Friday, July 31, 2015
Healthy Vegan Cheese Sauce
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I love fajitas. In fact I love almost all Mexican inspired food. It’s always delicious and it’s easy to make vegan. These vegan fajitas are no exception.
I was at a chain Mexican restaurant last week and ordered their vegan fajitas. I was so happy when they loaded my plate up with black beans. In the past when I have ordered fajitas vegan I usually get extra veggies but nothing to really make up for the lost protein. That’s one of the reasons I love fajitas, they are so hearty and filling.
I decided to come up with a vegan fajita dish worthy of my taste buds and my veracious appetite! Luckily I didn’t have to do the work on my own. I was lucky enough to find this recipe from simple veganista. I love that blog and highly recommend it!
You can make these with soft flour tortillas in the traditional sense or mix it up and make them as tacos with nice crunchy corn taco shells. The secret is in the black bean preparation and the guacamole. You can have fun with this recipe and everyone will love it. Even omnivores. Get the recipe on the next page below.
Fajitas With Black Beans and Guacamole
(adapted from this recipe from Simple Veganista)
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups)
1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored and sliced
1 green bell pepper, cored and sliced
1 small white onion, sliced
1 tablespoon grapeseed or olive oil or 3 tablespoon water (for water saute)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon chipotle or cayenne powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon mineral salt
corn or flour tortillas
1/4 head of cabbage, shredded (optional), to serve
lime wedges, to serve
Guacamole
2 – 3 avocados
1 small jalapeno, most seeds removed and diced
1/4 red onion, diced
small handful cherry tomatoes, quartered or 1 small tomato, diced
1/2 teaspoon mineral salt, or to taste
few sprigs cilantro leaves, diced
1 lime, squeezed
Scoop avocado flesh into a large bowl. Cut it into chunks with a fork. Using the fork, mash up about half of the avocado. Add diced jalapeno, onion, tomatoes, mineral salt and lime juice. Mix to incorporate. Add in chopped cilantro and mix again gently.
You can stir fry your fajita filling in oil or water, of course water is healthier. Heat in a skillet over medium/high heat. Add bell peppers, onions, and spices, cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add black beans and cook until heated through, about 3 more minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste adding anything extra you like.
Warm your tortillas. You can do this over an open stove flame, in a pan, in the oven or even the microwave. Do whatever you like best.
Compile ingredients, pile on the guac and enjoy! Photo: Simple Veganista
Garden Fresh Fajitas With Black Beans and Guacamole
Healthy Vegan Cheese Sauce
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If I’ve learned anything from running this website it’s that you can never have to many recipes for vegan cheese. Every cheese recipe I have posted has quickly gone to the top of hits for recipes on my site. The all time leader is this vegan cheese sauce recipe if you’d like to go check it out.
I have a feeling this cheese sauce recipe may become the new reigning champion of cheeses though. It comes to us courtesy of Jennifers Kitchen and it’s really amazing. According to her “this cheesy sauce is trans-fat-free, cholesterol free, lactose & casein free, soy-free, and gluten-free. And it’s a good source of fiber so it’s great for weight loss. It also dishes up protein, vitamins A and K, magnesium, copper, selenium, and manganese, and gets its color and an added nutrient boost from raw carrots.
I think the secret to this vegan cheese sauce being so rich and savory is the coconut oil which is something I have never seen used in a cheese sauce before. It’s perfect for nachos, chips, pouring over broccoli and more. If you can’t wait to try this delicious recipe out you can get it on the next page below.
Healthy Vegan Cheese Sauce
(adapted from this recipe from Jennifers Kitchen)
Ingredients
3 cups water – divided
1/3 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup sliced raw carrots (3/8 cup shredded carrots)
2 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
1/4 cup olive oil or mild (unscented) coconut oil
3 tablespoons tapioca starch or corn starch
Instructions
Place 1 cup water and next 7 ingredients (cashews through tahini) in blender and blend until very, very smooth. (A high-powered blender works best for this.)
Add oil and blend well.
Add tapioca starch or corn starch. Blend until well mixed.
Pour into medium/large sauce pan. Rinse blender with remaining 2 cups water and add to sauce pan.
Bring to boil over medium/high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbly.
Remove from heat.
Serve warm or chilled.
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Healthy Vegan Cheese Sauce
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Thursday, July 30, 2015
Spiced Rum Caramel Ice Cream [Vegan]
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Garlic, Black Pepper and Cinnamon Recall: Salmonella
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A grocery store chain has recalled four of it’s spices due to Salmonella contamination.
The affected spices are Garlic, Black Pepper, and Cinnamon. Since our readership is vegan it may not be affected by the fourth contaminated spice seasoning: Bac’n Buds (although I do believe it is vegan). This is a very serious threat, please don’t take it lightly!
According to foodsafety.gov
“Salmonella, the name of a group of bacteria, is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. Usually, symptoms last 4-7 days and most people get better without treatment. But, Salmonella can cause more serious illness in older adults, infants, and persons with chronic diseases. Symptoms include Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting.”
These spices were sold at Kroger food stores. However these spices were sold at stores by different names. They include Kroger, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, City Market, Smith’s, Dillons, Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Ruler Foods, Pay Less, Owen’s, and Scott’s. If you fear you may have these contaminated spices, please click over to the next page for lot numbers and what to do if you find you have these in your kitchen. Continued on the next page.
The Food and Drug Administration said Kroger is recalling its ground cinnamon, garlic powder, coarse ground black pepper and Bac’n Buds.
The FDA said a sample of garlic powder tested was found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Kroger is recalling the following items:
| Product | UPC | Codes | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger Ground Cinnamon | 1111070034 | Sell by: May 19 18PS4 | 18.3 oz |
