Vegan Restaurant Eating

   Upon arriving at the checkout counter in my local pharmacy picking up my Epipen prescription the pharmacist asked me what my allergies were. She confided in me that she found out her daughter has basically the same food allergies as me. She asked, "is it hard to eat out at restaurants as a vegan?"

   My response definitely surprised her, "not really. I look up the restaurant menu online and decide what I can eat before arriving at the restaurant." To be a vegan and eat out with your meat eating friends can be a challenge. For me when all else fails I can order a salad. Most restaurants are more accommodating these day though. 

   On more than one occasion I have called a restaurant ahead of time and asked about ingredients in their food items and how they can make it vegan friendly. For the most part these restaurants are extremely accommodating! I mean they want your business and your money so why wouldn't they try their hardest to get you to eat at their establishment!?

   In short, don't be afraid to eat out! Do your research, call who you have to, and enjoy yourself!