interview with a vegan pt. 2

(one day late!)

The wonderful Melisser, also known as The Urban Housewife in the vegan blogosphere, is my traveling hero! She is also the mastermind behind Sugar Beat Sweets and in the process of opening her own storefront in SF! This woman is an inspirational blogger, traveler and friend!

Melisser showing local products well deserved love.

1. when did you go vegan?
I went vegan about 2 and a half years ago. I was vegetarian before then, eating a mainly vegan diet & knew ethically I needed to go vegan, but I hadn’t had success with sweets. Once I baked some delicious vegan treats, I was on board 100%!

2. finish this sentence: veganism is awesome because…There’s so many fun, compassionate vegans out there that I enjoy meeting when I travel. Of course, saving animals lives is the best part!
3. what is your favourite vegan dish do you like to make/cook, what is your favourite vegan dish to eat ?I like to cook Indian food or anything with a ton of seasonal vegetables; lots of Brussels Sprouts make their way in to this kitchen. We also get very vegan around here & eat a lot of Kale & Quinoa, something has to off-set all the sweets we consume! My favorite dish to eat.. Does ice cream count?
4. list everything you have eaten today (so far).Well, it’s only lunch time, so nothing too crazy..
A locally grown Fuji Apple, first of this season’s crop!
Some Strawberry Frosting, yes yes, I know.
2 Corn Tortillas filled with Hummus & Smoky Peach Salsa, then grilled.
Leftover Bund Gobi with Matar from last night! 

and once again, Melisser can be found at:
The Urban HousewifeSugar Beats Sweets & Strummer Calling, blogging about her pint sized rescued pup

Interview with a vegan pt. 1

I have been wanting to start a little series of interviews with some of my favourite vegans for a while now and Vegan MoFo 2009 gave me the extra shove I seem to have needed to begin this fun little project. 4 (four) quick never changing (unless I get sick and bored of them!) questions about veganism, food, vegan foodism posed to the vegans around me. First up is Mike, my favourite vegan. He likes chocolate chip cookies and really dislikes broccoli! Maybe you are next?

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1. when did you go vegan?

I went vegetarian in 1999, followed by my entry into veganism in 2001. I gave up the dairy and replaced it with heaping amounts of vegan schnitzel and goulash.


2. finish this sentence: veganism is awesome because…

I get to eat large amounts of healthy vegan dishes without as large an environmental footprint.  


3. what is your favourite vegan dish to make/cook, what is your favourite vegan dish  to eat?

I’m a big fan of traditional Austrian meals, lots of hearty soups, hearty stews and of course dumplings, lots of dumplings. Whether I’m cooking them, or just eating them, pour a little goulash on top of some dumplings and I’m there.  


4. list everything you have eaten today (so far).

I had a traditional Austrian breakfast, coffee and fresh baked bread, followed by a hearty vegan stew with chickpeas, potatoes and peas for lunch and a grilled piece of seitan in a fried onion sauce and dumplings with a side salad for dinner.  As I said, I love the hearty meals.

Michael Borras is an internet entrepreneur, turning some of the knobs at social yellow pages startup Tupalo.com by day, and enjoys fine vegan sweets, baked goods and snacks by night.