NPR Food Shows
I’m in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Home of…I have no idea. I know there’s a bagel place with hummus somewhere around here. But really we’re just trying to get to Portland as quickly and painlessly as possible.
I’ve been downloading NPR shows to curb the boredom of I-80, mostly This American Life. In doing so I came across the NPR Food podcast. It’s been around for a few years, but if I didn’t know about it, maybe you didn’t either. It’s a mishmash of food segments from all of their non-food shows, including Weekend Edition, Fresh Air and All Things Considered. The length of the show depends on how many food segments there are that week, but it seems to average about 20 minutes.
Without further ado, here you go! And I’ll see you in Portland in a few days.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Wow, you just up and left. Or at least, so it seems from reading the blog. My husband is jealous. He’s always attracted to the idea of not being tied down in any way.
I’ve always wanted to do the cross country thing. But I can’t imagine doing it as a vegan. How are you finding the food along the way? Once upon a time in a past career, I did a training trip through Florida. Shocking as it may seem, I had such a difficult time getting a salad. My options were iceberg lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and (you guessed it) iceberg lettuce. By the time I returned to NY (where I was living at the time), I was starved for a real salad.
We’ve been vegan since July, and have taken three small trips since then. They all had significant challenges re food.
Anyway, best of luck as you make your way to this coast.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Oh, forgot to mention… Thanks for sharing the NPR info. We’d never heard of it before. We’ll be listening later on in the week.
Jane of VeganBits.com
March 30th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Jane:
I’ve done a few cross country trips. This one is not really a leisurely one and so food isn’t too much of a concern. Honestly, if you’re traveling along I-80 as a meat eater it is even worse. Fast food from on-ramp to shining on-ramp. So it’s been cheeseless pizzas (I brought a thing of Parmezano and a thing of nutritional yeast), the occasional Chinese Food and V-8s for me. And of course PB&J.
Now, when I travel for fun there is plenty to eat. I usually consult my message boards for the best suggestions, but there’s also Happy Cow. Who knew my favorite vegan restaurant ever in the world would be in Salt Lake City? Someday I’d love to do a roadtrip specifically to try every vegan restaurant in North America.
March 31st, 2008 at 8:00 am
I guess you’ve been planning this move for some time, then? I drove into Cheyenne once when I was on a business trip to Fort Collins, just to say I’d been to Wyoming. It didn’t look like much.
I’ve moved cross-country twice and I always pack a cooler. I do that even for shorter trips from my home in Manassas, Virginia to my Dad’s near Tampa.
Didn’t know about the NPR food podcasts, although at first I thought you were subjected to multiple episodes of “A Splendid Table.” That’d be a drive through hell.
s.
March 31st, 2008 at 10:10 am
o0h man if you get a chance to side track a bit stop at jacksonhole really good vegan friendly restaurant in the middle of town. worth the drive
March 31st, 2008 at 10:19 am
I just roadtripped to Portland from NY a few months ago, and the eating was tough. I think I ate a lot of luna bars and apples. And once, in Sedona, AZ (we took a bit of time getting there) there was an amazing raw food restaurant that made my life. Plus, once you get to Portland, you can run straight to Voodoo dougnuts, cos it’s open aded.
March 31st, 2008 at 11:19 am
Good Luck with the move Isa!!
March 31st, 2008 at 11:29 am
today i saw in vegnews that there is still space in the vegan minimall and i wondered if that is where you are going to open your restaurant…
March 31st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Thanks for the podcast tip! I usually download Fresh Air for trips. I’m heading for vacation soon and will check it out.
March 31st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Hey Isa! Wow, you guys move fast. How many days are you doing it in? I hope your drive is speedy and safe, and that you find some cool little vegan gems along the way.
Thanks for the tip on the NPR food podcast. I’ll have to check it out.
March 31st, 2008 at 5:55 pm
we’re having a run of cold weather here, but maybe by the time you arrive it will have warmed up a little. Lots of trees (and bulbs) in bloom. Portland can be pretty in the spring…
March 31st, 2008 at 11:14 pm
We miss you already! I hope your drive is great, and that you love Portland. I’m so impressed that you’d move across country.
April 1st, 2008 at 12:08 am
You are such a trooper! I hope to move to Portland next summer, so I am glad to know that this rough journey can be made…I will be sure to pack plenty of cookies for the road! And I must tell you that you are pretty much my idol, not to be creepy
April 1st, 2008 at 12:18 am
Which restaurant in SLC were you referring to? I live in Provo and would LOVE to know of some good vegan restaurants nearby.
April 1st, 2008 at 1:08 am
I love driving across the country. I’ve done it probably four or five times now. My last trip was from Seattle to DC and back. It’s very fun. Enjoy it.
The sun has been peaking out recently…maybe it is planning to welcome you.
