I've been vegan for just over a year now and have learned the ins and outs of navigating the lifestyle.
Obviously eating out can be challenging at times, but most restaurants are accommodating with special orders and substations.
So when I headed to Puerto Rico's El Conquistador Resort, I figured finding things to eat would be a breeze. Wrong!
Food-wise, those five days at the resort were the most challenging I've faced yet. Everything was cooked in butter and/or topped in meat.
And special requests were met with a quizzical look, a run into the kitchen and the inevitable "no, we can't do that."
After the first day, I simply started carrying trail-mix and apples with me everywhere so I'd have something to eat in lieu of the non-vegan resort meals.
Surprisingly, when I got "off campus" a world of food presented itself.
Mofongo (smashed plantains and casava), papaya salad and grilled plantain cakes were welcome trail-mix alternatives.
All made vegan-friendly simply by asking, what a concept!
Luckily, most cocktails passed the vegan test too.
Obviously eating out can be challenging at times, but most restaurants are accommodating with special orders and substations.
So when I headed to Puerto Rico's El Conquistador Resort, I figured finding things to eat would be a breeze. Wrong!
After the first day, I simply started carrying trail-mix and apples with me everywhere so I'd have something to eat in lieu of the non-vegan resort meals.
The most amazing vegan platter at La Estacion
Luckily, most cocktails passed the vegan test too.
Frozen Mojito
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