Creating a Plant-Based Taqueria with Bernice Vargas Luna

04/12/2025 52 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12
Creating a Plant-Based Taqueria with Bernice Vargas Luna

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In this episode, I'm joined by Bernice Vargas Luna, Chef and Co-founder of El Hongo Magico, a plant-based taqueria in Chicago.Tune in to:Witness how a health scare turned into a transition to a plant-based diet and a remembering of the whole-foods already found in Mexican cooking;Learn how the creation of a plant-based taqueria came to be, how it has evolved, and the culinary journey of working with mushrooms; andGet some behind-the-scenes of what it takes to start a business and pursue entrepreneurship with no previous experience.Bernice and her partner show what it means to purposely lead with cultura and community, from ingredients to branding to practicing sustainability within and outside the business.You can connect with Bernice or El Hongo Magico through:InstagramEl Hongo Magico WebsiteLinkedIn*Send in your review, question or suggestion via text*Support the showI believe in flowing with the cycles of nature. New episodes coming out every full moon (monthly). Remember to click Follow, so you don't miss any! Want to receive updates about episode releases and other news straight to your inbox? Join the Newsletter. Interested in some of the behind-the-scenes? Be a part of the podcast journey on: Instagram /livingintentionallywithkarina