Quantcast Vegetarian StarFood & Drink (61)

Archive for the 'Food & Drink' Category

Debi Mazar

Debi Mazar from HBO’s Entourage has a great recipe to help cool you off if you’re planning an outdoors event this Memorial Day.

Popsicles are always a favorite among children and adults and a popsicle with a little protein is the perfect way to introduce tofu to the carnivores at the picnic.

(more…)

Possibly Related Posts:


“Parade” Magazine Features Granola As Top 12 American Born

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, May 24th, 2013 in Food & Drink, Recipes.

parade-magazine-food-issue

Parade magazine has a feature on some of the most popular foods in America and the stories behind their origins.

The U.S. is known for its burgers and fries, but there is one very healthy creation that made the cut.

Granola may be one of one of the most stereotypical hippie vegan foods out there, but at least it holds a part in history that’s rich in nutrition, taste, and pride.

It was originally created during the Civil War by James Caleb Jackson, who used a simple recipe of moistened whole wheat flour crumbled into bits and baked. Not exactly the most palatable sounding food and surely not the best way to win people to the vegan lifestyle, granola later went on to be enhanced by fruit, nuts, and other oats.

(more…)

Possibly Related Posts:


Paul McCartney

“The influx of forward-thinking musicians and techies, the thriving University, and the food trucks all over the city run by young veg-friendly hipsters have made Austin the absolute cutting-edge place for green eating.”

Paul McCartney, on the things that make Austin, TX one of his favorite spots to play and eat. The city was named one of the top veg-friendly places to dine by PETA. For all the delicious reasons why, visit Veg Austin.

Photo: Fiona/Creative Commons

Possibly Related Posts:


Emily Deschanel and her husband David Hornsby dined as a family together at Crossroads vegan restaurant in West Hollywood.

The restaurant was co-founded by vegan chef and author of The Conscious Cook, Tal Ronnen.

Deschanel and Hornsby are raising their baby on a plant-based diet, at least until he is able to make more of his eating decisions himself.

(more…)

Possibly Related Posts:


Mayim Bialik On Vegans Breastfeeding

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, May 24th, 2013 in Actresses, Children, Food & Drink.

Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik is quite an active voice for celebrities in the vegan community.

And as a mother, she never fails to give advice on how vegan parents can be better at raising their children.

There’s always some controversy on vegan mothers, vegan fathers, pregnant and nursing vegans, and the like.

The issue over whether a not a vegan can breastfeed is yet another myth Bialik is publicly busting.

(more…)

Possibly Related Posts:


“Shape” Magazine Features Beyond Meat Vegetarian Meat Founder

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 in Business, Food & Drink.

Shape Magazine

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.

(more…)

Possibly Related Posts:


Russell Simmons Wants Cool Vegetarian Food In Needy Neighborhoods

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 in Business, Food & Drink.

Russell Simmons

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.”

(more…)

Possibly Related Posts:


Kellie Pickler Wins “Dancing With The Stars”

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 in Female Singers, Food & Drink.

Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler was crowned the champion on the final episode of this series’ Dancing with the Stars.

The country singer said she was not at all expecting to win, but called the honor “amazing.”

Earlier in the show, host Tom Bergeron made a joke that because of Pickler’s slim physique, the show could just as easily be called “find the body fat.”

(more…)

Possibly Related Posts: