Hello everyone! I am Nunera, Rebel's Documentarian Mentor and the person who asked the crew to make more plant-based recipes. When I joined Rebel last March, I was so excited to work in the kitchen with the high school students, but it was so hard when crew meal came and I had to pass up on so many good looking foods because they were not vegan-friendly. In early 2016, I transitioned to a fully plant-based diet and...
I love to cook, especially soups and stews. My first memories of cooking are my great grandmother and I cooking breakfast and making sweets like cakes or cookies. So I have been cooking since I was a little girl. Now, I'm not saying I'm the best at it. My grandmother could tell you countless stories of me burning rice or cookies. I am getting better with time though, and I have decided that this break...
In January we launched Rebel Crumbles at Wegmans in King of Prussia! This is very exciting for the Rebel Crew because this is our first time launching in a Wegman’s retailer. This is our second time introducing Rebel Crumbles into a major grocery chain, following ShopRite at Parkside in West Philly. Rebel is always trying to spread our products and message, and this is just another example of us completing that goal. To celebrate the...
The holidays are here and Rebel is gifting three healthy and delicious recipes crafted by our High School Student Crew. We know that winter breaks are often filled with delicious food, but this winter we want to help reduce the guilt by replacing some of those delicious favorites with alternative, nutrient-packed versions. For our featured entree, Stuffed Peppers, we replaced ground beef with brown lentils, adding 19 grams of fiber to the dish. We created a...
This fall, we've been working hard to create a healthy and delicious frozen dessert to feature on the menu at the upcoming Rebel Market. Putting our "healthy deliciousness" spin on ice cream, we're taking frozen bananas and transforming them into a creamy Banana Whip that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. What's our secret? We blend together overripe frozen bananas, rice milk, and a pinch of salt to create a smooth, ice cream-like texture. Next,...