Vegetarian Star

Paul McCartney‘s Meat Free Monday campaign has just gone high tech.

The campaign that encourages eating less meat to save the environment is now being promoted as a series of mobile phone applications that allows users to read articles and essays written by Sir McCartney.

Not that Paul himself would prefer it that way.

“I’m not really techie at all and never have been,” McCartney told Today Program presenter Sarah Montague, according to BBC, adding that he still likes reading regular books.

Still, so much of our communication and information gathering is done electronically, so this is a great way to get the message out and save paper.

You’ve got your meatless education from McCartney on one application, and the VegOut application which tells you where to find the restaurant that serves lentil soup.

McCartney said idea for his Meat Free Monday campaign came after, “the UN saying that livestock is a bigger demon to global warning than the whole of the transport industry put together. This wasn’t coming from a vegetarian society but the UN.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow has given her Goop readers some details about how she got into shape for her latest role as Pepper Pots in Iron Man 2.

Besides the exercises shown in the video below that resemble some sort of dog relieving himself on the fire hydrant, Gwneth’s routine included some vegan wraps smothered in nut butter and kale juice!

Breakfasts consisted of almond milk with fruit, and lunches often had Gwyneth consuming tortilla wraps with almond butter and dates or avocado, tomato, cucumbers and jicama slivers.

Huh?

Jicama is a sweet root plant that resembles a turnip.

It’s cultivated in South America and very popular in Mexican cuisines.

Head on over to Goop to get the wrap recipes.

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Livia Stone

Livia Stone is the First Lady of Twitter.

That’s right, she’s married to Biz Stone, co-founder of telling it like it is in 140 characters or less.

Like Biz, Livia shuns meat and is also an animal activist.

Vegansaurus got a chance to talk with her to find out how this 10 year vegan got involved with the vegetarian/animal rights scene.

Why she went VEG:
“Initially I went veg because I realized I didn’t need to kill or exploit animals to live, but as I learned more—especially about the environmental impact of animal agriculture—I can’t believe anyone who is interested in going “green” doesn’t give up or at least reduce the amount of animal products they consume.”

And that picture of the cheesy lasagna that made us thing Biz wasn’t really vegan? Completely dairy free!
“Since I’ve discovered Daiya cheese I’ve been making a mean mac ‘n cheese casserole but generally I’m big on making soups from scratch, especially heirloom tomato soup. For bakesales, just about anything from my cupcake cookbook. The carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting recipe is amazing!”

Read the entire interview at Vegansaurus.

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Marie Claire has compiled a few of Bones star Emily Deschanel‘s favorite eco friendly products.

If a fellow vegan wanted to copy Deschanel’s style without emulating that creepy, Single White Female role, it wouldn’t be hard because Marie Claire knows all!

What the Pluck?, a candle made by A Scent of Scandal, has got our attention without even sniffing it.

Made from 100% soy wax, A Scent of Scandal candles were created by Ari Solomon, who’s made contributions to the Huffington Post on animal issues.

There’s also EcoTools, the earth friendly make up kit and bag with Alicia Silverstone‘s name attached to them.

Vaute Couture vegan fashions from Leanne Hilgart, vegan desserts from Erin McKenna and vegan shoes from Elizabeth Olsen also make the cut.

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"Put On Your Crown" Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah has authored a book about empowering girls and women, Put On Your Crown.

Good self esteem starts by eating healthy and the Queen begins chapter one of her book reflecting on a moment after she’d finished her yoga class and ate a vegan breakfast.

Yes, she even specified vegan.

Sure would have been nice if she gave more details.

Granola over soy milk?

Tofu scramble with vegetables?

If you’re treating yourself like a queen, there are dozens of breakfasts you can consume that are free of milk and eggs and EatDrinkBetter has suggested 10 ways to start your day with a vegan meal, some traditional, some you may have never considered breakfast food.

Like banana boats.

“Split each banana length-wise and spread each half generously with peanut butter. Top with raisins, drizzle on the agave nectar, and dust with cinnamon.”

Yum! Sounds like dessert for breakfast!

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Erin McKenna is busy cranking out another cookbook, but if you’re still navigating your way through her first one, BabyCakes: Vegan, Gluten Free and (Mostly) Sugar Free Recipes from New York’s Most Talked About Bakery, there is help available on her website.

If you’ve ever wondered if potato starch can replace potato flour, you’re in luck.

Over the months since publishing the book, she’s compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about her recipes, and she’s created an FAQ list.

BTW, potato starch and flour are TOTALLY different and you have to use what the recipe calls for.

Here are a couple of other commonly asked questions.

Q: What if I can’t have gluten or bean flours? Is there a substitute?
A: You may substitute rice flour for the recipes that call for Garbanzo-Fava bean flour, but not for the recipes that call for Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Baking Flour or Spelt Flour.

Q: What is Evaporated Cane Juice? Is it liquid or granular?
A: It’s granular and relatively easy to find. Try Florida Crystals. You may also use Rapadura.

For the complete list of FAQs, visit BabyCakes.

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Davina Reeves, Miss New York USA, was caught in the kitchen with an equally enthusiastic vegan foodie from IEatGrassTV making a dish with potatoes and red lentils

Reeves revealed she loves mushy vegetables, similar to the consistency of dahls.

After the chef asks “Why?” as if Reeves has gone off her asparagus for wanting mushy vegetables, Reeves replies, “Don’t judge me.”

To each his own, including his preference for vegetables!

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Tal Ronnen, author of The Conscious Cook, will make an appearance near Seattle at the Whole Foods Marketplace at 888 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 on May 7 from 12-2PM.

Ronnen will be demonstrating recipes using Gardein, a meatless substitute he frequently uses in his recipes from The Conscious Cook.

Guest will be able to sample items made from the cookbook and have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy.

If  you’re buying a copy of The Conscious Cook, pick up a bunch of beets.

They’re used heavily throughout the book!

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