| Kroger Garlic Powder | 1111070039 | Sell by: May 18 17PS4 | 24.7 oz |
| Kroger Coarse Ground Black Pepper | 1111070041 | Sell by: May 18 18PS4 Sell by: May 19 18PS4 | 17.1 oz |
| Kroger Bac’n Buds | 1111070025 | Sell by: May 20 18PS4 | 12.0 oz |
Customers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement.
Customers who have questions may contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS
Garlic, Black Pepper and Cinnamon Recall: Salmonella
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Spiced Rum Caramel Ice Cream [Vegan]
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I never get tired of trying new vegan ice cream recipes and I’m glad I found this one from Produce on Parade!
This incredible vegan ice cream starts out like many of them do, with a frozen banana base. But it gets really interesting from there with just the right amount of spiced rum to take it to a whole new level! Besides the great flavor that is added by included the rum in this recipe, it also serves to give this vegan ice cream a nice soft serve consistency. It’s a very creative vegan recipe to say the least and I am happy I found it.
You can make this recipe without the spiced rum if you prefer, but I recommend making it as directed. You will not be disappointed! You can get this amazing recipe for Spiced Rum Caramel Ice Cream Here.
Spiced Rum Caramel Ice Cream [Vegan]
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Living With An Omnivore: How I Make It Work
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I get a lot of private messages on my Facebook page every day. Most of them are about going vegan, cheese cravings and how to help others. But the question I get asked more than any other is how to be vegan and live with an omnivore. More specifically, how to be happy living with an omnivore. Many vegans are nervous about getting into a serious relationship with someone who isn’t a vegan and especially about marrying them. Can it really work?
Keep in mind that everything I am going to share in this article is mostly from my own personal experience. And I also have close friends who have gone through this so I have seen it from the outside looking in as well. The first thing you should know and be aware of is this: If you are early in the relationship and your being vegan is already causing problems then it will probably never get any better. The early stages of a relationship are when people usually go out of their way to put their best face forward. And they are also more forgiving of things that bother them early on. As time goes on they will stop holding back and just let their feelings known. If someone isn’t holding back early then they don’t even have the ability to pretend early for the sake of seeing you. They sure won’t work with you later on.
I do not want to dissuade you though. If you really like someone who is an omnivore and are somewhat reasonable about it you can probably make it work. In fact the biggest question will probably be more about you than about them. Will you be happy being with someone who eats animals one year from now? How about five years from now. For a lot of vegans this is really hard because their compassion and ethical base is so strong. So you should first make sure you can be happy in this situation before you even start trying to worry about your partner. There are basically 5 questions you need to ask yourself. How you answer these questions will guide you on how to proceed.
Get the 5 questions you need to answer before getting serious with an omnivore. And how to make it work once you both decide it’s worth it. Continued on the next page below.
Do you really want to get serious with an omnivore? Start out by asking these 5 questions.
1. Am I effected strongly when I watch someone eating meat?
2. Does it affect me emotionally to the point of feeling sad, depressed or angry to watch someone eating meat?
3. If the answer to 1 and 2 are yes, how likely is it that these feelings will get even stronger as time goes on?
4. Do I feel strongly compelled to try and get this person to change every time I see them eating meat?
5. If so, is that compulsion so strong I can’t hold it back right now? And if I can now, does it get harder as time goes by?
Depending on how you answered those questions you should now know if you should even bother trying to have a serious relationship with an omnivore. Let’s be honest, it’s one thing to go out on dates a few times a week and tolerate someones actions. But living with them or getting married to them means it will happen every single day. Several times a day. And you will not be able to walk away from it.
If you have decided you can be fine with your partner eating meat then you have to come up with a plan for minimizing any issues that come up daily. If you have some rules set and you both agree to them it can be very easy. But laying the groundwork and getting a firm commitment from both people is vitally important! You must have that first!
I will tell you what has worked for me and how you can use it or adapt it to fit your situation. Continued on the next page.
I have been in a serious relationship with an omnivore for about 2 years now. It was pretty easy in the beginning but we did hit some complicated times once we started spending a lot of time together. Luckily the issues we had seemed to be small and worth trying to work past. So we talked about it and came up with a few ground rules. These worked when we were just dating, going out to eat several times to eat and things like that. And it was very simple.
1. He agreed that he would never insist that we go to a restaurant that did not have ample vegan options for me. It didn’t have to be a vegan restaurant but they did have to offer more than water and a side salad as their vegan options.
2. He agreed we would never eat at a fast food restaurant that wasn’t on my approved list. There were only two so it was an easy list to remember. Chipotle and Taco Bell.
3. I agreed that I would never try to force him to go vegan and I would never try to make him feel bad for being an omnivore.
4. We both agreed that when we were at each others house that some simple rules would be followed. At my house there would never be any meat in my house or any meal. But I would cook foods that he loved that were vegan. And we experimented a lot to determine what those foods were. At his house he promised that when he cooked that I would enjoy the meal if I left the meat out. So that meant plenty of veggies and fruits. And he promised to never cook any veggies in the same container or same place as meat.
As our relationship got more serious we decided to move in together. This meant our existing rules would have to be improved upon and amended. Some things change when you are staying in the same house. We have made it work with just a couple of modifications. I’ll share those with you on the next page below.
