Dustie Condon, the owner of the Tasty Plate Cafe, and Stacy Jenkins, the owner of the Jenkins Forever Farm, discuss their journey into veganism and their collaboration in Morgantown, Indiana. Dustie started introducing vegan options at her restaurant after receiving encouragement from a local foodie, and Stacy, who had been vegan for four years, became a regular customer. Dustie eventually decided to make the Tasty Plate 100% vegan, and Stacy offered to help. They discuss the challenges and successes of running a vegan restaurant in a small town, their commitment to sustainability, and their efforts to support the local community and Stacy's animal sanctuary.
https://www.facebook.com/thetastyplate2022/
https://www.jenkinsforeverfarm.org/
Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com
Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ
Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDE
Pre-order Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248
Follow us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlenMerzerShow/
Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@theglenmerzershow
Follow us in Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glenmerzershow
Follow us in TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theglenmerzershow
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:03 Challenges of Running a Vegan Restaurant
13:09 Reception and Impact in Morgantown
17:20 The Journey to Veganism
20:06 Employing People on the Spectrum
22:17 Running an Animal Sanctuary
28:58 Sustainability and Future Plans
36:00 Promoting Health and Inclusivity
41:06 Supporting Local Farms and Community
