I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - it’s good to be a vegan in 2017. You know why? Because in 2017 you can actually find (or make) good vegan cheese substitutes! We are in a vegan cheese renaissance! The Darker Days of Vegan Cheese You might have had vegan cheese in the past and thought - ew. Daiya is the O.G. of vegan cheeses and their vegan cheese shreds were probably what you were eating. (sorry, Daiya) I do not find Daiya cheese to be great. With the Miyoko brand changing ... continue reading...
Traveling While Vegan: Ecuador, Part I
SKIP TO... Online English-Language Resources for Ecuador Online Vegan Restaurant Directories for Ecuador Restaurant, Cafe & Bar Recommendations for Cuenca Grocery Store & Market Recommendations for Cuenca Restaurant, Cafe & Bar Recommendations for Vilcabamba Restaurant Recommendations for Guayaquil Grocery Store Recommendation for Guayaquil Some countries provide a softer landing for vegan travelers than others. Turns out, being vegan in Ecuador is definitely not ... continue reading...
Traveling While Vegan: Los Angeles, California
Traveling while vegan is when you truly put your vegan skills to the test. Do you know how to order something vegan in a non-vegan restaurant? Is your bag filled with vegan snacks so you don't get hangry while you try to find a vegan option on the road? Have you searched Yelp, TripAdvisor and/or Happy Cow for your vegan restaurant options? These are your tools and they are vital to vegan survival. Well, they are vital unless you're in Los Angeles, California, that is. Easy Veganism In ... continue reading...
Meet A Plenty Vegan Ninja: Hayley Diep
Sometimes it can be tricky imagining eating vegan yourself if you don’t know any vegans. Well, that’s what the Plenty Vegan Ninja interview series is all about. Meet vegan vegetarian folks who explain why they eat the way they do. This week we’re getting to know more about Hayley Diep, aka Health Nut Hayley. It was great to hear how she incorporates mostly vegan meals into her routine but sometimes deviates. This is an option for eating vegan that isn’t talked about enough but is very ... continue reading...
You Already Eat Vegan: Go The Distance
I Could Never Eat Vegan The prospect of starting to eat vegan can be overwhelming for some. "What do vegans eat?" is usually the first question people have and then it's followed by the thought, "But I don't even know what nutritional yeast IS?!" The fact is, you do not have to get fancy when you start eating vegan. You don't have to eat ingredients that you've never heard of and are not sure you even like yet. Forget about the tofu and tempeh for now. Instead, you can start with what ... continue reading...