Vegetarian Star

“I need rules. To say “I’m just going to eat better” doesn’t work for me. I can probably follow almost any rule I think that makes sense and doesn’t rob me of all of my enjoyment of food.”

“I could’ve said “vegan weekdays, omnivore weekends,” or “three weeks out of four vegan” but this makes the most sense to me. I want my health and I want to enjoy dinner.”

—Mark Bittman, to WLRN on the motivation behind his flexitarian eating plan of making both breakfast and lunch vegan. Bittman’s latest book, VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health…For Good, will be released in April.

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Al Gore has taken some criticism in the past about being the environmentalist who still eats meat, but he’s doing his part by requesting a vegan meals while he promotes his latest book on global change, The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change.

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“I wanted people to think of vegetables as a treat, as something fun. Like candy from the dirt.”

—Amanda Cohen, owner of NYC’s Dirt Candy and author of her first cookbook, Dirt Candy.

Some of the candy you’ll find in Cohen’s cookbook includes Fennel Salad with Candied Grapefruit Pops and Grilled Cheese Croutons; Smoked Cauliflower and Waffles with Horseradish Cream Sauce; Stone-Ground Grits with Pickled Shiitakes and Tempura Poached Eggs; Popcorn Pudding with Butterscotch Cream; Red Pepper Velvet Cake with Peanut Brittle and Peanut Ice Cream.

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“The vegan part of me is where Amy Jellicoe lives. Making ethical decisions ultimately puts you in opposition to society’s norms. There’s so much in our society that values comfort and convenience. It’s annoying when someone asks, “Is this really the right way to live? Is this the right thing to do?” I see myself in Amy, even in irritating ways. But I also find her sympathetic.”

—Mike White, creator behind HBO’s Englightened, on the similarities between himself and the series’s main character who takes a stand against the norm in the corporate world. The entire Q & A with Mike can be found in the print edition of the January/February issue of Vegetarian Times.

Photo: Canadian Film Centre/Creative Commons

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Mike White, creator behind HBO’s new series about about an executive who undergoes a value change after she’s had enough of her boss, has some similarities between himself and Enlightened’s main character.

The School of Rock writer and vegan told TNR about the series of disappointments he suffered over disagreements between himself and networks over creative work.

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Chloe Coscarelli originally won fans with her dairy-free cupcakes, but soon gained more loyal veggie followers with recipes for pasta, tofu dishes, vegan twists on old-fashion comfort foods and more.

Coscarelli’s first dessert cookbook, Chloe’s Vegan Desserts: More than 100 Exciting New Recipes for Cookies and Pies, Tarts and Cobblers, Cupcakes and Cakes–and More!, is set for release in February.

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Meredith Vieira and several other celebrities’ New Year’s resolutions are posted at Vegan Resolutions.

Vieira would like to give up dairy–at least in her morning cup of joe.

“I vow to use almond milk instead of milk in my coffee,” the journalist and NBC correspondent said.

That’s quite an upgrade from her old breakfasts of “cigarettes and cola,” as she explained on Today.

“When I was a smoker, I started every day with a Tab and a cigarette,” Vieira said.

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Al Roker has a brand new book out, Never Goin’ Back: Winning The Weight Loss Battle For Good.

Just released this month, the book tells the story of Roker’s amazing fight for his health as he went from a life threatening 350 pounds to a slimmer 190 with the help of both surgery and diet and lifestyle changes.

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