And it’s all good. In fact, it’s great. Even with a week in the UK… eating Vegan is MUCH MUCH easier than I thought. There are the occasional “restaurant issues” (where to go, what to get, etc.) And explaining to others… but it’s all worth it.

As I did when I went vegetarian a couple of years ago, I’m filling my world with new recipes, exciting new dishes that are just plain different. I’m not looking to shape some wheat in the form of a chicken breast.. I want real, whole-food, plant based meals. And I’m finding them… and making them… and they’re delicious.

Would love to have dialogue about vegan and vegetarian cooking… let me know your thoughts!

Best
Patrick

Gives you a lot to think about. Interesting. I don’t think I’ve ever had this much opportunity to really consider what I’m eating… every morsel… this closely.

Milk hides everywhere – even in Special K Cereal (BEFORE you add milk – cow, almond, soy, or otherwise!)

I’ve found some fantastic recipes… sweet potato and black bean enchiladas… butternut squash and red bean Chilean stew… blueberry cobbler (amazing! Made twice THIS WEEK!?!?)… and so much more.

I’m a bit concerned about business travel. I’ve been able to make vegetarian work, but now I don’t want to eat cheese, dairy, or milk. The China Study (see blog post on the book) made a huge impact on me.

So. What do you do? If you’re vegan… what do you do when you travel? Someone tweeted me and said they eat before they go out to a restaurant with family and friends… not a really great plan, I don’t think. There’s always salad – maybe with some added beans? What about convention centers (yikes! Scary thought… vegan there?!?).

Would love to hear your thoughts…