Vegetarian Times articles from February 2006

Vegetarian Times archives from February 2006

No problems.(staple: EDITOR'S NOTE)
February 1, 2006... Do you kvetch a lot? I do. Usually because half of life's chores have to be done twice. You know the drill: You take your car/computer/call phone in for service, it costs the moon and the next day you have to go back because it still isn't...

Question of the month: what's your favorite vegetarian cookbook and why?(staples: COMMUNITY)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Linda McCartney's Home Cooking. I was at a friend's house and loved the dish she prepared from this book--I had to have my own copy. I made the choice to go veggie nine years ago, and this is still my favorite book. My husband (who isn't a veg...

Share: reader recipe.(Pumpkin Ravioli With Broth)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Pumpkin Ravioli With Broth Serves 6 In the 50 years since Texan Diane Halferty trained at Cordon Bleu, she's created many healthful recipes for friends and family. She makes these ravioli with fresh pasta sheets, but won ton skins work...

This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in.(health: NEWS)
February 1, 2006... Logo Motion Sued in June 2005 by Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps and the Organic Consumers Association, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has backed off of its decision to prohibit skin creams, shampoos, lip balms and other nonfood items from...

A little bit of love.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)
February 1, 2006... These handmade cards are perfect for slipping into that special someone's pocket. They're small enough to hide yet pretty enough to display. The eco-friendly paper comes from fast-growing mulberry trees in Thailand, and Global Exchange's...

Relax and rejuvenate.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)
February 1, 2006... Indulge and get rid of dry skin at the same time with moisture-rich goats' milk products. Sink into a bath of bubbles that last and last, or say good-bye to dryness with luxuriously smooth body butter. The milk comes from free-roaming goats...

More than just syrup.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... February is tree-tapping time, so we found some other maple goodies for you. These treats are enough to make pancakes jealous. Sweet on Sugar Pure maple sugar is a versatile sweetener, and it tastes divine. Shake it on oatmeal, stir it...

Put the fun in functional.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)
February 1, 2006... You'll never want to tidy away olive oil with these beautiful drizzler bottles. Like flavored oils? Fill 'em up with Consorzio's new Roosted Pepper, Garlic or Herb-Flavored Dipping Oils--or, for a great all-purpose olive oil, you can't go wrong...

A new classic.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)
February 1, 2006... Frozen dinners used to be a last resort. Now, thanks to Moosewood, you don't have to settle for ho-hum suppers. We especially like the Moroccan Stew, which bursts with flavor. $4/10 oz. 877.400.5997; fairfieldfarmkitchens.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Have a heart.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)
February 1, 2006... For a heart-healthy boost, sip on 100% pomegranate juice--it's loaded with antioxidants. From Naked Juice, $2.59/15.2 oz. 877.858.4237; nakedjuice.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Deliciously Decadent.(the good guys)
February 1, 2006... Perfect for Valentine's Day, this chocolate mousse pie is not only smooth and rich but also vegan and gluten-free. Natural Feast supports Community Servings, which delivers meals to homebound people who are too iii to cook for themselves. From...

Safe home, happy home.(the good guys)
February 1, 2006... Worried about sprinkling vacuum powders where kids and pets play? Drop a handful of these scented beads into your vacuum bag. We like the Beach Days scent. A portion of profits helps Gulf Coast entrepreneurs rebuild their businesses. From The...

Snacks your heart will love.(the good guys)
February 1, 2006... CocoaVia's chocolates are more than a tasty treat--they're packed with antioxidants to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Each snack is a good source of [B.sub.6], [B.sub.12] and calcium. CocoaVia works with health professionals to...

One world running.(the good guys)
February 1, 2006... Started by runners in Colorado, this nonprofit sends athletic shoes (along with school supplies and medicine) to schools in Africa and Central America. Shoes that are too worn are recycled into running tracks and playgrounds. To donate shoes or...

Ask the doc: inflammation: what causes it and why?(health: Q & A)
February 1, 2006... Q: I've heard that some illnesses, from arthritis to heart problems, may be caused by inflammation. But what does that really mean? Can I do anything about it? A: Let's say that one day you're hanging a picture and you...

Has salt gotten a bad shake? Or should you still be trying to break the habit?(health: DILEMMAS)
February 1, 2006... Q: I'm pretty healthy. Do I really have to worry about how much salt I eat? A: Here's the dilemma: While many people are anti-salt because studies have linked it to elevated blood pressure--and thus to heart attacks and...

How can I end the food fights?(ASK THE NUTRITIONIST)
February 1, 2006... Q: I'm a vegetarian, but my boyfriend is not. Going out for dinner every night isn't an option, and we don't have time to make two separate meals. What advice do you have for those of us in "mixed culinary relationships"? A: If...

Saucy talk: simple sauces give you options galore for dinner.(quick: 5 INGREDIENTS)
February 1, 2006... Nothing dresses up a meal more than a well-made sauce. It can enhance as well as embellish a dish--and by having just a few great sauces up your culinary sleeve, you can produce an incredible variety of meals. For example, the Roasted Red...

