Avant-Garde’n ATL

06/10/2026

Hey, AG Family!
I shared that I'd been taking a step back from social media, pop ups and some of the constant noise that comes with running a business in the digital age.

I have to admit...I enjoyed my little sabbatical.

The extra time with my children, the slower pace + the opportunity to be present without feeling the need to document everything was exactly what I needed.

But...I'm back and busy 😄!

This month you'll find me out in the community for a few special events that align perfectly with what Avant-Garde'n is all about: good food, wellness, connection + learning together.

🍊 Heart for Homegrown Community Market

Saturday, June 13 | 10 AM – 2 PM
4191 Cascade Rd SW Atl

I'll be bringing some of your favorite soy & dairy free plant based desserts and treats. If we've missed each other lately, this is a great chance to stop by, say hello and stock up!

🌿 At Ease ATL Soft Opening Meet & Greet

Sunday, June 14 | 3 PM – 6 PM
The Front Porch
348 Auburn Ave NE Atl 30312

After Tea Thyme, I'll be stopping by to support At Ease ATL's soft opening. If you're looking for another opportunity to connect with wellness-minded folks in the community, come through and show them some love.

I'm also excited to share that At Ease ATL will be carrying a variety of Avant-Garde'n best selling desserts, giving you another retail location to grab your favorite goodies when we're not outside popping up 🙌🏽!

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🌿 Rooted in Flavor Experiences
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🍵 Tea Thyme with Carol Hunter
Sunday, June 14 | 12–3 PM | Pittsburgh Yards

What if wellness starts in your spice rack?

Join us as we explore the surprising health-supportive properties of everyday herbs and spices. We'll talk immune support, digestion, circulation, stress relief, inflammation, and practical ways to incorporate more healing foods into daily life.

Includes tasting, learning, and hands-on engagement.

🌱 Investment: $25
🌱 Premium Hands-On Experience: $35

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🍶 Farm to Fermentation: Kombucha & Farm-to-Table Experience
Saturday, June 27 | 3–7 PM | EcoSun Farms

This collaborative Rooted in Flavor experience takes us directly to the farm.

Learn the science behind gut health, fermented foods, beneficial microbes, and kombucha while enjoying a farm-to-table meal experience. Participants will make their own SCOBY-based kombucha starter and leave with supplies to continue the process at home.

🌱 General Admission: $65
🌱 VIP Experience, includes a farm-to-table meal and drink (or dessert) from Avant-Garde'n: $90

Seats for both experiences are live: tinyurl.com/Rooted-In-Flavor-ATL

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🥼 From the Lab
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Your Sense of Smell Affects Flavor More Than You Think

Most people think taste comes from the tongue alone, but much of what we perceive as flavor actually comes from smell.

That's why food tastes bland when you're congested. While your tongue detects sweet, salty, sour, bitter + umami, the hundreds of subtle flavor notes in herbs, spices, fruits & vegetables are identified largely through aroma.

So the next time you smell cinnamon, ginger, basil, garlic or fresh herbs before taking a bite, remember:
Food isn't just flavor...it's science 🧬!

🛒Avant-Garde'n Grab & Go Locations
*Wadada
*YOL Juice Market
*Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
*Life Bistro
*At Ease ATL (As of 6.14.26)

👩🏽‍🍳 Need More Than a Bite?
Order meal prep, catering or book moi for a personal chef session at avantgardenatl.com!

Rooted Reflections 💭

🎞️Remember When...

Remember when summer meant leaving the house in the morning and your parents had no idea where you'd be until the streetlights came on?

No location sharing.
No group texts.
No checking in every thirty minutes.

Just bikes, neighborhood kids, Kool-Aid...figuring things out as you went.

Somehow we always found our way home.

Maybe that's why community gatherings still matter so much. In a world that's more connected than ever, we're all still looking for places where we can simply show up, be ourselves & spend time together 🧠!

See you soon, and as always: THE Plant Based Scientist is In the Lab!
👩🏽‍🔬Chef Aja,
Avant-Garde'n x Rooted in Flavor
Avantgardenatl.com
515.989.1180
[email protected]

Click here for an update from Avant-Garde'n!

