Vegetarian Star

Ellen DeGeneres was honored by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recently by receiving the Voice of Compassion reward.

President and founder of the PCRM, an organization of physicians and others that promotes healthy living through a vegetarian diet and ethics in animal research, Dr. Neal Barnard, arrived at the show to personally present it to her.

Dr. Barnard said Ellen was chosen for the award for working to “expand the circle of compassion” for animals in everything she’s done, which includes donating to the Humane Society, supporting other animal rights campaigns and featuring vegetarian/vegan recipes on the show.

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The Chicago Diner in Chicago, Illinois is celebrating its 27th anniversary this week with specials on food, gift bags with free veggie goodies and more.

The restaurant with the slogan, “Meat-Free Since ’83” is completely vegetarian and almost entirely vegan, featuring meatless versions of classic diner foods like burgers, steak, breakfast foods, pastas and desserts.

Ellen DeGeneres is so much a fan of the diner’s vegan hot wings that after trying them in the Windy City, she had some Fed Exed to her studios in California later.

The hot wings are made from seitan and come in barbecue or hot and spicy style with ranch dressing.

Part of the celebration includes a few menu items available at 1983 prices like various beers and wines, the diner burger, black bean burger, gryos, the Radical Reuben and the Philly Steak.

The hot wings aren’t on the ’83 price menu, but they won’t break the bank if you stop by Chicago’s vegetarian food hot spot on Halsted this week.

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Has 10 years of incredible vegetarian progress passed already?

VegNews has compiled their list of top veg stories of the decade and some incredible gains have been made.

Remember when you found out McDonald’s had beef oil in its french fries?

Yeah, they paid for that.

What’s even more exciting is that one of television’s most popular and hilarious hosts, Ellen DeGeneres, along with her partner Portia de Rossi went vegan.

From VegNews:

“After hinting at her new cruelty-free lifestyle at a Prop. 2 fundraiser, comedienne and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres officially announced her commitment to veganism at the 2009 Genesis Awards. In the months to follow, DeGeneres hasn’t wasted any time sharing her cruelty-free lifestyle with viewers—around 3 million of them—with vegan guest chefs, factory farming coverage, a veg lunchtime blog, and an entire section of her website dedicated to living the veg life.”

Let’s not forget that sexy Wayne Pacelle was also named CEO of the Humane Society. His efforts to protect animals and his good looks won him a spot on the Most Eligible Bachelor of D.C. list.

Find out what other strides were made at vegnews.com.

via Ecorazzi.com

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Celebrity chefs who show the vegan love are always welcome in the kitchen!

Wolfgang Puck and Ellen DeGeneres got together to make a vegan pizza piled high with local vegetables from a farmer’s market.

Puck is a regular at the farmer’s market and Ellen said that it’s “important to support farmer’s markets” while Puck added “local farmers are really the best,” while getting cheers from the crowd.

Besides supporting local economy and getting fresher ingredients, think of all the fuel you help save by not picking up produce that crosses more lines than rings in an onion.

Watch Ellen and Puck create pizza that’s not only vegetarian, but vegan.

via vegan.com

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The secret is out.

The vegan tacos Ellen DeGeneres loves to devour at home can now be yours, thanks to her personal chef, Roberto Martin, spilling the lard-free refried beans.

Roberto was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show recently and the two demonstrated how to make Ellen’s favorite tacos.

Check out the recipe.

– 1 package Yves Meatless Taco Stuffers or other meat substitute (Bring to simmer with ½ cup of water.)
– 1 can refried beans (Heat in saucepan.)
– Salsa:
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
Onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, & kosher salt to taste.
– Guacamole:
2 small avacados- Scooped.
Onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, & kosher salt to taste.
– Daiya Vegan Cheese (Can be found at Whole Foods and other health food stores)
– Vegan Sour Cream

Assembly: Heat tortilla over open flame and prepare taco (or enjoy in hard shell).

via ellen.warnerbros.com

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By now you’ve heard the news that American Idol officials have finally found Paula Abdul‘s replacement, Ellen DeGeneres.

Shocked, disappointed, excited-regardless of your feelings about Ellen as a judge, one thing’s for sure: she’ll be bringing a warm heart for animals to the judge’s table.

A vegan and activist who has championed causes like Prop 2 and given away vegan items on her television show, Ellen now makes one more animal advocate along with Simon Cowell.

Simon’s not vegetarian (Ellen, bring your vegan seitan wings to the rehearsals), but he’s been outspoken on animal welfare, including a PSA urging dog owners never to leave their four legged friends locked in a car.

Simon even said he sensed vegetarian Carrie Underwood‘s kindness when she walked into her audition and mentioned putting items about how potential Idol contestants treated animals on the audition questionnaire.

And let’s not forget, Kara Dioguardi reminded everyone to take good care of their dogs too.

Now if only we could get Randy Jackson to get naked in the name of being fur-free.

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Vegans Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have been included in Victoria Namkung’s “Five Celebrity Couples We Can Believe In” at huffingtonpost.com.

In the entertainment world, breaking up is more common than the old good luck wish of “Break a leg.” And don’t even get us started on the rumors and scandals. Jon and Kate plus…8 extra boyfriends and girlfriends?!

Great couples do great things for themselves and others, and Ellen and Portia’s contribution to both animals and healthy living is highlighted.

“They may be in the midst of fighting for equal marriage rights, but you can’t help but notice how damn happy Ellen DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi are together, whether they’re buying up modern homes, rescuing dogs or going vegan together.”

Find out who the other great couples are at the Huffington Post.

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Who doesn’t like looking at hot celebrity pictures? The fact that they’re vegan makes it even better.

The Insider is talking full advantage of this to increase their page views and has a featured picture gallery of vegan celebs, including the lovely Extraordinary Machine, Fiona Apple.

Check out Ellen DeGeneres, new mom Erykah Badu, and the ever famous hobo vegan rapper, Joaquin Phoenix, among others.

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