Gearing up for the holiday season, people often think about being fed turkey, not feeding turkeys. Reporter Liv Collom visited Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, where they take a twist at this narrative. For the past eight years, Happy Hen Animal…
New vegan restaurant on California Boulevard serves up plant-based takeout food
Ziggy’s, a completely vegan and plant-based takeout food joint, opened on California Boulevard. But this is not the first time the owners have had their hand in restaurants in the Central Coast. Ziggy’s is serving up a variety of comfort…
The Second Annual Central Coast VegFest embraces ideas of veganism
The second annual Central Coast VegFest took place Feb 23, an all-vegan event consisting of over 50 different vendors and speakers. The event had food options such as vegan cheese, vegan milkshakes and even vegan bacon crisps. The festival also had…
New market, meal swipes and more vegan options added on campus
Students can expect changes to Campus Dining to begin the 2018-2019 academic year, including new on-campus locations, an increase in dietary options, compostable straws, and an increase in meal swipe options. “Each year Campus Dining performs a survey that is…
My Mom’s granola finds success with local, Cal Poly ingredients
On Tuesdays, Farb’s Bakery is alive with music, clattering trays and granola as it undergoes various baking and production processes. Here, Heather Segal works the magic behind her San Luis Obispo-based gourmet food company, My Mom’s, with the help of…
San Luis Obispo’s first-ever VegFest to take place Saturday
The free event will feature more than 20 vendors with vegan food, merchandise and educational outreach.
Bliss Cafe holds vegan Thanksgiving demonstration with Mayor Heidi Harmon
SLO Vegan partners with Bliss Cafe to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote the vegan lifestyle.
I ate my way through campus, the healthy way
Eating healthy on campus is possible at all dining venues, each offering vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options.
The holistic approach to avoiding fall fatigue
Essential oils, which hold healing properties, are made through a distillation steam process from plants.
Shake it up: protein shakes now available at Shake Smart
Shake Smart has opened on Cal Poly’s campus in front of the Recreation Center as a healthy “on-the-go” dining option.
Maintaining a plant-based diet as a freshman
Food options on campus and nutritional knowledge about plant based diets