06/07/2026

🌿 Going LIVE with .hunter.121 of The Seedplanter Group! 🌿
Join us tonight at 7 PM on Instagram Live as we talk all things Tea Thyme & Transformation and give you a behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming Rooted in Flavor Tea Thyme Wellness Experience.
We'll discuss:
☕ The healing power of everyday herbs and spices
🌱 Wellness beyond the plate
💚 What to expect at the Tea Thyme Experience on Sunday June 14 12-3p (Seats are live NOW at tinyurl.com/Rooted-In-Flavor-ATL; link in bio)
✨ The optional wellness meal experience by Avant-Garde'n

Whether you're curious about herbal wellness, looking for practical ways to support your health, or just want to sip and learn with us, we'd love to have you join the conversation.
📍 LIVE on Instagram:
📅 Sunday (tonight), 7 PM
Drop a 🌿 in the comments if you'll be joining us!

06/03/2026

Welcome to June, AG Family!
Before we get into this month's happenings, I wanted to say thank you.

Several of you have reached out, checked in or asked where I've been since I haven't been doing as many pop-ups lately...I truly appreciate the love 🥰!

The truth is, I've been feeling a little overstimulated by social media (and honestly, by everything else) lately. So I've been giving myself permission to step back, be present & focus on the people and moments right in front of me 💛!

Between motherhood, business ownership, homeschooling + life doing what life does, sometimes the best thing you can do is unplug and refill your own cup.

I'm learning that not every meal has to be photographed, not every moment has to be posted and not every experience has to be turned into content. Some things are meant to be enjoyed while they're happening.

So I'm heading into June with gratitude, renewed energy & a reminder that everything doesn't have to be shared to be enjoyed 😌!

Lot's to come, so just stick with me 😁!

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🌿 Rooted in Flavor Experiences
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🍵 Tea Thyme with Carol Hunter
Sunday, June 14 | 12–3 PM | Pittsburgh Yards

What if wellness starts in your spice rack?

Join us as we explore the surprising health-supportive properties of everyday herbs and spices. We'll talk immune support, digestion, circulation, stress relief, inflammation, and practical ways to incorporate more healing foods into daily life.

Includes tasting, learning, and hands-on engagement.

🌱 Investment: $25
🌱 Premium Hands-On Experience: $35

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🍶 Farm to Fermentation: Kombucha & Farm-to-Table Experience
Saturday, June 27 | 3–7 PM | EcoSun Farms

This collaborative Rooted in Flavor experience takes us directly to the farm.

Learn the science behind gut health, fermented foods, beneficial microbes, and kombucha while enjoying a farm-to-table meal experience. Participants will make their own SCOBY-based kombucha starter and leave with supplies to continue the process at home.

🌱 General Admission: $65
🌱 VIP Experience, includes a farm-to-table meal and drink (or dessert) from Avant-Garde'n: $90

Seats for both experiences go live 12p TOMORROW: tinyurl.com/Rooted-In-Flavor-ATL

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🥼 FROM THE LAB
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Your Gut Is Home to Trillions of Tiny Coworkers

Inside your digestive system lives an entire ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome.

These microbes help break down food, produce vitamins, support immune function, regulate inflammation & even communicate with the brain through what's called the gut-brain axis.

Researchers continue discovering links between gut health and mood, sleep, focus, immune response + overall wellness.

One of the easiest ways to support beneficial gut bacteria is through diversity. Different fruits, vegetables, herbs, legumes, fermented foods, nuts & seeds provide different fibers and compounds that nourish different microbial populations.

In other words, your gut microbiome appreciates a potluck more than a monotone menu 🧬!

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🥄 RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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Quick Ginger-Hibiscus Refresher

Perfect for hot afternoons, porch sitting, and pretending you're in a 90s beverage commercial.

Ingredients:
• 4 cups water
• 2 Tbsp dried hibiscus
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Sweetener of choice, if desired

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add hibiscus and ginger.
3. Remove from heat and steep 15–20 minutes.
4. Strain and cool.
5. Add lime juice.
6. Serve over ice.

