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125 Authentic Thai Recipes view detail comment email this

A collection of dozens of recipes for dishes from Thailand. Includes recipes for main courses, sauces, appetizers, desserts, vegetarian dishes, and more. From an online Thai supermarket.
http://importfood.com/recipes.html#anchor-popular-47857
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region
Last updated Jun 24, 2009


Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online view detail comment email this

Stressing "Vacations for Real People," this site features a daily newsletter, bargains, alternative vacation ideas, tips and resources, The Cheapest Places on Earth , and Arthur Frommer's answers to your travel questions. Don't miss Travel for Special People , with info for young, senior, gay and lesbian, vegetarian, and other categories of travelers.
http://www.frommers.com/
Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Nutrition & Food Safety, Travel
Last updated Nov 27, 2001


Asian Noodles view detail comment email this

Brief descriptions of the different types of Asian noodles, including soba, udon, somen, bean-thread noodles, and rice sticks. Also provides sample vegetarian recipes using the noodles. From the author of several vegetarian cookbooks.
http://vegkitchen.com/recipes/asian-noodles.htm
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region
Last updated Nov 27, 2005


BBC Food view detail comment email this

Articles, recipes, and other food-related information from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Features a searchable and browsable directory of recipes from the BBC's cooking shows, including vegetarian and seasonal dishes. Also offers interviews with chefs, feature articles, program details, a glossary, and sections on healthy eating, children's nutrition, and cooking basics. lii.org Record of the Month for October, 2003.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/
Topics: Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated May 11, 2005


Beyond Vegetarianism: Transcending Outdated Dogmas view detail comment email this

"Reports from veterans of vegetarian and raw-food diets, veganism, fruitarianism, and instinctive eating, plus new science from paleolithic diet research and clinical nutrition." Explores the varieties and psychology of idealistic diet which may lead to "orthorexia nervosa"--health and behavioral problems arising from rigid adherence to alternative diets.
http://www.beyondveg.com/
Topics: Mental Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Science, Women's Health
Last updated Feb 27, 2005


The Bittersweet Almond Saga view detail comment email this

Provides a history of the poisonous bitter almond, which is used to make almond oil and almond flavored liqueur, and of sweet almonds. Includes nutritional data, suggestions for shopping and storage of almonds, and recipe for a vegan version of French dessert blanc mange. Also includes ideas for almond preparation methods, such as blanching and toasting. From Vegetarians in Paradise, an organization based in Los Angeles.
http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch31.html
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Dec 15, 2004


Bryanna's Mock Duck Recipes view detail comment email this

This article provides instructions for making a number of recipes with seitan (braised wheat gluten), including stir-fried vegetarian "duck," a "chicken" dish with mock oyster sauce, Hunan-style dishes, and more. From the author of several vegetarian cookbooks.
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Communities & Groups, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Nov 11, 2004


Environmental Ethics view detail comment email this

A categorized directory of unannotated links to general environmental ethics Web resources and to sites dealing with such specific issues as genetic engineering, nanotechnology, cloning, resource allocation, animals and vegetarianism, pollution, radiation, global warming, population, indigenous peoples, and teaching about environmental ethics. Compiled by Ron Epstein, a philosophy professor at San Francisco State University.
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Environ/Enviroethics.htm
Topics: Environment, Ethics, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues, Technology
Last updated Jan 18, 2004


FATFREE: The Low Fat Vegetarian Recipe Archive view detail comment email this

Thousands of fat-free and low-fat vegetarian recipes and information about low-fat and vegetarian diets. Searchable.
http://www.fatfree.com/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Jul 24, 2003


Garlic Central view detail comment email this

This site provides information about many aspects of garlic (sometimes referred to as "the stinking rose"). Includes information about growing garlic, storage tips, a photographic guide to crushing garlic, recipes (many of which are vegetarian), a nonmedical overview of potential health benefits and uses, quotes about garlic, brief garlic lore, a list of garlic festivals, and more. Also includes links to related sites.
http://www.garlic-central.com/
Topics: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Aug 12, 2004


Good Nutrition Reading List view detail comment email this

A guide that "identifies and describes books, newsletters and Web sites that provide timely and scientifically-based nutrition information you can trust." The list covers basic diet and nutrition for children, adults, and pregnant women; diets for those with specific diseases, diabetes, or food sensitivities; special nutrition concerns for athletes and vegetarians; and resources for the visually impaired. From the American Dietetic Association.
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/SID-5303FFEA-E7B9264F/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition_4927_ENU_HTML.htm
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health
Last updated Jan 30, 2009


Guide to Non-Dairy "Milks" view detail comment email this

Guide to choosing alternatives to dairy milk, such as soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk. Discusses nutritional content (including calcium and Vitamin D), choices for children, cooking with milk substitutes, and related topics. Specific brands and products mentioned may have changed, but the document provides good guidelines for choosing alternatives to milk for specific uses and needs. Written by a registered dietician for the Vegetarian Resource Group.
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2001jan/2001janmilk.htm
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Feb 2, 2005


