The Traveling Vegetarian

Tennessean – Vegan for a Month

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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For the month of September, five journalists from the Tennessean are going vegan. I have been brought on board as sort of an unofficial “Vegan Lifestyle Coach,” and I’m thrilled to help! I will be their sounding board, I’ll offer advice on great products, where to shop, how to handle social situations, etc., and we [...]

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Bound’ry – An Unexpected Vegan Destination in Nashville

Posted on 02. Aug, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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One of my favorite things to do is to challenge non-vegan chefs to make delicious, inventive vegan meals, so when two of my Nashville vegan friends told me of the great experience they had at Bound’ry in Nashville, I was very excited. They had called a week in advance, but I had a friend visiting [...]

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New Vegan Cooking Class in Murfreesboro

Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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If you’re in the greater Nashville area, you should know about the new vegan cooking classes at The Discovery Center in Murfreesboro, TN. There’s a class coming up this weekend that sounds fantastic! I would go myself if I weren’t going to be in Los Angeles attending the AR Conference. Don’t miss it! Here’s the [...]

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On the Cover of the Nashville Scene

Posted on 21. May, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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It’s not every day that one gets to be on the cover of a paper and/or magazine. It’s especially not every day that one is on said cover in a bikini! It was quite surreal yesterday walking into Whole Foods and seeing stacks and stacks of Nashville Scenes with me on the cover in a [...]

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Ecology Boutique Moves to Edgehill Village

Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 by Yvonne Smith.

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If you’re a Nashville resident and love eco-fashion, you have probably shopped at Ecology in Grace’s Plaza. Not only are the clothes beautiful, but they’re also made from eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, recycled materials, peace silk, leather alternatives, etc. I’m a big fan of the cruelty-free handbags and other accessories! Laurel Staples [...]

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Green Thumb Nursery & Landscape

Posted on 06. Dec, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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I recently discovered a really cool place in Nashville that happens to be up the street from me – Green Thumb Nursery & Landscape. A while back at the Ki of Life Gala I got to take home a lovely Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) and I needed a new pot to put it in. I figured [...]

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Yazoo Brew’s Fifth Birthday Party

Posted on 07. Nov, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Fabulous and local, Yazoo Brew will have their fifth birthday celebration at the brewery tomorrow, November 8th. The taproom opens at 2:00 and the bands will start playing at 8:00. They have a few new beers to commemorate the event, including one made with organic grains! I worked the bottling line at Yazoo a few [...]

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More Nashville Closings

Posted on 01. Nov, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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This has not been a good month for Nashville vegans. The Veggie Cafe has been sold. Dawn and Marilyn are taking a break and are still going to have a catering service, but many of us will miss the restaurant. Hopefully the new owners will continue to have veg-friendly options! We are also losing my [...]

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Primm Springs Soysage Rocks!

Posted on 08. Oct, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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What is better than sausage in every way, is vegan, contains organic, non-GMO ingredients and is locally and lovingly made here in Nashville? Yep, you guessed it! Mary Alice Bishop’s Primm Springs Soysage. I don’t eat a lot of processed foods, which is a big reason why I love this stuff. (It also tastes great!) [...]