Ste Martaen http://stemartaen.com A gourmet vegan cheese alternative. Thu, 23 May 2013 02:43:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 March 2013 http://stemartaen.com/2013/03/march201/ http://stemartaen.com/2013/03/march201/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:46:43 +0000 laviyah http://stemartaen.com/?p=3171 It’s the 3rd month in the the 13th year of 2000.  Does that sound correct?  Anyway, I wanted to write a monthly update in regards to what is going on with Ste Martaen.  We still primarily do vegan cheese and that is still the foundation of how this all began.  While I run this tiny [...]]]> It’s the 3rd month in the the 13th year of 2000.  Does that sound correct?  Anyway, I wanted to write a monthly update in regards to what is going on with Ste Martaen.  We still primarily do vegan cheese and that is still the foundation of how this all began.  While I run this tiny little company, I kind of love that we still do things small.  I answer most of the e-mails, package each shipment and correspond with buyers.  My future plans include something very different than what I am doing now, however I do consider this an epic moment in my life.  Running a company and raising children makes for a really long to-do list.  ;-)

If you are a buyer and would love to feature Ste Martaen cheese in your market, coop or grocery store please shoot me an e-mail.

If you are a potential customer and would love to purchase Ste Martaen cheese at your local market, coop or grocery store, tell the owners and have them shoot me an e-mail.

The Vegan Foodtruck by Ste Martaen is still in operation as a delivery service, vending and catering entity.  We have plans to bring the physical truck back in April but if the logistics and my sanity require that I stick to delivery, vending and catering then…

Thank you so much for the interest and support.

Peace,

Laviyah

laviyahATstemartaenDOTcom

 

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Just wanted to take some time to say thank you to all of the friends of Ste Martaen and the supporters of my husband and what he created.

 

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Just wanted to take some time to say thank you to all of the friends of Ste Martaen and the supporters of my husband and what he created.

 

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]]> http://stemartaen.com/2011/08/190-nort/feed/ 0 Vote for The Vegan Food Truck and Ste Martaen Cheese http://stemartaen.com/2011/08/vote-for-the-vegan-food-truck/ http://stemartaen.com/2011/08/vote-for-the-vegan-food-truck/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:39:17 +0000 laviyah http://stemartaen.com/?p=2170 We’re so blown right now at even being considered!  Veg News has included us in the Fave Vegan Food Cart Section and in the Fave Vegan Cheese Section.  If we’re your favorite please support and vote for us!    Vote for your favorite vegan businesses here!

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True story. I invited a bunch of vegans over my house to eat dinner and Gene Baur showed up.

Seriously. I wouldn’t lie to you.

The picture above is the buffet set up in my living room area. Gene dug in, as did all my other guests.

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True story. I invited a bunch of vegans over my house to eat dinner and Gene Baur showed up.

Seriously. I wouldn’t lie to you.

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The picture above is the buffet set up in my living room area. Gene dug in, as did all my other guests.

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It was just a light meal of swiss chard simmered in coconut milk and curry, roasted cauliflower, barbecue tofu, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach quiche, cinnamon rolls, pecan pie and peach ice cream. Yep, just a meal I threw together. lol!

I ate the peach ice cream for dinner. Mainly because it was all that was left because I forgot to put it out and everyone ate everything else.

Because of the Vegan Foodtruck, I have met and befriended some of the most amazing vegans! Because of the Vegan Foodtruck I have invited total strangers into my home and they leave as lifelong friends. Because of the Vegan Foodtruck, PETA knows who Ste Martaen is. Because of the Vegan Foodtruck our vegan line of cheeses has gained major exposure. Because of the Vegan Foodtruck, Gene Baur showed up to my house for dinner as a stop on the Just Eats Tour. I didn’t know who he was until Meagan and Lauren came over to help me out with dinner. Everyone I invited knew who he was except for me, which was cool. I was well informed by the time he arrived. ;-)

Some of you have asked me when is the truck coming back, some of you have asked how can you help bring the truck back. Well I didn’t realize how serious you guys were about helping to keep the vegan foodtruck alive until I got an anonymous donation of $500 bucks. The donor asked that you guys help out as well by matching that generous donation. Donations can be sent via PayPal or by snail mail to our PO Box in whatever increments you feel comfortable with. We will also be accepting hugs, vegan chocolate and smiles. I was thinking hard about starting a kickstarter campaign when this check arrived in the mail. Kismet? We can certainly start right here and right now. This is just one of the many ways to support your local and small businesses.

