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Lady Gaga

The Smoking Gun has unearthed a document that reveals Lady Gaga has requested vegetarian hot dogs for her ryder.

Gaga asked for Yves brand of meatless hotdogs, but the request doesn’t just stop there. The no-meat wieners are to be “eaten with toothpicks.” Kudos to the Gaga for bringing vegetarian fare on board, but she could have made things greener by nixing the toothpicks and asking everyone to eat a dog the old fashion way with their hands or fingers.

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Can Tal Ronnen Kick Bobby Flay’s Butt In Arm Wrestling?

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, June 21st, 2010 in Chefs, Food & Drink.

Part 2 of the Tal Ronnen interview with Broward Palm Beach New Times (part 1 here) has the reader wondering if Ronnen could kick Bobby Flay‘s butt–presumably in the kitchen too.

Ronnen explained that while he’s not into violence, he’d gladly take him up on arm wrestling. And maybe Ronnen should stick some vegetarian Gardein Tuscan breasts or a BBQ skewer in front of him for a little distraction since Ronnen says the products are the best way to steal meat eater’s taste buds.

“Tempeh and tahini are not really dishes that are going to win people over. We are so used to meat that people really need a transitional product. Gardein is a winner every time — make it in a rich cream sauce, or a Morel mushroom sauce, with a wine reduction, and you can’t tell the difference. It has the same texture as meat but no cholesterol and just as much protein.”

Winning over a meat eater. Or making him lose a competition because his mouth is salivating. Either use sounds real good.

Read the rest of the interview.

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Tal Ronnen Talks Gardein Faux Meat, Holding Chopsticks At 3 Years

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, June 10th, 2010 in Chefs, Food & Drink.

Tal Ronnen was born to a New Yorker mother and an Australian father, so he had plenty of exposure to diverse, good food growing up. In fact, he says he keeps a jar of Vegemite in his pantry to make those sandwiches both he and his father love.

Describing his childhood experiences with food as one which had him holding chopsticks in his hand as a toddler, Ronnen recently gave the Broward Palm Beach New Times a glimpse into his vegan passion that led him to write “The Conscious Cook” and contribute to the development of Gardein faux meats.

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“Meat Is For Pussies” Praised By Vegetarian Celebrities

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 in Books, Food & Drink.

"Meat is for Pussies" John Joseph

"Meat is for Pussies" John Joseph

Meat Is For Pussies by punk rocker John Joseph has already gained the attention of several notables in the vegetarian community. Serving as no-nonsense advice for getting healthy and removing the junk from your body, Joseph’s book emphasizes that the only wimpy men out there are the ones still grabbing a double-double for dinner. Here’s what others have to say:

Rory Freedman, co-author of Skinny Bitch:
“Meat is for Pussies will completely transform your mind, body, and life. It’ll also score you major ass with hot vegan chicks.”

Moby:
“I’m really glad that John Joseph is finally showing that vegans are some of the strongest, healthiest, and toughest people on the planet. I mean, everyone wants to be thin and healthy and live long lives, but people still eat meat? That’s insane.”

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Tal Ronnen, author of The Conscious Cook, and celebrity chef who’s catered many star events, including for the Humane Society and Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi‘s wedding, will be at the Sublime vegetarian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 16 to prepare a four course vegan feast and sign copies of his cookbook.

Seating will be available from 6:00PM-9:30 PM and the cost is $79 per person. If you’re wondering if that price is worth it, just take a look at the mouth watering extensive menu, which is completely vegan.

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Tal Ronnen To Demonstrate “The Conscious Cook” Recipes Near Seattle

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 in Chefs, Events, Food & Drink.

Tal Ronnen, author of The Conscious Cook, will make an appearance near Seattle at the Whole Foods Marketplace at 888 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 on May 7 from 12-2PM.

Ronnen will be demonstrating recipes using Gardein, a meatless substitute he frequently uses in his recipes from The Conscious Cook.

Guest will be able to sample items made from the cookbook and have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy.

If  you’re buying a copy of The Conscious Cook, pick up a bunch of beets.

They’re used heavily throughout the book!

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“The Conscious Cook” Tal Ronnen Whole Foods San Fransisco

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 in Authors, Chefs, Events, Food & Drink.

The Conscious Cook author and vegan chef Tal Ronnen will be making an appearance at the Whole Foods Market Franklin in San Fransisco, California today at 12 PM.

Ronnen will share recipes from his New York Times best selling cookbook and use one of his favorite faux meat products to work with, Gardein.

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Jamie Oliver Vegetable Jalfrezi Recipe

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Recipes.

Jamie Oliver Opens New Dinner Show

Single digit temperatures and snowy days make winter one of the best seasons to stay inside and try new recipes.

The Daily Green is featuring creations by several celebrity chefs, including vegan chefs Tal Ronnen and Bryant Terry and local food advocate Alice Waters.

The best treats, however, are vegetarian recipes by non vegetarian chefs like Jamie Oliver.

Although a target of animal rights activists for serving meat in his restaurants, Oliver has been outspoken about knowing the source of your food and improving the quality of food in school lunches in the UK.

His Vegetable Jalfrezi makes for a nice dish to enjoy at home, or to include in the children’s lunchbox.

Spices of ginger, garlic and cilantro liven up garbanzo beans and combine with vegetables such as cabbage and tomatoes to serve over rice and top with yogurt.

Grab the recipe here.

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