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Pesco What?

Happy New Year!

Now down to business. We get too caught up in titles, names and descriptions. We allow the latest "experts" to guide all of what we do, without ever considering our individuality and needs.

Recently I posted a dish on Instagram that was met with question and comment. I labled the dish Pesco-Vegan, which is what I identify my dietary lifestyle to be. At that came a few public comments suggesting that there could be no such thing (the inbox comments were a bit more harsh calling my credentials and intellect into question). The fact of the matter is there are some that accept this particular version of veganism; the lines have blurred to accommodate the needs of others.

No matter your path to plant based eating and a healthier tomorrow, you have to remember to inject yourself as opposed to taking a cookie cutter road and trying to wedge yourself in. When people ask me about my dietary change the very first thing I tell them is that being Vegan is not for everyone. Anytime you take a step towards healthier eating you have entered into success. Allowing the idea that you have to be perfect is the biggest step towards failure that you can take. Be bold in your decision on who you will be and do not allow the narrative of another to dictate your new.

To the purists out there I implore you to allow people to progress naturally. It is ok to disagree, to educate others on what YOU do when asked or to put information out there. That being said it is never ok to condemn another for how they reach the finish line. We all choose how we eat for different reasons and the person it will affect the most is ourselves. Become help not hurt!

To all I say this, I spent 46 years of my life as a ravenous carnivore and now I spend my life on The Other Side Of The Fork....... Join me in my journey.

Chef Tomlin

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Vegan Chef Vegan Gluten Free Shepherd's Pie Walnut Meat Base Sauteed Carrots Cauliflower Cashew Mashed Served with Sticky Swiss Shard #cheftomlin3 #veganchef #theothersideofthefork #tosotf #melaninvegan https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VY2Gljhd3D9bbnM_Pw81o4PLNvQrBc0ambgQ0/?igshid=1lydjtlcrxbco

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Leftovers for breakfast Turned yesterdays Nut Meat Hash into an omelet for her and a sandwich for me #vegancouple #cheftomlin3 #theothersideofthefork https://www.instagram.com/p/B-UxiV3D6e2bA7RHqOAdUV-8lnhXXxBhChqIuc0/?igshid=15zy3x01c489x

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Vegan Chef Zucchini Philly Steak and Fried Corn Wth @capitalcityco. Mambo Sauce #dontletthemtellyouveganisboring #theothersideofthefork #tosotf #cheftomlin3 #Veganchef #vegan Www.tosotf.com Vegan content coming soon to our youtube channel #peachsangria #daydrinking https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SkHLwDlKtM392QaTHQ6aXzcqm6NG_GrCTNic0/?igshid=89ctbbp3i9zb

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Post Cleanse Meal So what I hear most from people is "vegans really don't have breakfast options". After I get done laughing in their face I begin to list the myriad of options we have. The reality is that the body requires food. Not breakfast food, not lunch food but good, hearty food. Admittedly my career and life passion prepared me for this lifestyle long before I knew who and what I was This morning while I was working on a Nut Meat Sage Sausage I developed a taste that I miss CORNED BEEF HASH!!!!!!! omg I was in love with it ...i ate less as I got older due to the sodium content but ate it non the less Here I have Smoked Nut Hash served with Sauteed Spinach and Tomatoes The hash is made with diced tomatoes, smoked paprika and a mixture or cashews, walnuts and almond flour along with various herbs and spices The flavor took me back to warm Sunday breakfast with my family. A nice cup of Chai Tea with Hemp Cream and I'm ready to start this day! #theothersideofthefork #tosotf #cheftomlin3 #Veganchef https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SBEszj5VQ2nfkxj5gY6lQ3XuAVirzGDiQs0g0/?igshid=a8sya6u1trp9

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Without fun what is life In House COVID 19 Gala 2020 @ironchef3rdwife music, dancing and dinner....best of all great company Spinach, Avocado Hummus & Raspberry Orange Sushi Spring Onion, Cucumber Sushi with Tempura Pickle, Ginger and Wasabi Carrot, Zucchini and Lemon Hummus Sushi Walnut Sofrito and Microgreens Taco Crudite Plate Fruit Plate Strawberries Cold Poached in Mayan Guavabana (Soursop) Rum with Hemp Seed Cream Oreo Cashew Cream Cheesecake #Veganchef #cheftomlin3 #theothersideofthefork #tosotf #melaninvegan #melanincouples https://www.instagram.com/p/B-OF2jGD5vL_IzWunvrsbOq5Jiw2PmEme4MqwA0/?igshid=8zh97h3b3i1t

