Mary Andino

1 week ago | backpacker.com | Mary Andino

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Angels Landing isn't just the best-known hike in Zion National Park; it's arguably one of the most famous hikes in the West. Steep drop-offs-with only chains for protection-lead to 360-degree vistas and a legendary summit. As a result of heavy traffic, the National Park Service instituted a permit system for the hike in 2022, and odds of nabbing the golden ticket are low.

2 weeks ago | feastmagazine.com | Mary Andino

Making the transition from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar storefront is challenging enough, let alone when you add the complications of a global pandemic. Husband-and-wife duo Sid and Krupa Panchal, owners of Bombay Food Junkies, not only ushered their business through COVID-19, but also grew it into a thriving restaurant with a from-scratch ethos.

2 weeks ago | feastmagazine.com | Mary Andino

A can of cooked chickpeas is already a handy pantry staple – hummus, salads, stews! – but inside is another essential product for plant-based cooking. Aquafaba, the liquid that is produced from cooking certain legumes, can help replace eggs in sweet and savory dishes. We talked to local chefs and experts to get the lowdown on how to use this liquid gold. Bake with itMany classic desserts like macarons, lemon meringue pie, pavlovas and cakes rely on whipped egg whites for texture and lift.

2 weeks ago | feastmagazine.com | Mary Andino

The words “Midwest” and “vegan” might not necessarily seem like they go together, that is until you visit the STL Vegan Market. A walk around the event, bursting with people and local producers of all manner of vegan products, proves just how popular and accessible plant-based living has become in the heartland. Local entrepreneur Melissa Crawford founded the market in 2023, organizing every detail from the ground up.

2 weeks ago | feastmagazine.com | Mary Andino

Tree House isn’t just a vegan restaurant. It offers a diverse tapestry of globally inspired dishes, serves a lovely brunch and is a community staple on the vibrant street that is South Grand. Chef-owner Bay Tran comes from a family of chefs and restaurant owners, which inspired her to found Tree House over a decade ago. We spoke with Tran about vegan cooking, must-have ingredients and her favorite St. Louis spots. How would you describe your philosophy when it comes to designing Tree House’s menu?