The Traveling Vegetarian

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 = [...]

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Vegan Pizza!

Posted on 20. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Think you have to give up pizza when you go vegan? Well, that’s just silly. Why would you have to do such a thing? Check out this great list of the top ten vegan-friendly pizzerias in the US. And if none of these places is near you, remember that you can always order pizza without [...]

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Green Bags, Green Mags

Posted on 12. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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Be sure to buy at least one copy of the brand new magazine, Positively Green. Why? Well, because it’s a great mag and Kelly Magill, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, is a fellow green Nashvillian and an all around cool gal. But also, if you turn to page 71, you’ll know the other reason I think you [...]

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Raw Vegan Chocolate

Posted on 05. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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What is it about a savory meal that makes so many of us crave sweet things? The salt, I guess? Well, whatever it is, after lunch and dinner, I always want something sweet. It doesn’t have to be a whole dessert, but I must have at least a bite of something dessert-like, preferably containing chocolate. [...]

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TTV Nominated for a Veggie Award!

Posted on 02. Aug, 2008 by Yvonne Smith.

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TheTravelingVegetarian.tv has just been nominated for a 2008 Veggie Award!! Click here to vote now! This is a huge honor. Thank you! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetravelingvegetarian.tv%2Fttv-nominated-for-a-vegnews-award%2F’; addthis_title = ‘TTV+Nominated+for+a+Veggie+Award%21′; addthis_pub = ”;