The whole process became easier when he decided moving in with me would be best. It was closer to his job and my place was nicer so it was an easy decision. It also made implementing the ground rules easier since my house was set up vegan to begin with. We added a few simple rules about food.
1. He was given a section of the pantry to keep anything he liked to eat.
2. He was given a section of the fridge for his meat, cheese, butter etc. It was a small portion, but since everything else he would eat is the same things I eat then really we share the rest easily.
3. I only prepare vegan food. If he wants something non-vegan he has to prepare it himself, even on days I cook.
4. If he is preparing dinner then he has to abide by the same cooking rules as when he lived in his own place. Cook whatever he wants but I must have a full vegan meal when the meat part of it is excluded. And everything prepared separately.
It seems like a lot of rules and restrictions but we both wanted it to work and he was really willing to basically put it in writing and stick to it. Any partner worth having will be willing to set up some rules and stick with them. So how has it worked for the last year and a half living together?
It’s been great. And since eating and cooking meat is a separate process he just opts to eat vegan most of the time. In fact I predict he will probably go vegan in the next year or two. He recognized that he feels better, is leaner and happier when he eats mostly vegan. So without complaining or judging I think I am moving him vegan. And he has been great with me from the very beginning. You can live in harmony with an omnivore but you must start setting the rules early on in the relationship. And you need to adapt them as your situation changes.
If you have any tips from your own experience, please leave a comment! We’d love to know how you make it work! Photo: Kerem Tapani Gültekin
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
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Monday, July 27, 2015
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
30 Things Every Vegan Pantry And Fridge Must Have
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The longer you are vegan the better you learn what every vegan pantry must have. These are vegan staples that you will use a lot. There are also certain things you should keep in your refrigerator. Of course it’s impossible to tell you specifically what you need because our tastes may be different. So you may add a few things I don’t to your vegan kitchen and vice versa.
Just like every house has a solid foundations so does a vegan diet. For the purposes of this article I will be talking about a mostly whole food vegan diet. My list of essential items will not include faux meats or cheeses. You can certainly include those things if you like but I do not feel that they are essential.
I have broken my vegan ingredients for your kitchen into several categories. They are Beans, Grains, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Refrigerated, Condiments, Vegetables and other. The great thing about this basic list is that every vegan can use it, and most of the things will keep for long periods of time. So you will always have what you need on hand to make delicious vegan meals.
Get this vegan checklist for your kitchen on the next page
Beans
Beans and peas will be used in so many different vegan dishes. You should always have these in the pantry. Dried beans keep forever and even canned beans serve a purpose. Below are the bare minimums you should have.
Canned Chickpeas: These are used for so many things. Sandwich spreads like “chicken salad“, the brine is used to make creamy whipped cream, salads and so much more!
Kidney Beans for vegan chili
Black Beans for soups, stews and mexican dishes
Lentils: So many awesome vegan recipes start with dried lentils
Refried Beans for Mexican dishes
On the next page…Grains!
Grains
Whole grains are good for you in moderation. They are an easy way to add energy to vegan meals.
Oats: Use steel cut rolled oats. You can use them for amazing breakfasts and other dishes.
Quinoa: An amazing source of protein and it’s uses in recipes are limitless.
Pasta: I prefer corn pasta but you can choose what you like best. Just remember to limit the pasta in your dishes and make the vegetables be the featured ingredient.
Dried Fruits
I like to always have raising, dates, and cranberries on hand. I use them as snacks, in vegan puddings, in my salads, oatmeal and more. They add a great energy boost to a lot of meals!
Nuts
You can add nuts to salads, soups, stir fries, as a garnish or alone as a snack. They kick up the protein in a dish and add energy. Keep them in your freezer for longer life!
On the next page…Refrigerated items
Non Dairy Milk
There are so many to choose from you can have more than one on hand. I like Soy milk, Almond milk, Cashew milk, Coconut milk and Hemp milk. There are so many things I use these vegan milks for. Smoothies, to drink with my occasional desserts, in your oatmeal, and a host of other vegan recipes.
Condiments
I always have these basics in stock
Tahini, Mustard, Liquid Aminos, Vegan Mayo, Nut butters.
On the next page, vegetables and other essentials
Vegetables and Other
Tofu: Tofu is used in so many things. From cheeses, sauces, ‘eggs’, ‘meat’, and a host of other vegan recipes. It is the vegan miracle food!
Kale, Spinach and other greens: You can never have too many of these or eat too many of these.
Carrots, Onions, Celery: Used in so many vegan recipes or as snacks!
Eggplant, Avocado, Mushrooms, Herbs: This is a mixed up list of random items but I use them all of the time!
What did we leave off the list that is a must have for you? Comment and let us know! Photos courtesy of jennconspiracy malloreigh
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Saturday, July 25, 2015
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Friday, July 24, 2015
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A close friend once asked me, “Being vegan, can you eat ice cream?” I enjoy all kinds of non-dairy ice creams like these coconut based ice cream recipes!
Dairy products are some of the hardest to give up for many people who make the transition to vegan. This includes cheese, butter, milk, and of course ice cream. The main reason I first purchased my vitamix was so I could easily make vegan ice cream! True story. And like most vegans I started out making banana based ice cream recipes.
Since those early days I have learned about avocado based vegan ice creams and other delicious variations. And that brings us to todays article. You must try these coconut based vegan ice cream recipes. They are delicious! #2 is my favorite but you should try them all! Check out these recipes beginning on the next page below.

