Vegan chef Arianne Screiber has been making plant-based sweet and savoury comfort and raw food for the local farmers’ markets for many years. But what constantly surprises her is that most of her customers are not vegans.
‘The majority of my customers are not even vegan,’ she says. ‘I think the popularity amongst non-vegans is that I offer many gluten- and dairy-free food options and this appeals to so many people who have intolerances.
‘My objective is to create delicious food for ALL who struggle to find yummy things to eat when they are out. So, I focus on providing food options with no seed oil, no onion or garlic, low in sugar and carbs, but high in protein – which still tastes great.’
When Arianne says ‘yummy things’, she means it… her stall is called Yummify and clearly the food is hitting the right taste buds, as she has repeat customers every week at both Byron and Bangalow Farmers Markets. Arianne says this could be attributed to not only her wide food offering, but the health benefits of eating vegan.
Yummify offers everything from lasagne, vegetable bakes and pumpkin rolls to mushroom pies, charcoal rice paper rolls and bao buns, along with a range of desserts, cheesecakes and mini cakes that change with the season.
‘The benefits of eating a plant-based diet is becoming more and more scientifically proven to reduce inflammation and the risk of many chronic illnesses,’ Arianne says. ‘So, I aim to I offer food that is delicious as well as being healthy and beneficial to longevity.
‘What I love about providing food at the farmers’ markets is being part of the community, and engaging with my regular customers every week for years. You get the chance to develop real relationships that way, and I’ve become friends with many. It’s also so important to me to be part of a food system that supports and teaches people about local food security.’
You can find Yummify at Byron Farmers Market on Thursday mornings and Bangalow Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
Byron Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 7am to 11am at Butler St Reserve and Bangalow Farmers Market is every Saturday from 7am to 11am in Piccabeen Park.
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