Lab Note: Hibiscus contains naturally occurring anthocyanins, the same antioxidant compounds responsible for the red, blue and purple colors found in many fruits and vegetables.

🛒Avant-Garde'n Grab & Go Locations
*Wadada
*YOL Juice Market
*Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
*Life Bistro

👩🏽‍🍳 Need More Than a Bite?
Order meal prep, catering or book moi for a personal chef session at avantgardenatl.com!

Rooted Reflections 💭

🎞️Remember When...
Remember when every family had that one giant glass jar in the refrigerator?

Maybe it held sweet tea.
Maybe Kool-Aid.
Maybe sun tea brewing on the porch.

Nobody measured anything.

A handful of tea bags.
Some sugar from the big canister.
A lemon if somebody was feeling fancy.

And somehow every batch tasted slightly different but exactly right.

Long before wellness influencers, many of our grandparents were already making herbal infusions, garden teas, fermented vegetables & homemade remedies from what they grew, traded or kept in the pantry.

Sometimes innovation isn't about finding something new.

Sometimes it's remembering what worked all along 🧠!

See you soon, and as always: THE Plant Based Scientist is In the Lab!
👩🏽‍🔬Chef Aja,
Avant-Garde'n x Rooted in Flavor
Avantgardenatl.com
515.989.1180
[email protected]

Click here for an update from Avant-Garde'n!

05/29/2026

Turns out the “women behind Avant-Garde’n” is…just ME 😭!

Some days I’m the chef.
Some days I’m the delivery driver.
Some days I’m answering emails while frosting cakes and reheating tea for the 4th time.

But every role is rooted in intention, love, nourishment + the belief that food should actually care for people.

Small business ownership is beautiful, exhausting, funny, fulfilling and deeply personal...all at once.

And I’m grateful y’all continue to support every version of me behind this brand 🌱!

We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/27/2026

Happy HumpDay, AG Family! No popups for us scheduled this STRONGend, but we do have something special coming up:

🌱 ROOTED IN FLAVOR
returns this Sunday, May 31 from 12–3P at Unbelievegan in Fairburn!
Seats are limited, and sales officially close Friday at 5P.
If you’ve been meaning to come fellowship, eat good, laugh loud + connect with other folks without it feeling stiff or overly curated…this is your sign!
We’re building community the old school way: through conversation, comfort food, shared stories and passing plates around the table!
🎟️ Grab your seat here: Tinyurl.com/Rooted-In-Flavor-ATL
(And y'all, the menu options are 🔥!)

🥼 From the Lab
Ever notice how a bowl of fruit feels refreshing in hot weather, but heavy greasy foods can make you feel sluggish?
That’s because many fruits naturally contain high water content, potassium, antioxidants and simple sugars that your body can process quickly for energy and hydration.
Watermelon, citrus, berries, cucumbers & grapes all help support hydration while also helping the body regulate internal temperature more efficiently.
Meanwhile, spicy foods like cayenne pepper can actually stimulate circulation and encourage sweating, your body’s natural cooling system.
That’s why so many cultures in warmer climates naturally incorporate fruit, herbs, teas + spice into everyday meals. The body adapts beautifully when we work with it instead of against it.
Nature really knew what she was doing 🧬!

🌿 Avant-Garde’n Herbal Lab Series
FINAL DAYS! Introductory Pricing Extended UNTIL 5.31.26!

Wellness support should feel intentional…not intimidating.

🌱 Blend Menu (2 oz Loose Leaf)

Core Blends $14 Intro
No Cape Club — Calm
Mind Over Chatter — Focus
Strong Roots — Mineral

Specialty Blends $15 Intro
Pressure Drop — Circulation
Sacred Feminine — Women’s Wellness

Immune Blend $16 Intro
Unbothered — Immune

🌸 Bundle Options
Starter Set $28
(any 2 blends)

Wellness Trio $42
(any 3 blends)

Full Lab Experience $72
(all 6 blends)

Reply with your selection to preorder or say HERBS to join the waiting list.

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🛒Avant-Garde'n Grab & Go Locations
*Wadada
*YOL Juice Market
*Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
*Life Bistro

👩🏽‍🍳 Need More Than a Bite?
Order meal prep, catering or book moi for a personal chef session at avantgardenatl.com!

