Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 The Bakersfield Californian | Wednesday, Jul 9 2008 5:11 PM Last Updated: Wednesday, Jul 9 2008 5:10 PM Elaine’s Cafe and Market features vegetarian and vegan options, including ice cream that may prompt you to abandon dairy forever. The cozy, earth-toned shop at 20th and G streets in downtown Bakersfield is having its grand opening Thursday, Friday and Sunday. It carries herbal coffees, bagged grains and flours, fruit and meat substitutes. “We carry a lot of things that regular stores don’t carry that people enjoy,†said co-owner Tracy Thompson. “Healthy food can be tasty.†She and husband Tim have been vegetarians since 1983. Tracy’s the chef; she’ll watch Rachael Ray prepare a meat dish and instantly knows how to “veganize†it, she said. Tim is her taster and, much like little Mikey from the old Life cereal commercials, if he likes her creations, Tracy knows others will, too. Now, about that ice cream. It’s available in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, maple pecan and peppermint flavors, is made with MimicCreme. It’s a dairy-, soy- and gluten-free product that may be used in any recipe that calls for cream, including fettuccine Alfredo. Scoops are $1.75; pints, $3.99. Plans include to install a kitchen with an oven and stove so Tracy can offer hot dishes such as lasagna. For now, breakfast and lunch items are available. Sandwiches are $4, and salads range from $3 to $5. Tracy’s homemade vegan dressings — Caesar, ranch and a maple vinaigrette — can top your creations. Elaine’s is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Peter vv Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 never heard of mimicCream...hmmm...wonder what its like you know times have changed when you get a veganny cafe in Bakersfield! good luck to em, i hope they suceed if i ever happen to be lost and going thru bakersfield, i'll have to remember this place (or, if going to Death Valley, as we go thru the edge of bakersfield to get there...) Peter VV Jul 10, 2008 11:47 AM Re: Vegan? Vegetarian? Cafe opens for you The Bakersfield Californian | Wednesday, Jul 9 2008 5:11 PM Last Updated: Wednesday, Jul 9 2008 5:10 PM Elaine’s Cafe and Market features vegetarian and vegan options, including ice cream that may prompt you to abandon dairy forever. The cozy, earth-toned shop at 20th and G streets in downtown Bakersfield is having its grand opening Thursday, Friday and Sunday. It carries herbal coffees, bagged grains and flours, fruit and meat substitutes. “We carry a lot of things that regular stores don’t carry that people enjoy,†said co-owner Tracy Thompson. “Healthy food can be tasty.†She and husband Tim have been vegetarians since 1983. Tracy’s the chef; she’ll watch Rachael Ray prepare a meat dish and instantly knows how to “veganize†it, she said. Tim is her taster and, much like little Mikey from the old Life cereal commercials, if he likes her creations, Tracy knows others will, too. Now, about that ice cream. It’s available in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, maple pecan and peppermint flavors, is made with MimicCreme. It’s a dairy-, soy- and gluten-free product that may be used in any recipe that calls for cream, including fettuccine Alfredo. Scoops are $1.75; pints, $3.99. Plans include to install a kitchen with an oven and stove so Tracy can offer hot dishes such as lasagna. For now, breakfast and lunch items are available. Sandwiches are $4, and salads range from $3 to $5. Tracy’s homemade vegan dressings — Caesar, ranch and a maple vinaigrette — can top your creations. Elaine’s is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Peter vv Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 In between hosing & stirring, I do try and help. Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Thursday, 10 July, 2008 8:58:11 PMRe: Vegan? Vegetarian? Cafe opens for you never heard of mimicCream.. .hmmm...wonder what its like you know times have changed when you get a veganny cafe in Bakersfield! good luck to em, i hope they suceed if i ever happen to be lost and going thru bakersfield, i'll have to remember this place (or, if going to Death Valley, as we go thru the edge of bakersfield to get there...) Peter VV Jul 10, 2008 11:47 AM @gro ups.com Re: Vegan? Vegetarian? Cafe opens for you The Bakersfield Californian | Wednesday, Jul 9 2008 5:11 PM Last Updated: Wednesday, Jul 9 2008 5:10 PM Elaine’s Cafe and Market features vegetarian and vegan options, including ice cream that may prompt you to abandon dairy forever. The cozy, earth-toned shop at 20th and G streets in downtown Bakersfield is having its grand opening Thursday, Friday and Sunday. It carries herbal coffees, bagged grains and flours, fruit and meat substitutes. “We carry a lot of things that regular stores don’t carry that people enjoy,†said co-owner Tracy Thompson. “Healthy food can be tasty.†She and husband Tim have been vegetarians since 1983. Tracy’s the chef; she’ll watch Rachael Ray prepare a meat dish and instantly knows how to “veganize†it, she said. Tim is her taster and, much like little Mikey from the old Life cereal commercials, if he likes her creations, Tracy knows others will, too. Now, about that ice cream. It’s available in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, maple pecan and peppermint flavors, is made with MimicCreme. It’s a dairy-, soy- and gluten-free product that may be used in any recipe that calls for cream, including fettuccine Alfredo. Scoops are $1.75; pints, $3.99. Plans include to install a kitchen with an oven and stove so Tracy can offer hot dishes such as lasagna. For now, breakfast and lunch items are available. Sandwiches are $4, and salads range from $3 to $5. Tracy’s homemade vegan dressings — Caesar, ranch and a maple vinaigrette — can top your creations. Elaine’s is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Peter vv Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably. Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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