Foods & news that fight colds & flu: how to shorten a cold, ease the flu and keep your home from turning into a germ factory.(life: PLANET HOME)
February 1, 2006... Colds are a fact of life every winter but that doesn't mean you can't take some precautions (and save some of your sick days for spring fever). A cold is a virus, so antibiotics can't conquer it--they only work against bacterial infections--but...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(life: VALUES)
February 1, 2006... CARROT TO Many organizations have worked nonstop in recent months to rescue pets, abandoned farm livestock, caged zoo animals--you name it--along the hurricane-devastated Gulf Coast. Some 50,000 pets were stranded by Katrina alone. But...

Alert: "America is the only country in the world where the poor people are fat.".(life: PROTEST)
February 1, 2006... It's a fact: Lower-income adults tend to have sketchy diets and be overweight. But in kids, the percentage with poor diets isn't affected by income, according to a February 2005 study by the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research...

Share the love: cook up a dinner that's a Valentine to your friends.(cuisine: EASY ENTERTAINING)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... bubbly FOR A FESTIVE START, SET UP A CHAMPAGNE BAR. SEE P. 58 FOR SIMPLE SPARKLING COCKTAILS. shop 1 Hearts Afire Wear a shiny red paper heart on your sleeve, or use a bunch to decorate the table. $4/package of 40...

Party: nothing says "I love you" like a homemade meal.(cuisine: EASY ENTERTAINING)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Maybe you don't have any dinner a deux plans this Valentine's Day. Or if you do find yourself with a sweetheart, maybe you've said it all before with flowers and candies and cards. Either way, this year, why not think outside the box of...

Recipes.(cuisine: EASY ENTERTAINING)
February 1, 2006... ROASTED RED PEPPER & FRESH MOZZARELLA ROULADES Makes 16 pieces (8 servings) 30 minutes or fewer Piquant black olive paste (sold at many supermarkets) and balsamic vinegar syrup really kick up the flavor of this elegant but...

Blue plate special updated.(cuisine: VEGAN GOURMET)
February 1, 2006... Every now and then, we all hunger for a sentimental serving of the sort of all-American comfort food that small-town restaurants specialized in, and--if you were lucky--the even more wholesome versions that Mom made at home. This menu was...

Cocoa: the chocolate power of this unsweetened powder goes well beyond warm winter drinks.(cuisine: FLAVORS)
February 1, 2006... As winter warmer-uppers go, there's nothing more comforting than a steaming mug of hot cocoa. But consider this the next time you indulge in the chocolaty elixir: Cocoa powder was nothing short of revolutionary when it was invented--without it,...

Pie for dinner: the coziest winter dish is a savory treat.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2006... Nothing takes the chill off a winter's day like the aroma of a pie in the oven. As the author of a great big book on pie, it's no secret that these crust-and-filling delicacies are my passion. But since all 300 of those recipes were for...

Fly-by food terrorism.
February 1, 2006... the twin towers and the pentagon were hard to hit. sabotaging a nuclear power plant would probably be even harder, by comparison, contaminating america's vast farmlands is child's play. So why hasn't it happened--yet? When US troops...

Rice: the long and short of the world's most popular grain.(1 FOOD 5 WAYS)
February 1, 2006... Sure, bulgur is nifty and quinoa is cool, but rice remains our No. 1 grain--the daily staple for more than half the world's population (can you imagine Mexican or Chinese food without it?). And while "serve over rice" may be the most overused...

Bali high: souvenirs are a poor substitute for this island's beauty and bounty.(life: EXHALE)
February 1, 2006... For many years, Bali pulled at my sister Alexandra. She'd read about its hand-dyed rextiles, intricate wood carvings and fine paintings. She finally decided to go there for her 50th birthday and invited me along. I was ambivalent about the...

Let your guard down.(staples: CLIPPINGS: fridge: NOTES)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Here at VT we try to make our recipes healthy--as well as terrific tasting. But every now and then, even we throw caution to the wind and bake up some decadent delights. This scone recipe was conceived one chilly, gray afternoon when staffers...

Fab 5.(staples: CLIPPINGS: fridge: NOTES)
February 1, 2006... What were our five absolute favorite recipes this month? These mouth-watering dishes: 1. Creamy Mushroom Tart with Brown Rice Crust, p. 86 2. Avocado Salsa, p. 61 3. Eggplant Shu Mai Dumplings & Chili Sauce, p. 76 4. Garlicky...

Bean there, tried these?(staples: CLIPPINGS: fridge: NOTES)
February 1, 2006... We never steer you wrong, right? Just remember that, because we're about to recommend instant refried Beans. Yes, usually we are all about the fresh and the natural, and sure, the best way to make "refried" beans is to soak whole beans...

Repeat after me.(staples: CLIPPINGS: fudge: NOTES)
February 1, 2006... STRESSED spelled backward is DESSERTS. Coincidence? I think not! --ANONYMOUS