Hey, guys! If you're looking for some great (free) resources to help you along your vegan journey, you've come to the right place. Have a specific question that's not answered here? Contact me on FB, Instagram, or Twitter, or email me directly at:veggiechel@veggiechel.com I'll do what I can to get your questions answered.
Happy veganing!
~~VEGGIE CHEL (Michelle C. Schaefer)
Clickable links are in bold. Vegan products are having a moment right now, so there’s always something new on the shelf (this list is not all-inclusive; it’s just to help you get started)!
Read all of my Meatless Mondays articles from USA Today!
FOOD
Things you want to keep in the kitchen at all times: Protein, Carbs, Fat, Flavor, and Fun! This shopping list left out the 'fun' part, so I'm going to help you out:
Easy grocery finds that are accidentally vegan (mostly junk food...but hey, we gotta have some fun, right?)
"Gardein" is a 100% vegan food line that makes burgers, fish sticks, crab cakes, wings, sliders, meatballs, chicken...you name it. Almost all Kroger stores carry at least some Gardein products; here is a 'Where to Buy Gardein' locator link for you.
Can't give up cheese? Me neither. Fortunately, we non-dairy folks have tangy, stringy options!
Miyoko's Kitchen is my personal favorite. I am in love with her rich, smoky flavors and textures! [Lafayette, IN hack: available at Sunspotand Fresh Thyme.]
Daiyais a popular brand. It's more affordable and widely available than Miyokos. I love their pizzas and Mac & Cheese!
Mad Cowboy by Howard Lyman A former dairy farmer and cattle rancher transforms into a vegan advocate
Mind if I Order the Cheeseburger? by Sheri Colby What about abortion? Do vegans have oral sex? Dr. Colby takes every question seriously, and answers with grace and authority
RECIPES
BOSH! TV has so many easy-to-watch recipe videos, it had 1/2 a billion viewers its first year in production!
~Though not all of their products are vegan*, I still like Norwex’s non-toxic, antimicrobial microfiber cleaning cloths and dusting mitts.
*All Norwex products are vegan with the following exceptions, which contain beeswax: Marine Organics Body Lotion, Marine Organics Shower Gel, Timeless Lip Balm, Timeless Silk Organic Hand Cream, Marine Organics Day & Night Creams and the Leather Shine. The Fluff & Tumble Dryer Balls contain wool. Norwex does NOT do any animal testing.
LOCAL TO LAFAYETTE, IN (USA):
Read all of my Meatless Mondays articles from USA Today! (Especially helpful if you’re local to Lafayette, IN.)
