Starting over, it’s time for a change

It's time for a change.
Our announcement and plans for 2025 as we shake things up a bit and head West.
Plus the whole 'I will never be vegan' comments, and how they're the best and the beginning.

[janerainbow]

I have to admit that, recently I have been drowning in despair at the world's horrors. I turn to your posts for your positivity and the way you have handled adversity. I love your relationship with Frankie. A place i come to find a glimmer of hope. Thank you.

[kblenseigne]

When you travel the states, and you and Frankie find yourselves near Seattle, especially a little north of Seattle, I have a place for you to stay (my and my wife’s home) where you could rest/sleep with a hot shower; where Frankie could run on an acre of sustainable, organic land; a zendo where you could meditate; and a gourmet-like kitchen where you could either cook a vegan meal for us, or allow me to cook one for you. And I’m serious about this. You’re authentic, my friend. And compassionate hearts that resonate together need to befriend and support each other. Nothing weird here at all—just 100% gratitude.

[claudiaholland]

I will follow you and Frankie wherever you go.

[rosekumar]

As a plant based physician, I so appreciate everything you put out so authentically. I've shared your videos with my patients who think going plant based is too difficult! Also, we are serving the environmental devastation that the animal industry has contributed to, in addition to the way animals are treated when they are raised for industrial production. As a lover of all sentient beings, I cannot contribute to this. Thank you so much Derek for your authenticity and inspiration and for keeping it simple. The contribution you are making is invaluable to all especially to animal welfare and the environment and to Medicine - too many benefits to list, especially disease reversal! Namaste, Rose

[lucacollins]

this is such an agressively positive comments section i could not help but smile and cry a little bit

[pennynolan]

We're all behind you, wherever you go! 1 ear scratch to Frankie please 😊

[nathanielswan]

One amazing rescue facility is Asher House outside of Portland, Oregon. I donate monthly to his cause. He loves animals more than anyone I have ever seen.

[susanw]

Derek, long-time vegan here. Also, an animal rescuer. I love your videos and how much you love Frankie. A dog can never get too many kisses. Van life should be a blast! If you're in Albuquerque, hit me up. We have an animal sanctuary nearby. They also have a bed & breakfast on site (if you want a real bed for a night). 🙂Best to you in your new adventure!

[jayarrington]

I'm going to give you some positive, here - that you do deserve. Thanks for all your posts and your channel. My wife and I are in our early sixties, retired, growing older, faster and are turning - more and more - to vegetarian foods and I find your recipes encouraging and delicious, which is the whole package. We want to try it, do and then find its good. So thanks from two junior old fogeys.

[eleanoresquivel]

Welcome home! I’ve only been watching you for a short while, however, this 85 year young lady has learned sooo much from you. Thank you! Our journey to being vegan has been most unconventional. Changing our diet to, organic, nondairy, sugar, gluten free, non processed foods because of my grandchildren’s autism. I live with my daughter & 2 amazing kids. As time passed, my grandson informed us, first, no meat, tummy hurts, then no chicken makes my brain hurt, etc, etc. Bottom line.. we’re vegetarian/vegan and I tell everyone, “ my grandkids autism has made us the healthiest we’ve ever been “
You have helped us add more variety to our meals!
Thank you, bless you and safe travels!
Let us know when you’re in the area, MOUNT SHASTA, CA! ❤

[mykneeshurt]

It took my twenty years to change my diet from 99% meat to 100% plant based. TWENTY. YEARS. I hate(d) veggies and fruit. I've always cooked the food that I eat andI found that when I swapped to full plant diet, I was cooking amazingly tasting foods. Far more impressive and tasty than the meat dishes I had cooked in the past. I would have never believed had you told me decades ago that my diet would be what it is today. it has never been easier with channels like yours. Glad to hear so many other people are enjoying your content.

[AmpuTeeHee]

So excited for you! And me too, getting to watch! I used to cook professionally, I AM vegan, I’m a practicing Buddhist and I have a camper van I travel in. No restaurant for you to visit, but I’m near Napa with a large lot & and extra spot for friends to park their vans …and there’s hook ups. 6 burner stove & a convection oven. Our house is your house. And Frankie’s. LOL
Happy travels! 💛

[rainyboy]

Derek what you've given to so many through your channel, your creativity, and your selflessness is immeasurable. Few people get to change others and the environment, you are a model to follow. Can't wait to see what comes next. Honk when you're in L.A.!

[LHeptade_Nomade]

We are a Vegan - epicurean - non conformist semi-retired couple who sold everything to live on the road with our very very old blind cat. You inspire us and encourage us because sometimes it is challenging. Some places are true deserts for vegans, others are paradise ( for food supplies & people we meet). Thank you for being there. We need more people like you.

[naomigoldbergwebman]

Don't know if anybody mentioned (don't have the time to go over all the comments), you should visit The Asher House sanctuary in Oregon. It's wonderful (I only follow online, don't live in the States). I love your channel, your kindness, your recipes, your humility and humor, and, of course, Frankie! I've been vegan for many years and have been trying to upgrade my cooking. You've definitely helped!

[MsCValentiner]

Derek, you are the nicest, most wonderful. A whole community of 360K people is behind you, grateful for you, and ready to support you. We are with you all the way. It's a bit tough right now with moving upheaval stuff, but hey, that's life sometimes. You'll be able to do it. And Miss America is by your side, lucky you! Everything is going to be okay. We are with you. Thank you for you💯

[CruciferousCutie]

I'm so glad you are coming to the US. We need more people who want to spread kindness and joy. Looking forward to more of your videos. Peace.

[genxvoice]

There’s a billion people responding to you, BUT maybe you’ll see this one:
1. Stoked you’re doing a new turn in life that includes downsizing-me too! It’s my fave way to move!
2. It would be rad to see you collab with my other fave vegan creators like Simnett Nutrition and Cheap Lazy Vegan
3. Thank you, good luck and 10, 000 blessings to you and Miss America! ❤

[hardnackfarms]

Sorry for the loss of your fiancée. I just found your channel and I am more inspired. I was adopted, my father was Italian so I love Italian food. I am vegan whole food plant based. I do some oil, Redmond’s salt and plant based butter and nut milks. I have a small regenerative ten acre farm in Guthrie, Oklahoma. We just built my dream kitchen. I am passionate about food. I am very passionate about animals. I have rescue, cats, dog, rooster, rabbits, a dove, and I got chickens so my mother can have healthy eggs. We are restoring our farm from a wildfire back in 2014 and rebuilding the eco system naturally. I have three greenhouses and one I haven’t constructed yet, two solar food dehydrators so I can dry food and make our own spices. Veggies rock they are so delicious! And so healthy! I do collaborations and really enjoy them. I hope to enspire folks to eat this way. I am learning to expand to having more delightful meals. I also want to grow mushrooms. We have a geothermal greenhouse so I can grow year round. I love food I would love to do a collaboration with you it would be nice to have more vegans. I will leave you my contact information so if you are ever in Oklahoma you can come harvest from the farm and certainly make some amazing food, video from the farm whatever. I truly enjoy your channel and I am wanting to make that soup. I recently just made a white bean soup just a fast healthy soup nothing fancy but was needing the warm soup in a hurry. It’s so busy here on the farm. Have a blessed day! Love Ms. America she is too cute. Animals are amazing! Wendy🇺🇸🙏🌎

[ianthebastard]

I for one will be very sorry to see you go, you have been a great help to my Son Rob and his mushroom farm (you know who I mean) the recent help and connection you gave him looks like it's going to be beneficial for both parties concerned.
Meanwhile I wish you health 'n' happiness and look forward to watching you throughout your new adventure. Ian