Neat Market. Surround yourself with vegan things.

20+ local small-batch producers. Try something new. Be inspired. Support our community. Overeat.

Neat Market is a monthly pop-up featuring 100% vegan goods. It will assemble next on Sunday, May 19th at HoodLAB (34th & Larimer, right by Nooch Vegan Market). There is a facebook event.

07

05 2013

World Wide Vegan Bake Sale

Come one, come all, for our World Wide Vegan Bake Sale!! We’ll have so many yummy goodies, including stuff from:

So come on by NOOCH Vegan Market. It’s going to be a gorgeous day, and we’ll be out front. Vegan Van will also be there, and both NOOCH and Vegan Van will be donating 10% of their profits to Danzig’s as well!

AND a special deal! Bring your own tupperware/containers and get a special treat :) while supplies last!

 

It’s not too late if you want to donate baked goods or volunteer otherwise! Email me at kayla[at]plantsanimals.org
We’ll still take more goodies and could also use some help setting up, running the table, and tearing down!

 

26

04 2013

Eating Vegan, Cooking Less, Saving Money

A few months ago, I thought my car was breaking down and put myself on a severe budget to save money to buy a new one. I had to figure out which expenses to cut and how, but food was not one of the things I was willing to skimp on. I did some research, asked some friends, and picked up a few things on my own, and eventually I started to figure it out. People will tell you that it’s impossible, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money to still eat vegan and healthy, and you don’t have to spends hours a day slaving in your kitchen to stay on a tight budget. Here’s a few tips and tricks I learned that can help you out. Read the rest of this entry →

18

04 2013

Hawaiian CHOMP! is May 1

It’s hard to believe that it’s late April with these nutty winter storms, isn’t it?

Luckily, your CHOMP! chefs will be bringing you a lovely tropical menu:

-Savory sweet potatoes
-Mango pineapple lime quinoa
-Raw sweet and spicy kale slaw
-Pineapple upside down cake.

As usual, we’ll be supping at Green Spaces (1368 26th St, between Larimer and Walnut) on Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Get there early for a good spot in line – it’s buffet-style.

The food will be a suggested donation of $8-10. Your donation helps to cover food and event costs for Chomp as well as help fund other awesome events and projects we do. For more info about Plants & Animals, visit www.plantsanimals.org.

We’ll also have some great door prizes. Everyone gets one ticket, but you can double up simply by bringing your own plate! And you can always buy more tickets for just 2/$1.

R.S.V.P. on Facebook so we know how much food to make, and spread the word to your friends!

18

04 2013

Calling all Vegan Bakers!

Do you like to bake? Do you like to do cool stuff? Do you want to help out some great folks and roosters?

Help us put on our World Wide Vegan Bake Sale by donating some goods! Your stuff will be sold alongside foodstuffs from other local home bakers as well as local businesses like WaterCourse Bakery, Beet Box, and more!

The Details:

We’re looking for:

  • 1-3 dozen of one (or more) items
  • They do not need to be baked nor sweet! Raw*, cooked, and savory items are gladly accepted (*provided they are safely prepared and stored)
  • Items must be 100% vegan (if you are unsure about this, ask me and I’ll help you find recipes!)
  • This is a fundraiser, and we ask that all food be donated (no portion of costs will be reimbursed)

If you’re interested, email me at kayla[at]plantsanimals[dot]org with the following:

  1. Your name and business name, if applicable
  2. What item(s) you’d like to make (or a few and I’ll help you narrow it down), how much, and ingredient lists (so that we know allergen information)
  3. Contact information and if you need someone to pick up items (otherwise, drop-off at Nooch day of by 10:30am)
Looking forward to seeing what you folks can whip up!

 

13

04 2013

Neat Market, at Green Spaces!

