April marks Earth Month, and a perfect time to invest in plant-based eating. Adopting a plant-based diet is a great way to help protect the environment, since plant-based foods can help reduce greenhouse emissions, conserve resources, and improve your own health.  This month, we're highlighting our peers in the plant-based industry who are helping to make plant-based lifestyles feel like an act of self-love rather than sacrifice. Consider buying from these brands and their founders: OmniFoods OmniFoods is a plant-based food brand known for a diverse range of vegan and vegetarian product ..read more

As part of our celebration for International Women's Month, we’re excited to share a little love for some incredible women of color-owned specialty food retailers in our category. From savory spices to mouthwatering sauces, these brands are dishing out flavor that we can all be proud to support. Here are some of our favorite retailers: Maazah Founded by a pair of first-generation Afghan American sisters, this sauce brand offers cilantro chutney, mango chutney, hot chutney and lemon aioli, and their brand is newly carried at Target!     Kasama Rum This small-batch rum brand cel ..read more

A culinary revolution is underway, combining the vibrant flavors of cultural cuisine with the health-conscious principles of plant-forward eating. At the forefront of this movement is our Founder, Jocelyn Ramirez, a multifaceted talent known not only for her recipe development as a Chef, but also for her commitment to plant-forward living. As a published cookbook author and New York Times recipe contributor, Jocelyn has made a name for herself in the culinary world while championing healthy food access, as she currently sits on culinary advisory board for Food Forward, and the leadership boar ..read more

Todo Verde is thrilled to announce a major win at the Specialty Food Associations' Winter Fancy Food Show's “Fancy Face-Off” pitch competition. Chef Jocelyn Ramirez, our founder, secured the top spot in a three-minute pitch about her passion behind creating Todo Verde.    The competition featured notable contenders such as Eric Ruiz of Eric’s Nopales, Eric Ji Sun Wu of Sobo Foods, and Mariah Wood, representing Tilden Cocktails. Pitches were delivered in front of both a live audience and a panel of judges.    The Winning Pitch Chef Jocelyn's culinary journey is deeply roote ..read more

Nothing finishes a Mexican dish quite like cheese, but vegan alternatives can be hard to come by. Here are our Founder Jocelyn’s tested and trusted three favorite options for making plant-based cheese at home:   Cashew Crema The perfect plant-based alternative to classic Mexican crema. Creamy, luscious, and dairy-free.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Plant-Based Mexican (@todoverde)   Creamy Queso Plant-based queso that's as satisfying as the real thing! Use it in burritos, as a dip, or atop some warm nachos for your next snack.   View this post on Ins ..read more

Bristol Farms is where you go to explore and indulge. It’s the gourmet grocer of choice for Californians, where food enthusiasts like us come to explore a world of unique products, flowers, and freshly-made food. From artisanal cheeses to farm-fresh produce, Bristol Farms has a carefully curated selection of the best finds around, and we’re bringing you six of our favorites. These gems are worth the trip to your local location.    Yellowbird Classic Serrano Hot Sauce A tangy twist on classic heat. Featuring Serrano peppers, cucumbers, garlic, and lime, this flavorful hot sauce adds ..read more

Here are our top viewed holiday recipes of the season! Theses are a few of our sweet and savory plant-based dishes that our relatives love that we had to share with all of you this year. Enjoy with the familia, and let us know what you all think :)    For more recipes, be sure to follow us on socials, subscribe to our newsletter, and check out La Vida Verde cookbook!   Tamales de Xocolate View this post on Instagram A post shared by Plant-Based Mexican (@todoverde) Rompope View this post on Instagram A post shared by Plant-Based Mexican (@todoverde) Spicy Mashed Papas ..read more

Our team was proud to hit the road in 2023, traveling nationwide for conferences, brand partnerships, private collaborative dinners and tastings, and live cooking demos with partners we’re proud to work with. Guided by our founder, Chef Jocelyn, our plant-based, true-to-culture seasonings created a culinary spectacle at a number of grocery stores, corporate events, and retreats. As we reflect on a year filled with flavor, cultura, and culinary excellence, join us in reliving the highlights. We loved sprinkling the magic of our abuelita-approved sazones at each of these events:  Our F ..read more

If you're looking for plant-based takes on the traditional holiday classics, look no further than our roundup of these Todo Verde twists on beloved dishes: Tinga Green Beans Great for leftovers or made farm-fresh! This flavorful take on green beans will make you actually enjoy getting your greens in.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Plant-Based Mexican (@todoverde)   Caramelized Onion Gravy Our Founder Chef Jocelyn perfected this recipe so much that we put this gravy on everything.   View this post on Inst ..read more

Cuando hace frio afuera, we have the perfect drinks to warm the soul. Whether you're in the mood to sit by the fireplace and warm up with a hot beverage, or wind up for the night with a pregame cocktail, our best-kept recipes are up for the challenge.  Interested in year-round mocktails instead? See our Mexican-inspired mocktails for more drinkable ideas.     Champurrado A traditional Mexican hot beverage we enjoy around the holidays or on special occasions. It's usually created by combining chocolate with masa harina (corn dough), sweeteners, and spices. Try ..read more