Celebrity chef and restauranteur Traci Weintraub has this month released Gracefully Vegan, a new range of hand-made, gluten and dairy-free vegan soups, stews, sauces and sweets. The new line will be produced at Weintraub's Los Angeles eatery, Gracefully Fed.
The move comes as the former television actress looks to further serve and accommodate all food philosophies and tastes. Under the advice of fellow celebrity chef, Ali Cruddas, Weintraub, and her team have expanded their menu to include more options for vegan customers. Available to ship countrywide, Gracefully Vegan will service the ever-growing population of Americans, choosing to exclude animal products and byproducts from their diet throughout the holiday season and beyond, making mindful eating easy and accessible.
"While I am not vegan, I do know how hard it is to find good food that can accommodate every diet, every allergen, and every restriction. We do our best to provide as many soups, meals, and sweets that offer others a safe place to eat. Some of the best memories are created around the table, and we want to seat as many people as we can," Weintraub explained.
Following a diagnosis of multiple chronic illnesses, Weintraub struggled to find meal options that would fit both her strict dietary requirements and desire for appetising meals. Always a passionate home-cook, Chef Weintraub began to reimagine old recipes that not only accommodated an organic, gluten and dairy-free diet but were full of flavour as well. As she began to share her creations with fellow industry friends, word spread, and by 2019 she opened her LA-based storefront. Today, Gracefully Fed is a West Hollywood favourite of actors, producers and celebrities where there are always inclusive options where anyone can find something nourishing to eat, no matter their dietary restrictions.
Find out more about Gracefully Fed here.