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Mark Bittman–Tofu Tastes Better Than Chicken

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 in Authors, Books, Food & Drink, Recipes.

The “would you rather have..” questions are always fun, and author known for his “vegan until 6PM” philosophy Mark Bittman was given a series of questions by Philadelphia Magazine’s Be Well Philly on which food he would choose over another.

Watch out pork industry.

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Art Smith and Tal Ronnen

Art Smith and Tal Ronnen

Chef Art Smith was personally invited to cook for the Dalai Lama this past weekend in Toronto at a VIP guest luncheon hosted by The Canadian Tibetan.

Chef Smith served Southern Fried Vegan Chicken with Local Greens and Apple Cobbler with Buttery Short Crust, Whipped Cream and Candied Spiced Pecans.

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You know exactly who you are.

You never went vegetarian or vegan because you hated the taste of meat. The smell of Thanksgiving turkey still makes you salivate and walking past the steakhouse gives you fantasies that make you feel a bit naughty.

However, there’s no reason to feel guilty about a craving you never give into. And because you know there’s such an abundance of fake meat out there, you never will.

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Michelle Obama Sweet Potato Picking From White House Garden

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, October 22nd, 2010 in Children, Food & Drink, Gardening, Recipes.

First Lady Michelle Obama holds a sweet potato as she participates in a fall garden harvest with students from local D.C. schools in the White House Garden in Washington on October 20, 2010. UPI/Kevin Dietsch Photo via Newscom

Michelle Obama invited local school children to harvest vegetables from the garden when she was caught holding a prized possession from the patch.

The sweet potato was picked at the beginning of prime season (October through January) and this Thanksgiving favorite in the U.S. is sure to please White House guests in some dish soon.

Sometimes mistaken for yams, sweet potatoes are actually an entirely different vegetable, a root of the vine in the morning glory family that dates back to 750 B.C. in Peruvian records.

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Joanne Rose Shares Coconut Yogurt Recipe From New Online Cookbook

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 in Audio, Authors, Recipes.

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Joanne Rose

Joanne Rose appeared as a guest on The Jazzy Vegetarian‘s vegan radio show to discuss her web video series, “Vegan 101,” which launched the first episode as a humorous take on vegans dating, “Dating a Vegan.”

Rose has a new ecookbook out, Living In Harmony, which is a gluten-free, vegan recipe book available on the internet, at Veganvision.net.

“It’s makes it more green and easy for everybody to have access to,” Rose said.

Rose shared her recipe for Coconut Yogurt, which uses a Thai coconut, probiotic and flavors to suit your taste like fruit or chocolate.  Listen to the radio show to hear Rose discuss how to make it.

The interview begins around minute 12:00.

Listen to internet radio with The Jazzy Vegetarian on Blog Talk Radio

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Brendan Brazier

Brendan Brazier

Brendan Brazier has the formula for a how a vegan athlete stays the course–through every Iron-man, Ultra Marathon and National Long Course Triathlon.

No stranger to the kitchen, Brazier has his own line of supplemental powders, bars and smoothies, all of which are vegan.

“To provide staying power, the optimal carbohydrate to protein ratio immediately before a longer workout or race is about three parts carbohydrate to one part protein,” he told NJ.com. “I like to have half of a banana, a couple of dates and a Vega bar before a long-distance workout. I’ll also make an energy gel to eat if I start to feel hungry or weak during a workout

Grab the recipe for Brendan’s gel after the jump.

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"The Biggest Loser" Burgandy Keel Before And After

"The Biggest Loser" Burgandy Keel Before And After

“Bob is so gracious and we were so blessed to be able to go to his house this season. He has never done this before. When we saw the meal, I couldn’t believe the colors and the rich smells and it was so filling. But, on the other hand, I don’t know if I am ready to go vegan. Right now, I am just trying to eat whole foods every day.”

Burgandy Keel, contestant on this season’s “The Biggest Loser,” on the vegan meal she and other contestants enjoyed at trainer Bob Harper‘s home. Whether you’re ready to go vegan or not, there’s no commitment involved in enjoying good food as often as you’d like. So print some of the recipes from the day like Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Shaved Fennel Salad, Roasted Cauliflower and Chopped Broccoli with Pine Nuts at Harper’s blog, My Trainer Bob.

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Bob Harper Vegan Recipes From “Biggest Loser” On My Trainer Bob

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 in Food & Drink, Recipes.

So Bob Harper makes a confession. He really didn’t cook the vegan food The Biggest Loser Contestants ate this week at his home. His friend Brooke Larson did.

However, all is forgiven, as Harper was nice enough to post the recipes for the dishes on his website, My Trainer Bob.

Filled with exercise and diet tips, video and blog posts about fitness, My Trainer Bob is your one stop for Harper’s health and wellness recommendations.

Grab the secrets to making Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Wild Mushroom With Shaved Fennel Salad and Chopped Broccoli with Pine Nuts At MyTrainerBob.com.

Photo: PR Photos

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