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Passover & Vegetarianism
Written by Professor Richard Schwartz for Jewcology Passover and vegetarianism? Can the two be related? After all, what is a seder without gefilte fish, chicken soup, chopped liver, chicken, and other meats? And what about the shankbone to commemorate the Paschal sacrifice? And doesn’t Jewish law mandate that Jews eat meat to rejoice on Passover […]
Passover and Earth Day
Written by Professor Richard Schwartz for Jewcology This year, the first night of Passover and the annual Earth Day both occur on April 22nd. Hence, this is a good time to consider environmental messages related to Passover and the events and concepts related to the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt: 1. Today’s environmental threats […]
Nationwide chain Pret a Manger launches new veggie menu
Today Pret A Manger launches their *Not just for Veggies* campaign, with a new meat-free menu and 5 new vegan options! This campaign has been prompted by one observation in particular – the rise in demand from their customers for good veggie and vegan food: “Last year sales of our veggie options saw double digit […]
Private equity executive fights antibiotic risks in farming
Written by Sophie Grene for the Financtial Times Jeremy Coller, the private equity specialist, has been a vegetarian since he was 12. He would be a vegan if he did not have a secret vice in the form of a cheese addiction. Silk and leather are not to be found in his wardrobe. Until recently, […]
Veganism is healthiest, according to new study discussed on BBC 1
Click here to watch the BBC’s new series, How to Stay Young. The health benefits of vegetarian and vegan diets is discussed from 24 minutes in.
Why is this Seder different from all others?
Looking ahead to Passover, we find out why some foodies will not be sitting down to chicken soup with matzah balls later this month, writes Victoria Prever for the Jewish Chronicle It’s a night different from all others, but some Seders are even more unusual. Click here to read the full story.
New Crop – the vegan venture fund fighting for animal rights
A collective of animal welfare activists are gaining ground with an investment fund that supports businesses developing alternatives to meat, cheese and other animal products. Most investment funds are, first and foremost, about making money. NotNew Crop Capital, a venture capital fund started […]
Pesach: Sweet Potato Dumplings in Tomato Brazil Nut Sauce
Recipe by Zel Allen, from Veg Paradise Pesach: Sweet Potato Dumplings in Tomato Brazil Nut Sauce Recipe Type: Main Dish Cuisine: Festival Author: Zel Allen Serves: 28 Dumplings Dumplings are a delightful Passover treat. And made with sweet potatoes, they pack sweetness with every tantalizing bite. Add the savory […]
University develops leak-proof food bowls from leaves
PHITSANULOK – Concern over the rising use of polluting styrofoam containers has encouraged a research team at Naresuan University to develop a process to make watertight, degradable food bowls from leaves. Lecturers from the engineering faculty spent more than a year developing the […]
Florida-Based Vegan Chain Opens Fifth Location; Plans to Open 100 Across USA
Written by Hannah Sentenac for Latest Veg News Compassionate cuisine is making its way across the state of Florida, thanks to Choices Cafe. The organic, award-winning vegan chain just opened its fifth location in the Sunshine State — and that’s just the beginning. Known for mouthwatering eats that appeal to omnivores and herbivores alike, Choices now has eateries in both Dade and Broward […]