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Stella McCartney Kids Launches Eco-Friendly Spring-Summer 2011 Collection

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:46:09 +0000

Today Stella McCartney unveiled her Spring-Summer 2011 collection from Stella McCartney Kids, a line of clothing for children, both boys and girls, newborn to 12 years old.

The vegetarian designer has kept her environmentally friendly ethics, using 100% organic cotton pieces featuring nature and animal illustrations and natural cork soled shoes

Stella will continue to donate a percentage of sales from five items in her “Lucky In Daisies” collection to the McCartney family Meat Free Monday campaign that encourages everyone to eat vegetarian one day of the week to reduce the impact of meat’s production and consumption on the planet. The designs feature prints created by her mother, the late Linda McCartney.

On her latest collection for children, Stella said: “Building from the basics of the launch collection, I wanted to use prints that would appeal to kids, such as animals, rainbows, and nature. The whole idea was to make clothes that kids will enjoy; and that are not restrictive. To allow girls to be girly and pretty, but still have fun and mix in some tomboy unisex pieces.”

The Spring-Summer collection will be available exclusively through StellaMcCartneyKids.com starting today, March 2, and then launch in stores worldwide a week later.

Photo: PR Photos

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Meatless Monday Recipe–Boy George Chickpea Corruption

Vegetarian Star — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:32:26 +0000

Boy George knows a little bit about corruption.

While serving a few months in prison for assault and false imprisonment of a male escort, George gave back to the world in more ways than one. In several interviews, he’s discussed how he got in the kitchen and made vegetarian meals for fellow inmates.

George may have very well served this Chickpea Corruption, taken from “The Heartland Celebrity Cookbook” by Sandra Owsley (Heartland Publishing 1991).

Requiring only one can of chickpeas, this recipe makes use of Indian spices Garam Masala and Cumin, along with onion, garlic and fresh tomatoes.

The chickpea itself is not corrupt, but one must wonder who it’s been hiding from, given the fact it has so many aliases.

Call it garbanzo bean, Indian pea, ceci bean or Bengal gram, this member of the legume family is high in protein and an invaluable addition to a vegan or vegetarian’s diet.

View and download the recipe for Boy George Chickpea Corruption.

Photo: PR Photos

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Stella McCartney Kids Line With iPhone App Benefits Meat-Free Monday

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:38:11 +0000

Stella McCartney Kids Leo Sweatshirt

Stella McCartney has launched her first kids collection and is allowing child fashionistas with a techy side to enjoy the fashions via an iphone application, available from itunes for free. A percentage of sales from the Leo sweatshirt, shown above, will benefit the McCartney family Meat-Free Monday campaign, aimed to encourage people to eat vegetarian one day a week to reduce the impact of meat consumption on the environment.

The Collection: Keeping in Stella’s green ethics, the clothing line for boys and girls, aged newborn to 12 years, features modern styles crafted from organic cotton and absolutely no fur. According to ChildMode, every piece of clothing has been given a different child’s name, such as the Lara, an organic baseball shirt with stripes and floral prints.

“I wanted this first collection to include basic pieces that are comfortable and that address a child’s needs, without sacrificing the fun and carefree elements,” Stella said.

The iphone application: The accompanying iphone application allows users to browse the collection and share favorites with friends via email or Facebook. The app also makes purchasing a breeze for existing web customers and express shipping available in the U.S. And parents or children can have fun creating their own fashion ideas and drawing them on the built in Etcher Sketcher!

For more information, visit StellaMcCartneyKids.com.

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Meatless Monday Recipe–Ellen DeGeneres Club Sandwich

Vegetarian Star — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:24:04 +0000

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.

Ellen DeGeneres regularly features vegan recipes on her website and the recipe or her Club Sandwich is meant for former carnivores who’ve taken a turn for better ethics, yet aren’t turning away from taste.

