What happens when you grow up in a Mexican steakhouse, but later discover the healing power of plants?For <a href="https://dorastable.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dora Ramírez</a>, the journey from sizzling meats to vibrant, plant-based cuisine was nothing short of transformative. Raised in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, Dora feared giving up animal products would mean giving up her culture. Instead, she found that beans, grains, veggies, and spices didn’t just replace her favorite dishes—they enhanced them.Now, as the author of <a href="https://dorastable.com/cookbook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Comida Casera</a>, Dora is sharing her fresh, plant-strong take on everything from tamales and mole to street food and comforting family classics. Her story is a celebration of food, culture, and the powerful connection between tradition and wellness.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>How Dora transformed her steakhouse upbringing into a plant-based journey</li><li>The inspiration behind her cookbook, <a href="https://dorastable.com/cookbook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Comida Casera</a></li><li>Why dishes like tamales and mole carry deep cultural meaning</li><li>Practical tips for making authentic Mexican food at home—100% plant-strong</li><li>How food can honor heritage, heal the body, and bring people together</li></ul> Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or just looking to spice up your kitchen with authentic Mexican flavors, Dora’s story proves you don’t have to sacrifice tradition to cook with plants.<a href="https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/dora-ramirez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Webpage</a><a href="https://youtu.be/i_n4c8aautI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the Episode on YouTube</a>Upcoming Events:Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip﻿ Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star Rating<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plantstrong-podcast/id1458774193" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0f3s0T8T51BkypY1OMdrT7?si=2c16b40676f64e65&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

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