Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro prides itself on being Las Vegas’ first and only 100% cruelty-free Vegan Las Vegas restaurant. This means all the food prepared in the Pura Vida kitchen is made from the most wholesome, fresh and local ingredients available.

The Pura Vida menu is completely animal-free and sustainable for the planet as well as healing for the body. While other Las Vegas restaurants may be vegan-friendly, Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro is 100% vegan owned and operated, making it on the short list of vegan restaurants in Las Vegas.

Options for Everyone – Vegan or Not

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro also provides healthy and flavorful alternatives for people with Celiac disease, food allergies, lactose intolerance and many other food sensitivities. Many of our menu options are gluten-free and all are dairy-free. If you have a food sensitivity that needs special attention, just let us know. We have options for you!

Join us for a day of fun, live entertainment, and delicious healthy food!

Pura Vida Bystro is hosting a full-day event where you can sample fabulous vegan food, enjoy great live entertainment, and meet health-conscious local vendors on our marketplace. Make new friends and discover new options for a healthy body, mind, and spirit!

FREE Admission

*A scrumptious 3-course lunch menu is available at $15
(a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mercy for Animals)

*Local vendors exhibit their great offerings for a healthy lifestyle

*Live entertainment and fun

Chef Mayra will be serving Pudding, Popsicles and Empanadas for only $1 each!

When: July 1, 2011 from 6 – 10pm
Where: Charleston & Main in front of the Gaia Flowers booth

Mojito Moves Caribbean Energy Party
July 15, 2011 at 6:30pm

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro
1236 Western Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 722-0108

Come celebrate the first 100% Cruelty-Free Kitchen Bakery & Bystro in Las Vegas with a PARTY!

This will be an unforgettable evening with the best in Caribbean cuisine. Both vegan and raw vegan delights will be served, so there’ll be something for everyone.

Have fun! Celebrate your Life! Celebrate the pre-opening of Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro with a 3-course vegan dinner, live DJ music and a cash bar with vegan wines & vegan beer.

This is not a Lecture- book signing- etc.

10% of the proceeds go to Adopt a Rescue Pet

THIS IS A PARTY!!!!!

3-Course Vegan or Raw Vegan Dinner

Music by DJ Todd Chuma

Cash Bar with Great Prices on Vegan Wines and Vegan Beer

Raffles & Prizes

First Mojito is FREE!

Ticket Prices:

$55 in advance, $65 at the door
Sign up for the Newsletter before July 1, and you’ll get a $5 Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro coupon at the door.
Only valid with ticket purchase. Coupon expires August 31, 2011.
(If you haven’t subscribed, fill in the form on the right side of this page.)

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Please sign up for Chef Mayra’s news and ebook on the right to receive invites to future events.

Pura Vida is Opening on  Saturday ,July 16th @ 9:00 AM
Soft Opening Celebration Friday -July 15th @ 6:30

1236 Western Ave 89102

702 722 0108

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro Web Site will LAUNCH

July 15th 2011

Click here to BUY tickets for the most fun you ever had

http://www.chefmayrakitchen.com/mojito-moves-caribbean-energy-party-2

WHAT & WHO WE ARE

Pura vida literally means Pura = pure and vida = life, but “pure life” in correct Spanish is actually “vida pura”, making the real meaning of “pura vida” closer to “plenty of life”, “full of life”, “this is living!”, “going great”, “real living”, or “cool!”

“Pura vida” can be used both as a greeting and a farewell, to express satisfaction, to politely express indifference when describing something or even to say “thank you”. The phrase has become widely known throughout the world and is used by many Costa Ricans (and expatriates). Some foreigners view the phrase as an expression of a leisurely lifestyle, of disregard for time, or one of wanton friendliness.

However, Costa Ricans use the phrase to express a philosophy of strong community, perseverance, resilience in overcoming difficulties with good spirits, enjoying life slowly, and celebrating good fortune of magnitudes small and large alike.

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro maintains this feeling through the energy of its atmosphere and food.

Vegan Chef Mayra crafts each dish in the spirit of pure life, using only the freshest whole local ingredients with no artificial colors or preservatives. The Chef incorporates macrobiotic, vegan, ayurvedic and raw food principles that focus on low-temperature and minimally processed cooking, keeping micro-organisms and enzymes alive.

At Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro, we grind whole spices and use only the freshest herbs. Our oils, sweeteners and salts are all unrefined.

We offer items that are Gluten & wheat-free, fair trade and organic.

