeans, mung beans, adzuki beans, black beans or chickpeas and...

While students settle into class routines for a new year of learning and socializing, parents and guardians may worry about the nutrition...

Fresh organic leafy sprouts can be made with vegetable seeds like broccoli, beets (they turn a gorgeous red colour), clover, mustard...

Plant-based diets are increasing in popularity, for their health benefits and as farm-to-table meals, along with a growing awareness of...

The Vegetarian Butcher is proud to support local BC food producers, who work hard to give us some of the highest quality food on the...

Zest up your meals with grated cheddar, melted cream cheese or a generous shake of spicy parmesan. Delicious vegan cheese is no longer...

Plant based burgers are winning over meat lovers who are seeking more healthy choices with authentic taste – they’re ecologically...

Microgreens may seem micro, but they pack a nutritional punch. You can grow them at home in small containers by a windowsill with plenty...

The benefits of vegetarian gastronomy are so numerous, it was hard to stop making an extensive list. We’ll stick to three top perks to...