by Rooted Santa Barbara | Feb 1, 2021 | Recipes
Tofu French Toast When it comes to shifting to a plant-based way of eating, breakfast seems to be the most mysterious meal. Eggs, bacon, and cereal with milk are at the heart of the standard American breakfast – it can be hard for most of us to reimagine what it...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 28, 2021 | Rooted News, Team
A growing network of community members is powering Rooted Santa Barbara – let’s meet the team! Each month we’re highlighting a new member of our Rooted community to introduce who they are, why they are passionate about plant-based nutrition, and how they’re...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 27, 2021 | Education, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Rooted News
What do you think of when you hear “whole food, plant-based?” Is it a vegan diet? Is it extreme dieting? Does it sound like just another dietary option, like paleo or keto? You may be surprised to learn that a whole food-plant-based lifestyle is not about giving up or...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 19, 2021 | Recipes
Avocado Toast There’s a reason why avocado toast is on every brunch menu from here to Barcelona, it’s DELICIOUS! My husband and I have spent years crafting the perfect combination.This avocado toast is easy and very good for any occasion whether it is breakfast, lunch...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 14, 2021 | Health, Ingredients, Rooted News
I’d like to believe there’s a general consensus that whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. I mean, if even Fruit Loops tout “Made with Whole Grains” they must be important, right? It’s a selling feature to relieve us parents of the guilt of buying...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 27, 2020 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
Starting a new year gives us all the feelings of renewal and a clean slate, prompting resolutions, intention setting, and pledges to healthier habits. But many people have a hard time sticking to their new healthy or productive routines, even in the first weeks. What...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 14, 2020 | Recipes
Creamy Butternut Comfort Soup We’re in the final weeks of winter squash season, and you’ve likely seen lots of butternut squash on your trips to the market or grocery store. This cozy, creamy soup is the perfect way to put them to use! With just 10 ingredients, this...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 14, 2020 | Community, Fundraising, Rooted News
Rooted Santa Barbara is excited to announce that local grant-making foundation the Mosher Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to our initiative to grow plant-based nutrition education and lifestyle programming in Santa Barbara County! The Mosher Foundation’s...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 8, 2020 | Health, Nutrition, Rooted News
Protein is a hot topic. It’s likely the number one nutrient on most people’s mind when they think about food. So, when the FoodBank of Santa Barbara County asked us to present a topic for their Food as Medicine series, we were so excited to bring protein to the...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 30, 2020 | Cooking, Rooted News
The first holiday of the chilly months may be behind us but Winter Squash Season is in full swing and there are still plenty of weeks left to indulge. According to the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, you can expect to find locally grown winter squash “in-season” from...
