I had a chance to visit VegNews in San Francisco, before catching a plane.  As you can see in the photo below, I often wear message t-shirts when I travel.  This one often gets reactions at airports and on planes.  The headline says “Homeland Security” above a photo of a Native American war party, and words below the photo say: “Fighting Terrorism Since 1492”. 

As always, it was great to see and spend time with my friends at VegNews and to share camaraderie and discuss current issues affecting our world.  The only problem is that there is never enough time!  On this visit I was also treated to an excellent vegan meal that is described on the VegNews blog this way: 

“¡Un picadillo picante! Thanks to Jenny's secret, Cuban, kitchen maneuvers we got to taste a picadillo today—a dish traditionally made with ground beef. With a substitution of tofu, the amalgamation of black beans, tomatoes, peas, and potatoes was a delicious, and meatless, treat. The secret ingredient? Chipotle-brined green olives, which gave the dish a lovely spiciness. Served alongside a fluffy pile of delectable, mustard-seed-infused rice, the picadillo made a hearty meal.” 

Thank you to everyone at VegNews for your kindness and hospitality, and for your good work to raise awareness about the importance of our food choices.

Gene