August 21st, 2007
A new edition of the Vegetarian Blog Carnival is coming up right here at Veggie Chic. Have a blog? Then you can participate. Just write a post that relates to vegetarianism in some way - a recipe, a restaurant review, a story, your personal vegetarian manifesto… anything that strikes your fancy. Then, submit it at […]
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August 20th, 2007
I’ve been tagged by Alicia at Mental Health Notes (and by Ali at Daily Tomorrow!) to share 8 random facts about myself, with the twist that they all have to be related to my blog topic (ie, to vegetarianism). I admit I usually ‘forget’ to participate in memes, but since this sounds fun and may […]
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August 18th, 2007
A new electronic food tracking program can tell you exactly where your produce is coming from (thanks to Hsein for the article).
Discover the joy of a well-cooked vegetable.
An interesting article about the controversy in US food aid to Africa.
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August 16th, 2007
Half of the reason I travel to new, exotic places is to experience new, exotic foods. Nothing can compare to a fresh baby artichoke salad at a streetside cafe in Milan, bubbly cheese fondue in a cozy ski hut in the Swiss Alps, or an inventive French-Thai fusion dish from the hippest restaurant in Manhattan. […]
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August 16th, 2007
Mmmmmmm…. mutant vegetables. See the fabulously freaky photographs of Uli Westphal.
Stories like this one about local farm share vegetable programs make me really wish we had something like it here.
Should children be educated about the dangers of obesity? Experts disagree.
The grill isn’t just for burgers anymore… A charming little article about how to grill fruits […]
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August 15th, 2007
As the northern hemisphere creeps towards autumn, corn is coming into season. It has been available here in Switzerland for a few weeks, but may come earlier or later depending on your location. Sweet, fresh corn is a real treat, and so delicious that it can be eaten completely on its own.
Corn always reminds me […]
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August 13th, 2007
So you’ve decided to make the switch to a healthier, meat-free diet. Good for you! But now what? What do you eat? A key part to the success of this transformation is to make sure you don’t feel deprived or bored with your food. Another key is to make sure you find a routine that […]
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August 13th, 2007
The latest edition (#5, for those of you keeping count) of the vegetarian carnival is now up at Country Kitchen Pantry. Many thanks to Linda, who did a great job hosting. Check out Vegetarian Carnival #5 here.
See the vegetarian carnival’s home page to learn more about the carnival and how you can enter. And as […]
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August 11th, 2007
An article about the World Food Program’s controversial new boss (via Just Hungry).
The New York Times tells women to eat steak if they want to impress on a first date (via Elaine Vigneault).
Looking to buy a gift for a vegan? Decent advice, but perhaps keep in mind that not all vegans are PETA fans…
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August 9th, 2007
I’ve been receiving a lot of questions lately from people who are curious about reducing the amount of meat in their diet, but who are unsure how to proceed. These questions make a lot of sense - a lifetime of meat-centered meals can be hard to unlearn. When you remove meat as the star of […]
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