Vegetarian Star

Normally you’d never see McDonald’s get any love from a vegetarian website, but this is something worth giving a second glance.

McDonald’s in India, where much of the population is Hindu, normally doesn’t serve beef, but vegetarian and chicken options instead.

One such sandwich that’s popular is the McAloo Tikki, a fried breaded potato and peas patty, that can be cooked in a separate kitchen from the meat items, like all vegetarian fare at the franchises in the country can.

McAloo Tikki just happens to be the highest grossing item at the franchises in India.

Now, if only we can convince them to cut the chicken from the menu as well.

Then, we’d really be lovin’ it!

via bloomberg.com

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Raindrops on organic roses and whiskers on shelter rescued kittens. Eco friendly kettles and warm animal-free mittens. Recycled paper packages tied up with strings…

Emily Deschanel chatted with Ecorazzi.com as part of Vegetarian Awareness Month and dropped the names of some of her favorite vegan items, from restaurants to books.

Take a look at the list.

Food: Veggie soup (it’s getting colder in LA — soup keeps you warm.)
Restaurant: Madeleine Bistro in LA.
Book: The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen.
Product: Dr. Cow cheese.
Designer: Stella McCartney.
Celebrity: Alicia Silverstone (she was the original- gotta love her!).

Do you share any favorites with the superstar?

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Frequent vegan fliers who always forget their lotion, don’t despair.

If you fly Virgin America airlines, the company now offers a How Could I Forget Kit which features a Yes To Carrots package that is vegan.

Described by travelagentcentral.com as “fit for rabbits and humans alike” Yes To Carrots contains carrot juice based shampoo, shower gel, and lotion that is vegan, not tested on animals, free of parabens and phthalates and approved by PETA.

“Our goal at Virgin America is to reinvent the typical flying experience and bring travelers more choices,” said Amy Burr, Director of Ancillary Revenue at Virgin America. “We’re thrilled to offer our guests natural, personal care products from Yes To that will help them look and feel their best.”

Flying the cruelty-free skies has never been easier.

Visit yestocarrots.com and virginamerican.com for more information.

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The annual VegNews Veggie Awards winners will be announced in the November/December holiday issue of the magazine coming out any day now.

Green gossip website Ecorazzi.com was able to get a sneak peek at this year’s winners and Ellen DeGeneres was chosen as favorite vegetarian celebrity by VegNews readers.

Ecorazzi’s take:

“We called this one back in June in our Top 5 Vegan Celebrities of 2009 — which was odd, because the year was only half-over and it would have been pretty embarrassing if she’d started taking diet tips from Hillary Swank.”

Will Ellen celebrate the award with a bellyful of her favorite vegan tacos?

View some of the other winners at Ecorazzi.com and find out which categories Twitter founder Biz Stone and actress/author Alicia Silverstone won.

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Georges Laraque: Professional hockey player, animal rights activist, and vegetarian evangelist?

The Montreal Gazette reports that after one reader learned Georges was an animal free athlete, it inspired her friend to go veg as well.

“I am writing to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate the story that you published on the Canadiens’ Georges Laraque’s mission to help animals. Although I’m not a hockey fan, I admire Laraque for challenging the stereotypes about sports and diet and showing that a successful athlete doesn’t have to bulk up on animal protein.”

“If it weren’t for this article, which explained that Laraque went vegan after watching the Earthlings documentary on the abuse of animals, my friend would not have called me and told me he was going vegetarian.”

Never underestimate the power of a successful vegan male celebrity!

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Alicia Silverstone appeared on Good Day LA to talk about her new book, The Kind Diet, and demonstrate a few recipes from the book.

Cheesy, Oozy, Guacamole Bean Dip plus Chorizo Tacos and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups were the stars on the television segment.

Catch the recipes at myfoxla.com and be sure to come back to the Veg Star next week as we have a very special Alicia Silverstone opportunity for our readers.

Learn more about it on Monday!

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Hunter Burgan Vegan Steak and Cheese Wrap

AFI‘s Hunter Burgan Tweets his love for vegan wraps and includes a pic!

“Vegan steak and cheese wrap! Yum city!”

Vegan cheese steaks also taste great on a french roll or hoagie.

Want proof?

Just try this recipe out the next time you’re in the mood for a Philly!

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“Well, I never crave non-vegan foods, because vegan foods are so delicious. When I’m out and there are no vegetarian foods available, then I just make the best choices I can. Sometimes, it’s to eat nothing at all, or I’ll have the least offensive thing. Maybe there’s a salad with goat cheese, or potato salad with a little mayo. That’s what it’s about — making the best choices under all circumstances.”

—-Alicia Silverstone, at thatsfit.com, on making the best choices when you don’t always have vegan available.

Are there certain items you compromise on when you can’t eat the way you prefer? Will you allow mayonnaise on a veg sandwich? Mono and diglycerides from a source you can’t confirm? How do you determine what’s appropriate for your vegan diet?

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