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Any vegetarian chef on a reality cooking show is something to get excited about, but when a 12-year old makes better sauce than most adults do–it’s something worth swearing like Gordon Ramsay.

Mia Evans was a contestant on the fourth season of Masterchef Junior, a kids’ spin-off of the adult series on Fox TV.

Mia needs to stay veggie because of a condition called PKU, which requires she follow a low-protein diet.

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Thanksgiving at the Eisenberg‘s may be a lot like yours.

The actor who told Conan he was mostly vegetarian recounted holidays where he celebrates what his family calls “Thanksliving.”

If that sounds a little hard to comprehend, just take Eisenberg’s advice to Conan.

“It’s just one letter difference,” Eisenberg said over audience laughter.

One letter, plus some information about factory farmed turkeys, adopting live turkeys and delicious plant-based alternatives.

All this is explained in the humorous segment.

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The Daily Show Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart‘s final episode of The Daily Show aired this week, marking 15 years of comedy and satire that occasionally was more informative than traditional news.

The topics of improving America’s diets, animal welfare and the earth have all been big topics in recent years and Stewart never failed to put a witty spin on these issues during his tenure.

He poked fun of big farms and the regulations that aim to improve them. He covered whistle blowers in the animal rights community with funny but informative skits. He invited noted animal researcher Jane Goodall to discuss protection of endangered species.

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ABC Reveals Plans For “Vegan-ish” Series About Vegan Family Life

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 in Film & TV, Food & Drink.

ABC has just announced a new evening show that will begin airing next fall.

The series, borrows its title from the network’s very popular Black-ish, but depicts the daily lives of a vegan family living in an ever-changing world that has redefined what it means to be vegan.

Vegan-ish, features a family that technically calls itself vegan, although several members don’t always fit the expected profile.

The mother and father went vegan years ago in the 70s when it was rare and hippyish. Their penchant for making and passing out pamphlets, holding vegan cookouts in the neighborhood and eco-friendly ideas are usually welcomed by the teenage children–with the exception of one suggestion to save water by having the family shower together.

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Richard Linklater has made news for his Oscar-nominated film about an adolescent’s 12 years of life in Texas, Boyhood.

The critics will soon give accolades to a spin-off that follows the director through his last three decades of eating vegetarian, Veghood.

In a short video for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Linklater can be seen throughout the years discussing what a plant-based diet has done for him and animals.

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Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast

Jamie Oliver has hosted his share of food shows that combine good cooking with lessons on where your food comes from.

One of his more recent endeavors, Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast, features a diner-like atmosphere where Oliver and Jimmy Doherty invite locals and celebrities over for cooking, food and fun.

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“Masterchef” India Goes Vegetarian For A Season

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 15th, 2015 in Chefs, Film & TV, Food & Drink, Reality TV.

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Masterchef India, a spin-off of the original British version of Masterchef, is going vegetarian for its fourth season.

Co-judge chef Ranveer Brar, known for his culinary expertise on Indian cooking shows such as Breakfast Xpress, Snack Attack, The Great Indian Rasoi and Health Bhi Taste Bhi, discussed how going meat-free in a nation that maintains a heavily plant-based diet has opened up possibilities, both in terms of the variety of dishes prepared and the chefs who will be showcasing their talents.

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Best Vegetarian Stories Of 2014

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, December 31st, 2014 in Animal Issues, Athletes-Games-Sports, Chefs, Film & TV, Food & Drink, Models, Reality TV, TV Hosts.

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2014 was a great year for vegetarian news. Here’s a look at the top stories Vegetarian Star feels were the most worthy.

#5. TODAY Hosts Do Real Vs. Faux Meat Taste Test. Al Roker, Matt Lauer and the crew agreed even a meat lover would enjoy digging their teeth in some of the faux cold cuts featured.

#4. The Year Of The Cat. Host of the popular Animal Planet series My Cat From Hell Jackson Galaxy did an exclusive interview with the President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States Wayne Pacelle. Galaxy and Pacelle gave cats four paws up as they discussed cats in the news and the potential impact these animals can have on the lives of millions of pet owners.

#3. Vegan Chef Wins Cutthroat Kitchen. Vegans and vegetarians often get roasted (pun intended) on reality cooking shows. But  Louisville vegan chef Kristina Addington beat her competitors in the series where opponents spend money to sabotage the competition. It pays to be nice. It doesn’t hurt to be vegan either.

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