I haven’t done a link sort of post in a long time, not since Veggie Chic became part of Blisstree Food and Nutrition.  Here are some links that may be of interest to vegetarians or veggie-interested folks……..
If you have a Twitter account, then you might consider following vegetariandeals. Their plan is to share links to “vegetarian coupons, samples, affiliate deals, discounts, and freebies.” So far I see links to samples of Aveda hair product, Luna cookies, and a free Vegetarian Times subscription.
The sister site to vegetariandeals is Groovy Vegetarian. Groovy Vegetarian covers a multitude of veg subjects including vegan clothing, …read more

If you’ve been contemplating a raw food diet, then pick up a copy of The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide To the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet, by Susan Schenck, LAc, MTOM.  The book contains information from scientific studies that show a diet of raw food is helpful in fighting disease or preventing it in the first place.
Raw food advocates chose the path of the fresh and crunchy because cooking kills the healthiest parts of the food. A diet that is 90-100% yields fuller hair, softer skin, no PMS, and fresher breath.
The book is thick and …read more

The Vegan Cook’s Bible, by Pat Crocker, is great addition to any cook’s kitchen – vegan or not. Eating meatless is healthy, economical, and can be better for the environment.
So far, my favorite recipe is the Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Cakes that are on page 308. A combination of two types of rice, diced sweet potatoes, shredded vegetables, and rosemary – yum. I look forward to using my own fresh sweet potatoes for this recipe next Fall.
I had the opportunity to ask Pat Crocker a few questions that I’m hopeful will help beginning vegans. Please come back tomorrow and you …read more

Almost two months ago, I wrote about the Tamra Davis cooking show. Tamra is a busy mom, wife, director, who still finds time to cook her family healthy vegetarian meals. I found the cooking show to be very charming – especially loved her little boys – and I decided to order her cookbook.
It’s called, “Make Me Something Good To Eat,” and it’s full of recipes that she’s prepared on her cooking show. Recipes utilize common vegetarian food items like tempeh or seitan, but there are also a few seafood recipes, as well. Tamra does her best to cover the tastes …read more

Sarah and I tried Pete’s Soyganic Smoked Tofu today.
I found it in the refrigerated part of the vegetable section at the grocery store – next to the regular tofu. This was the first prepared smoked tofu product that I’ve tried, so I don’t have anything to compare it to. Usually I think, hhmm, no, too pricey, but Pete’s was on sale so I grabbed it.
Pete’s smoked tofu has a firm texture and a good flavor. I liked it, but Sarah did not. She kept trying to get me to eat hers. She said, “I’m not sure, but I don’t think …read more

Pregnant and lactating women have special nutritional needs in order to feed both mother and baby properly.  Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook: Whole Foods to Nourish Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women and Their Families, by Cathe Olson is perfect for busy vegan and vegetarian moms. 
This book contains more than 300 healthy recipes, including options to make vegetarian meals vegan, changes for people with allergies, wheat-free, and soy-free. Some of the recipes are quick and easy, while others are perfect for plan-ahead, re-heat it meals. This handy cookbook also contains complete nutrition information, helpful shopping lists, and time-saving tips.  It’s a great addition to …read more

People with Celiac Disease are allergic to gluten which can be found in wheat, rye, barley, or oats.  If they eat gluten, it damages their intestines which leads to an inability to adequately absorb nutrients from the food that they eat. This means that they don’t get enough vitamins, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, or fats in their diet.
Kettle Cuisine’s gluten-free line of frozen soups were inspired by the company’s founder, for his daughter, who had to follow a gluten-free diet. Kettle Cuisine, supplier of soups to restaurants for more than 21 years, has 4 meat-free vegetarian soups in the gluten-free line. …read more

Lasang Pinoy 18 is being hosted by Toni of Wifely Steps. The theme?
Oh My Gulay!

Gulay is the Filipino word for “vegetable”. (See Toni’s post for a more detailed explanation of the expression.) So if there’s a Pinoy vegetable dish you love, or any type of vegetable dish cooked the Pinoy way, come join us!

Kombu or Konbu is the name for a group of Japanese seaweeds of the genus Laminaria. There are several kinds of kombu, Laminaria angustata (mitsuishi kombu) and Laminaria ochotensis (Rishiri kombu) being utilized the most for making soup stocks. Kombu is rich in naturally occurring monosodium gulatamate. I’m tempted to write more about MSG, the fifth taste or umami, and molecular gastronomy, but I will reserve that for another post. For now, let’s focus on kombu and how this single ingredient can revolutionize your cooking.

“I eat only vegetables.” This is the phrase photographer and traveler Carl Weaver suggests you use if you’re a vegetarian traveling to Thailand. (Substitute “Pom” for “Dee Chan” if you’re a man.)
The more I learn about vegan and vegetarian diets, the more I appreciate Asian cuisine, particularly Thai. These people know how to eat vegetarian without compromising the least bit of flavor!