International Vegetarian Union (IVU) view detail comment email this

A global directory of vegetarian societies, recipes, and articles on the history, science, and philosophical and religious aspects of vegetarianism. Covers animals and the environment, health and nutrition, sports and physical activity, and more. Features a FAQ, IVU news and events, and information about world vegetarian congresses since 1908. Searchable and browsable. Available in several languages. Note: The site a number of dead links, but it still contains useful information.
http://www.ivu.org/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Jan 31, 2005


Loma Linda University: Vegetarian Resources view detail comment email this

This site provides vegetarian recipes, healthful substitutions, fact sheets, a vegetarian food guide, and sample articles from Loma Linda University Nutrition & Health Letter (NHL), "the only university-associated publication devoted to vegetarian and vegan issues." From Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center.
http://www.llu.edu/allied-health/nutrition/veg.page
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Oct 6, 2009


MedlinePlus: Vegetarian Diet view detail comment email this

Compilation of links to resources, mostly from federal government agencies, about vegetarian diets including vegan (excludes all meat and animal products), lacto vegetarian (includes plant and dairy foods), and lacto-ovo vegetarian (plant and dairy foods and eggs). Links cover vegetarian nutrition, vegetarian children and teenagers, research, and related topics. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vegetariandiet.html
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Feb 3, 2009


Mollie Katzen Online view detail comment email this

Official site for Mollie Katzen, author and illustrator of the "Moosewood Cookbook," "The Enchanted Broccoli Forest," and other vegetarian cookbooks. Includes a large collection of vegetarian recipes, book reviews and writings by the author, an art gallery, a message board, articles about specific foods, and other food and cooking resources.
http://www.molliekatzen.com/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Literature & Books, Nutrition & Food Safety, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Feb 5, 2007


The Official Ramen Homepage view detail comment email this

Hundreds of user-submitted recipes for dishes using ramen noodles, including those with pork, seafood, sausage, and hot dogs as ingredients. Includes vegetarian recipes and desserts. Searchable; browsable by date (back to 1997) or type of recipe (such as "quick and easy"). From an enthusiast.
http://www.mattfischer.com/ramen/
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Jun 7, 2007


PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals view detail comment email this

PETA "is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment." The site contains FAQs on animal rights and testing, animals used for clothing, pets, zoos, and vegetarianism. Also features related news, information on PETA legislative victories, and a history of the organization. Searchable.
http://www.peta.org/
Topics: Animals, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets
Last updated Oct 13, 2004


Raising Silkworms view detail comment email this

Provides a FAQ and introduction to raising silkworms, including information on mulberry trees (the food of silkworms), spinning and mating trays, and cocoons. Also includes details about a cocoon processing method ("vegetarian silk") that allows "the moth to emerge from the cocoon to complete the natural life cycle." From Aurora Silk, a retailer of natural dyes.
http://www.aurorasilk.com/tutorials_articles_faqs/silkworms/faq_raising_silkworms.html
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Jul 27, 2007


Red Wine and ... Beans? view detail comment email this

A brief discussion of pairing wines with vegetarian meals. Includes general recommendations and ideas for specific vegetarian dishes to pair with wines. Provides a link to a related article. From Robin Garr's Wine Lovers' Page.
http://www.wineloverspage.com/veggie.shtml
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Wine
Last updated Jan 3, 2004


Rennet and Enzymes and Cheese, Oh My! view detail comment email this

Brief FAQ about rennet, which is the enzyme used for the coagulation of milk in the process of making cheese. Includes the types of coagulating enzymes used to make cheese and concerns about animal rennet among animal rights activists, vegetarians, and some orthodox religions. From Whole Foods Market.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/cheese.php#rennet
Topics: Animals, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues
Last updated Dec 12, 2008


Seitan: The Vegetarian Wheat Meat view detail comment email this

Describes the use of seitan, or flavored wheat gluten, as a meat substitute. Includes recipes for homemade gluten, seitan stew, barbecued seitan, mock barbecued pork, and other dishes. From the Vegetarian Resource Group.
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Communities & Groups, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Nov 9, 2004


Talkin' Turkey FAQ view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about turkeys and the tradition of turkey dishes in holiday meals. Site includes related articles on safety tips for turkey preparation and vegetarian alternatives to the holiday turkey. Also provides quick facts and related links. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/food/turkeyfaq.html
Topics: Birds, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Oct 26, 2004


Taming the Wild Strawberry view detail comment email this

This article on strawberries provides history of the berry, literary references, folklore and fun facts (such as place names that include strawberry), and tips for purchasing, freezing, and cooking strawberries. From Vegetarians in Paradise, a vegetarian organization based in Los Angeles.
http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch45.html
Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Apr 27, 2005


TeachKind view detail comment email this

This site, advocating "humane education" for students, "provides you with the resources that you need to teach compassion [toward animals], empathy, responsibility, and student empowerment in the classroom." Includes violence-reduction materials, teacher resources, and more. Some of the "humane education" resources step beyond animal violence concerns to advocate vegetarian/vegan diets. A People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Web site.
http://www.teachkind.org
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Jan 26, 2005


