How Two Friends Made Their Dream of a Delicious Dairy-Free Dessert a Reality

With determination and years of R&D, the duo behind Dear Bella perfected vegan ice cream
Jean Trinh • Los Angeles Magazine • September 15, 2021
When Alice Cherng and Belinda Wei met in 2015, they became fast friends. The duo bonded over their both being Taiwanese Americans and alums of Café Gratitude. “Our friendship was forged over eating a lot of vegan food,” Cherng recalls, “but when...
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