Vegetarian Star

Prashad, an Indian based vegetarian restaurant in the UK, has had to increase its staff since becoming a finalist on Gordon Ramsay‘s television show, “Ramsay’s Best Restaurant.”

The show, on Britain’s Channel 4, pits restaurants against each other in meal competition, narrowing the champions down to semi-finalist and then finalists. Prashad finished as the runner-up in a broadcast last September.

“Appearing on Ramsay’s Best Restaurant has enabled us to create these opportunities and we are very grateful for that,” said restaurant owner Bobby Patel, who’s had to hire three new waiters, three new kitchen staff and is currently recruiting more.

Prashad, located at 86 Horton Grange Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, has been featuring vegetarian deli and other menu items since 1986. Having both dine-in and take-out and delivery menus, Prashad features vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free and onion and garlic free dishes.

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Brandy Kuentzel

It’s down to the final three on The Apprentice and vegetarian Brandy Kuentzel has survived Donald Trump‘s ax by winning challenges and demonstrating her business expertise. Vegetarian Star was fortunate to get an exclusive interview with Brandy to learn about her motivations behind going vegetarian, her work with animal welfare and her idea of the ultimate green job.

Did your vegetarian diet come up at any time during The Apprentice, either among the contestants or the show’s staff?
I think that any time you make an effort to ask where you food comes from (whether that’s refraining from eating factory-farmed meat, eating vegetarian or vegan fare, not buying products that are tested on animals, etc.), it sparks conversation. Simple everyday choices can make you an advocate for animals. This certainly was the case while filming The Apprentice. I was pleasantly surprised by how accommodating The Apprentice film crew was of my dietary preferences. Since vegetarian food had to be brought in for me, others also ended up choosing the (often healthier) vegetarian option. Of course, some cast members did not consider it a “real” meal unless meat was involved. C’est la vie.

Describe some of your experiences working with animals or animal welfare issues.
I’ve personally volunteered at animal shelters for nearly a decade, and I currently volunteer each week at the SFSPCA. You can also find me at the SFSPCA/Macy’s holiday windows in San Francisco this December. For those individuals looking to get more involved, the HSUS offers amazing seminars on animal advocacy…and, of course, don’t forget to vote!

If you had the opportunity to be “hired” for the ultimate green job, what would it be?
If I could really shoot for the moon, my ultimate green job would be to host a television show with my best friend showcasing our common passion: ethical, conscientious eating prepared to perfection. By showcasing innovative restaurants, family farms, dairies, markets, orchards, vineyards, breweries and artisanal shops, the show would educate the consumer and provide realistic options for dining anywhere along the meat-eating spectrum. I think that consumers want to learn how to eat with the seasons, how to enjoy the perfect humane cheese and how to grow herb gardens in 600 square foot apartments. Urban homesteading and conscientious eating is not just a fad – it’s at our roots. If The Universe delivers on this wish, I guarantee that our lemon-carrot soup would bring all the boys to the yard.

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“Tofu. I thought that was like touche. I didn’t know it was food.”

—Snooki, on every veg’s favorite soybean curd. The topic of tofu came up on an episode of Jersey Shore when she, Sammi “Sweetheart” and JWoWW have a bite to eat at restaurant. Thankfully, JWOWW comes to the rescue and explains tofu is, “all-protein, it has no taste and it takes the taste of whatever.” JWOWW gets extra points as our sweetheart because she adds that it’s “good for you,” and doesn’t have any derogatory statements about tofu or vegetarians. A clip from the scene can be viewed below.

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In case you missed the recent episode of “Running Russell Simmons,” here’s the clip that was shown where Simmons’ assistant, Simone Reyes, participated in a PETA demonstration against meat earlier this summer.

Reyes, a vegan and animal rights activist, got doused in red body paint and wrapped in Saran Wrap to give a shocking view that meat in grocery stores isn’t that different from human flesh.

Tune in on Tuesdays at 9/8 C on the Oxygen Channel to see more of Reyes.

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A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.

• Ethan Zohn (37)
• Radha Mitchell (37)

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Kim Kardashian has declared herself the “unintentional vegetarian” because she’s choosing plant products over meat.

During a Tweet, the voluptuous reality TV star revealed, “I like tofu better than chicken and beef. I think I’m an unintentional vegetarian.”

First, we have to say thank you Kim for getting the message out to over 5 million followers that tofu can and does taste great!

Second, Kim’s statement highlights an important point that going veg is simple and so many people may be almost there without trying.

As the Vegetarian Society writes to those looking to make the plunge, “you’re probably already eating many vegetarian meals such as beans on toast or jacket potato and cheese without even putting your mind to it.”

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Simone Reyes "Star Magazine"

Star Magazine recently featured one of Russell Simmon‘s right hand women on his reality TV show, “Running Russell Simmons,” Simone Reyes.

Reyes, a vegan and animal rights passionate gal, shared some of her favorite “must haves” for her purse, which include vegan makeup by Urban Decay and B-Fresh Gum and Mints.

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Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian are reported to be fans of eco-friendly Ecoya Candles and are said to be filling their hotel rooms with them as they film for their new show, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which is set to debut on E! in January 2011.

Ecoya candles are all hand-made from soy wax versus the traditional petroleum based paraffin. So what? Does that mean it will hurt less when Kim accidentally spills wax on her bosom? No, but buying soy candles is the better choice to avoiding hurting your health and the environment and you might just help a local farmer in the process.

Find out why after the jump.

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