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)!
Information junkies: start here: Vegan.com
Just want to know how to buy groceries? Here's a downloadable shopping list for you!
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.
MEAT:
Grilled, fried, sammy, whatevs…you have plenty of options!
(Click on ‘chicken,' above)
Gardein Crabless Cakes and Fishless Filets
(Click on ‘fish,' above)
CONDIMENTS:
Mayo, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, and more!
(Click on ‘eggs,' above)
CHEESE & DAIRY
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 Sunspot and Fresh Thyme.]
Daiya is a popular brand. It's more affordable and widely available than Miyokos. I love their pizzas and Mac & Cheese!
MORE ONLINE INFO
The Invisible Vegan: Making veganism more visible in the black community
VegNews Magazine online
R&B singer Mya speaks out
APPS
MUSIC
Official Grey Music (Start with Vegan Thanksgiving. Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes…)
YOUTUBE
Ridiculously hilarious self-deprecating vegan and general know-it-all, JP
Post Punk Kitchen: vegan recipes, comin' atcha from Brooklyn
Bite Size Vegan: Meet Your Milk–and your milk's mother
VIDEOS
Change your life in 60 seconds: series
Mad Cowboy with Howard Lyman, former cattle rancher (see his book, below)
DOCUMENTARIES / FILMS
EARTHLINGS Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. If you watch only one ‘vegan’ film, make it this one. (This link is free on YouTube.)
PODCASTS
BOOKS
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!
SUBSCRIPTION FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
Purple Carrot About $12/plate; meals prepared at home; offers high-protein, GL ‘Performance Meals'
COOKING CLASSES
Rouxbe Plant-Based Professional Course ($1,299.99)
NON-TOXIC HOME CLEANING
~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.)
TGIF: Beyond Burger!
Freshii: Bowls, salads…
Smittybread: Bread, most of which is vegan…
Azzip Pizza: Pizza with vegan cheese, vegan sausage, and vegan pesto…
Core Life Eatery: Healthful bowls, salads, wraps…
Legacy Pub: Impossible Burger, Gardein chick'n, separate vegetarian/vegan menu…
Vienna Cafe: Coffee, tea, cupcakes, cakes, muffins…
Digby's: Vegan Reuben…
Three Carrots (in Indy): Upscale, 100% vegan restaurant
EMT: The Emergency Munchie Truck: 100% vegetarian/vegan food truck
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