Our ingredients do not include high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, GMO’s or hydrogenated oils. In addition to our commitment for health and well-being, we maintain a philosophy of responsibility to our local and global communities.

Our foods are locally produced whenever possible, while remaining affordable and therefore more widely available.

Compassionate Cuisine = Wellness for the Planet, Animals & Health

We at Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro believe Healthy Food has Flavor.

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro serves compassionate cuisine that is full of flavor and full of pure life to tempt the taste buds and please the body.

Veganism is a diet known more for its restriction than its excess, making people think that eating vegan food is extremely bland, boring and tasteless. Not true!

Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs,dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur and wool.

Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating, or to the diet itself.

To many people, excluding the use of all animal products in their diet seems very restrictive. On the contrary, vegans eat a whole world of delicious, imaginative, healthy whole foods that most people eating a “Standard American Diet” don’t even know about! From the sweetest fruits to hearty vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and many other plant-based foods, vegans have a wide variety of choices and can achieve the utmost in health with their food choices.

We welcome you to join us at Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro whether you’re a diehard vegan or have never heard of this way of eating before.

Vegan Chef Mayra packs in the maximum flavor to each and every dish on the menu.

Her signature Caribbean and Southwest spices are sure to liven up your taste buds, and her bakery breads and desserts are sinfully rich and delicious.

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro prides itself on being Las Vegas’ first and only 100% cruelty-free Las Vegas restaurant. This means all the food prepared in our kitchen is made from the most wholesome, fresh and local ingredients available. Our food is animal-free and sustainable for the planet as well as healing for the body. While other Las Vegas restaurants may be vegan-friendly, Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro is 100% vegan owned and operated, making it on the short list of vegan restaurants in Las Vegas.

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro also provides healthy and flavorful alternatives for people with Celiac disease, food allergies, lactose intolerance and many other food sensitivities.

Many of our menu options are gluten-free and all are dairy-free.

If you have a food sensitivity that needs special attention, just let us know. We have options for you!

Vegan & abolition !

Go Vegan and Stay Vegan

Click here to view the embedded video.

Gary L. Francione is Distinguished Professor of Law and Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Scholar of Law and Philosophy at Rutgers University School of Law-Newark. While traveling about N. America meeting people for I’m Vegan, the crew stopped for an on-camera chat with the professor about animal rights and veganism.

Click here to view the embedded video.

This short segment was cut from Risa’s final profile. In this bonus clip, Risa recalls when she used to eat KFC, and how “distancing” worked to keep her from thinking about what (or who) we are eating.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Julia is an 11-year vegan living in Springfield, MO at the time this profile was shot, where she studied social work at a Christian college. She’s 26 years old.

In this video, Julia discusses her relationships with others as a vegan, gives advice to people considering veganism, and talks a little about her reasons for being vegan.

Better know a vegan! Press play.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Risa has been vegan over a decade. She works at a raw restaurant in Vancouver, where she lives and also works as a singer/songwriter. To learn more, and to hear one of her tracks, press play. For more info and videos, visit vegandocumentary.com.

vegandocumentary.com

Mojito Moves Caribbean Energy Party
July 15, 2011 at 6:30pm

Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro
1236 Western Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 722-0108

Come celebrate the first 100% Cruelty-Free Kitchen Bakery & Bystro in Las Vegas with a PARTY!

This will be an unforgettable evening with the best in Caribbean cuisine. Both vegan and raw vegan delights will be served, so there’ll be something for everyone.

Have fun! Celebrate your Life! Celebrate the pre-opening of Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro with a 3-course vegan dinner, live DJ music and a cash bar with vegan wines & vegan beer.

This is not a Lecture- book signing- etc.

10% of the proceeds go to Adopt a Rescue Pet

THIS IS A PARTY!!!!!

3-Course Vegan or Raw Vegan Dinner

Music by DJ Todd Chuma

Cash Bar with Great Prices on Vegan Wines and Vegan Beer

Raffles & Prizes

First Mojito is FREE!

Ticket Prices:

$55 in advance, $65 at the door
Sign up for the Newsletter before July 1, and you’ll get a $5 Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro coupon at the door.
Only valid with ticket purchase. Coupon expires August 31, 2011.
(If you haven’t subscribed, fill in the form on the right side of this page.)

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Please sign up for Chef Mayra’s news and ebook on the right to receive invites to future events.