Vegan Vanilla Coconut Ice cream
Looking for a delicious low carb ice cream recipe? Well here’s one you don’t want to miss, it’s low carb vanilla coconut ice cream.

Vegan Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
I fondly remember the days when Ben & Jerry’s made Coconut Almond Fudge ice cream by the pint — my parents would buy it and hide it towards the back of the freezer …

Vegan Coconut Avocado Ice Cream
This vegan coconut avocado ice cream contain a lot of flavors that work together perfectly. If you want a super creamy vegan ice cream, you have found it.

I use canned coconut milk as a base for all my ice cream recipes for a few reasons. It has that rich taste and mouth feel of real ice cream and it is dairy free. I have tried using just nut milk, but it never comes out as creamy. Since this is so rich tasting, a little bit will satisfy you. You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries for this.

This recipe is incredibly simple to throw together, requiring just four ingredients and very little hands-on prep time. I snagged my friend’s ice cream maker again, but it’s not necessary (though it makes it oh so creamy and fluffy). I’ve shared a few tips below if you’re sans-ice cream maker.
6 Coconut - Based Ice Cream Recipes
Thursday, July 23, 2015
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015
How To Order Vegan At Chipotle
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We are getting so much positive feedback on our vegan fast food series! Thank you so much. Of course there are some negative comments too but we are just ignoring them. A lot of vegans find themselves either having to eat fast food due to travel or emergencies. Others choose to join their families and friends at fast food restaurants to be sociable. Of course all vegans try to avoid fast food but sometimes you can’t. Two of our most popular articles of all time have been Vegan Fast Foods You Never Heard Of and 11 great vegan fast food options.
On our last post, How to Eat Vegan At Taco Bell, we had a lot of comments asking for us to do a complete breakdown of the Chipotle menu options for vegans. I think most everyone knows that they introduced their very popular Sofritas last year that have been a big hit with vegans. But there are a lot of other great vegan options from Chipotle. They were also the first national chain to go GMO free so a lot of vegans and clean eaters like that as well.
So what vegan fast food items can you order from the Chipotle menu? We have the entire menu options on the next page.
Sofritas

I think nearly every vegan knows about the Sofritas! They are vegan and amazing. In fact the week they debuted is our city it was hard for them to keep up with demand! You can order them straight from the menu and enjoy!
So what other vegan menu options are there? Several! Get them on the next page.
Taco’s
The rules for taco’s are pretty much the same for any Mexican restaurant and they apply here as well. They have made it easy to order at Chipotle. Just ask for the vegetarian taco without any cheese or sour cream. No complicated instructions require and they will fix you right up!

