Today’s adventure: Finding Vegan food in the Airport. I trolled one end of Chicago O’Hare’s Terminal B to the other. If you’ve never been to O’Hare, I have to say that it’s a stellar place for a layover. Lots of interesting shops and eateries, as well as a Brookstone where you can try out their […]
Going Vegan, Ep. 5 – Protein?
Two revelations. One: my chocolate fears were ungrounded. While I could not have milk chocolate, I could still have dark chocolate, as it contains neither milk nor butter. However, my chocolate covered espresso beans were out, as they contained cream (always have to read the ingredients). Two: It was day two of my vegan lifestyle, […]
Going Vegan, Ep. 4: Chocolate
Something terrible occurred to me today. Chocolate. As I was munching on one of my stocking stuffers (chocolate coffered espresso beans), I realized that chocolate would be one the fruits forbidden to me during my vegan adventure. Sure, there was carob, a chocolate substitute, but what could really replace the smooth, creamy deliciousness of a […]
Going Vegan, Ep. 3: Family reaction
Hatching a New Years’ Plan I decided to put my plan into action for New Years. After all, a New Year, a new start…and that way, I wouldn’t have to sacrifice all my Christmas goodies. As I sit sipping tea (with milk) and banana bread (made with eggs and butter), I relished my last few […]
Going Vegan, Ep. 2: Steph gives me the vegan skinny
I decided to get the skinny from one of my vegan friends. Actually, she’s my only vegan friend. We met at a coffee shop and I had my favorite dairylicious breakfast of muffin and latte. I am aware my days may be numbered. Stephanie is one of those quiet vegans, who goes about her business […]