Author: Tracy I
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Travelling while vegan: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
I don’t travel as much as I used to, but I’m doing it more than I did during the pandemic. I was recently vacationing in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario where I spent two weeks with my parents in Haliburton. While away, I came up with the idea of a series of “travelling while vegan” posts. Whenever…
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Yummy summer salad for the long weekend (or any weekend)
We’re gearing up for a long weekend here in Ontario. The weather is promising to be spectacular and I thought it might be good to talk about watermelon salad recipes. Have you tried watermelon salad? Well if not, here we go. I hadn’t ventured there either, but a couple of weeks ago I was trying…
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And then there’s the roadkill objection
Is there anything wrong with eating roadkill or other “found food” that is not vegan? Food waste is another important issue, and there is a whole “freegan” movement that is based on the idea of eating food that will otherwise be thrown out or wasted. The larger issue of food waste (and freeganism as a…
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Where do vegans get B12?
I learned something new about B12 today. I don’t need to take as much as I thought to get my recommended requirement. While of course everyone always asks about vegan protein sources (easy! A post for another day), the second most frequent concern about a vegan diet is B12. Today I’m going to talk about…
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Meat and the lives of non-human animals
[Content warning: this post engages with a philosophical discussion that defends the killing and eating of non-human animals. Though I ultimately reject these arguments I present and explain them first.] As noted in my blog welcome post, this blog is part of a larger project that includes, among other things, a book-in-progress. As a philosopher,…
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Vegan pizza — yes yes yes
Fridays on the blog are fun days where I talk about food. What better Friday food than pizza? I know people who have pizza every single Friday. Some order it in. Others make it lovingly at home, no longer even needing to consult their favourite dough recipe, each family member selecting toppings of choice. Or…
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Vegan “meat” products: is more realistic better?
Several years ago, before I’d ever heard of “Beyond,” I sent back a burger I’d ordered in a sports-bar style restaurant because I thought it was a beef burger rather than the veggie burger I’d ordered. It was red inside, and I thought the juice running out of it was blood on my plate. It…
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For the vegans who miss creamy, this post is for you
Among the more frequent obstacles people cite that get in the way of moving from vegetarian to vegan, missing “creamy” is probably second (missing cheese is the main contender for the blue ribbon). Who doesn’t love a creamy dessert like chocolate mouse or trifle, or a creamy salad dressing like ranch, or a creamy pasta…
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On labels: “vegan” or “plant-based”?
In recent years, you’ve probably noticed the rise of the term “plant-based.” What’s the difference between “vegan” and “plant-based”? Does it even matter? As a philosopher, I may be more prone to seeking significance in distinctions that others might consider simply a matter of semantics. But in this case, there is a difference in both…
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Some ideas to help you plan ahead for Meatless Monday
Sometimes trying something new is daunting until you have a plan. Then it becomes easier. As promised earlier this week, today I’m offering a few ideas for easy Meatless Monday meals and snacks. I’m definitely a three-meals-a-day person, plus snacks, and so today I’ll cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Breakfast: A quick and easy…
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