Burrito’s
The same rule applies to ordering a burrito at Chipotle. Just ask for the vegetarian burrito without cheese or sour cream. It couldn’t be any easier!
On the next page I will tell you my favorite vegan menu item PLUS what sides and add ons you can add to your meal to make it a vegan feast!
Vegetarian Fajita Burrito

This is my absolute favorite thing to order at Chipotle! Just order it without cheese or sour cream and you are good to go! And I’ll tell you a little secret. If I know in advance that I’m going to Chipotle I will bring a little container of tofrutti sour cream in my purse. That’s my person vegan pro tip!
Below are all of the vegan sides, add ons and salad options. You can any any or all of these to the previous menu items we discussed to have a virtual vegan feast! Enjoy 
Salad without meat or cheese
Tortilla ChipsBlack Beans
Pinto Beans
Cilantro-Lime Rice
Fajita Vegetables
Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Guacamole
Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa
Tomatillo-Green Chili
Tomatillo-Red Chili
You may also like How to order vegan at Taco Bell and How to Order Vegan at Carls Jr / Hardees and How to Order Vegan at KCF
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
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Monday, July 20, 2015
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Sunday, July 19, 2015
How To Order Vegan At Hardees and Carls Jr
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How To Order Vegan At Hardees and Carls Jr
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We are continuing our series on how to eat vegan at various fast food restaurants. The response so far has been amazing. These are some of our most popular articles ever. But we are also getting rude and hateful comments about how no self respecting vegan would eat at a fast food place. Or they will say something like “but what about GMO?” it’s still garbage food!
It’s sad that I have to repeat this in every article. No one is recommending vegans eat at fast food restaurants. Not ever once have we done that. But most of us live in the real world. Some of us travel. A LOT! If you stay in your same little town and never go anywhere it’s probably real easy for you. If you have told all of your family that no matter what, if they want to eat with you it has to be at a vegan restaurant, good for you! But most of us don’t live in that world. Sometimes we would like to accompany our families to a meal and the really want to go to Hardees. We can lose time with our family, or we can comprise. Personally, I love my family. So I occasionally compromise.
Now that I have gotten the the long and annoying disclaimer out of the way I want to say thank you to everyone who has been supportive and thanked me for trying to make their lives easier. You are why I do this website. If you want the vegan options for Hardees and Carls Jr, click on to the next page!
Vegan Options at Hardees / Carls Jr

Yes I know the salad has cheese in it. The only photos they offer are ones with cheese. Don’t email me nasty messages. Clearly you order it without the cheese. It’s sad I even have to put this here but I have learned my lesson from past posts.
The main thing you can eat at these restaurants is just like every other fast food place. Salad. The side salad at Hardees / Carls Jr is decent and can be vegan if you order it the right way. You must order it without any cheese. And you want to get the low fat Italian dressing, or just not eat any dressing.
All of the other vegan options for you are on the next page.
Vegan Options at Hardees / Carls Jr
The following options will really depend on where you are at. For instance most Hardees serve grits but many Carls Jr do not serve grits. I think both of them all serve the Texas toast. So it will greatly depend on where you are in the country as to how many of these items are available to you.
Grits
Texas Toast
Sourdough Bread
And sadly that is about it. You can eat vegan at Hardees / Carls Jr, but your choices are pretty slim.
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Friday, July 17, 2015
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Vegan Eggs, Sunny Side Up!
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Vegan Eggs, Sunny Side Up!
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I have been vegan a long time and have seen lots of vegan recipes. But this recipe for vegan eggs sunny side up blew my mind!

The thing I hear most from people trying to go vegan is that it’s hard to give up two things. Cheese and eggs. Of course it’s very easy to make a delicious tofu scramble that might even be better than scrambled eggs. And we have a lot of egg substitutions for baking that make it easy to keep it vegan. But having fried eggs like eggs over easy or eggs sunny side up has been challenging.

This recipe will blow your mind! I know it did mine. You really can enjoy a traditional breakfast with eggs sunny side up and it be completely vegan! Get the recipe for vegan eggs on the next page.
Vegan Eggs – Sunny Side Up
This egg appeared on One Green Planet courtesy of Mouth Watering Vegan. You should definitely check out both sites and I highly recommend the vegan cookbook by Mouth Watering Vegan.
Ingredients
For the Egg Yolk
2 heaped Tbsp vegan dried instant mashed potatoes, dehydrated flakes or powder.
7 Tbsp (105 mL) hot water (may need a tiny bit more)
1 tsp nutritional yeast
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp kala namak salt, otherwise known as black salt – it has a sulphuric “egg” flavor, so is essential for this recipe
¾ tsp egg replacer
1 tsp vegan margarine
1 tsp sunflower or canola oil (not olive oil, as that would alter the taste)
For the Egg White
12.3 oz pack of firm silken tofu
2 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise
Once you have all of the essential ingredients, get the preparation instructions by going here. The photo is from a from the non dairy evolution cookbook. I highly recommend it as well. It has a slightly different version of this egg recipe that is phenomenal. You can get it here.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
7 Vegan Chocolate Lovers Recipes
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Monday, July 13, 2015
7 Fascinating Facts About Vegans and Veganism
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Man Gets What He Deserves After Torturing Bull
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It’s amazing to me the amount of cruelty some humans will inflict on other animals for fun. When they set this bulls horns on fire to taunt it, they never expected what would happen next. While this video gives us some satisfaction, the sad truth is that even though the bull won this round he did not win the war. When will the cruelty end?