April 1st, 2008 at 1:10 am
Road trips are fun everyone. Use Happycow and you’ll be fine.
I love being on the open road and just escaping everything for a while.
April 1st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Hey, I was just there too. Well, I drove through it and stopped in Laramie for the night. Did you get trapped by the i80 road closures? We got stuck due to the wind and ice, and then when the highway opened got stuck for 7.5 hours behind an accident. I hope you missed that on your way out on Monday. We were passing through also on a move across the country (Boston to Park City, UT). Good luck in Portland.
April 1st, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Jane - I am also in travelling across the country. we packed bread, peanut butter, jelly, chips, cereal bars, dried fruit, cookies, nuts, and sugar/soy milk for coffee. We made sandwiches in the hotel each morning for lunch later in the day. We generally could find some chinese or a burrito or something for dinner. If you consult vegweb or happy cow you can pick vegan friendly towns to stay in before you leave on your trip.
April 1st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
i made that trip a few times too, and every taco bell looming was like the emerald city. bean and guac burritos and/or double decker tacos…mmmm….when you get to portland, please waste no time in kissing the lotus paws of ago badiller for me. i bow to his wow….and good luck and happiness to you.
April 1st, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Isa, I wish you the best of luck! I was in Portland in September and it’s a pretty amazing city. I actually have a practical question for you, as my husband and I are (hopefully) going to be moving from Baltimore to Olympia sometime this year. How did you get your cats across country? I shipped an old roommate’s cats, per her request, via Delta cargo several years ago, but have my reservations towards doing that in general, but especially with my own cats. However, we can’t imagine driving them–and the dog–for four or five days, even with sedatives. Please share any tips or tricks you may have!
April 1st, 2008 at 6:27 pm
April 1st, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Kim, I started a blog for my friends and family to read about my travels and time in Portland, but I’ll share it with you so you can see how we are traveling with the kitties.
http://girlwithoutaborough.wordpress.com/2008/03/30/the-traveling-kitty-hotel-revealed/
But I think an airplane is the best way. Whatever discomfort they go through has got to be better than 5 days in a carrier. I am not an expert though!
April 2nd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Wow. You really got out of there in a hurry. Luckily the sun is finally coming out here in PDX. Yay!
April 2nd, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Looks like the truth hurts…
April 2nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I hope that you had a chance to stop in SLC for some vegan eats. If not, you should make a quick trip back for some great food.
April 3rd, 2008 at 9:04 am
Maybe you can get someone to sponsor you to write a book of all the vegan restaurants in the US! If only I had any money. We are saving up to get out of Brooklyn and move to Portland too.
Happy traveling!
April 3rd, 2008 at 11:13 am
Thanks for your advice Isa! Deep down I know the airplane is best, but your cat hotel is pretty genius….
April 4th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Very cool that you are on your way West.
Go West Young Woman!
Portland seems like quite a vegan paradise. I’ll get up there soon enough! And maybe even see the likes of you and all those crazy vegan bloggers.
April 7th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I would advise against putting cats or any other animals on an airplane, as they are put in cargo and all sorts of horrible things can happen - do some googling re the hazards. I have moved all over the place by car with my 4 feline friends, including all the way from PDX to Upstate NY. No troubles. Really!
April 8th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Dude, you will fit in Portland so well if you are already listening to public broadcasting.
April 8th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Happy Travels.
April 9th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Last summer I road-tripped to This American Life. Awesome. Have you heard the one about superheroes? If not, go download it now!
April 10th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
wow, nice to hear about those things happened in USA. I think I`m living so far from that all US happenings but I fell nice when got that information also in that part of earth
Many vegan news example! Nice to find your blog updating now more regularry! Tasty pancaces ibn your recent posting! I haven`t never, ever eaten those “USA style” morning pancakes, I think I should try to make them in some lazy Sunday morning..
April 10th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
and I forgot to say that PPK-forums rock!
and Greetings from Finland!
April 15th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I’ve been to Cheyenne, Wyoming! Wasn’t vegan at the time, but I can imagine…. Good luck! I can’t even find a bagel place with hummus in my neck of PA.
April 20th, 2008 at 11:49 am
You are so lucky to get through Cheyenne WY alive. I used to live there so I know what it’s like. Do you know what happens to people there when the wind stops? They all fall down. Course you don’t have to worry about them because the wind simply never stops.
We had wind one night at our house just outside of town clocked at 100 mph. No tornado, no storm, nothing…just wind.
I’m in TX now but that was the worst place I’ve ever lived in my entire life. I’m a senior so that’s quite a span of time.
Hubby is from Portland - you will love it out there!
April 26th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Wow, as a Brit, my geography of the US is rubbish, but sounds like a big move all the same. Really hope you have settled in well and that you enjoy spreading your karma in pastures new. Rock on.