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DINING MAKIN’ GROCERIES
Tru e Pesto Hummus Plate.
ADDRESS:
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi
PHONE:
228.860.3824
WEBSITE:
www.makingroceriesllc.com
HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
Have you ever stared down at a plate of broccoli and just been mad at it? I know I have. Making a meal simultaneously healthy and delicious can be a challenge, but luckily, Chef Lauren Turner Christy has dared to defy the odds and is bringing some incredible and nutritious dishes to the Coast.
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Chef Christy has long been a fan of plant-based cooking. Not to be confused with vegan or vegetarian diets, plant-based meals encompass a multitude of food sources to include dairy and protein with the primary focus on choosing food from plant- based sources.
She originally began serving vegan tacos at local farmers markets with nothing but a tent and a folding
table. Today, she runs her own café and kitchen housed within the Ohr- O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi. Her goal is to change the mentality surrounding plant-based diets as she wants people to learn to appreciate plant-based meals while not being afraid of trying something new. Taking into consideration a number of dietary needs and requests, Chef Christy’s inventive style is bringing