To watch the bull get revenge on his tormentor, click over to the next page,. It’s a video well worth your time to watch! If you are like me you will be cheering for the bull the whole way!
Video on Next Page.
Watch this bull get it’s revenge. Then share this with your friends along with your opinion. Lets raise awareness!
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7 Fascinating Facts About Vegans and Veganism
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I never get tired of learning new facts about vegans and veganism. One of our most popular articles ever was about interesting vegan facts. If you missed it you can read it here. It’s a more light hearted and interesting look at veganism.
Of course there are all of the serious facts too. Many of them are the reasons why a lot of us became vegan. And then there are the many scientific facts about veganism, mainly used to refute the silly claims made by meat eaters. We have an excellent article on that as well. It’s called 18 scientific facts about veganism to silence the critics.
This article will be much more fun that that. We look at vegans in history, famous vegans, veganism in pop culture and some interesting things about vegan food. Check out our list of fascinating vegan facts and if you find it entertaining, share it! Get the facts on the next page.
Vegan Fact #1

Woody Harrelson is a strict vegan. For his role in the movie “Zombieland” they had to make special vegan twinkies for him because he would not eat regular twinkies.
Fact #2 is on the next page
Vegan Fact #2

Many brilliant people in history were reportedly vegan, such as: Nicola Tesla, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Albert Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci, Abraham Lincoln.
Fact #3 is on the next page
Vegan Fact #3

Chinese people live on mainly vegan or vegetarian diet. Interestingly they consume 20% more calories than Americans, but Americans are 20% fatter.
Fact #4 is on the next page
Vegan Fact #4

According to the results of a recent study published in Time Magazine, Bananas are the healthiest food in the world. In fact, 42 of the top 50 healthiest foods in the world were vegan. The only meat that made the list was fish. You can read that article here.
Fact #5 is on the next page.
Vegan Fact #5

Americans would never dream of eating a dog while consuming pork is on of their favorite meats. Interestingly, pigs are intelligent creatures. Studies have shown that pigs are in fact smarter than dogs, and are almost as smart as chimpanzees.
Fact #6 is on the next page.
Vegan Fact #6

A study done by Nobel Prize winner Elizabeth Blackburn found that a vegan diet caused more than 500 genes to change in three months, turning on genes that prevent disease and turning off genes that cause cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses.
Fact #7 is on the next page
Vegan Fact #7

500,000 animals are killed every hour in the U.S. for meat consumption. That is 12 million animals every day. 150 billion animals a year. Share this on Twitter, Facebook and with your friends. This might be the article that makes them seriously consider going vegan.
7 Fascinating Facts About Vegans and Veganism
7 Vegan Chocolate Lovers Recipes
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I have always loved chocolate. And I’m not alone. Chocolate recipes comprise the majority of all recipes online.
When I went vegan I really thought I would have to give up chocolate. Slowly over time I was able to find more and more vegan chocolate recipes. An interesting tidbit of information for my fellow vegan chocolate lovers. Some forms of chocolate are actually good for you. These mainly come in the form of dark chocolate or bitter chocolate. Of course it goes without saying that delicious chocolate treats should really be reserved for occasional moments of bliss.
7 of my favorite vegan chocolate recipes begin on the next page.

This is the best cake I’ve EVER ate, vegan or not. We have recently turned vegan for health purposes. So moist and delicious. The glaze is AMAZING! This is my new favorite cake.

Drinking chocolate differs from hot cocoa in that it’s much thicker and usually contains melted chocolate rather than cocoa powder. This makes it richer, creamier and all-the-more decadent.
(Vegan!) Chocolate Coconut Milk Tapioca Pudding
This recipe is gluten, dairy, egg, and (almost) sugar-free, but tastes voluptuously rich, creamy and decadent. No one would ever guess this wasn’t made with gobs of cream and sugar.

Naturally Sweetened Vegan Brownies With White Chocolate
I have several vegan brownie recipes I like. This one may be my favorite. It’s definitely top 5.

Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Dessert Bars Recipe
Raw pistachios make a creamy filling for these vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Dessert Bars. They’re minty, chocolatey, and delicious!