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Annnnd yep another vegan breakfast Taco Thursday Alert @justeggofficial Just Egg & Baby Bell Pepper Street Tacos with Salsa and Guacamole It is a work day so the Tequila Sunrise is not an option #cheftomlin3 #Veganchef #theothersideofthefork #tosotf https://www.instagram.com/p/B-MUBZ3jXRG8ag2cbRmYhFDiEeRQyKM07af8AE0/?igshid=1ctdf39z2cbz2

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She deserves breakfast in bed but 530 AM might be a bit much so I suppose breakfast ready for her when she gets up is enough. @eatjust Just Egg Omelet with Baby Bell Peppers and Kumato slices served with @earthbalance vegan butter fried potatoes #Veganchef #cheftomlin3 #justeggvegan #theothersideofthefork #tosotf https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HMxNpjig5lloepIpyI1LMDNQvnDDCDtbRXxM0/?igshid=15gu21vqf5rwn

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COVID 19 Boredom Presents... Drinks with a chef! Mango Cojito Coconut Rum (Bought during our trip to Mexico) Ginger Ale Mango Syrup Fresh Mint Berry Cojito Coconut Rum Ginger Ale Strawberry Syrup Fresh Mint Next time I will use seltzer to cut down on the sugar, I will use an avocado lime and mint infused oil as well to set a layered look #cheftomlin3 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BIgF5DUvwhxvFmuuAfObdXA6QnsRhInhaflM0/?igshid=kxb9b15af7nj

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Vegan Chef's Lab Vegan "Seafood" Salad Jicama based salad with celery, red onion, @oldbay_seasoning, vegan mayonaise (you can make a substitute with Grapeseed oil) and fresh squeezed lemon juice The Lemon makes a great serving vessel when hollowed out With spring coming this makes a great brunch meal that your non vegan friends will also enjoy I will record a video to this recipe after I try a few variations. The next version will include palm hearts #theothersideofthefork #tosotf #vegan #Veganchef #dherbs #cheftomlin3 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Suzg5Fvw2-d25Z47FMCSIo7aWwQRo29QHHts0/?igshid=4cqf3ywxaofb

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#aboutyesterday Back on the grind, so happy for longer hours and daylight Need to do some changes to my outside gym #veganfit #cheftomlin3 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9RTaR4FfVfFi9MuFNeh7zvbbR8yEODQwuXhBI0/?igshid=1iccmp15wvrqy

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Vegan Chef Chayote Stuffed Bell Pepper with Guacamole Salsa Chayote Squash Cauliflower Rice with Achiote Tomatoes Onions Finished under the Broiler #cheftomlin3 #theothersideofthefork #veganfit #meatlessmeals #melaninvegan https://www.instagram.com/p/B9AqTZelQI0IXh7dv8eg_5vEpUYCdubqJb8y2c0/?igshid=197wcavmrk82g

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Vegan Meal Alert! So I will preface this with the following statement. I am not here to debate whether or not Impossible or Beyond Meat is good or bad. I enjoy it and trust that everything in moderation has its place. Now! @capriottis has come out with the @impossible_foods Steak Sandwich ...it is AMAZING !!!! So I am big on texture and it is SO close. The taste is great, very close to what I remember. I have been waiting for this product to hit the market and I was not disappointed. Go check it out and get your plant based on! #cheftomlin3 #theothersideofthefork #plantbasedfoods #melinatedvegans (at Capriotti's Newark) https://www.instagram.com/p/B87mpiqFQTFDz-DBY9743GXeWZaR0PZzNxsHJI0/?igshid=1t5skmv61q4al

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Krav Maga today ....the after care is critical ...still have to work in the morning #melaninfitness #veganfit #cheftomlin3 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8sTJpClxDBAOAGFg9VGGXv1ySZMZEImXNrYpI0/?igshid=1usofgevkdhjo

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Self love, self care, self awareness is not selfishness #veganfit #melaninfit #theothersideofthefork #cheftomlin3 (at PT Nails & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rWh7zlOUCEyuzTn9CbdQxKmir9boO40_FwQ00/?igshid=mwo8h4i5gk84

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The beast is back #veganfit #cheftomlin3 #dherbs (at Planet Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8oT3uoF50Ft9U8LCV1qzY8xupCwpw8tCLS5bQ0/?igshid=41cl22p2ey3k