** UPDATE: Neat Market has been moved to GREEN SPACES (26th & Walnut) this month. Due to an event conflict at Hoodlab, we are popping up 8 blocks down the road, so come to the right place! **

Neat Market vegan shop-up is a monthly DIY market-club featuring local small-scale producers and 100% vegan goods. It is regulated only by its participants. Many items are homemade, providing the Denver community a way to support a hyper-local vegan micro-economy (anything can be a word if you hyphenate it).

Neat Market pops up once a month. The next one is 11am-3pm at Green Spaces, 1368 26th St., on Sunday April 21st. Stop by to see how you can be a part of the market.

Neat Market was recently picked as “Best Pop-Up Store” in Westword‘s Best of Denver. How nice!

 

 

11

04 2013

Beet Box is Finally Opening Storefront

The moment we’ve all been waiting for… Beet Box, Denver’s favourite vegan commissary bakery, is finally opening their very own storefront! You’ve seen their donuts at NOOCH, their cookies at Vegan Van, and all sorts of other items at various coffee shops around the city. But now you’ll be able to get all that Beet Box-y goodness straight from the source, not to mention some coffee and (coming soon) cafe items as well!

The guys gave us a sneak peak at what the place looks like, and we are very excited! With a large kitchen (read: limitless vegan food), coffee bar, dining room (complete with opening garage door for those gorgeous Colorado days), and a vintage historic look, this is definitely a place that you’ll want to kill the majority of your time. We know we’ll be frequenting it.

Why we love Beet Box (and you should too):

  • They are 100% vegan and also specialize in gluten-free and nut-free goods.
  • They are awesome folks and good friends!
  • They love giving back to their local community.
  • Their food is delicious!

Beet Box plans to do a soft opening this week at their new location, 1030 E 22nd Avenue, with a grand opening to be announced later. Stay tuned for more info on a Carrot Mob at BeetBox to support these awesome folks!

Follow the jump for some pictures of the new space.

Read the rest of this entry →

Fancy Plants: A Recap.

Fancy Plants has come and gone and needless to say it was a success!

We had close to 300 people in attendance, raised $3,300 for Peaceful Prairie and we got word that someone is matching our donation! Which brings the total to $6,600!

Here are more recaps:

- We ate delicious vegan foods prepared by Black Heart Creations, Vegan Van and our friend Abbie.
- We danced to the music from Chadzilla and The Asteroids and Brian Polk.
- We took photos by Scott Russell Photography.
- We gave away products from a ton of local businesses and some national.
- 303 Magazine and Denver Westword were there taking photos.

And we enjoyed all of this thanks to our sponsors: NOOCH, Earth Balance and Bee Free Honee @ The Mercury Cafe!

Thanks to all that came and supported vegan prom, we’ll see you next year!

Also, here is a picture of a few of the people that made vegan prom happen:

02

04 2013

World Wide Vegan Bake Sale 2013!

Well it’s that time of year again! The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, people are riding their bikes and now it’s time for another World Wide Vegan Bake Sale!! Get over to NOOCH on April 28th from 11am-3pm, grab some homemade baked goods, also some donated by Beet Box Bakery, and support Danzig’s Rooster Sanctuary!

Vegan Van will be there serving food as well!

NOOCH + Vegan Van will be donation 10% of all sales to Danzig’s!

If you’re interested in donating vegan baked goods (NO honey, NO eggs, NO animal milk etc…) please email: kayla (at) plantsanimals.org

01

04 2013

Fancy Plants: A Vegan Prom

Fancy Plants: A Vegan Prom is less than a week away!

There will be live music, dancing, DJs, vegan finger foods, photo station, cash bar and more!

Tix in advance are $10 and can be purchased here

$15 @ the door.

All proceeds benefit Peaceful Prairie.

Sponsored by Bee Free Honee and Earth Balance.

Also, giveaways from.

NOOCH vegan market
Sweet Action Ice Cream
Runa Tea
Bee Free Honee
Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast
and more!

Hope to see you there!

28

03 2013