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"Creating a kinder, greener community together"
The Austin Vegan Association (AVA) is Austin’s longest-running plant-based community, proudly serving as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997. Founded as the Vegetarian Network of Austin, later known as the Austin Vegan & Vegetarian Association, today our mission is to make vegan living more accessible through social gatherings, educational events, and support for local vegan-friendly businesses.
AVA is open to anyone interested in compassionate, sustainable lifestyles.
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✨ Cooking Demo with James Beard Award Winner Chef Dora! ✨
Wheatsville Food Coop, 4001 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, USJoin the Austin Vegan Association on July 25 for a flavorful cooking demo featuring a vibrant lineup of summer vegan Mexican dishes prepared by Chef Dora Ramírez — fresh off winning the 2026 James Beard Award in Vegetable-Focused Cooking for her cookbook Comida Casera: More Than 100 Vegan Recipes, from Traditional to Modern Mexican Dishes!
We're so excited to celebrate this incredible honor together.
Suggested Donation: $10 (to help cover ingredient costs).
Pay in advance here, or you can also pay at the door.This demo will showcase fresh, vibrant flavors perfect for summer, including:
🍋 Lime and Cucumber Agua Fresca — a refreshing, bright citrus cooler
🌊 Hearts of Palm Ceviche Tostadas — all the textures and flavors of the classic dish, plant-based
🌽 Panqué de Elote — Fresh Corn Pound Cake, a sweet celebration of summer cornSample-sized servings for everyone!
Chef Dora Ramírez is the chef, recipe developer, and photographer behind Dora's Table, a beloved bilingual vegan Mexican recipe blog. Born and raised in Mexico and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, she adopted a plant-based diet to take control of her health and has been passionate about sharing the benefits of vegan cooking ever since. She is the author of Comida Casera (2026 James Beard Award winner) and Vegan Tamales Unwrapped, a contributor to Dr. Neal Barnard's The Vegan Starter Kit, and has been featured in VegNews, Women's Health, BuzzFeed, and more.
🎉 She'll also have copies of her award-winning cookbook available for purchase, a great chance to get one signed!
Whether you're looking to learn something new, celebrate her win in person, or just enjoy a delicious evening, we hope you'll join us!
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