Vegetarian Times articles from March 2008

Vegetarian Times archives from March 2008

Classic, with a twist.(STAPLES: editor's note)(Editorial)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... As editor in chief of Vegetarian Times, I get invited to my fair share of benefit dinners. At these events, the menus are usually vegetarian. They also tend to be a lot tastier than the "rubber chicken" banquets of my omnivorous past. Why...

Walkin' the talk?(letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I completely enjoyed "One-on-One with Alice Walker" (January/February, p. 46). I work with children and constantly search for ways to inspire, encourage, and enlighten them. I am a vegetarian and some of the children are too--not many, though!...

Eat your veggies.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Thank you, thank you, thank you for "Put the Veg Back in Vegetarian" (January/ February, p. 70)! I needed to reevaluate my eating habits and my lifestyle. This was the affirmation I needed. Jennifer Dixon Rochester, N.Y. I eat a...

Soup's on.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... My January/February issue arrived today, and I was immediately reminded why I renewed my subscription after letting it lapse. The recipes cannot be beat. They are simple, quick, and tasty. The recipes in "The Soup Cure" (p. 78) are no...

Polenta-greens cake with black-eyed pea salsa.(share: reader recipe)(Recipe)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... POLENTA-GREENS CAKE WITH BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA Serve's 6 * Vegan * 30 minutes or fewer Virginia resident Carolyn Eskew offers this delicious example of vegan innovation. POLENTA CAKE 1 large sweet onion, chopped ( 1 1/2 cups)...

Home cooking.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Although not a vegetarian (yet?), I have been a longtime subscriber to Vegetarian Times because your recipes are fantastic. Recently, my niece and her family returned from living overseas, and I invited them to stay with me until they were able...

Go electric? (cont'd).(letters)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... While Jeannine Szczech is right to be concerned about pollution from coal plants (Letters, January/February, p. 10), the concern is misplaced when it comes to the electric vehicle (EV). More than 30 studies have looked at the "well-to-wheels"...

Correction.(letters)(Correction notice)
March 1, 2008... The 866 number listed in "Peaceful Coexistence" (November/December 2007, p. 15) is a business line, not a hotline. The Humane Society of the United States does offer free advice at its Connecticut field office about humanely resolving wildlife...

Vegetarian myth busting.(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Being vegetarian may help reduce your risk for heart disease and even some cancers, but you're also more likely to get the third degree about your food choices. In honor of National Nutrition Month, we've recruited American Dietetic...

Peanut power.(QUIZ)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Besides being a rich, satisfying protein source, peanuts contain phytochemicals that may help reduce the risk for chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Guess which of these methods of...

Kind turbine?(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... "We are guardedly optimistic this creative wind turbine design will help reduce bird deaths. It's essential that the site be carefully monitored to ensure the power of wind can be harnessed safely and with fewer deaths," says Mike Daulton, the...

Moo-ve over, milk.(taste test)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... moo-ve over, milk Wheather your're vegan, lactose intolerant, or just can't stomach the idea of drinking cows' milk, you'll have no trouble finding nondiary alternatives at the supermarket. But how to choose? Stirred in coffee, used...

Attention: window shoppers.(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... If you're looking to buy a new vehicle this year, you'll find that the 2008 fuel economy stickers are more than just window dressing. The more detailed estimates take into account real-world conditions such as high-speed driving, aggressive...

Mo' better blues.(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(blue corn tortillas )(Recipe)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] White corn tortillas pale in comparison to blue corn varieties when it comes to protein content, according to a study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. The study also showed blue corn tortillas...

The real brain food?(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(starch)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... When you find yourself craving potato chips, consider this: A taste for starch may have played a role in human evolution. A study in Nature Genetics found that we carry more copies of the salivary amylase gene--amylase is an enzyme that digests...

7,200.(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(bar-tailed godwit flight)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... 7,200 The number of miles a bar-tailed godwit flew without a rest last years in her migratory trek from Alaska to New Zealand, setting a record for the longest nonstop flight by a land bird. [Source: U.S. Geological Survey.]

Haute tee.(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(FoodTees)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you can wear your feelings on your sleeve, why not your food philosophy on your tee? Express yourself with FoodTees, available for men, women, kids, and even babies; adult sizes include an organic-cotton option....

Salut!(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Dog Lovers Wine Club)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Join the Dog Lovers Wine Club and you'll not only get a selection of premium wines, but also know that your membership fee is helping fund a dog rescue or shelter. The club's sponsor, Carivintas Winery, delivers vintages from its Santa Barbara...

DST downer?(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Daylight Saving Time )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... If springing forward in observance of Daylight Saving Time (DST) dampens the spring in your step, you're not alone. Research in Current Biology shows that our internal daily rhythms, aka circadian clocks, don't adjust well to the time shift. As...

Don't toss that kiwi just yet!(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a refreshing finding, a study suggests that most fresh fruits and vegetables retain their disease-fighting powers longer than we might think. The report, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food...

Carma points.(This Just In NEED-TO-KNOW INFO ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... How much is your local power utility contributing to global warming? What about that energy company you're considering investing in? Search the Carbon Monitoring for Action (CARMA) database at carma.org to find out. Get details about carbon...

Sleep easy: dreamy picks for a healthy night's rest.(STAPLES: goods)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... Pillow Talk The sublimely supportive Saguenay 6000 is stuffed with shredded natural rubber that's not only a cruelty-free alternative to down, but is biodegradable and grown without herbicides. A 100 percent organic-cotton cover adds to...

The dangerous truth about Botox!(Spotlight on Skincare)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As many of you know, MyChelle Dermaceuticals is proud to be cruelty-free. I believe that manufacturers not only have an obligation to their customers but also to the animals we share this planet with. Innocent...

One potato, two potato ... gold potato, blue! Make the most of the spud selection at your supermarket with these simple recipes.(QUICK: 5 ingredients)(Recipe)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Not too long ago, the only potato choice available to most shoppers was between the kind you bake and the kind you boil. Nowadays, there's a rainbow of options in the produce aisle--Yukon golds, All Blues, red...

The chefs' challenge 2008: for flavor, innovation, and ease, these winning recipes from culinary students get top marks.(Recipe)(Cover story)
March 1, 2008... What's cooking in the imaginations of America's next generation of professional chefs? VT wanted to know, so we issued a challenge to culinary schools across the country, inviting this year's graduates to use their natural talents and...

10 ways to green your fridge: the refrigerator is the heart of a home, but it can also be a real energy sucker. Here's how to make it better for the planet (and your family).
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Remember as a child when your father yelled, "Close the door!" as you stood in front of the fridge, pondering what to eat? Well, he was right: The refrigerator consumes more energy than any other household appliance....

Green gossip.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
March 1, 2008... Want your celebrity news with an -eco-twist? Check out ecorazzi.com for the latest on what celeb activists are doing for our planet.

Giving defined.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Feed the hungry and improve your vocabulary at the same time with freerice.com. Every time you get a definition right in the Web-based word game, 20 grains of rice are donated to the U.N.'s World Food Programme, In...

How to steam an artichoke.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... how to steam an artichoke 1. Twist off stalk and pull off any small leaves from base of artichoke: 2. Cut top quarter off artichoke. Trim tough tips from remaining leaves with kitchen shears. Rub cut parts with sliced lemon to prevent...

Foods that heal.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The problem: eczema Food Rx: Rub virgin coconut oil onto affected skin areas for natural relief (don't worry, the scent is mild--you won't smell like a pina colada).

Kitchen trick.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... kitchen trick: To revive stale bread, sprinkle it with water, loosely wrap it in foil, and put it in a 350[degrees]F over for 5 to 10 minutes.