#288: Soul Food meets Puerto Rico at Black Rican Vegan with Lyana Blount
"I wish more people knew that veganism is not intimidating and you can still get your protein eating a vegan diet. I also wish they knew that vegan food could be very flavorful, delicious, innovative and very creative. There's more than just salads and you can still have maybe the food you grew up eating just in a more conscious and better way." – Lyana Blount
Lyana Blount is taking New York City and beyond by storm with her vegan Puerto Rican and Soul Food creations.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
The story behind Black Rican Vegan and how it has changed over time
Her brand success and future hopes for Black Rican Vegan
Experience in the NYC/Bronx pop-up scene
Lyana’s absolute favorite vegan creation
How chronic disease has affected Lyana’s family
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Lyana Blount
More about my honored guest:
Lyana Blount is an African American and Puerto Rican Bronx Native trying to make a change in her community. She is paving the way making vegan comfort food in the very way our mommas, Nanas and abuelitas made, but better!
Black Rican Vegan is a pop-up that puts a vegan twist on soul food and Puerto Rican cuisine to vegan desert areas. Black Rican Vegan offers delivery and pick-up service and pop-ups through NYC and other states.
The Black Rican Vegan concept was born during the COVID-19 pandemic; something that started as a hobby and evolved into a full-blown business showcasing her passion for creating many traditional dishes but with a vegan twist. Blackricanvegan.com
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