Vegetarian Times articles from November 2006

Vegetarian Times archives from November 2006

Best wish(es).(staples: EDITOR'S NOTE)
November 1, 2006... Like most people I will be spending a good part of my time during the holiday months in a mad dash somewhere--to the store, the mall, the post office, the airport, the DMV (my driver's license expires in December), my parents' house on the...

Question of the month: what's the most meaningful holiday gift you've received?(staples: COMMUNITY)
November 1, 2006... The New York Times Bread & Soup Cookbook from my mom. It was then I realized she knew how important cooking was to me. Patricia Steer Via email When I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin, West Africa, the things I missed the most...

Good dog, bad dog.(goods * gifts that give back)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... If your furry little angel has a devilish streak, let him fetch Planet Dog's Naughty or Nice gift pack from under the tree. All purchases support Planet Dog Foundation and programs that promote animal welfare. $10; planetdog.com ...

Peace, love and babies.(goods * gifts that give back)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Celebrate a child's simple desires with a set of wooden blocks and a warm, fuzzy Blanket. Oliebollen donates 100% of blanket sales to Sitara, a nonprofit that provides care far war orphans. Olie Laves the World Baby Blanket, $25: Peace Baby...

Fair trade fashionista.(goods * gifts that give back)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dazzle a gal pat with this handmade glass bead necklace that turns any outfit into holiday garb. Tara Projects, a fair trade group in India, employs the artisans and campaigns against child labor. Knotty but Nice necklace from World of Good,...

Hempy Holidays.(goods * gifts that give back)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Why wrap an eco-friendly gift in regular ol' wrapping paper? This classic gift wrap from Paporganics is made from organic hemp, flax and recycled fibers natural cotton ribbons provide the finishing touch. Both the ribbons and the paper's...

Deck the halls.(health: SHOP)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... inspire These colorful cards carry artful messages of hope and peace. All proceeds support the Fellowship of Reconciliation, an international interfaith organization that promotes nonviolent conflict resolution. $5-$9/set of 10; forusa.org...

Sipping pretty.(health shop)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Talk about tea and sympathy! This oversize tea cup from Daisy Dog Studios is inspired by Daisy, a stray pit bull who became a beloved member of the vegan artist's family. 5% of profits are donated to PETA. A Rather Large Tea Cup and Saucer,...

Liquid gold.(health shop)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Treat the chocoholic in your life to Green & Black's organic hot cocoa, made with rich clark chocolate. For a hint of spice, choose fair trade Maya Gold, flavored with orange peel, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Your purchase ensures fair wages...

Soy to the world.(health shop)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Slurp up a glass of Vitasoy's Holly Nog (an eggnog taste-alike) or start a new tradition with Peppermint Chocolate Soymilk. These festive vegan beverages have fewer than half the calories of traditional eggnog. Vitasoy supports America's Second...

Sustainable sampler.(health shop)(organic tes)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Can't decide? Give them all! This handmade bamboo box contains 6 organic teas--such as Orange Spice White and Italian Bergamot Black--in biodegradable bags. Numi donates 20% of profits from bamboo items to workers in China to help rebuild...

Present perfect: our gift roundups will help you find something for everyone on your list.(health: GIFT GUIDE)(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2006... There's always one. You know, the person or couple on your gift list who's impossible to buy for. Maybe it's a brother who's big on wine. Or a pair of new parents. What about that gal pal who's got "everything"? From a quick stocking stuffer...

Great expectations: sometimes enjoying the holidays means learning to stop trying so hard.(life: EXHALE)(Personal account)
November 1, 2006... As children, we all counted the days till Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas. As adults, a lot of us still do--but in slight panic. Holidays can be crazy: budgeting, gift buying, travel/visiting arrangements, dinner planning, food shopping,...

Thanksgiving: holiday joy starts with a celebration that lets you focus on what's really important: homecomings and hospitality.(Recipe)(Cover story)
November 1, 2006... For many cooks, one of the greatest pleasures of Thanksgiving comes from preparing the feast. Roiling out dough, peeling potatoes, snapping beans--the most menial tasks take on special meaning when you're doing them for a once-a-year gathering...

Sweet sensations: the best of the holiday cookie bunch (and they're vegan).(Recipe)
November 1, 2006... Ask home bakers where their favorite cookie recipes come from, and their responses will probably be family members, friends, coworkers--even fellow party guests. That's no surprise: Sharing recipes is as much a part of the holidays as wrapping...

Fridge notes.(staples: CLIPPINGS)
November 1, 2006... Give the gift of Recycling While you're wrapping up packages and sending off cards, tread lightly on Mother Earth. These quick tips will save you time and money without adding to landfills. * Send season's greetings on personalized...