Rooted Reflections 💭

🎞️Remember When...
Remember when summer TV commercials used to hit different?
Soda sweating through the glass. Children running through sprinklers. Somebody’s auntie making Kool-Aid in a giant Tupperware pitcher. And every commercial made it seem like everybody on earth was outside eating watermelon at a picnic table.
Peak 80s/90s energy.
Honestly…Rooted in Flavor kinda feels like that. Good people. Good food. No weird energy. Just community.
See y’all Sunday 🌿🧠!

See you soon, and as always: THE Plant Based Scientist is In the Lab!
👩🏽‍🔬Chef Aja,
Avant-Garde'n x Rooted in Flavor
Avantgardenatl.com
515.989.1180
[email protected]

Click here for an update from Avant-Garde'n!

05/24/2026

Our latest news

🌿 Quick Update, AG Family:

Due to the unstable rainy weather this week, Vegan & Friends has postponed today’s Vegans Be Munchin Block Party.
We’ll keep y’all posted once the new date drops.

With Love & Science,
Chef Aja
THE Plant Based Scientist
Avantgardenatl.com
515.989.1180

Click here for an update from Avant-Garde'n!

05/21/2026

🌱 AG Family! Rooted in Flavor is BACK, and this month we’re heading to Unbelievegan 🍽✨!

If you're new here, Rooted in Flavor is Avant-Garde’n’s plant based monthly experience series...curated gatherings centered around good food, community, wellness + connection.

Think intentional spaces where people can pull up, eat well, vibe & experience plant based living beyond just what’s on the plate!

What people keep saying about Unbelievegan? Big portions, bold seasoning, standout mac & cheese, welcoming service and a whole vibe worth the drive!


🗓 Sunday, January 25
⏰ 12PM–3PM
📍 Unbelievegan
7000 Renaissance Pkwy, Fairburn, GA 30213
🎟 RSVP required @ tinyurl.com/Rooted-In-Flavor-ATL (link in bio); menu selections made in advance

🌿 Come hungry. Come curious. Come commune.

05/20/2026

Something BIG is coming, AG Family! THE Plant Based Scientist is In the Lab! Stay tuned!

We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/20/2026

Hey AG Family,
One thing I’ve definitely noticed lately?
Y’all have been ORDERING 😭🙌🏽!
The steady influx of weekly orders has not gone unnoticed, and I just want to say: THANK YOU!
Whether you’ve been grabbing desserts, meal prep, catering, herbal blends or telling somebody else about Avant-Garde’n…I see it, appreciate it and don’t take it lightly 🙏🏽!
Please keep spreading the good word and supporting this little plant-based engine that could 💚!
Word of mouth has always been one of our biggest blessings.
Now let’s get into it!

📆 Catch Us Outside
Vegans Be Munchin Block Party
Sunday, May 24 4-8p Based & Juiced
Come hungry & ready for this Full Dessert Bar I have in store (with some new goodies) for y'all 😌!

🌱 Rooted in Flavor
Food Experience @ Unbelievegan
Sunday, May 31 12–3P

What is Rooted in Flavor (for the new folks in the back 😊)?

Rooted in Flavor is Avant-Garde’n’s plant-based monthly experience series: curated gatherings centered around good food, community, wellness + connection.

Think intentional spaces where people can pull up, eat well, vibe & experience plant-based living beyond just what’s on the plate.

Seats are live NOW!
tinyurl.com/Rooted-In-Flavor-ATL
And y'all…the menu selections are🔥!
We look forward to breaking bread with you soon ✨️!

🌿 Avant-Garde’n Herbal Lab Series
Introductory Pricing Extended

Wellness support should feel intentional…not intimidating.

🌱 Blend Menu (2 oz Loose Leaf)

Core Blends $14 Intro
No Cape Club — Calm
Mind Over Chatter — Focus
Strong Roots — Mineral

Specialty Blends $15 Intro
Pressure Drop — Circulation
Sacred Feminine — Women’s Wellness

Immune Blend $16 Intro
Unbothered — Immune

🌸 Bundle Options
Starter Set $28
(any 2 blends)

Wellness Trio $42
(any 3 blends)

Full Lab Experience $72
(all 6 blends)

Reply with your selection to preorder or say HERBS to join the waiting list.

