Vegetarian Star

The Food Network’s Cupcake Wars has never been more vegan friendlier.

Several bakeries featured on the reality TV cooking competition have been either vegan based or offered vegan pastries.

And a few winners of the top 10,000 dollar prize have won with completely vegan cupcakes.

A recent episode had every contestant competing using only vegan ingredients.

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If the name Lollyphile wasn’t creepy enough, there’s a new flavored lollipop offered by the company that may give even vegans the chills.

The San Francisco and Austin based company has unveiled a Breast Milk flavored lollipop inspired from owner Jason Darling’s adventures with women and their babies.

Uh, that is, watching so many female friends breastfeed.

Or..well..never mind, just continue reading for the entire story.

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A bakery that won the challenge on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars is using its publicity to further expand its social efforts.

Papa Ganache was founded by Lisa Siroti, a social worker who also used the business to help children in need.

The increased business from her Cupcake Wars appearance has now allowed her to put more funds into the social service part of the bakery.

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A bill has been introduced in Congress that would allow passengers to take their pets along with them on trains.

The Pets on Trains Act of 2013 or H.R. 2066, which is sponsored by Reps. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., has already gained the support and praise of the Humane Society of the United States.

Rep. Denham said, “My dog, Lily, is part of our family and travels with us to and from California all the time. If I can take her a on a plane, why can’t I travel with her on Amtrak, too? Allowing families to bring their animals with them will facilitate transportation and efficiency while also providing a much-needed source of revenue for Amtrak.”

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Shape Magazine has an interview with the founder of one of the newest faux meat companies, Beyond Meat.

Ethan Brown may be one of the best people to answer your questions about the impact of a meatless diet on health, energy and performance.

He became a vegetarian in high school while still an athlete and has been searching for healthier plant-based alternatives ever since.

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Russell Simmons has teamed up with another entrepreneur to open a food factory and chain of food stores in neighborhoods that don’t normally have access to healthy food.

Simmons and Hajj Hasaun Muhammad hope to expand the business to several areas around Brooklyn, including Brownsville and Central Harlem.

As for the nature of the food to be offered, Simmons said, “We want cool, fun vegetarian stuf.”

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is continuing a test of its latest vegetarian taco and burrito filling by expanding the offering to all 96 of its Northern California restaurants.

The sofrita–a burrito made from shredded tofu–was a favorite in seven California Chipotle restaurants and company officials are hoping the trend will grow in the entire region.

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A vegan bakery based in Matawan, New Jersey won the Food Network’s recent Cupcake Wars competition.

Papa Ganache received the top prize of 10,000 dollars and the opportunity to feed the sweet craving crowd at the People’s Choice Awards.

Judges were thrilled with the baker’s crème brulée, chocolate ganache and salted caramel, l Brussel-carrot curry topped with cream cheese frosting and maple-curry reduction, and gluten-free lemon with blackberry and lemon-thyme filling cupcakes.

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