Vegetarian Times articles from March 2007

Vegetarian Times archives from March 2007

... With a little help from our friends.(staples: EDITOR'S NOTE)
March 1, 2007... Whenever I buy a new CD, the first thing I do (after putting it in the player) is read the liner notes. The musings, explanations, credits and thank-yous in the CD booklet tell me more about the musicians and how they came to make that...

Politics.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... Back in the 1980s, I discovered VT and was a loyal fan (I still have some old copies). But a few years ago, VT became slick and very politically correct ("Carrot & Stick" was even dropped). Gone were the articles that mentioned animal rights....

Health notes.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... The Doc (November/ December 2006) discussed omega-3s and alternatives to animal sources. I was disappointed to see only flax oil mentioned. In my own research I have found that hemp oil is considered far better for long-term use than flax. Not...

Recipes.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I'm always looking for vegan baking recipes in your magazine. The November/ December 2006 issue had by far the best vegan cookies ever. I don't usually make them for nonveg folks, but I will from now on. The ginger cookies are so good. I use...

Suggestions.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I enjoy VT very much and look forward to it coming, but why do you print photos of gadgets in the department called "Cuisine: Easy Entertaining," and not print a photograph of one of the dishes? Again, I love your magazine, but please don't...

Vegan shepherd's pie.(share READER RECIPES)(Recipe)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... VEGAN SHEPHERD'S PIE Serves 6 * Vegan Dominique Nabholz rook her inspiration for this veggie-packed dish from her "fantastic mother-in-law Marge," who made a version of this comforting meal for Dominique and her husband during...

One more reason to indulge.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Take the latest news about chocolate to heart--literally. Eating small amounts of dark chocolate can prevent the kind of blood clots that lead to heart attack and stroke, according to a recent study. "Flavonol compounds in cocoa delay clotting...

Mirror, mirror, on the wall.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Not only do elephants never forget, but they also can't be fooled by mirrors, a sign that their cognitive capabilities are closer to humans than previously thought. When pachyderms at the Bronx Zoo were put in front of an 8x8-foot mirror, they...

Eco-nomics major?(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Arizona State University in Tempe is making history by opening the world's first School of Sustainability this spring. Students can study for bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees, and major in subjects like the greenhouse effect and...

Put on your dancing shoes.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... In addition to renewed fame and prime-time glory, the contestants on Dancing with the Stars could be sashaying their way to longer life and fewer cardiovascular problems. Ballroom dancing may be as effective for heart health as working out on a...

A sweet surprise for diabetics.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Fruit-flavored soy yogurt--usually a no-no for people with sugar intolerance issues--may become an important food for type 2 diabetics to include in their diet, according to a November 2006 study at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst....

Some vitamins aren't vital after all.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Antioxidants are constantly in the news for their natural healing powers, but a study presented at a November 2006 meeting of the American Heart Association shows that in vitamin form, they may have little or no effect on cardiovascular disease...

Livestock overload.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... It's official: Eating beef is even worse for the environment than the greenhouse gases emitted from cars, buses and trucks. According to a 2006 report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, animal farms around the globe...

28 billion.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Gallons of water used yearly when making all the paper for junk mail. Recycling one toll of paper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water. Source greendimes.com and US Environmental Protection Agency

The power of positive thinking.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... If you're happy and you know it... that upbeat attitude may be warding off potential colds and flu. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh assessed 193 people between the ages of 21 and 55 for traits like happiness, calmness,...

Delicious--and nutritious!(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Parents don't always have time to make dessert, but even frazzled moms and dads can microwave Pie-Oh-My! prebaked treats. Special pouches make pastries crisp, not soggy, and taste homemade. There are 2/3 of a fruit serving and two servings of...

Don't go stir-crazy.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Trying to convert a picky PB&J eater away from a favorite national brand to a corn syrup--and trans fat-free spread? MaraNatha's line of natural nut butters will win them over with a blended texture (no stirring!) and a hint of cane sugar. Even...

New chews.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Getting kids to take vitamins can be a chore, but these all-natural, berry-shaped chews have a sweet-and-sour flavor that'll have them begging for more. And when you mention that the raspberry-like Scandinavian fruits that are rumored to be a...

Light up the night.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Keep monsters and other nighttime fears at bay with the soft glow of rechargeable Candeloos. Those whimsical LED lights are safe for curious little hands (no exposed electrical contacts)--perfect for middle-of-the-night bathroom trips....

Are they nuts?(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... The folks at Everybody's Nuts take pistachio preparation seriously--so seriously that they've pledged to send a free box to anyone who finds even one closed nut in a package. If you're a big pistachio fan whose battled all those tightly closed...

Well-heeled.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... "Those are vegan??" Over and over, we said and heard the same thing when we got samples of ahneemahl's stylish, leather-free shoes. Made from natural and high-quality synthetics such as cotton, polyester, polyurethane blends and cork, the...

Get it To-Go.(good guys)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... good guy #2 Practical and pretty enough to stash in your purse, To-Go Ware utensils are lightweight, unbreakable, easy to clean and reuse--and absolutely perfect for cutting down on takeout waste. To-Go Ware comes in a holder made by...

Sweet rewards.(good guys)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... good guy #2 Created according guidelines from California Senate Bill 19 (which limits the sugar and fat served in schools), Cookies for Kids contain no trans fats and are rich in fiber--but no after-school snacker would ever guess it. The...

Go natural! Make the switch to chemical-free products that really work for your problem parts.(health: ECOBEAUTY)(Product/service evaluation)
March 1, 2007... Sure, everyone knows that all-natural moisturizers and soaps can be just as good as--if not better than--their conventional counterparts. But dandruff shampoo? Deodorant? Even we were skeptical. That's why we put them to the test. Not only do...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(life: VALUES)
March 1, 2007... CARROTS TO The New York City Board of Health, for passing a law to eliminate cooking with trans fats in restaurants. All establishments, from bakeries to trattorias, have until July 2007 to eliminate frying oils containing trans fats and...

Potluck perfect: wow any crowd with these show-stopping dishes.(cuisine: VEGAN GOURMET)(Recipe)
March 1, 2007... Make-and-take parties may take the pressure off the host, but figuring out what to prepare for potlucks gets tricky for guests. After all, no one wants to show up with something that's too small for the crowd, too exotic for the other dishes on...

The next wave: five up-and-coming vegetarian chefs share their favorite recipes.(Recipe)
March 1, 2007... Top vegetarian chefs contribute to VT every month and we're thrilled to make their recipes part of our magazine (and lunches!). Still, we often wonder: What's cooking in the kitchens of aspiring veg chefs? You know, the ones who are working...

Baking substitutes.(fridge NOTES)(Recipe)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Baking Substitutes Need to whip up a cake for a friend's birthday, but don't have one of the ingredients on hand? This list of common substitutes will help you out of a baking pinch. Missing ingredient: Replace it with: ...

How to ... cut an onion without crying.(fridge NOTES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... No more tears! These tips will help you chop, dice and slice without the waterworks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * CHILL OUT Put onions in the freezer 10 minutes before peeling and slicing. The cold minimizes volatile sulfur oils (the...

Fab 5.(fridge NOTES)
March 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. Vegan Shepherd's Pie, p. 11 2. Asparagus Quiche Bites, p.59 3. Thai Tofu Satay with...