🥼From the Lab

Let’s talk about digestion for a second, because people always want energy, but don’t realize how much starts in the gut.

When digestion is sluggish or off, it can affect:
• Energy
• Mood
• Nutrient absorption
• Bloating
• Even focus and mental clarity

That’s why fiber-rich foods, hydration, bitter herbs, minerals + not constantly eating ultra-processed foods actually matter.

Your body can’t run well if it’s struggling to process what you’re giving it.

A healthy gut supports everything else 🧬!

🛒Avant-Garde'n Grab & Go Locations
*Wadada
*YOL Juice Market
*Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
*Life Bistro

👩🏽‍🍳 Need More Than a Bite?
Order meal prep, catering or book moi as a personal chef session at avantgardenatl.com!

Rooted Reflections 💭

🎞️Remember When...
Remember when folks used to tell you to “let your food settle” before running back outside 😅?
Turns out…the old folks might’ve been onto something.
Eating slower. Resting after meals. Not constantly stuffing food in on the go.
Simple habits that gave your body time to actually do what it was designed to do.
Sometimes old-school wisdom really does age well 🧠!

See you soon, and as always: THE Plant Based Scientist is In the Lab!
👩🏽‍🔬Chef Aja,
Avant-Garde'n x Rooted in Flavor
Avantgardenatl.com
515.989.1180
[email protected]

Click here for an update from Avant-Garde'n!

05/14/2026

You ever crave comfort food…but not the heaviness that usually comes with it?

Yeah. Same.

That’s why I love rebuilding familiar flavors with ingredients that actually love you back 💕!

👉🏽 Fysh Nuggets made from jackfruit marinated in sea vegetables for that deep, from-the-ocean flavor profile 🌊!

Crispy outside. Tender inside. Seasoned all the way through.

And because details matter over here…the Tartar Sauce is homemade too 🤌🏽!

Because plant-based food shouldn’t feel like you're “missing” something.

Food isn’t just flavor...it's science!

We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/13/2026

Happy HumpDay AG Family!

No pop-ups. No events. No running all over the city this week...and honestly? I’m enjoying the unscheduled time to rest, reset & just breathe for a second!

But before anything else, thank y’all for the beautiful energy at SOL Dance this past Sunday! Mother’s Day + perfect weather + music + movement + community…that one felt special 💕!
PLUS…y’all showed OUT for the debut of our Key Lime Cake with Lime Zested Cream Cheeze Frosting 😭🔥! That cake was absolutely a HIT for Mother’s Day weekend, so naturally, it’s officially staying in rotation!

🍋 NEW ITEM: Key Lime Cake
Bright key lime flavor, soft cake + that tangy lime-zested cream cheeze frosting situation? Yeah…she’s outside now 😌!

Available for Ordering:
Mini Bundt Cakes $10
Full Bundt Cakes $52

And don't worry…it’ll absolutely be making an appearance at the next popup 🙌🏽!

🌿 Avant-Garde’n Herbal Lab Series
Introductory Pricing Extended

Wellness support should feel intentional…not intimidating.

🌱 Blend Menu (2 oz Loose Leaf)

Core Blends $14 Intro
No Cape Club — Calm
Mind Over Chatter — Focus
Strong Roots — Mineral

Specialty Blends $15 Intro
Pressure Drop — Circulation
Sacred Feminine — Women’s Wellness

Immune Blend $16 Intro
Unbothered — Immune

🌸 Bundle Options
Starter Set $28
(any 2 blends)

Wellness Trio $42
(any 3 blends)

Full Lab Experience $72
(all 6 blends)

Reply with your selection to preorder or say HERBS to join the waiting list.

🥼From the Lab

Let’s talk about stress for a second.

Not the dramatic kind…the everyday kind.

Constant movement. Irregular sleep. Eating whenever you “get a chance.” Being mentally on all day long.

Your body keeps score.

Over time, chronic stress can impact:
• Digestion
• Sleep quality
• Immunity
• Hormones
• Energy levels

That’s why support matters before burnout.

