Vegetarian Star

What non vegetarian food did you find hardest to give up after taking the big veg plunge?

For Alicia Silverstone, it was Shabbat dinners that made her weak in the knees.

“I freakin’ loved gefilte fish,” Silverstone told the Jewish Journal, during a recent interview.

Here are a few other highlights from the online story:

She Never Stopped Loving Meat:
I’m not the person who ever stopped loving the taste of meat. I’m a foodie. But I knew I had to give meat up to be able to look at myself in the mirror, to know that I’m a good person and a good Jew. How could I continue seeing myself as a person who cares about the world and yet be responsible for suffering?

On Equating Animal Slaughter To The Holocaust:
I’m always hesitant to go there, because I don’t want to alienate people. We all know that the Holocaust was devastating; one of my oldest, closest family friends was a survivor. But for me, it’s the truth. The production of animals is the greatest holocaust that is happening now, because it’s allowed.

On How A Vegan Lifestyle And Spirituality Connect:
I have found my peace in living in the world as kindly as I can. Going to yoga and meditation, and eating well — that’s how I feel my connection to God.

Read more at jewishjournal.com.

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It’s been awhile since we brought you some good old fashioned food voyeurism.

Since Alicia Silverstone has debuted as a cookbook author, now may be the best time to show you how she eats when visiting New York City.

Alicia  gave all the delicious details to grubstreet.com.

Here are a few highlights so you can take note for your next road trip.

Wednesday, October 7
“I came in on Tuesday and brought food on the airplane. So in the morning I ate the leftovers from my plane ride: a kabocha squash and couscous dish, an M chopped salad with ranch dressing and wasabi sweet potatoes — all from M Café, this amazing restaurant in L.A. When I fly I often grab it to go. I had a little refrigerator in my room, so when I got there I asked them to clean out the minibar and I put my leftovers in there.”

Thursday, October 8
“I brought some miso paste with me. I always bring it when I travel. So I just took a little piece of miso paste and put it in some hot water, and that was my morning miso soup.”

“For lunch I went to Gobo and I had white bean, vegetable, and kabocha squash soup, and I had sun-dried tomato and swiss chard rice-pasta lasagna that was unbelievably delicious. It was lasagna, but they use rice pasta instead of white flour. And I had radicchio salad with chicken and raisins and pine nuts. It wasn’t chicken, but it was fried — yummy, whatever it was. I went by myself.”

Read Alicia’s entire New York vegan itinerary at grubstreet.com.

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Alicia Silverstone appeared on View from the Bay to discuss The Kind Diet vegan diet and fitness book.

Alicia discussed the three steps of immersing oneself in the vegan diet, which she calls “flirting” “vegan” and “superhero.”

Alicia says she started flirting after her brother made lamb sounds while she was eating.

Yeah, nothing like a reality check from the sibling.

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The Kind Diet

All this week, we’re hosting a giveaway and three of our lucky readers will receive a free copy of Alicia Silverstone’s new vegan diet and lifestyle book, The Kind Diet.

Every day until the end of the contest, we’re bringing you a few of Alicia’s thoughts on The Kind Diet, with a reminder to leave a comment to enter to win.

Today, Alicia explains how The Kind Diet is different from other diets.

“The Kind Diet doesn’t ask people to freak out about calories, carbs or the glycemic index. It will change their relationship with food and their bodies, transforming the whole idea of dieting for them while helping them to lose weight easily, attain glowing skin, increased energy & strength, as well as a more-efficient immune system. The bottom line is–the food we choose is not the only factor in our health and well-being, but it’s definitely one of the most important—and, luckily, it’s one we have control over.”

And with recipes like “Waffle, Sausage, and Cheese Panini” who said anything about a “diet?”

Enter to win The Kind Diet today.

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Alicia Silverstone Rachael Ray. Photo Credit: Christa Renee

Much like Bryan Adams exposed himself to Rachael Ray, Alicia Silverstone has also opened her refrigerator to allow the celebrity chef and everyone else see what she might stock in any given day.

Here’s a peek for you food voyeurists:

RR: I don’t like regular mayonnaise, but I see you have Vegenaise—does that taste anything like mayo?

AS: I have friends who eat meat who started eating Vegenaise and love it—I don’t see any difference at all. If anything, it’s richer and creamier. You should try it!

RR: We’ll see—it’s a texture issue for me. You have almond butter in there—do you like it better than peanut butter?

AS: I know almond butter is better for me, but I do sometimes eat peanut butter. I use it mostly to make my version of Rice Krispies Treats, which I’m very proud of. I’ll give you the recipe!

Actually, we can do that.

Read what else Alicia has to say about food at rachaelraymag.com.

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Alicia Silverstone discusses "The Kind Diet" on the "Rachael Ray Show"

Alicia Silverstone made an appearance on the Rachael Ray Show today to pay the celebrity chef a visit and discuss her new book, The Kind Diet.

Alicia has her husband, Christopher Jarecki, to thank for turning her eating habits around.

“I was on a steak, bresaola and donut diet at the time when I met him, so he was thrilled when I started eating healthier,” Alicia said. “He was like, ‘Honey you are just going to fall apart with the way you’re eating!”

Thanks goodness Christopher set her straight!

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Alicia Silverstone was spotted at the Stella McCartney store in L.A. recently, enjoying some drinks with friends, celebrating the launch of her new book, The Kind Diet.

She was joined by several other veggie celebs, including Alanis Morissette and Daryl Hannah, plus Ricki Lake and Matthew Lizard.

If you’d like to celebrate The Kind Diet in your kitchen, take advantage of our giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of Alicia’s book.

via foxnews.com

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Alicia Silverstone appeared on Good Day LA to talk about her new book, The Kind Diet, and demonstrate a few recipes from the book.

Cheesy, Oozy, Guacamole Bean Dip plus Chorizo Tacos and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups were the stars on the television segment.

Catch the recipes at myfoxla.com and be sure to come back to the Veg Star next week as we have a very special Alicia Silverstone opportunity for our readers.

Learn more about it on Monday!

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