The Traveling Vegetarian

Ki of Life Gala

Posted on 27. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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The Ki of Life Learning Center is having their Fifth Annual Fundraising Gala on October 11th, 2008 at the Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville, TN. There will be musical performances by Kristin Wilkinson and Kathy Chiavola, as well as a special appearance by Pam Tills. The event is sponsored by Whole Foods and a [...]

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The School of Natural Cookery

Posted on 22. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I just returned from an eight day trip to Boulder, CO where I attended The Main Course at the School of Natural Cookery. The Main Course is an intensive experience where the students learn about cooking intuitively. There are no recipes like you normally see in books. Neither the students nor the instructors know exactly [...]

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One Dollar Diet Project, Tofu Scrambler and Tofurky Lunchboxes

Posted on 10. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I am totally fascinated with the One Dollar Diet Project blog and I think you will be too. My friend NakedJen told me about these folks and mentioned that someone should be making a documentary about them. I totally agree. I was going to write a longer commentary on the project, but I think you [...]

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Purely Decadent, Your Product is Better Than Ice Cream

Posted on 08. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I have found a frozen dessert that is better than ice cream. Seriously. Who needs dairy when something so rich, creamy and delicious comes from a tree? There isn’t even any soy in it, which makes it a delicious choice for those who have issues with or allergies to soy products. Purely Decadent’s new non-dairy [...]

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Great Chefs Cook Vegan

Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Food is my passion. I look forward to the day when I can walk into any restaurant and order a meal directly from the menu with no concerns or modifications. I believe with all my heart that when The Traveling Vegetarian is on TV, it will inspire chefs all over the world to create and [...]

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New Ads Bring Attention to Cancer Risk From Processed Meats

Posted on 27. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Can processed meats like hot dogs, pepperoni and bacon increase your risk of cancer? Yep. The Cancer Project will be running ads in Chicago and Denver that warn of these risks. Check out the full AP article here. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Fnew-ads-bring-attention-to-cancer-risk-from-processed-meats%2F’; addthis_title = ‘New+Ads+Bring+Attention+to+Cancer+Risk+From+Processed+Meats’; addthis_pub = ”;

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Interview with Robert Cheeke

Posted on 26. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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My last blog entry was about vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke and featured a highlight reel from AR2008. Well, the fabulous Hilary Wright just posted the entire interview with Robert and me. Thanks, Hilary! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Finterview-with-robert-cheeke%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Interview+with+Robert+Cheeke’; addthis_pub = ”;

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But wait, aren’t vegans emaciated weaklings?

Posted on 24. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Well, the short answer to that is a big fat NO! The still-short-but-slightly-longer answer is this: Americans eat WAY too much animal protein and it’s really hurting our health, the planet and the animals. Don’t believe me? Read The China Study. We humans can get all the amino acids we need from plant sources, just [...]

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Vegan A Go-Go

Posted on 21. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Sarah Kramer’s new book Vegan A Go-Go sounds like it’s right up this Traveling Vegetarian’s alley. The pocket-sized book is described on the cover as “A Cookbook and Survival Manual for Vegans on the Road.” How perfect! Check out this fun video and pre-order your copy today! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Fvegan-a-go-go%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Vegan+A+Go-Go’; addthis_pub = [...]