Simple things like consistent meals, hydration, mineral support, herbs, movement + actual moments of rest help regulate the nervous system instead of keeping it stuck in survival mode.

Rest is productive too 🧬.

🌱 Rooted in Flavor
Food Experience @ Unbelievegan
Sunday, May 31 12–3P

Rooted in Flavor is back! And trust…the menu selections are AMAZING 🔥!

Seasoned vegan? Newly plant based? Veg curious? All are welcome 🫶🏽!

Join us for good food and real connection!

Tap in, bring your energy & come ready to connect with like-minded souls who get it!

Tickets go live TOMORROW:
tinyurl.com/Rooted-In-Flavor-ATL

We look forward to breaking bread with you soon ✨️!

🛒Avant-Garde'n Grab & Go Locations
*Wadada
*YOL Juice Market
*Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
*Life Bistro

👩🏽‍🍳 Need More Than a Bite?
Order meal prep, catering or book moi as a personal chef session at avantgardenatl.com!

Rooted Reflections 💭

🎞️Remember When...
Remember when Sundays actually felt like Sundays?

Good food cooking. Windows open. Music playing somewhere in the house. Everybody moving a little slower.

No pressure to constantly “optimize” every second of the day.

Just being.

I miss that energy sometimes…so I’m learning to create more of it on purpose 🧠!

See you soon, and as always: THE Plant Based Scientist is In the Lab!
👩🏽‍🔬Chef Aja,
Avant-Garde'n x Rooted in Flavor
Avantgardenatl.com
515.989.1180
[email protected]

Click here for an update from Avant-Garde'n!

05/10/2026

AG Family! Catch Avant-Garde’n 2-6p today, and we're bringing bold plant-based flavor to an experience centered around connection, healing, rhythm & energy!

On the menu:
• Chickpea Salad (GF) w Crackers
• Chicago Style Pizza Puff w “Mild” Sauce
• Kale & Collard Green Salad (GF)
• Saucy Lasagna
• Peanut H**p Energy Bites
• Sweet Potato Pound Cake
• Organic Banana Pudding
Real food made with intention.

Come dance. Come vibe. Come eat good.
Tix and more info: Soldancemovement.com (link in bio)

We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/09/2026

Flowers are cool…but cupcakes you can eat in peace?
That’s love 💕!

Mother’s Day Cupcake Variety Boxes from Avant-Garde’n 🌱

Handcrafted, soy & dairy-free plant based deliciousness made with intention from top to bottom.

Because Mama deserves dessert that’s just as layered as she is 🦄

Y’all already know, we don’t do shortcuts over here!

We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/07/2026

Don't let decision fatigue get you 😫🤦🏽‍♀️! You've been saying you're going to to better; your future will appreciate this one 🙌🏽!
DM to get started with weekly soy & dairy free, high protein/low carb plant based meal prep that's nutritious AND delicious 🤤!
We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/07/2026

Happy May, AG Family!
First things first...THANK Y’ALL💚!
Atlanta Mushroom Festival was absolutely incredible and when I say we sold out of EVERYTHING, I mean EVERYTHING 😭🙌🏽!
Every pizza puff. Every dessert. Every last bite.
To everybody that pulled up, shared posts, told a friend, stood in line, reposted us and supported with love...thank you. And to all the new folks that found Avant-Garde’n this weekend: welcome to the family!

🌺 Recipe of the Month
“Not Chicken” Chickpea Salad
Listen…sometimes you want something quick, creamy, filling + familiar without doing the absolute most in the kitchen 😄!
This is one of my go-to “keep it moving” meals!
You’ll need:
• 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1½ stalks celery, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, diced (optional, but next level)
• ⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
• ½ cup vegan mayo
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½–1 tsp kala namak (Indian black salt)
Quick Method:
Mash chickpeas slightly with a fork or potato masher; leave some texture.
Mix in other ingredients; enjoy in a wrap or with crackers!
Easy. Filling. Protein packed.
And way less complicated than people make plant based eating seem!

