Written by Vegetarian Star on June 14th, 2011 in Food & Drink.
Comments Off on “National Culinary Review” Takes Soy Seriously
The National Culinary Review, a source for over 22,000 chefs and culinary professionals, has featured an article on vegetarianism for its June 2011 issue.
Chef George Formaro of Des Moines, Iowa is quoted on how to make the most of soy, particularly tempeh.
Formaro’s 9-year old daughter is a vegetarian and the chef recently embarked on a vegan diet to help him create a vegetarian burger that will be featured in his restaurant, Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, set to open in Des Moines in August.
Comments Off on Amanda Beard Gives Frogs A Leap In Her Backyard Pool
Amanda Beard is helping the frogs this summer by making sure they have as great an experience in the pool as she did during the Olympics.
The swimmer who stripped down to her original bathing suit to protest fur for PETA purchased the Frog Saver Lily Pad in case any toads or frogs accidentally end up going for a swim and find themselves unable to escape.
Comments Off on Fog And Smog Get Real In The Whole Foods Parking Lot (Video)
If you’re a regular Whole Foods customer, this video made by Prius driving DJDave with Fog and Smog may bring back some pleasant and not so pleasant memories.
A self-professed rapper and consumer of natural, organic fare proclaims, “It’s gettin’ real in the Whole Foods parking lot,” as he discusses the difficulties shoppers in the San Francisco or Los Angeles area might encounter while trying to shop.
Lack of parking spaces, activists at the front doors getting ready to pounce on you for a signature and the disappointment of paying “80 bucks for six things” are included in the drama.
Comments Off on Alyssa Milano Honored By “Voices For Wildlife” National Wildlife Federation Gala
Several celebrities, including vegetarian Alyssa Milano, Anderson Cooper, Lawrence Bender and Howard Ruby will be honored at the National Wildlife Federation’s “Voices for Wildlife” gala on June 15 for their efforts to protect wildlife.
The 75th anniversary event of NWF is being recognized by the Environmental Media Association’s “Green Seal of Events,” because it has taken measures to ensure the event is environmentally conscious.
Comments Off on Trader Joe’s Vegan Pad Thai Worth B*tch Slapping For
Trader Joe’s Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu is apparently so good, it’s worth two educated, professional women throwing punches over.
Singer and teacher Marcella Caprario and Dr. Cathleen London, a nationally renown physician who’s appeared on shows like CNN’s The Joy Behar Show and Fox TV, were recently involved in an altercation over the prized frozen dish that got physical .
Comments Off on Los Angeles Schools Vote On Increasing Vegetarian Items On Menu
Jamie Oliver may have had a hard time getting the Los Angeles Unified School District to listen to him during his Food Revolution series, but at least LAUSD is listening to the needs of its vegetarian students.
This district is scheduled to vote today on a 50 million dollar, 5-year contract that will put more meatless items on the menu.
Bob Barker recently cut the ceremony ribbon at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, California to symbolize the reopening of the rescue organization after being damaged from storms that hit the area last December.
As part of its gratitude, the center has named one of the sea lions “Barker” after the lifelong vegetarian and animal rights activist.
