The Traveling Vegetarian

Chefs

Posted on 20. Jul, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Why do so many chefs seem to think that it’s impossible to make a delicious meal without animal products? And if they don’t think it’s impossible, why aren’t they doing it more often? Have you ever seen the show Top Chef on Bravo? In many of the challenges, the contestants are given a certain amount [...]

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New and Improved Nashville Dining List

Posted on 02. Jul, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I get asked all the time, “Where do you eat as a vegan/vegetarian in Nashville?” Well, here is a list of some veggie-friendly spots around town. Hope it helps! We actually have three vegetarian restaurants, with more on the way. The Wild Cow just opened and not only is the food great, the owners are [...]

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Skinny Bitch and other good things

Posted on 30. Jun, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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If you have read Skinny Bitch, you know why I am such a huge fan of Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin. I read it in one sitting, which is pretty amazing given the huge stacks of books I have strewn around the house that I have started and not finished… I just couldn’t put this [...]

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Vegetarian Summerfest

Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I just got back from the North American Vegetarian Society’s Vegetarian Summerfest and I can honestly say it changed my life. I have felt passion for veganism, animal rights, health, the environment, etc., for a long time, but I can’t even begin to tell you how inspiring it was to spend five days with 600 [...]

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My latest radio interview

Posted on 23. Jun, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I was recently interviewed by Charlie Geiger, The USA Green Lady. We talked about making the transition to vegetarianism, vegetarian cuisine, Nashville options, restaurants, health, the environment, etc. Check out the interview here and be sure to spend some time on Charlie’s site as well! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Fmy-latest-radio-interview%2F’; addthis_title = ‘My+latest+radio+interview’; addthis_pub = ”;

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A Sad Day for Nashville Diners

Posted on 03. Jun, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I just got the news from a friend that Bethel Ethiopian Cuisine has closed its doors. I don’t know many details, just that the owner wasn’t making enough money for the rent. If any of you have eaten there, especially on Wednesdays when the entire buffet was vegan, you know what a loss this is [...]

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Vegetarian Times Study Shows 7.3 Million Americans are Vegetarians

Posted on 01. Jun, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Additional 22.8 Million Follow a Vegetarian-Inclined Diet EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ — The just-released “Vegetarianism in America” study, published by Vegetarian Times (vegetariantimes.com), shows that 3.2 percent of U.S. adults, or 7.3 million people, follow a vegetarian-based diet. Approximately 0.5 percent, or 1 million, of those are vegans, who consume no animal products [...]