Chris Carra

How the Beloved 'Peanuts' Found Its Way to Define the Modern Comic Strip With poignant wisdom and gentle wit, Charles M. Schulz reinvented the form and introduced the nation to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and so many more indelible characters

Proud to share my newest article for the legendary Smithsonian Magazine!

In this Prologue piece, I feature a true American icon: Peanuts, which turns 75 this year. I look at how it all began and grew into the most iconic comic strip on the planet! ✏️

www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...

Yes, you're right actually!

What about Goldie Lookin' Chain?

Went a bit crazy with the plant-based meats for dinner, including salmon, wings and ribs! Worth it. 🌱 #vegan #food

Tried this today. High protein and clean ingredients. 🌱 Very tasty and meaty. Only problem was it stuck to the pan a bit when frying (that may be my fault for using a shit pan). 8.5/10

Florence Vegan Food: A City Guide The Florence vegan food scene is growing, so we explore the excellent vegan restaurants in the renaissance city.

I just published a new article over on Planet Health - it's a guide to eating vegan in Florence! ✈️🌱

planethealth.online/2025/06/03/f... #Italy #Florence #Vegan

The Swansea Vegan Festival was great!

Ah, never heard of it, but sounds interesting!

Happiness? With Paul Whitehouse.

Vegan Travel: How to be Plant Based on the Road Want to travel as a vegan? It’s very easy, although requires a little more planning. Read on for a guide to vegan travel!

I've just added a new article to Planet Health! 🌍

This time it's about vegan travel. If you have any extra tips, let me know - I'll include them in an update! 🌱✈️

planethealth.online/2025/05/27/v... #vegan #plantbased #travel

In my newest article, I look at all my failures in an otherwise successful writing career!

Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽

chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure

In my newest article, I look at all my failures in an otherwise successful writing career!

Read, enjoy, like and subscribe for more! 🔽

chriscarra.substack.com/p/schadenfre... #writing #success #failure

How to be Plant Based on a Budget How do you be plant based on a budget? It’s easy if you follow our simple tips!

I just added a new post to Planet Health, looking at how to be plant-based on a budget! Do you have any extra tips? 🌱

planethealth.online/2025/05/17/h... #vegan #moneysaving

Found an egg replacement with a high protein content - 35g per carton, which ain't bad! Plus, organic. 🌱

Beyond the Articles | Chris Carra | Substack A mixed bag of culture, wellness, health and travel from journalist and author Chris Carra (Smithsonian Magazine, Men's Health, Business Insider, Italy Magazine). Click to read Beyond the Articles, by...

Today I've finally launched my newsletter!

Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com

It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!

(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)

Beyond the Articles | Chris Carra | Substack A mixed bag of culture, wellness, health and travel from journalist and author Chris Carra (Smithsonian Magazine, Men's Health, Business Insider, Italy Magazine). Click to read Beyond the Articles, by...

Today I've finally launched my newsletter!

Subscribe here 👉 chriscarra.substack.com

It's free and will only be sent once a week - a mixed bag of culture, wellness, article/book updates, and more!

(If you've ever enjoyed anything I've written, please subscribe - it really helps!)

Time for some food. Gave this new plant-based meat a try in a warm ciabatta with vegan slaw 👌🌱

‘It Makes Me Feel Safe and Loved’: What It’s Really Like Dating an AI Girlfriend Thousands of Brits are now thought to be engaged in relationships with AI chatbots, disillusioned by modern dating struggles. Is it all a bit of harmless fun?

Read my debut article for Men's Health magazine - an exploration of the weird and potentially dangerous world of AI dating. 👇

(Yes, I got to see a pair of AI boobs...).

www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-st... #health #AI #mentalhealth

I took a 10-day road trip up and down Florida with my mom — these 6 things could've made our trip even better After spending 10 days taking a road trip up and down Florida while making stops in places like Key West, Miami, and Orlando, I have a few regrets,

My newest article for Business Insider is a reflection from a 10-day roadtrip to Florida that I took with my mum! 🍊

www.businessinsider.com/road-trip-up...

#florida #travel #keywest #miami

Pleased to see my first published article for Business Insider!

It's an interesting 'as told to' piece on the benefits of Swedish living (although watch out for those winters...)

You can read the article here 👇 #Sweden

Homemade minestrone with vegan bacon bits - great for the sunny but cold weather 🌱💪👌

Classic. #italy #coffee 🇮🇹

Had some exceptional plant-based dishes in and around Las Vegas this week! Highlights included crab cake hollandaise, salt and pepper 'shrimp', rib sandwich, and Louisiana chick'n #vegan #lasvegas

Want to Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2025? Start With a Passeggiata. Italy’s age-old walking tradition is more than a weight loss hack. Here’s the history of “la passeggiata” and how the ritual can benefit your mental, emotional and social well-being in 2025.

Thrilled to share my first article for Italy Magazine, on the mental wellbeing habits of 'la passeggiata'!

Includes my personal experience of this timeless #Italian tradition and its history. 🚶‍♂️

READ HERE: www.italymagazine.com/featured-sto... #Italy

Ha ha, their sacrifice is appreciated! (Although I actually went for soy milk today)

Maple Sriracha Tofu. Such an easy dish, high protein, and delicious! 🌱

(I'm aware this is slowly turning into a 'look what Chris is eating' account, so I'll try to mix up the content soon!)

Vegan breakfast bagel from #18 (Swansea). Was able to eat it as an actual sandwich for the first bite, but it was knife and fork from then on. 👌🌱

Starting the year as I mean to go on, in my favourite #vegan cafe eating all the poutine I can! 🌱

*Caper