Name: Mel Patterson
Age: 50
Suburb/town: St Albans. Christchurch
How long have you been vegan: 25 years
What’s your favourite vegan dish/place to eat: There are so many places that I love to eat in Christchurch. As my favourite food is Italian one of my top picks would be Tutto Bene as I’m so impressed with their menu and service.
Why did you go vegan: My husband was vegan when we met and I was interested to learn more. He’s a great cook and I quickly found I didn’t need to eat/drink animal products to be fit and healthy.
What do you wish you knew when you first became vegan: I wish I had connected with more people sooner in the vegan community.
What did you wish non-vegans knew about veganism: It’s a lot easier than people think.
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