COOKING WITHOUT EGGS? - EASY!

Eggs!  Who needs 'em?  Packed full of artery clogging cholesterol and industrial toxins.   But - how do you bake without them?  The link takes you to a couple of easy and healthy subsitutiions and has suggestions on replacing eggs in savory foods as well. 

http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-Eggs-in-Your-Cooking

And if you've never tried it - scrambled tofu is actually delish!  Simply crumble a package of firm tofu (not the silken kind!) into a lightly oiled pan.  Sprinkle in some garlic and/or onion powder, a sprinkle of turmeric for color, a tablespoon or so of nutritional yeast , (if you have it and like it - available in most health food stores or on line), and salt to taste., stir while cooking over low heat.  Add the veggies of yoru choice and sautee until they are tender.  This make a lot so reduce ingredients accordingly if you're cooking for yourself!

TRAVELING VEGAN STYLE!

Traveling vegan style does require a tad more preparation if you want to eat well on the road.  Yes, it does mean 'packing your lunch', but it also means never having to feel sick from eating at a road side greasy spoon or watching your waistline expand from too many supersized fast food meals.

No matter how you travel, it's easy to bring along some great food.  Traveling by plane?  Why spend gobs of money on those nasty airline 'brown bag' lunches when you can make your own?  One of my favorites is roasted red pepper hummus mixed with some giardiniera (I can NEVER spell that properly!) and packed into a pita pocket.  It's filling, no mess, and super tasty.  Add a piece or two of fruit, a homemade brownie, or some vegan dark chocolate (some dark chocolate has butter oil so you'll want to check the label) and your fellow passengers will be wishing they were as well fed as you!  Sad to say, you'll need to buy something to drink in the airport - but that's they way things go these days.

Traveling by train or bus?  The same lunch will work out just fine but you can bring your own drink.  Some AMTRAK lines offer vegan burgers - but really - they get microwaved in plastic wrap on the train - ick!

If you're traveling by car your options expand greatly.  Pack a cooler with fresh veggies, hummus (of course!), some tofu eggless salad (mash some tofu, add some Vegenaise or other vegan mayo, some salt, and some garlic powder and a little turmeric for color if you wish - instant sandwich filling minus the cholesterol and salmonella!), hearty breads or crackers, fruit, and drinks.  Nuts, raisins or other dried fruit, and nut butters are also great travel companions.

Before you leave home, check on line for veg friendly restaurants at your destination, or if you've got an iPhone they've got an ap for that!  (I don't have an iPhone so I check before leaving...).

Once at your destination scout out the local groceries - many are now stocking a pretty decent array of vegan convenience items.  In smaller towns you might be a bit challenged but canned beans, some rice, and a bottle of hot sauce and you've got dinner!  If you won't be in a hotel with in room cooking facilities you may want to stock up on shelf stable microwavables, your favorite cereals, and the smaller aspetic carton of plant milks.  Most hotels do offer rooms with fridges and so you can keep a few perishables on hand. 

I've been traveling vegan for 7 years now - every time is an adventure but I always find great places to eat and easy to eat stuff in the groceries!