One Vegan, One Canine Companion

Say hello to my little friend.

The OneVegan household has added a new resident, a 3 1/2 year old Cattle Dog mix by the name of Cassie.Cassie has a quiet personality and is a tad neurotic but she seems to like her new digs.

It has been too long

Greetings this solo vegan has been a busy one. With moving in to my new digs and attempting to manage an active social life, I have found little time to stop and reflect on all the changes. This is my first stab at living all on my lonesome. I don't miss my roommate. It was a pairing that I allowed to persist for far to long. I have no hard feelings we simply are very,very different people. I don't know I just never admitted to myself how lively my persona is/was in contrast to her. Damn my need to accept and understand. I suppose if it is a flaw that is one worth having. I'm happy to write that I've made several new mates since my debut on the Dallas queer scene. Some say good friends are hard to come by but my faith and love for humanity is constantly renewed by the positive connections I've made.

Peace and love from OneVegan.

Bonne Année

Happy New Year from Austin, TX. OneVegan has taken the kozmic show on the road for the first weekend of 2010. What a difference a day does make indeed. While in the Mecca/Medina as far as progressive enclaves go I thought it would be nice to give a shout out to all the folks in this great wide state that have made my venture in to Tejas a joyous one.


From G, with love.

Still OneVegan

I’ve taken a leave of absence from this blog that was more extended than I had initially anticipated. I’m just getting back to a normal routine and don’t want to overwhelm myself with too many projects. My posting from now on will be intermittent but I remain one vegan on a mission.

From Texas with Love: Part I

Ok I know. I have totally been slacking on my post lately. I spent the weekend in the state capitol. Austin is one of the MOST vegan friendly cities in the land of cattle. So if you are planning on heading deep to the heart of Texas these are some fabulous places to get a some first class eats. This is part I of my extended weekend in ATX.

Austin ,Texas: A food odyssey


The Jade Leaves Tea house

Located just a stones throw from the University of Texas the Jade Leaves Tea house is a great place to have lunch, dinner and to simply mull over a good book while sipping black tea. Jade Leaves has a wide selection of teas and your server can assist you in selecting one which will complement your meal. Vegan items are clearly noted on the menu.

My friend B and I shared the

Green Tea Egg Rolls
Jade Samosa Rolls ,The chutney accompanying the roll was awesome!
Yellow Curry
Green Rooibos Tea and Moroccan Mint

I had the Mango Acai sorbet while B selected the Raw Blueberry Almond Mousse for desert.

Bananarchy:Revolutionary Desserts

Those familiar with the show Arrested Development will chuckle a bit when they here the name Bananrchy. B and I had a frozen chocolate dipped banana rolled in walnuts. Vive le revolution!

The Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse

Bouldin is my hipster oasis in a world of slings and arrows. I make a consiocious effort to make at least one trip to Bouldin when I'm in town. If you love the nooch, aka nutritional yeast, order the Bouldin Creek Omelet, specify vegan. It is sublime when paired with a side of tomatoes and a potato cake.

Recommendations: Oatmeal sandwich cookies, Bananaberry smoothie and the Veggie Royal

Rhythm and blues

I'm still here.
After a whirlwind weekend of food,fun and existentialism I'm back in town.

A Dietary Tune Up

Every once in a while I like to reevaluate my diet. Following the last diet shake down I began incorporating more lentils and beans. So far this round my focus is to cutting back on the things that aren't "good" for me. I love coffee but caffeine is not my friend. I love the smell of fresh ground beans in the morning. I love to watch as I pour the black elixir in to my hot almond milk. Not drinking coffee is not an option which has lead me to decaffeinated beans. I can have my coffee time without the unnecessary buzz. It's one small step towards a more balanced me.