Kentucky Fried Chicken introduced its new Beyond™ Fried Chicken across the United States yesterday and vegans are going nuts. You might assume that everyone is cheering this huge step forward as a victory for those who choose to keep animal products off their plate—or out of their bucket, in this case. Some vegans are excitedContinue reading “KFC and the Angry Vegans”
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Meet Marina Minko, Vegan Yacht Chef Extraordinaire
“The future is green, for sure, and I’m glad to be a part of it.” In September 2021 my husband and I had an extraordinary adventure to Croatia. We started our journey sailing for a week with twenty other people on a small yacht called the Mama Marija II chartered by Vegan Travel. ForContinue reading “Meet Marina Minko, Vegan Yacht Chef Extraordinaire”
Five Things Vegans Wish Restaurant Owners Knew
Despite the increased demand for vegan options across the world many restaurant owners are reluctant to add them to their menu. Even corporate giants such as Royal Caribbean and Disney have introduced vegan options to their customers and the response has been incredibly positive…and profitable. But, you don’t need to be a multi-million dollar enterpriseContinue reading “Five Things Vegans Wish Restaurant Owners Knew”
Silken Tofu Scramble
One of our favorite weekend breakfasts is tofu scramble. However, when we moved to Costa Rica I was disappointed to discover tofu was hard to find (we now have access to incredible tofu made by my friend). I was accustomed to spending $1.99 for a pound of organic tofu at Wegmans and now the onlyContinue reading “Silken Tofu Scramble”
Dreena’s Kind Kitchen
Dreena’s version of zucchini fritters is vegan, and oil-free making them the perfect tasty and nutritious appetizer or side dish for any meal.
A Vegan in Disney World
I spent a week on a solo trip to Disney World in August 2021. I did my research prior to my trip to make sure I wouldn’t miss the best vegan options in all four parks and I was blown away by how much things had changed since I visited as a pescetarian on myContinue reading “A Vegan in Disney World”
11 Vegan Foods and Drinks You Need To Try In Costa Rica
I’ll be honest. Costa Rica isn’t known for its cuisine. It’s a very simple culture with foods and drinks made with simple ingredients. However, there are several things that I always make sure visitors try when they come to Costa Rica. Típico A típico is the typical Costa Rican breakfast which usually includes gallo pintoContinue reading “11 Vegan Foods and Drinks You Need To Try In Costa Rica”
Feeding the Hungry Ghost
I read Feeding the Hungry Ghost a few years ago and have thought about it so many times since then. Part cookbook/part memoir Ellen Kanner kept my attention right through to the end. In Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith and What to Eat for Dinner, Ellen Kanner shares her history, her wisdom and her experiences alongsideContinue reading “Feeding the Hungry Ghost”
Thriving As a Vegan Traveler
In 2019 my husband and I set sail on two separate vegan river cruises – one in France, and one a week later in Portugal. The food on the French cruise was incredible. It was here I was introduced to chestnut cream for my morning croissant, and my never-ending craving for cake covered in marzipanContinue reading “Thriving As a Vegan Traveler”
What’s For Breakfast?
It should be the simplest meal of the day but sometimes it’s hard to think of ideas for vegan breakfasts. Taking eggs, bacon, sausage, and many other traditional breakfast items off our plates can force us to think outside the box as we search for healthier, more compassionate alternatives. Don’t let that discourage you! WithContinue reading “What’s For Breakfast?”
A New Day Vegan 