Vegetarian Times articles from November 2008

Vegetarian Times archives from November 2008

Score more veggies.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... The Unemployed Shepherd's Pie recipe ("Reinventing the Classics," October, p. 70) is a great combination of veggies. I'd like to suggest a tasty substitution of mashed cauliflower for the potatoes, or colcannon, which is potatoes and cabbage...

Gluten-free thanks.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I was thrilled to read your letter about the gluten-free diet in the latest issue of VT (Editor's Note, October, p. 6). I have been a vegetarian for 18 years, and was diagnosed with celiac disease last year. I'm always searching for hidden and...

Say "I do" to recycling.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... Thank you so much for the reference to bridesagainstbreastcancer.org in your "Green Your Wardrobe" article (October, p. 60). The timing of your article couldn't have been better--just as I was wondering what I was going to do with my wedding...

Good Newz.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I just wanted to give a "Carrot" to writer Cynthia Marshall Schuman for recognizing Marthina McClay, who rehabilitated Leo, a pit bull taken from Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels (Carrot & Stick, October, p. 58). The world needs to see the...

Vegan heaven.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I have been reading VT for years and am very impressed by your latest issue. You have so many wonderful recipes for vegans that I went to the store and bought six more issues to give to my vegan friends. Thanks for including so much material! I...

Share: reader recipe.(letters)(Recipe)(Table)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Buddha's Happy Belly of Curried Lentils, Cauliflower, and Tomatoes SERVES 2 | VEGAN | 30 MINUTES OR FEWER | GLUTEN-FREE Susan Cava, the owner of a dog care company in New York, went veg 13 years ago after a visit to a veal farm....

Winning recipe.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... I made the Chickpea Tagine with Cinnamon, Cumin, and Carrots (30 Minutes, October, p. 36) for dinner last night, and served it over couscous. Not only was it not labor intensive, but my family, including my meat-eating and picky son, loved it!...

Correction.(Correction notice)
November 1, 2008... The Pu-erh Classic Rishi Tea pictured in "Tea Time" (October, p. 25) was featured with the bulk tea price. The tin full of Pu-erh tea retails between $10 and $12 and can be found at Whole Foods and other markets.

What's your best comeback to Thanksgiving dinner--table teasing about being veg?(tell vt)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Why just say grace when you can show it? --JOANNE JOHNSON Inevitably, my mom is stressed out preparing the Thanksgiving meal, so I always suggest she skip the turkey. Instead of using her bare hands to stuff the turkey full of bread,...

Season's greenings.(THIS JUST IN: Need-to-know info about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anyone who's ever spent the holidays away from home knows how tough it is to break from cherished traditions. But to be honest, our celebrations could stand to evolve a little, at least from an environmental...

Chocolicious stocking stuffers.(EDITOR'S PICK)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everyone loves a little something sweet in their Christmas stocking, so we've searched high and low to find some very special chocolates. In the holiday spirit, their makers are doing their part to bring cheer and...

Add spice.(THIS JUST IN)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Herbs and spices may help protect health, especially for diabetics, suggests a study in Journal of Medicinal Food. Testing extracts of herbs and spices from a local supermarket, the study found that the greater the extracts' content of...

The 8-day chocolate fix.(THIS JUST IN)(Sustainable Harvest International )
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sustainable Harvest International (sustainableharvest.org), a nonprofit group that helps indigenous farmers overcome poverty while preserving the land, offers a sustainable chocolate tour to Belize. During the...

TV Stars.(THIS JUST IN)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Effective November 1, TV sets earning the Energy Star label will be up to 30 percent more energy efficient than slacker sets, and will save energy whether on or off. If all TVs sold in the United States made the new labeling cut, greenhouse gas...

What we're eating too much of this month.(THIS JUST IN)(Michael Season's Honey Barbeque Reduced Fat Potato Chips)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Samples of veg goodies arrive in the office almost daily, and we dutifully test them out. Our hands-down favorite as we produced this issue of VT was Michael Season's Honey Barbeque Reduced Fat Potato Chips. What kept us going back for...

20 The percentage of cultivated land worldwide.(THIS JUST IN)
November 1, 2008... 20 The percentage of cultivated land worldwide declining in productivity [Source: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations]

Whale of a tale.(THIS JUST IN)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Watch for Whale Wars, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game on the high seas, complete with tracking devices and flash-bang grenades, airing on Animal Planet beginning November 7. The seven-part weekly series follows the...