Chocolate Avocado Pudding (Vegan)
This chocolate pudding is decadent yet filled with nutrients and healthy fats.
7 Vegan Chocolate Lovers Recipes
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Sunday, July 12, 2015
19 amazing Vegan Pasta Recipes! - Very Vegan Recipes
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Saturday, July 11, 2015
Vegan KFC Fast Food Eating Guide
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We are continuing our series on how to eat fast food as a vegan. Today’s article is vegan menu items at KFC.
Every time we do one of these articles we get lit up in the comments about how supporting fast food restaurants are bad, the food is still garbage even if it is vegan, and how no self respecting vegan would ever eat at these places. We get it. Believe me.
But not everyone lives in your perfect fantasy world. Some people would really like to be able to go out to eat with their friends or families sometimes. Some people travel a lot and only have fast food as an option sometimes. There are a million reasons someone may want or need to eat at a fast food restaurant. So please save your judgements for someone else. If this article doesn’t apply to you then just skip it and move on. It will be helpful for other people.
Find out what KFC menu items are vegan and how to order them on the next page
KFC Fries

KFC has stated many times when asked, and on their website, that their fries are vegan. They are cooked in separate cookers than the chicken and are cooked in vegetable oil. Since I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like fries, this is good news!
If you’d like to have something other than fries you are in luck. There are some vegetable options for you on the next page.
KFC Green Beans

The green beans on the KFC menu are vegan as is, straight from the menu. Having eat them several times I can tell you they are not amazing by any means, but they are vegan and will add something to your meal besides fries.
KFC Corn on the Cob

The corn on the cob from KFC is vegan as long as you make sure to order it without butter! Make sure they understand this when you order and you should be ok. And the corn is actually pretty good. It’s definitely better than the green beans. But if you order them both you will get a decent mix of vegetables for your vegan meal.
The very last vegan option from KFC is on the next page
KFC House Salad

Of course there is always the salad option. You can get the house salad from KFC and feel confident that it is vegan. You just have to make sure you order it without dressing, or with the Golden Italian Light Dressing. It is the only vegan option for dressing at KFC.
Sure, KFC is way down at the bottom of my list of places I want to eat. But if you find yourself there and can’t help it, at least you know there are a few vegan options for you.
Vegan KFC Fast Food Eating Guide
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Friday, July 10, 2015
Trucker Goes Vegan, Loses 65 Pounds!
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Thursday, July 9, 2015
The Perfect Vegan Sandwich
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What is it about a sandwich that makes it so desirable. This question lead to the making of the perfect vegan sandwich.
To achieve the perfect sandwich you would need it to be vegan of course. And it would also need to be healthy. There are many ways to make vegan sandwiches and burgers today and very few of them are healthy. But what if you could make one that was not only healthy, but delicious and extremely satisfying?
The folks over at the simple kitchen may have just created this perfect vegan sandwich masterpiece. Fresh, light, tasty and fully of delicious and healthy ingredients. The ingredients are so common you can get them almost anywhere so you can make this sandwich no matter where you are. And we think all of those things makes it perfect!
Find out how to make this perfect vegan sandwich on the next page.
The Perfect Vegan Sandwich
adapted from this recipe at the simple kitchen
Ingredients
4 slices of bread
¼ cup hummus
½ thinly sliced avocado
½ sliced cucumber
1 Sliced tomato
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Dash of salt
Dash of lemon pepper
Handful of lettuce, spinach or arugula
Instructions
Lightly toast the bread
Layer up the main ingredients on two slices of bread
Drizzle some olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste
Put a nice layer of greens on top
Cover with remaining bread
Enjoy!
H/T to the Simple Kitchen for this amazing sandwich idea. I recommend you bookmark their site and visit it often for more amazing recipes and ideas!
The Perfect Vegan Sandwich
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Trucker Goes Vegan, Loses 65 Pounds!
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All of us have made excuses in our lives. People can find all kinds of reasons to not go vegan. But this trucker proves that anyone can do it. He also proves the health benefits are amazing.
Bobby Anderson is known as the plant fueled trucker. He was overweight, on medication for depression and high blood pressure, and he needed a change. That is when he made the decision to go on a plant based diet. For someone who is on the road 6 days a week to make their own meals proves anyone can do it!
His life has completely changed. He now has a Facebook page with over 12k followers. He has lost 65 pounds. And he is off all of his medications! He story really is unbelievable. Get one of his favorite recipes on the next page and see his video from the Today Show.
Bobby the Plant Based Trucker share one of his favorite recipes so easy he can make it in his truck on the road. It’s a very simple recipe but taste delicious.
Rice
Cauliflour
Brocolli
Curry Powder
Dried Parsley
Black Pepper
Cooked in a pressure cooker for 12 minutes!
To see how he made it and watch the entire video from his Today Show feature click here. And you can follow him on facebook here: Plant Fueled Trucker
How inspiring!
Trucker Goes Vegan, Loses 65 Pounds!
Take The Ultimate Vegan Quiz!
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The last time we did a vegan quiz it was a lot of fun. But we learned that there was much work to be done to educate more people. About 30% of everyone who took that quiz failed it!
So now we are back with another quiz to test your vegan knowledge. Do you think you are a vegan jedi master? Are you a new vegan and want to give your knowledge a good test? This quiz is fast, fun and easy. It only takes about a minute.
We have made this quiz more fun, more diverse and more interactive. Click on over to the next page and take the quiz and let’s see how well you know your vegan stuff!
Take the quiz! Share your results with us in a comment. And share it on your page. This is a fun way to spread the vegan message.
Thanks!
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015
How To Order Vegan At Taco Bell
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Vegan Taco Bell Fast Food Eating Guide
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The vegan Taco Bell options are excellent. With just a few modifications to regular menu items you can have a virtual vegan feast at Taco Bell! It can be hard eating vegan fast food. Most fast food places do not offer many choices. But Taco Bell is an exception to that rule. You can be vegan and eat lots of great food from Taco Bell.
Vegan Options At Taco Bell
There is more than one burrito option for hungry vegans. You just have to order them correctly. And the things you can add to your vegan burrito are pretty vast. So you can actually get something that is not only vegan but delicious.

