Food Friday 10/31/25: Plant-based cuisine with Wendy Grossman

Published October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM EDT

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Wendy Grossman holds a sheep — Wendy and friend

We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to share the secrets of splendid plant-based dining. Ray Graf hosts.

Call at show time (2pm) with your question. 800-348-2551. Email: VoxPop@WAMC.org.

Wendy Grossman is passionate about from-scratch cooking, utilizing locally sourced, organic ingredients to champion local farms. Her culinary journey included pioneering plant-based restaurants like Arnolds Turtle, Angelica's Kitchen, Garden Cafe, and Menla Mountain Retreat.

These days, Wendy lends her expertise to catering private dinner parties, Airbnb, boutique weddings, corporate clients, and retreats. Wendy's Nutty Cheese, an award-winning plant based cheese, has garnered nationwide acclaim since its launch in 2010.

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