Yolanda Garland enjoyed cooking meals for the homeless in her community, since she too had once been homeless, and she felt a calling to help those who were still struggling. “I never intended to own ...

“That’s where the love for vegan food came from.” Along with their daughter Caitlin, 25, also vegan, the Youngs started Not Ya Mama’s Vegan Café in December as a pop-up kitchen ...

In a whirlwind, the Youngs became restaurant owners, setting up a permanent location called Not Ya Mama's Vegan Grub — named for the recipes passed down from generations and tweaked to be vegan.

Ville Platte-based Slap Ya Mama seasoning will build a second facility along Interstate 49 north of Carencro. The company is planning a 18,000-square-foot warehouse at 4325 NE Evangeline Thruway ...

Not Ya Mama’s Vegan Cafe, which officially opened in August at 6 Waldo St., is opening a popup location at the Worcester Public Market on Oct. 20, according to owners Gary and Lisa Young.