Going VEGAN Episode 3: Visiting Mom in Seattle, Washington
March 9, 2010 by joelle
Filed under PVTV SERIES: Going Vegan, Start Something
Episode 3: Visiting Mom in Seattle, Washington
Sponsored by Peta2 and Veganessentials
DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE:
This week we headed up north to Seattle to break the big news to my parents, throw around some opinions, and deliver some delicious homemade vegan treats. I was a little nervous about how my mom will react to the new diet.
Upon arrival, we were greeted with warm embrace and smiles for days (the goodies may have had something to do with that – who could resist “Happy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies” with extra cocoa powder, of course). Though right off the bat my mom voiced some serious doubts about my new diet–not off to the best start after all. But her mood lightened after a long conversation about the health and ecological benefits of an animal-free diet.
With the hard part out of the way, we treat ourselves to some delicious dinner and cocktails at Plum Bistro in Capitol Hill. On the menu: quinoa sliders and jalapeno pizza. I can’t emphasize enough how tasty this was! Honestly the best vegan food I’ve had so far; I definitely need to learn how to cook these up myself.
This trip to Seattle was greatly successful: a steadfast approval from the parents, and much thanks to Happycow.net and @veganscore for cuisine direction, I’m feeling better than ever! Just can’t forget to get my nutrients and drink lots of water (thanks Mom).
- Dylan Mandel, The Lives of Famous Men
ABOUT GOING VEGAN
No meat. No eggs. No cheese. No Jello.
Planet Verge challenged The Lives of Famous Men drummer Dylan Mandel to abstain from consuming animal products for one month and document the process for its On The Verge. The series, titled Going Vegan, will follow Mandel at his home in Portland and as he road trips across the USA, where he will cut flesh foods, eggs and dairy cold turkey (pardon the pun) from his diet. Follow him as he learns that being vegan goes beyond his diet, to his clothes, shampoo and even daily vitamins. He’ll meet vegan friends who help him along the way as he takes his 30 days one day at a time.
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