Vegetarian Times articles from January 2007

Vegetarian Times archives from January 2007

On a losing streak.(staples: EDITOR'S NOTE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... About the time we started working on this issue, I found myself sorely in need of a do-able diet. After six months in a new job, 15 pounds had snuck up on me (well... on my belly, thighs, upper arms and rear end--I think my feet and hands were...

Question of the month: what would you change about your eating habits?(staples COMMUNITY)(Recipe)
January 1, 2007... Brownies and chocolate cake for breakfast counterbalance the good choices I make the rest of the day. I need to work on becoming a lacto-ovo-nonbrownieo vegetarian. Annie O. Fort Wayne, IN I would avoid products with ingredients I...

Corrections.(staples: COMMUNITY)(Correction notice)
January 1, 2007... We apologize for a misprint in the piece "High-Energy Grazing" (October 2006, p. 78). We credited Jacqueline Hopkins for the photography when in fact all photos were taken by Pornchai Mittongtare. In the story "Road Food For Kids,...

Eat right.(goods: PLANET-FRIENDLY RESOLUTIONS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... At VT, when the fridge is too crammed to stash a sandwich and the ancient microwave shorts out, it's tempting to grab takeout or snack on junk. Fit & Fresh's containers fix that. Chill packs for salads and insulated compartments for soups make...

Take your vitamins.(goods: PLANET-FRIENDLY RESOLUTIONS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Here's a healthy investment for the New Year: For about $1 a day, you can be sure you're getting the vitamins and minerals you need with Vuru.com's supplement packs for vegetarians and vegans. The site also lets you customize kits with clearly...

Exercise.(goods: PLANET-FRIENDLY RESOLUTIONS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The secret to sticking to a fitness plan? Nifty accessories you'll want an excuse to use. (1) A small, super-absorbent microfiber hair towel by Aquis to the gym cuts blow-drying time. $17; amazon.cam (2) An iPod cover ($17-$18.50; heyjute.com)...

Relax.(goods: PLANET-FRIENDLY RESOLUTIONS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... If you forgot to carve out time for yourself over the holidays, try this easy remedy: Toast your tootsies in a pair of plush, microwavable slippers (the heat releases a scented combo of relaxing herbs like lavender, peppermint and chamomile),...

Vegan treat.(good guy #1)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Flavored with real fruit juice, Kozy Shack gel snacks are gelatin-free and come in bright colors kids will love. Kozy Shack has given over $25,000 to school music programs. $3.59/6-pack; kozyshack.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Eco-soup.(good guy #2)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Single-serving containers making you feel guilty about the waste? We love the recycled (and recyclable) packaging for Fantastic World Foods' 16 new soup cups, and the flavors don't taste instant at all. Tuscan Tomato and Shells, $1.69;...

60 second dessert.(good guy #3)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Our tester was skeptical, but this microwavable Bananas Foster Cake baked up like a real cake--and satisfied her sweet craving for just 200 calories and 2.5g fat. Guiltless Gourmet donates to Abolish Cancer Today. $2.50/2 oz.;...

Try something new.(goods: PLANET-FRIENDLY RESOLUTIONS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... These sweet-and-spicy peppers from South Africa, called Peppodew Piquante Fruit, are the first new produce item to hit the market in over 25 years. Their mild heat perks up sandwiches, salads and sauces (blend them in a food processor), while...

Buy organic.(goods: PLANET-FRIENDLY RESOLUTIONS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Ring in the new year with an all-natural cocktail. Modmix uses only organic ingredients for purely satisfying mixers. Our favorite: the sweet and sophisticated Pomegranate Cosmopolitan. Shake it up with clean-tasting Square One vodka, the first...

Miracle workers: healing treats for hands and feet.(health: ECOBEAUTY)(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2007... When cold weather bits, hardworking hands and busy feet bear the brunt of all your winter woes. "Dry skin is a result of the skin losing its natural moisture," says Stefan C. Weiss, MD. "It tends to crop up more during the cold months, when...

30 minutes: wake up your weeknights.(quick: FAST FOOD)(Recipe)
January 1, 2007... After you've gone all out far the holidays, it's a relief to kick back and not think about elaborate meals. But if the idea of reverting to the same old dinner fare makes you want to hibernate, we've got a few cures far your winter blahs. ...

All-purpose herbs: the blend that adds panache in a flash.(cuisine: FLAVORS)(Recipe)
January 1, 2007... Whoever invented herbes de Provence--and no one seems to know how or when the dried blend was created--was a genius. This mix from the south of France (pronounced EHRB duh proh-VAWNS) is a do-everything seasoning, with an entire spice rack of...

"Cream" of the crop.(fridge notes)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... As more and more egg- and dairy-free items hit the stores, we wondered, which are best? Our taste-tested choices are: Best cheese Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet cheese tasted like--and melted like--real mozzarella on pizza. $5/10 oz....

Tip.(fridge notes)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... BREAK OUT THE BUBBLY The fastest way to chill champagne is to place the bottle in a bucket of half water and half ice [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fab 5.(fridge notes)
January 1, 2007... We don't print any recipes we don't think are terrific, but each month we always have a few faves. These were our top five from this issue: 1. Shirred Eggs with Ricotta and Fresh Basil, p. 37 2. Oven-Crisp Black Bean Flautas, p. 67 ...

How to ... prepare spaghetti squash.(fridge notes)(Recipe)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... A good source of folic acid and vitamin A--with only 37 calories per serving--spaghetti squash is an easy way to keep healthy-eating resolutions. The tender strands go well in pasta sauces and soups. Uncut spaghetti squash can be stored at room...