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Pura Vida By Chef Mayra and The Herbal Experience YAM Mash

About : 6–8 servings, Prep Time about : 15 minutes, Cook Time about : 45 minutes

Wha’Cha Need:

4 TBS Pretty- T Tea
3–4 large Garnet Yams (about 3–4 lbs), peeled & chopped in 1 inch cubes
2 TBS VEGAN  butter
¾ cup vanilla soy creamer
½ cup Pretty T  concentrate (++use tea broth with tea leaves from boiled yams)
2 TBS agave
½ tsp cardamom
1 tsp pepper
½ tsp allspice
2 tsp sea salt

Wha’Cha Do:

1. In a large pot bring 12–14 oz water to a boil. Add yams and let cook until soft in middle (about 20–30 minutes)
2. Melt VEGAN butter over medium–high heat in another large pot. Strain yams from boiled tea and add to melted butter. (Tealeaves are welcomed)
3. Add soy creamer, The Herbal Experience concentrate, Agave & begin to mash. Add spices and mash until smooth & creamy. ~

PURA VIDA BY CHEF MAYRA & THE HERBAL EXPERIENCE PURE FUSION RUBS

Fusion Rubs !   Ohh MY !!!

Chef Fusion

Cozumel Rub
Great Rub Tofu- Gardein Meat and Vegan Chicken Strips

Wha’ Cha Need:

2 TBS Kide-T, finely ground
1 TBS Chipotle Chile Pepper
1 tsp Marjoram
1 tsp Black Peppercorn
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Cilantro
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Oregano

Wha’Cha Do: things you’ll need:

• Dry rub
• Plastic wrap
• If Using tofu !!! PLEASE get the Extra super Firm

1. Sprinkle dry rub on the Vegan protein. Apply an even coating; use a shaker to coat the vegan meat without getting too much dry rub in one spot. Make sure to apply a coating of dry rub over the entire piece of Vegan meat.
2. Press the dry rub into the vegan meat gently. Pressing the dry rub onto the vegan meat ensures that most of the dry rub clings to the vegan meat. Some of us even massage the dry rub into the vegan meat softly so that it further penetrates the Vegan meat while marinates.
3. Wrap the Your V meat in plastic wrap. The plastic wrap serves two purposes. First, the plastic wrap ensures that the dry rub doesn’t fall off during the marinating process. Second, the plastic wrap helps keep your refrigerator sanitary. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter top and place the  Veggie meat in the center. Bring the two longest sides of the plastic wrap together and roll tightly. Carefully roll the ends of the plastic wrap so that  your vegan meat is tightly wrapped. Allow to marinate for 1 to 2 hours. Dry rubs work quicker than a wet marinade. In only an hour or so, your  VEGGIE meat will be ready to hit the grill —

This most distinctive and flavorful rice dish complements tofu type of veggie beautifully.

Try it with a mango salsa on the side.

Pura Vida By Chef Mayra and The Herbal Experience

” Forbidden Rice”

Wha’ Cha Need:

3 tablespoons MOOMY- T leaves, 10 cups water, 2 cups Organic Jasmine  rice, 2 cloves garlic,     4 thin slices fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sea salt

Wha’ Cha DO :

1. Add ten cups of boiling water to the tea in a four–quart pot.
2. Cover and steep for five minutes.
3. Strain the tea to remove the leaves and set aside. Heat the sesame oil in a 12–inch heavy–bottom iron skillet on high heat. As soon as the oil begins to smoke, lower the heat to medium. Add the rice, garlic, ginger and one cup of tea at a time. Sauté and simmer, carefully adding more tea as needed to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan.
4. Cover on simmer and set aside. Cooking time is 45 minutes. Serves: 4 – 6

My Mac*Cacao Balls   & Also can Be Spicy Chipotle Cacao Bites

This recipe give and takes makes 15 balls

Wha’ Cha Need:

2 cups cacao nibs

1 tablespoon maca powder

2 ounces cocao powder (weight)

1 1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup almond butter

1/3 cup yacon syrup

3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 tablespoon liquid vanilla

Chipotle ! Optional to make then spicy at the end ( BITES)

Wha’ Cha DO

Finely grind the cacao nibs in a coffee grinder or dry blender.  Mix all ingredients by hand in a bowl until mixture is consistent.  Scoop out balls using a small ice cream scoop.  Balls can be served immediately or placed in fridge to firm up first.

Variation: You can replace the maca powder with any other powdered super food.  For a delicious, spicy version simply add a half teaspoon Chipotle or more to taste.

Storage and life span: These balls will keep for at least two weeks!  Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

******We like to spice it up with a sprinkle of chipotle powder on top.

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