Camping: It's All About the Vegan Food August 3, 2009

Posted by Ryan at August 3, 2009 8:17 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 5 ) | TrackBack

Taking breaks is important.

Working 24/7 to help animals can be a draining experience, which is why when I need some time to clear my head, I venture off into the wilderness.

Most recently, I took an extended vacation in a national park, and went camping with some friends. Of course, what fun would camping be without delicious vegan food cooked over an open flame?

Here's a little recap of some of the many tasty treats I cooked up in the woods:

First off, everyone knows it's not a camping trip without throwin' the veggie burgers on the grill. I topped mine with veggie chili, and served them with grilled corn-on-the-cob on the side.

10 minutes over the campfire, and voila!



Of course, you've got to have dessert. For me, that means homemade cinnamon apples. Using a trick I learned many eons ago in the Boy Scouts, you just core out an apple, fill in the middle with Fireball candies, wrap it in tin foil, and throw it directly into the fire until the candy melts. You'll end up with a spiced apple treat that can't be beat!



For snacktime though, it's all about the vegan "pigs" in a blanket. It's super-easy: just take crescent rolls (accidentally vegan, incase you didn't know), and wrap them around your favorite veggie dogs. Hold it over an open flame until the roll gets fluffy and light brown, and enjoy!





P.S. One of the best parts about camping in the woods are the woodland friends that come to visit! I call this picture "Checking the Ingredients, to Make Sure It's Vegan" ...

Free Stuff Friday: Marshmallow Gift Basket From Sweet & Sara! July 3, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at July 3, 2009 8:33 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 345 ) | TrackBack

Going camping anytime soon? Or are you just in the mood for some yummy deliciousness? Then you don't want to miss out on this week's giveaway. We're giving you the chance to win a Marshmallow Gift Basket from our friends at Sweet & Sara—the birthplace of the vegan marshmallow (most marshmallows are made with gelatin, which is crushed up animal bones ... GROSS!).

Sweet & Sara has put together a gift basket filled with vegan vanilla marshmallows, toasted coconut marshmallows, original smores, peanut butter smores, and rocky road bark. Melt the marshmallows for a heavenly topping to a soy ice cream sundae or make some vegan Rice Krispie treats to share with your friends. Better yet, just eat everything straight outta the pack!

For your chance to win this Marshmallow Gift Basket from Sweet & Sara, comment below with your plans for these delicious marshmallows. Entries must be received by July 10th. The person with the yummiest comment will be chosen as our winner and notified by July 13th.

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