🥼 From the Lab
Here’s why meals like chickpea salad actually work:
Chickpeas are rich in:
• Plant protein
• Fiber
• Iron
• Magnesium
• B vitamins
That combination supports:
• Steady energy
• Digestion
• Nervous system support
• Feeling full longer
That’s the difference between real nourishment vs food that just keeps you in a snack cycle all day.
Meals built from real ingredients help your body stabilize instead of constantly playing catch up 🧬!

💃🏽 Catch Us Outside
SOL Dance: FLORA
Sunday, May 10 2-6p Run Park
Ecstatic dance, sound healing, meditation, live drums, vendors + community.
More info + tix: soldancemovement.com

🌿 Avant-Garde’n Herbal Lab Series
Introductory Pricing Extended
Y’all have been showing LOVE to the Herbal Lab Series, so we’re keeping preorder pricing active through next month.
Even though Mother’s Day delivery has passed, you can still lock in the introductory pricing before the blends move to regular price.
Because once people started reading through the blends, a lot of folks realized “…wait, I actually need this!”
🌱 Blend Menu (2 oz Loose Leaf)
Core Blends — $14 Intro
No Cape Club — Calm
Mind Over Chatter — Focus
Strong Roots — Mineral
Specialty Blends — $15 Intro
Pressure Drop — Circulation
Sacred Feminine — Women’s Wellness
Immune Blend — $16 Intro
Unbothered — Immune
🌸 Bundle Options
Starter Set — $28
(any 2 blends)
Wellness Trio — $42
(any 3 blends)
Full Lab Experience — $72
(all 6 blends)
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🛒Avant-Garde'n Grab & Go Locations
*Wadada
*YOL Juice Market
*Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
*Life Bistro

👩🏽‍🍳 Need More Than a Bite?
Order meal prep, catering or book moi as a personal chef session at avantgardenatl.com!

Rooted Reflections 💭

Remember When...
Remember when folks used to keep a pot of something on the stove and everybody ate from it for a couple days 😄?
Not because it was trendy meal prep…but because stretching ingredients, making something nourishing and keeping people fed was just what you did.
That’s probably why simple comfort foods still hit the hardest now 🧠!

See you soon, and as always: THE Plant Based Scientist is In the Lab!
👩🏽‍🔬Chef Aja,
Avant-Garde'n x Rooted in Flavor
Avantgardenatl.com
515.989.1180
[email protected]

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05/03/2026

AG Family, y'all didn't come to play 😅!
SOLD. OUT. OF. EVERYTHING 🤯🔥!
Not a crumb left. Not a drop of sauce.
Y’all showed UP and showed OUT for Mushroom Fest 🍄!
Pizza Puffs? Gone.
Spring Rolls? Gone.
Mac & Cheeze? Gone.
Puddings + Cakes? wiped CLEAN.
This is what happens when real ingredients meet bold flavor and a community that KNOWS 👩🏽‍🔬🙏🏽!
If you missed it…we tried to tell you 😏!
But don’t worry, stay tuned for the next event...we won’t disappoint!
We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/03/2026

👉🏽 Pull up to tomorrow & experience Plant Based Science for yourself 🍄🔥
👉🏽 Come early...when we sell out, that’s it 💁🏽‍♀️
👉🏽 Bring a friend who doesn’t believe in vegan food 😏

We look forward to serving you soon 👩🏽‍🔬✨! We’re not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!

05/01/2026

AG Family 🗣📢 we outside Sunday 🍄🔥!
Avant-Garde’n is pulling up to and we did mushrooms the ONLY way we know how: bold, intentional + scientifically crafted!
If you’ve been hearing about the Pizza Puffs, this is your moment!
If you’ve been craving our creamy Mac, we got you!
And if you know anything about us…you already know the dessert bar is NOT to be played with 🏆!
✨ Most Popular: Sampler Trio (try everything in one go)
🍕 Chicago Style Pizza Puffs w/ “Mild” Sauce
🌯 Southwest Spring Rolls w/ Bang Bang Sauce
🧀 Loaded Jackfruit Mac & Cheeze
🍰 Limited Dessert Bar

Pull up, bring your people and come eat something that actually hits!
We look forward to serving you soon ✨️! We're not fast food, we're avant-garde in flavor AND we put nutrition BACK on your plate!