Vegetarian Matters

Vegetarians at the BBQ

Vege — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:22:29 +0000

by: Emma Snow

It would seem that nowadays there are a lot of options for vegetarians. Meatless alternatives seem to abound everywhere, from the neighborhood deli, to the sushi shop, to the hamburger joint. The hamburger joint? Yes, you heard correctly. With the introduction of several brands of meatless “burgers,” vegetarians can brave the [...]

Basic Bread

Vege — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:14:44 +0000

Contrary to what you may think, baking bread is a really simple process that is fun, easy, and makes your whole house smell wonderful! Vegetarian or not, everyone should add this most basic skill to their cooking repertoire.

At the most basic, bread is simply flour, yeast, and water. A pinch of salt helps the taste, [...]

My Five Gourmet Ingredients

Vege — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:26:10 +0000

by: Ben Ehinger

Are you a vegetarian or thinking about becoming a vegetarian? Do you want to know how to become a vegetarian that can cook great meals? Learn the 5 ingredients that I use to make just about any vegetarian meal taste better.The first ingredient that I will introduce to you is garlic. [...]

A Grain Of Meat For A Freshman Vegetarian

Vege — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:26:09 +0000

by: Austin Akalanze

Among freshman vegetarians there is the belief that it is difficult to meet the normal protein needs of individuals from a plant diet.This belief is born out the conviction among non vegetarians that protein comes primarily from animal products. Seasoned vegetarians however know better. They know that protein is available in [...]

Pointers In Serving Gourmet Cheese

Vege — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:46:34 +0000

by: Melinda Carnes

Gone are the days of serving American cheese on white bread. Now mealtimes are more exciting thanks to the wide variety of gourmet cheeses which come in many different textures and flavors. Gourmet cheeses can comprise the appetizer, main course, or even dessert.

Slow Aging With A 50-70% Raw Food Diet!

Vege — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:46:10 +0000

by: Randy Powell

Modern advertising is constantly pounding us with ads about how and where to eat. Or what we should be eating. Common sense tells us that a much of this “food” is unhealthy but it taste so good that you can’t resist. What is sure to eventually happen is a downward spiral of [...]

Olive Oil, Your Health, Your Kitchen

Vege — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:33:54 +0000

by: Núria Roig
Extra virgin olive oil has become such a symbol of healthy eating that it is hard to believe that it was once accused of increasing the harmful cholesterol. It was a fat, so it had to be bad for us. Fortunately, we left those times behind and now olive oil and most [...]

Short days got you down?

Vege — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:29:43 +0000

You might be SAD. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) affects many individuals during the short days of winter when vitamin D stores in the body are low. Vitamin D is synthesized by the body during exposure to sunlight…but how many of us spend our winter days in a cubicle, leaving for work in the morning before [...]

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Vege — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:09:26 +0000

Delightfully moist and slightly sweet.

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup unbleached white flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup apple juice
1 cup well-mashed, cooked sweet potato
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, sift together [...]

Cornbread Stuffed Pumpkin

Vege — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:01:34 +0000

An impressive and healthful dish, this could easily serve as the centerpiece to a Vegetarian Thanksgiving feast!

1 medium pumpkin, about 10 inches in diameter

1 baking dish of cornbread, baked, cooled, and chopped into 1-inch cubes

4 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups fresh autumn greens (for [...]