July 26th is World Tofu Day and there’s no better time to try out some new tofu recipes! Choosing tofu instead of animal-based proteins can help the environment, your health, and animals. If you’re new to cooking with tofu and you’re not sure where to even start, listen to our Cooking With Tofu podcast and […]
Welcome to 2022 and to Veganuary!
For many folks, the start of a New Year means a time for reflecting on the past and goal setting for the future. APNM’s Plant-Based Eating Program encourages you to choose compassionate food and lifestyle choices every day with the aim of making humane the new normal. In New Mexico and beyond. One way to […]
Happy World Vegan Month
November is World Vegan Month—a time to celebrate all the small actions that we do every day to help protect animals and to consider what more we can do to make a bigger impact in New Mexico and globally. Below is a variety of resources to help you take action this month to live more […]
Cool Foods for Hot Days
When it’s hot outside, the last thing many of us want to do is cook in a hot kitchen or eat hot food. Cold treats like smoothies and popsicles are a great way to help beat the summer heat, but what about when you need a little more sustenance? We’ve got you covered with these […]
From Humble Beginnings To Multiple Food Trucks – Vegos Offers Unique New Mexican and Vegan Chicken Creations
We spoke with Elizabeth Bibiano, owner of Vegos, and were delighted by her unique story and the inspiration for Vegos’ delicious plant-based New Mexican and Chicken meals. How long have you been in the restaurant business? My first job at 16 was at Pizza Hut, so technically I’ve been working in the restaurant business for […]
Plant-Based Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat your Mom (or mother figure) with a plant-based Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet! The kids in the family (of any age) can easily pull together a Mother’s Day surprise with these simple, delicious recipes, many of which don’t involve the stove. Be sure to do the dishes, too, as an extra Thank You to the Mom in […]
Vegan Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday that is celebrated in the Unites States by enjoying Mexican-inspired treats like tacos, guacamole, and margaritas. Before we get into the delicious food, a friendly reminder: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. We encourage you to make learning part of this year’s celebration and do a […]
Root 66 Food Truck Combines Mexican Comfort Food, Family, and Activism
Interview with Co-Owner Victor Flores How long have you been vegan, and what inspired you to go vegan? My family and I have been vegan for 6 years. Ethics was definitely why we switched, not wanting to support animal cruelty. We basically did it overnight—my wife Karla initiated it. Veganism and animal rights were not […]
Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Easter
In many homes, Easter is traditionally a holiday that revolves around eggs, milk chocolate, and jellybeans. It might seem near impossible to enjoy all of the same yearly traditions without the animal products, but thankfully there are so many alternatives available to help you and your family have a wonderful plant-based Easter without missing out […]
A Plant-Based Eaters’ Guide to Eating Out
Switching to a plant-based diet requires a bit of effort, relearning how to order food when eating out or ordering take-out, but it’s not difficult if you know how to locate vegan-friendly restaurants and what questions to ask when ordering. We’ve put together this handy guide to help you out and make ordering your food […]