College veg bowl.(THIS JUST IN)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... "This year's contest is going to be tougher than ever," says Ryan Huling, college campaign coordinator for peta2, PETA's youth division, about its annual list of the veg-friendliest campuses. "Colleges are rapidly expanding their vegetarian and...

[H.sub.2]O SOS.(THIS JUST IN)(Nature's Gate and WaterAid's rainwater)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One in eight people worldwide lack access to clean water near their homes for drinking, cooking, and washing--a problem beauty purveyor Nature's Gate is partnering with the nonprofit agency WaterAid to help solve. In...

Animal friend.(Q&A)(Interview)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Animal behaviorist, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals, and vegan Marc Bekoff recently published his second children's book, Animals at Play. Illustrated by Michael J. DiMotta, the nonfiction book is...

Natural [R.sub.x].
November 1, 2008... PROBLEM: Indigestion SOLUTION: Artichoke Leaf Extract THE SCOOP: Most of us know and love the flower bud of the artichoke plant (Cynara scolymus) as a delicious food. But we may also appreciate the plant's leaves when we eat a little...

Gifts for cooks: every one's a keeper: 18 must-haves for the foodie in your life.(goods)(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PREP 1. ALL-PURPOSE TOOL Crush garlic, chop veggies, and scrape and measure pastry--all with the compact KitchenAid All-purpose Scraper tool. $9.99; shopkitchenaid.com 2. FLEX TIME It's easy to whip up a...

Potluck favorites: crowd-pleasing party dishes from top VT cooks.(30 minutes)
November 1, 2008... "But what am I going to make?" If you've ever asked yourself this question after receiving an invitation to a potluck you're not alone. Even die-hard foodies sometimes find themselves stumped for what to bring to a party. So we decided to...

Vitamin B-12 Patches[TM].(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] B-12 Patch[TM] helps you gain more energy, increase alertness and improve memory. All natural ingredients. No side effects or allergic reactions. Includes 1 Month supply. According to the American Journal of Clinical...

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic 5-Pack!(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One each of Magic Seasoning Salt[R], Barbecue Magic[R], Magic Salt Free Seasoning[R], Fajita Magic[R] and Salmon Magic[R]. To order, call (800) 457-2857 or visit: www.chefpaul.com. Free catalog upon request. $14.95...

Patented foot therapy!(wise buys)(Yoga Sandals[R] Footwear )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yoga Sandals[R] Footwear now has winter slippers (Comfys)! This slipper is great for balance/body alignment, foot problems, yoga training and pedicures. They spread your toes while supporting your heel and arch. With...

Avocado of the Month Club[R].(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Avocado of the Month Club is an on-line store offering customers around the country unique, gourmet California avocados and jumbo California artichokes. AOTMC's monthly memberships and unique gift basket assortments...

Get Athena Pheromones[TM].(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To increase your attractiveness. Enjoy more romantic attention with biologist's pheromones. Scientifically proven to work. Developed by Dr. Winnifred Cutler, co-discoverer of human pheromones. As featured on ABC and...

Costa Rica--caravan tours.(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caravan is going places and doing things. Join us in Costa Rica for 10 days all inclusive $995. With naturalist guides, see exotic wildlife, hike in jungle rainforests, view volcanoes, soak in hot springs and cruise...

Shape up shoes.(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wear Shape Up Shoes for just 30 minutes a day for lifted buns, toned legs and a stronger core. Put a dent in your fitness routine and not your wallet. For $40 they are more affordable and effective than other "rocker...

Cosmetics without synthetics!(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We are your source for over 500 synthetic-free, paraben-free makeup, body care, skin care and hair care products from trusted manufacturers from around the world. Sample sizes can be purchased first from our wide...

San Francisco Herb Co.(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wholesale prices on quality herbs and spices, extracts, teas, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, seeds, botanicals, essential oils, potpourri ingredients and fragrance oils. Over 400 to choose from. Since 1973. Call...

The historic Trempealeau Hotel Walnut Burger.(wise buys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Walnut Burgers are our best-selling entree, and we'll deliver them to your door in frozen 4-packs! These vegetarian burgers are packed with healthy English walnuts, the farm-fresh goodness of Wisconsin cheese and...

Clementine.(peak season)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Clementines are a holiday favorite in Great Britain. Children traditionally receive them in their Christmas stockings. The juicy packages are so easy to peel, even the youngest children can appreciate them." ...