Author Archives: Vegan Traveler

Herbivore or Carnivore?

1 – Human, 2 – Cow, 3 – Cat, 4 – Dog, 5 – Horse I have a degree in Anthropology but you don’t need one to see the differences in the photo posted above. In my opinion it speaks … Continue reading

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Chipotle Quesadilla

Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla Feel free to double this recipe for extras. 2 small-medium size sweet potato 1/2 c black beans, drained and rinsed 1-2  chipotle pepper*, roughly chopped and add a tsp of sauce to taste 1/4 tsp cumin … Continue reading

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Personal Message On Valentines Day

I am starting this day out very sad. I don’t want any more hearts to break on this day or any day. Someone very close to me is healing from a triple bypass but is also suffering and I didn’t … Continue reading

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The Protein Myth

“How do you get your protein?” This is one of the most common questions I get.  We need to stop obsessing about protein and start looking at our consumption of  complex carbohydrates.  What people should  be worried about is cancer, heart disease, diabetes … Continue reading

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Cooking Without Eggs

Vegan Desserts I’m often asked “How can you cook without eggs?” or Don’t you need eggs for that sauce?”. The answer is simple. Anyone can cook without using eggs the same way people have done for a very long time.  … Continue reading

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Letter To The Editor – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

I would like to remind your readers that the circus is coming to town and ask them not to attend. I believe using live animals in a circus is an outdated and abusive form of entertainment. Just last November the … Continue reading

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Cultural Habits – Human Species

I am pasting below one of my favorite excerpts from Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s blog. To the animals, it’s all the same. They want to live. If they have wings, they want to fly. If they have legs, they want to walk. … Continue reading

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Zuch Vegan Brownies For Any Occassion

Are you looking for an awesome Vegan Brownie Recipe or desert? I should post this under recipes but because I get asked for this recipe so often, I’m going to make it a headline. I’m into healthy food and granted brownies are not … Continue reading

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Memorial Day should be celebrated vegan style.

For me this isn’t a holiday or a day off from work. It is a day to remember those who served our country and lost their lives. My thoughts right now are with their families and I hope they can find … Continue reading

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Let Them Eat Dog?

I am a new fan of Jonathan Safran Foer after watching him on a Larry King.  Link to full WSJ article.  “A modest proposal for tossing Fido in the oven.”  By Jonathan Safran Foer Despite the fact that it’s perfectly legal in 44 … Continue reading

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