Comments Off on Stella McCartney Mary McCartney–Who Would You
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…
Comments Off on Kevin Nealon Hits “The Spot” In Hermosa Beach With Veggie Tacos
Kevin Nealon told the LA Times one of his favorite places to eat in southern California is the The Spot in Hermosa Beach.
“I like the Dear George entree, which is fresh vegetables on rice, but it’s the sauce that makes it special. They also do great vegetarian spa tacos.”
The Spot was featured on the Travel Channel’s “Burger Paradise” for its veggie burger packed with vegetables, rice and soy, topped with a hearty helping of avocado.
The Dear George is one of several entrees on The Spot’s “Inflation Busters,” menu, along with a “Dear Bubba,” “Dear Lance,” “Dear Patrick,” “Dear Joe,” and “Dear John.” The “Dear” selections consists of economical, basic plant based choices like beans, rice and tofu mixed with a savory sauce.
Sunshine Martyn revealed on an episode of Big Brother she is not of fan of soybean curd.
After being given tofu, hummus and some other items to suit her vegan diet while her housemates received pizza, she requested a pizza without cheese.
“It’s just that I hate that tofu, it’s horrible. I just didn’t feel part of it because they give me food that needs cooking and they give you pizza. Everything’s getting on top of me and I thought that I’d get a nice piece of food, and then I get a salad.”
Tofu haters who aim to be vegetarian, need not be alarmed. Contrary to the stereotype, vegetarians and vegans get their protein from many sources other than what some think looks and tastes like a make-up sponge.
Written by Vegetarian Star on June 23rd, 2010 in Chefs, Food & Drink.
Comments Off on “Meet The Shannons” Creators Interview On Vegan Betty Crocker Project
Betty Crocker Cookbook
Awhile back, you learned about Dan and Annie Shannon, a couple at Meet That Shannons that is trying to veganize every recipe in the Betty Crocker Cookbook. The Betty Crocker Project started out as way to document the trials of doing so in 365 days, but the Shannons are taking more time to savor every meat and dairy free moment in order to create the best tasting dishes.
Kiss Me, I’m Vegan had the chance to interview them both.
KMIV: What inspired you to create the Better Crocker Project? What kind of influence are you hoping to have with this project?
Annie: The Betty Crocker brand has a well deserved reputation as being the very best at teaching American amateur chefs how to use products and ingredients to their full potential. When we were putting together this project, we really wanted to help people see how easy it is to be vegan, and that you really can make anything vegan once you know the tricks.
The Beekman Boys on Planet Green TV stars two gay farmers, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, who sell organic goat soap and milk.
The Beekman Boys will tell you upfront they aren’t vegetarian, but feel better about raising their own food for consumption because they know how the animal was treated. Kilmer-Purcell and Ridge don’t follow this philosophy outside of home, however, as they told After Ellen:
“We have to coin a word for this, but we don’t eat meat that we haven’t raised ourselves or we don’t know that providence of, unless we’re invited to somebody’s house because we don’t want to be that kind of vegetarian.”
Comments Off on Lilith Fair Partners With ASPCA–Win Tickets For Animal Activism
The American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has partnered with the music festival founded by animal activist and supporter of ASPCA, Sarah McLachlan.
The organization is giving away 30 pairs of tickets to the Lilith Fair to female activists who work to end animal cruelty and homelessness.
To enter, simply write in 300 words or less why you or someone you know deserves to win based on your or that person’s activist record.
The tour kicks off July 2nd, and winners will be notified throughout the summer at least 5 days prior to the concert date. A grand prize winner, who will receive a guitar signed by each Lilith Fair artist, will be announced at the end of the tour.
McLachlan recorded a PSA for the animal rights organization that has her hit song “Angel” playing in the background, which can be viewed above.
Comments Off on Meatless Mouthful–Constance Marie Spreads The Organic Word
“A secret lil’ thing I like to do to spread the organic word is to purposely walk into a store, find the manager or sales person and ask them point blank if they have any green or organic versions of their products. When the answer is, “Um … Well … No” I say, “Oh! Bummer I really wanted an organic version of (whatever they sell).” It isn’t a lie, I really do! Then I leave.”
“I know, I know, sounds crazy! But then again, maybe not so much? If stores and vendors know there is a demand for organic products, they will make them. The more they make, the more the cost comes down. Babies will have better products and everybody will be happy. We can all do that and become what I call “easy greeny mommies.”
Comments Off on Nilka Hendricks “Hell’s Kitchen” Contestant Former Vegan Cafe Chef (Video)
A former vegan chef for the now defunct Earth Tonez Cafe in Brooklyn, New York is competing on this season’s Hell’s Kitchen.
Nilka Hendricks created the menu at Earth Tonez, adding items like vegetable wraps and Portobello mushroom soups and told Glen Cove Patch her experience at the cafe was the first time she felt she had developed her own cooking style.
“That was the first time I stepped out on my own and did Nilka’s style of food, and that was the first time I ever did vegan and vegetarian food. I didn’t know what I was doing but I said, ‘I’m going to go cook this food like I know how to cook.’ Everybody adapted to the food and they really enjoyed the food.”
