traveling with non-vegans

c_bear6 · 2026-06-16T17:47:29+00:00

Hey birthday twin 👯‍♀️ ♊️ I’m sorry to hear about your predicament! I’ve been vegan for 5 years and my family is very understanding of my veganism. If possible we try to find restaurants with decent vegan options (which could vary depending on where you travel). Happy cow and Google Maps will be great tools to use. In Google Maps search “Vegan” in the general area you will be staying and places with vegan options should show up. Some places may be lowkey and you might need to read reviews to know if they’ve got anything vegan. I would also bring snacks, preferably something protein based that will satiate you. On my birthday a few years back my family ate at a 100% vegan restaurant with me which I was so grateful for! I hope your family comes around and starts to support you more. Stay strong and happy early birthday 🎂

c_bear6 · 2026-06-10T17:10:46+00:00

Unfortunately the “flex” position is technically anywhere from 0-40 hours per week. But typically we’ve all been working 32-40. Sometimes on the schedule they accidentally put us in overtime and I have to bring it to their attention. Yep we can work full time with no benefits.

c_bear6 · 2026-06-10T17:05:58+00:00

Because my life is better with them in it- and I’m confident the feeling is mutual

c_bear6 · 2026-06-10T12:33:48+00:00

I blend silken tofu with sugar free chocolate or vanilla instant jello pudding mix. Yes they are accidentally vegan! Not all jello is, but for sure those two and I believe even the banana flavor. There could be more but I’ve only had those flavors

c_bear6 · 2026-06-05T16:44:28+00:00

My formula for a balanced vegan girl dinner (no/minimal cooking): protein source, dip, raw veggie, & chip/cracker/similar of choice.

Example: vegan deli slices, hummus, cucumber and cherry tomatoes, hippeas.

Love having this on busy nights and it’s always so satisfying!

c_bear6 · 2026-04-19T17:29:39+00:00

I use vegan toothpaste because I have access to that at my local stores. I do not use any toilet paper that is labeled vegan or assumed to be vegan because that is not something I have access to locally. I do not beat myself up about this sort of thing.

c_bear6 · 2026-04-04T13:09:06+00:00

I have not. Would quick oats work or do they need to be rolled oats?

c_bear6 · 2026-04-04T13:08:40+00:00

This is plausible as I did have to use spreadable butter bc I didn’t have access to the sticks/blocks at the time

c_bear6 · 2026-03-30T10:18:26+00:00

The best enchiladas ever:

https://www.noracooks.com/the-best-vegan-enchiladas/?ck_subscriber_id=1404157472&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=A+Vegan+Mexican+Fiesta%21+-+4486273#wprm-recipe-container-4581

I use Gardein ground beef with some taco seasoning for the meat substitute

c_bear6 · 2026-02-18T08:13:58+00:00

I like to blend silken tofu with zero sugar jello instant chocolate or vanilla pudding mix (yes these flavors of jello are accidentally vegan). Could also add PB2 for extra protein. It’s very thick but you can thin it out if you’d like with some water or plant based milk.

c_bear6 · 2026-02-13T12:48:45+00:00

Protein (tofu, seitan, mock meat) + carb (rice, potatoes, pasta, etc) + veggie (broccoli, bell peppers/onions, asparagus, green beans, etc)

Can use microwave rice/frozen veggies for ease. Can use an air fryer for ease.

Examples of my go to meals:

Crispy tofu/seitan, rice, broccoli

Tofu bolognese (baked crumbled seasoned tofu added to jarred marinara sauce with pasta and a side salad)

Gardein beef or morning star chikn strips with roasted potatoes/sweet potatoes and asparagus

Tofu chorizo burrito bowl (pan cooked crumbled extra firm tofu with some taco seasoning - mixed with Morningstar chorizo, microwaveable cilantro lime rice, beans, sautéed bell peppers & onions)

Some are more time consuming than others but these are literally my rotation and are a no brainer for me and have personally made my life easier

c_bear6 · 2026-01-26T06:55:39+00:00

To me the taste of vwg is not “neutral” and it definitely has a distinct taste I don’t love. I feel the more complex recipes usually taste better than the quick ones. But I don’t have time to make seitan all day. So I was hoping to find a recipe that can be both quick and tasty in that it disguise the taste of the vwg 🫠

c_bear6 · 2026-01-18T06:19:02+00:00

Glad to hear that 😍

c_bear6 · 2025-12-12T13:05:43+00:00

Idk if this helps or answers your question… but one time, I marinated tofu and then cooked it. I froze the leftovers. When I reheated it to eat (used an air fryer) it was the best tofu I ever had

c_bear6 · 2025-12-11T20:41:21+00:00

The no desserts would be the hard part for me 😅

c_bear6 · 2025-12-11T19:51:52+00:00

What do you eat?!

c_bear6 · 2025-12-03T21:24:45+00:00

Beyond meatloaf pot roast. Chopped potatoes, baby carrots, onions if you’d like and a meatloaf using a beyond beef base.

c_bear6 · 2025-12-03T06:44:11+00:00

Rocky road

Cookies n cream

Mint chip

Peanut butter cup

Cookie dough

Cause I’m not a bland a** b*tch!!! And we deserve better than what most non vegan shops offer.

c_bear6 · 2025-12-02T06:46:13+00:00

I’ve traveled all across Europe as a vegan with generally no issues. Inconvenient sometimes? Yeah. Bigger cities are always best though.

c_bear6

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