Thank you so much for supporting Ste Martaen, this is just the beginning!

Peace & Blessings,
Laviyah





Ste Martaen
PO Box 5563
Chicago, IL 60680

]]> http://stemartaen.com/2011/06/breaking-bread/feed/ 4 PETA’s Top Five http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/petas-top-five/ http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/petas-top-five/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:55:47 +0000 laviyah http://stemartaen.com/?p=1900 We made the top five list!  So much of this is the vision, creativity and love of my husband.  The cheese, the truck, are all the seeds he planted.  Congratulations my love!

PETA’s Top Five Vegan-Friendly Food Trucks

Thank you to our customers, our fans, our friends and our family!

]]> We made the top five list!  So much of this is the vision, creativity and love of my husband.  The cheese, the truck, are all the seeds he planted.  Congratulations my love!

PETA’s Top Five Vegan-Friendly Food Trucks

Thank you to our customers, our fans, our friends and our family!

]]> http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/petas-top-five/feed/ 0 The Chickagoan http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/thechickagoan/ http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/thechickagoan/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:58:33 +0000 laviyah http://stemartaen.com/?p=1881 Check out the latest press for Ste Martaen!

The cheesiest vegan

 

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The cheesiest vegan

 

]]> http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/thechickagoan/feed/ 0 Good News http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/good-news-2/ http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/good-news-2/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:39:09 +0000 laviyah http://stemartaen.com/?p=1862 You can now buy Ste Martaen cheese at this wonderful online store:

Veganstore.com

The good people at veganstore.com ordered our product, liked it and wanted to add it to the offerings on their website.  Kewl right?  Now, go buy some cheese.

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Veganstore.com

The good people at veganstore.com ordered our product, liked it and wanted to add it to the offerings on their website.  Kewl right?  Now, go buy some cheese. ;-)

]]> http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/good-news-2/feed/ 0 Messages http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/messages/ http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/messages/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:47:01 +0000 laviyah http://stemartaen.com/?p=1848 I just wanted to do a quick post about phone messages.  Potential customers have left messages on the veganfoodtruck request line about ordering cheese as well as special requests regarding the foodtruck.  Some messages unfortunately were accidentally deleted.  If you desire catering from the foodtruck menu or wholesale and/or retail from Ste Martaen vegan cheese, [...]]]> I just wanted to do a quick post about phone messages.  Potential customers have left messages on the veganfoodtruck request line about ordering cheese as well as special requests regarding the foodtruck.  Some messages unfortunately were accidentally deleted.  If you desire catering from the foodtruck menu or wholesale and/or retail from Ste Martaen vegan cheese, please, please send us an e-mail.  laviyah@stemartaen.com or info@stemartaen The foodtruck request line is best for texting your location and/or calling when the foodtruck is out and about.  I hope this clears up any confusion.  If you left me a message and I have not responded (your message may have been accidentally deleted) please shoot me an e-mail.

Stay Happy, Stay Healthy and Stay Vegan!

Laviyah

]]> http://stemartaen.com/2011/04/messages/feed/ 2 Foodtruck Update http://stemartaen.com/2011/03/foodtruck-update/ http://stemartaen.com/2011/03/foodtruck-update/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:51:10 +0000 laviyah http://stemartaen.com/?p=1798 First, I would like to thank all of our wonderful customers for being patient with us through the hiring of a new driver, missed texts, late arrivals and getting lost. This week, I will be working on a smoother system for you guys to make requests, get a quick response and get your food to [...]]]> First, I would like to thank all of our wonderful customers for being patient with us through the hiring of a new driver, missed texts, late arrivals and getting lost. This week, I will be working on a smoother system for you guys to make requests, get a quick response and get your food to you. I am also working on bringing back lunch as soon as Tuesday. ;-) If for any reason you have any questions, suggestions, concerns, praise or complaints. Email me: laviyah@stemartaen.com You guys are the reason why we do what we do, it is our pleasure to serve you!

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