Esquire magazine—one of the finest on the market—has a feature called What I’ve Learned in which prominent people share words of wisdom learnt over the course of their illustrious careers. As my thirty-days comes to a close, I’d like to share some of what I learned on my (illustrious?) stint as a vegan.
What I’ve Learned: The Vegan Edition
- Thirty days is a long time.
- Dairy is a mysterious and clever creature found in nearly everything the average American craves.
- There is no good substitute for a glass of milk.
- There is a good substitute for mayonnaise. It’s called Nayonaise.
- Recipes—like the Bible—are a set of guidelines not meant to be followed absolutely or taken literally.
- The potato is the world’s most perfect food.
- When it comes to tofu, fry it hard.
- Character is what you eat when no one is watching.
- Vegans and carnivores can harmoniously co-exist.
- Despite what your mother/lover/coworker/bartender/bus driver says you do not need to eat meat to be healthy.
- If it’s not on the menu, ask! (And then suggest that the server who responded with a shrug and mumbled “I dunno” find someone who does.)
- The glass is half full and the menu is diverse.
