Archive for November, 2009

Vegan Desserts and Bakeries Blossoming

Gone are the days of Ener-G Egg Replacer being the main ingredient that comes to mind for baking vegan desserts. Nowadays we have not only many possible egg and dairy substitutes for baking at home, but stores and bakeries selling vegan desserts across the U.S.
On the East Coast, Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington DC is [...]

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Thanksgiving Much Improved for Veggie People

This year with vegetarian and vegan cuisine in the limelight, even a holiday strongly tied to a traditional turkey meal is being looked at through new lenses by Martha Stewart and NBC. With vegan recipes now widely accessible on the Internet and vegetarian cookbooks sprouting up all over, Thanksgiving has surprisingly turned into a rather [...]

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Author of Vegetarian Cookbooks Inspires at L.A. Event

Vegan and vegetarian cookbooks are all the rage now, but How it all Vegan, with 1/4 million copies sold, is one of the originals known for making vegan cuisine accessible and easy for newcomers. The book’s 10th anniversary was celebrated at a benefit held by Compassion Over Killing and Positive Television. Sarah Kramer, who co-wrote [...]

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Enjoy the Fruits of Vegetarian Travel

Have you ever vacationed at a bed and breakfast located on a farm full of fresh organic fruits and veggies you can harvest? Adventurous, health-conscious folks will find vegetarian travel options like these expanding every year.
I had the pleasure of apprenticing years ago at North Country Farms in breathtaking Kauai, Hawaii. Therefore I can vouch [...]

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Act Globally for Animals, the Planet

Boogeying to Bollywood music, watching Tango and belly dance performances, a photo slideshow and more made for an eclectic evening at the Bollywood Blowout fundraiser at the Ideal Hotel, operated by Red Lotus Society. Proceeds went to both Red Lotus Society, which promotes meditation and peace, and the GP2 Project related to the Great Pacific [...]

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Many Musicians Becoming Vegan

With vegan and raw food diets becoming widely known for health benefits, many celebrities, including musicians, are filling their plates and homes with vegan products. Some of these famous vegetarians are taking a stand against environmental destruction and cruelty to factory farm animals by becoming vegan.
Alanis Morissette wiped her “Hands Clean” by saying goodbye to [...]

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009