The Best Thing I’ve Ever Eaten: The Roots Biscuit from Southern Roots

I’m lucky, in that food insecurity for me, for months has been defined by just two points of scarcity: 1) Those long lines at Popeyes and 2) The vast s…

Bold Bites: Murray Hillbilly

Da-Vi Em (26) launched her Murray Hillbilly concept at VegFest 2017 serving a limited menu of fried and bbq-inspired vegan dishes. “The response was o…

Liner Notes: Let’s Get Messy!

“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy.” The above is the mantra of Walkerville Elementary School’s renowned 4th Grade teacher, and—OK—fictional ch…

Bold Bites: The Zen Butcher Company

Adam Finley and his girlfriend, Samantha Sievens, were lying in bed one morning when they resolved to start a business together. Sick of their day jobs…

10 Vegan-Friendly Options for Eating Out in Jacksonville

It is 2018 and you have made your New Year’s resolution to go VEGAN! Plant-based lifestyles are booming across not only the U.S., but the world. As of …

Veg Head’s Guide to Guilty Pleasures — Jacksonville’s Best Vegan Indulgences

Being vegan doesn’t have to mean settling for a lame salad when you go out to eat. Herbivores need a junk food fix just like everyone else. Veganism is…

My Week as a Vegan

I use the word “week” lightly here, considering I barely made it to Thursday before making excuses about my new veganism disrupting my weekend plans. …