The Club Sandwich features vegan whole wheat bread and mayonnaise, stuffed with vegan turkey or chicken (may we suggest Tofurky deli slices) and vegan bacon (Lightlife Smart Bacon or Tempeh bacon strips will do the trick), avocado, lettuce and tomatoes.

This sandwich makes a good warm-up tool for those trying to introduce meat eaters to vegetarianism or veganism, a hearty dinner or a great lunchbox filler for school or work.

Visit Ellen’s website for the Club Sandwich and other recipes.

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Stella McCartney Horse T-Shirt Benefits Meat Free Monday

Vegetarian Star — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:58:56 +0000

Stella McCartney "Horse In Daisies"

Stella McCartney has designed another article of clothing to benefit the McCartney family Meat-Free Monday campaign, designed to encourage people to eat vegetarian once a week to lessen the impact raising livestock for food has on the environment.

This t-shirt features a print from Stella’s mother, the late Linda McCartney, who was also a champion of vegetarianism and more than likely responsible for the family adopting the ethics.

This Dish is Vegetarian reports the shirts will be launched this month in Stella’s store in Bruton Street, London. It is also available online for $215. A portion of the proceeds will support the Meat Free Monday.

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Stella McCartney Mary McCartney–Who Would You

Vegetarian Star — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:59:03 +0000

Stella McCartney is known as the fashion designer in the famous family that launched their Meat Free Monday campaign in the UK aimed at getting people to eat less meat to save the environment. But lately, Mary McCartney has put her artistic talents behind clothing, creating a 100% organic cotton t-shirt that benefits an orphanage in India.

Between the two vegetarian sisters, who would you rather…

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Ed Begley Jr. Thinks Meatless Monday Step In Right Direction

Vegetarian Star — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:51:09 +0000

Ed Begley Jr. has an interview with Low Density Lifestyle that discusses his upcoming book, his motivations for going vegetarian and what he thinks about Meatless Monday initiatives.

Highlights from the two part discussion:

M.W.: The United Nations issued a report a few years back stating that meat consumption did more to affect climate change than all cars, trucks and planes combined. This lead Paul McCartney to start the Meat Free Monday campaign, urging people to not eat meat one day a week. Do you think not eating meat one day a week is enough to help halt global warming?
E.B.: No, but it’s a step in the right direction. I always encourage people to expand their green diet. It’s a good choice for the environment and for your health.

M.W.: What’s your opinion on organic and sustainable foods?
E.B.: I think it’s an important part of our future, and something that people can get involved with right away

M.W.: What made you decide to become a vegetarian?
E.B.: It made me feel healthier, and allowed me to contribute to a lower personal carbon footprint as well.

Hard Rock Cafe London Does Meat Free Mondays To Honor McCartney

Vegetarian Star — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:07:20 +0000

The Hard Rock Cafe in London is initiating Paul McCartney‘s Meat Free Monday campaign in its restaurant, beginning June 7, and the change coincides with McCartney’s UK tour, according to Gigwise.

The menu will feature choices like Linda McCartney’s brand of veggie burgers and several drinks. According to a PR rep from the Hard Rock Cafes, the Linda McCartney veggie burgers were launched there when the brand was first created.

McCartney’s motivation behind Meat Free Mondays is get people thinking about the relationship between meat consumption and the environment.

“Having one designated meat free day a week is actually a meaningful change that everyone can make, that goes to the heart of several important political, environmental and ethical issues all at once,” McCartney said.

A recent UN report urged that less consumption of meat and dairy is necessary for the planet and to sustain the population, which is estimated to reach 9.1 billion people by 2050, according to an article in The Guardian.

“Impacts from agriculture are expected to increase substantially due to population growth increasing consumption of animal products. Unlike fossil fuels, it is difficult to look for alternatives: people have to eat. A substantial reduction of impacts would only be possible with a substantial worldwide diet change, away from animal products.”

The report also stated that meat and dairy production is responsible for “70% of global freshwater consumption, 38% of the total land use and 19% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.”

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