The Taco Bell Vegan Menu
The best thing about ordering at Taco Bell is the vegan options straight from the menu. At other fast food places you basically have to custom build an order for something they don’t even make. This frustrates the employees and it guarantees that you will be spending a lot of money for a sub par vegan meal. This is not true at Taco Bell. That is one reason so many vegans love it!
If you want to know exactly what to order to eat vegan at Taco Bell, click to the next page. We will run down your options in detail so you know exactly what to order and how to order it.
Taco Bell Bean Burrito

This has been a favorite of vegans everywhere for many years. All you have to do to make this menu item vegan is order it without cheese. It’s just that simple. And if you want to add on to your basic bean burrito you can request any of the vegan options below
Beans
Fire Sauce
Green Chili Sauce
Green Tomatillo Sauce
Guacamole
Hot Sauce
Jalapeno Peppers
Lettuce
Mild Sauce
Onions
Pizza Sauce
Red Sauce
Salsa
Seasoned Rice
Sliced Jalapeno Peppers
Tomatoes
Get my favorite vegan taco bell menu item on the next page
Seven Layer Burrito

The seven layer burrito is a beast! It will take care of even the heartiest vegan appetite. The only thing you have to do to make it vegan is order it without any cheese or sour cream. And you can add any of the items below to take it up a notch!
Beans
Fire Sauce
Green Chili Sauce
Green Tomatillo Sauce
Guacamole
Hot Sauce
Jalapeno Peppers
Lettuce
Mild Sauce
Onions
Pizza Sauce
Red Sauce
Salsa
Seasoned Rice
Sliced Jalapeno Peppers
Tomatoes
One of the newest vegan options at Taco Bell is on the next page
Veggie Cantina Burrito

This is relatively new addition to the menu at Taco Bell and it is a great vegan option. Just order it without the Cilantro Dressing and you are good to go. And of course you can add any of the extras below to make it even better.
Beans
Fire Sauce
Green Chili Sauce
Green Tomatillo Sauce
Guacamole
Hot Sauce
Jalapeno Peppers
Lettuce
Mild Sauce
Onions
Pizza Sauce
Red Sauce
Salsa
Seasoned Rice
Sliced Jalapeno Peppers
Tomatoes
Our last vegan taco bell menu item is on the next page
Fresco Bean Burrito

You can order this beauty right from the menu and enjoy it until your little vegan heart is content. It is my least favorite option from Taco Bell but I have friends who love it. And of course all of the vegan extras below are available as well.
Beans
Fire Sauce
Green Chili Sauce
Green Tomatillo Sauce
Guacamole
Hot Sauce
Jalapeno Peppers
Lettuce
Mild Sauce
Onions
Pizza Sauce
Red Sauce
Salsa
Seasoned Rice
Sliced Jalapeno Peppers
Tomatoes
Vegan Taco Bell Fast Food Eating Guide
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Quorn Meat-Free Beef Steaks Recall! - Very Vegan Recipes
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Quorn Meat-Free Beef Steaks Recall!
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If you are someone who enjoys the Quorn product line of meatless products you will want to check your inventory for this recall.
Quorn issued a recall for several batches of its meat-free beef steaks. They cited the wrong product being packaged could have serious allergic reaction consequences based of a variety of ingredients that are allergens to a significant portion of the populations.
From the food.gov website:
Quorn has recalled two batches of its Chef’s Selection Meat Free Beef Steaks because the wrong product has been packaged. The presence of wheat (gluten), barley (gluten) and milk is therefore not mentioned on the label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat gluten, barley gluten and milk.
The presence of milk is especially a concern for vegans who may have thought they were purchasing a vegan product because milk is not listed in the ingredients on the package.
A list of the recalled packages and what to do if you have one is on the next page
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The recall information is below
If you have the recalled product please take the appropriate action.
Quorn Meat-Free Beef Steaks Recall!
Monday, July 6, 2015
13 Easy Vegan Recipes You Can Make In 15 Minutes
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Sunday, July 5, 2015
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Saturday, July 4, 2015
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Friday, July 3, 2015
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Thursday, July 2, 2015
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
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