Traditional Diet Pyramids view detail comment email this

Good overview of eating pyramids based on traditional Asian, Latin American, Mediterranean, and vegetarian diets, with graphs and supporting documents and contemporary perspectives on each. " These Diet Pyramids describe diets for most healthy adults." From Oldways, whose "programs are focused on the simple triangle of principles: nutrition (health, science), tradition (pleasure, joy, history) and sustainability (environment, organic)."
http://oldwayspt.org/pyramids.html
Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated Mar 29, 2007


USDA Food Guide Pyramid Resources view detail comment email this

Here are several versions of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide Pyramid. Includes cultural and special needs modifications and an explanation of the original pyramid. From the USDA's National Agricultural Library.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=3&tax_subject=256&topic_id=1348&level3_id=5732
Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Aug 7, 2007


A Vegan Halloween Party view detail comment email this

This site features several recipes for vegan Halloween-themed dishes, including drinks, appetizers, and snacks. Among the treats are Black Widow Pie, Witch's Eyeballs, and Graveyard Ghoulash. From Vegetarians in Paradise, a Los Angeles vegetarian society.
http://www.vegparadise.com/cookingwith.html
Topics: Communities & Groups, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Oct 26, 2005


Vegetarian History Lessons From a Greek Chef view detail comment email this

Recipes for vegetarian Greek dishes accompany an article about the author's experience ordering a Greek salad in Delphi, Greece. From the Vegetarian Resource Group.
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjgreek.htm
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region
Last updated Jun 8, 2004


Vegetarian Kitchen view detail comment email this

Contains vegetarian recipes (from everyday fare to seasonal, holiday, and special occasions), tips ("Protein for a Plant-Based Diet"), and links to related websites. From vegetarian cookbook author, Nava Atlas.
http://vegkitchen.com/
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Communities & Groups, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Feb 4, 2006


Vegetarian Resource Group view detail comment email this

Provides guides for various age groups (children, teens, older adults) and several conditions, such as (pregnancy, diabetes, cataracts). Vegetarian and vegan menu planning and recipes facilitate putting sound principles into practice. Selected articles from their magazine, Vegetarian Journal , cover other aspects of vegetarian life, such as how to find leather-free shoes and tips on vegetarian investing.
http://www.vrg.org/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Oct 8, 2004


Vegetarian Thanksgiving (Vegan Friendly!) view detail comment email this

Features a complete menu with recipes for a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner. From an author of vegetarian cookbooks.
http://vegkitchen.com/recipes/vegetarian-thanksgiving.htm
Topics: Communities & Groups, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Nov 15, 2006


Vegetarian Times view detail comment email this

The online companion of the print magazine features articles, recipes, a FAQ, a list of famous vegetarians, a glossary, and more.
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Food & Cooking, Magazines, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Veggies Unite! view detail comment email this

Place for vegetarians to start researching. Includes searchable directory of hundreds of vegan recipes, a composting guide, gardening tips, links to other vegetarian sites, vegan forum, and more.
http://vegweb.com/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Aug 21, 2003


VegSource Interactive view detail comment email this

"The mission of VegSource is to offer the most up-to-date health and diet information possible, and to encourage the many good reasons for a plant-based diet." The site offers discussion boards, live chats, an online magazine, over 5,000 recipes, and vegetarian-related links. This site is an excellent place to find up-to-date restaurant recommendations in cities from New York to San Francisco because they come from their very active discussion board. You can browse as well as search the site.
http://www.vegsource.com/
Topics: Communities & Groups, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Oct 8, 2004


VegWeb: Meat Alternatives view detail comment email this

A collection of recipes for mock-meat dishes. Features recipes for replacements for beef, chicken, turkey, fish, and other meat. Also includes mock-cheese and mock-egg recipes. Sample recipes include "The Un-Meat Loaf" and "Not Really Chopped Liver." Recipes are submitted and rated by users. From VegWeb.com, Inc.
http://vegweb.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=96147568a9b6dd01aa3d9d8399a081c4&board=150.0
Topics: Communities & Groups, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Apr 10, 2006


World Animal Net Directory view detail comment email this

A world-wide directory of nearly 20,000 organizations working to improve the status and welfare of animals, with links to more than 10,000 websites. Searchable by name, city, and U.S. ZIP code and browsable by categories such as animals in entertainment or transportation, wildlife conservation, fur, sanctuaries, shelters, vegan and vegetarian, farm animals, and wildlife rehabilitation. From World Animal Net, a network of animal protection societies.
http://worldanimalnet.org/new.asp
Topics: Animals, Environment, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets
Last updated Aug 1, 2006


www.cheese.com view detail comment email this

Comprehensive site for news and information on over six hundred types of cheese: by name (Abbaye de Belloc through Zanetti Parmigiano Reggiano), country (Afghanistan through Wales), texture (hard through soft), and type of milk (buffalo through yak). There are recipes, vegetarian cheeses, serving and storage tips, and links to other cheese sites.
http://www.cheese.com/
Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes by Region
Last updated Oct 22, 2003




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