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Vegetarianism

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Be a Safari Leader at Green's Carnivore Caravan This Weekend

    In support of the national observance of Meatout 2012 (http://www.meatout.org), Green New American Vegetarian is hosting its 3rd Annual Carnivore Caravan on Saturday, March 17.

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    Fresh Vegetarian Fare at 24 Carrot Juice

    It's not always easy to find a place that serves quick, healthy, and satisfying vegan and vegetarian options. Those in Chandler are lucky to have 24 Carrot Juice, conveniently located on Chandler Blvd. near the 202, I-10, and the 101.

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Vegetarians and Carnivores Can Unite at Hillstone

    Whether meeting family or friends, chances are good that once or twice this month, you'll go out to eat somewhere fancy. A majority of diners settle for steakhouses, the one place that all Americans are supposed to love. Vegetarians, however, might not be too thrilled with that idea.

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    PETA'S Cutest Vegetarian Kids Contest Less Judgmental Than Its "Your Mommy Kills Animals" Comic Book (Not Really.)

    ​Hey kids! PETA, the radical animal rights organization responsible for the comic book targeted at young people entitled, "Your Mommy Kills Animals," is currently heading up its 2011 Cutest Vegetarian Kid Contest -- 'cause meat-eating kids are as hideous as their parents!!! PETA's contest hop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Arizona Restaurant Week 2011; Our Top 10 Menu Picks Revealed

    ​ Restaurant Week 2011 is just one week away. With more than 200 restaurants participating, it's hard to sort through all of those menu. Every time you look at one and think, "Holy cow that sounds amazing," then you look at the next two and completely forgot about the first one sinc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    Build a Better Veggie "Burger"

    holycowvegan​ There are two reasons veggie burgers get a bad rap. The first is the name. After all, a good burger is typically defined as meaty, juicy and smoky. A good veggie burder doesn't need to be any of that. Then there is the frozen variety of garden-veggie burgers; the cooked contents ne ... More >>

  • News

    June 2, 2011

    Critics Claim Supreme Master Ching Hai's Followers' Restaurants Featuring Tasty Vegan Fare Front For an Exploitive Movement.

    holycowvegan​ There are two reasons veggie burgers get a bad rap. The first is the name. After all, a good burger is typically defined as meaty, juicy and smoky. A good veggie burder doesn't need to be any of that. Then there is the frozen variety of garden-veggie burgers; the cooked contents ne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Vegetarian Street Food Cooking Class Tonight at Andy Food

    courtesy of Sandy Liberman Green Chili Lentils Ole Taco​ "I will no longer eat anything that has a face!" proclaims your teenager. For Sunday night dinner-your sibling is bringing an "oh-by the way they are vegetarian" date. Your book club has finally gotten around to reading Michael Pollan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Five Veggie Dishes We'd Give Up Meat For

    Where's the beef? Not on this plate. ​In honor of Meatless Monday, we present five meat-free dishes from Valley restaurants that we'd happily eat all week long. 1. Mongolian Delight, Loving Hut It looks like beef, smells like beef -- even feels like beef when you bite into it. But th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2011

    The Five Most Obnoxious Food Movements

    guygonecaveman.com​We truly live in a golden age of food awareness. Where once Americans ate whatever grew or grazed around them, we now find a nation of extra-regional culinary tribes; whole dietary religions based on what food we should or shouldn't put in our bodies, how we prepare it, an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    Epic Meal Time Makes Paula Deen Look Like a Health Nut

    Epic Meal Time Epic Meal Time host Harley Morenstein got drunk and now he's enjoying a bowl of meat. ​In a world where chefs are attacked for simply serving foir gras, being a carnivore can be a difficult proposition. Meatless Mondays? It's bad enough the economy is going down the tubes wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    The Top 5 Food-Related Meetups in Phoenix

    Meetup is like the adult version of afterschool activities: You find a group you like, sign up to join and then spend your afterhours getting together and doing something related to whatever activity/interest you have in common. It's an easy way to meet new friends, especially when you move to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    University of Arizona Biologist Discovers the "Ghandi" of the Spider World

    www.junkiepictures.com​A biologist at the University of Arizona made an interesting discovery that might make some people think twice before heading for the hills when they find a spider in the house.

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2009

    The Naughty Vegetarian: Top Ten Fatty Meat-Free Foods

    PETA caused some hullabaloo (shocker) a couple months back with a billboard posted in Jacksonville, Fla. that said "Save the Whales, Lose the Blubber: Go Vegetarian." The billboard had a picture of a heavy-set lady on the beach in a not-so-itsy-bitsy teenie-weenie pink polka-dot bikini. Really ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    Three Roots Cafe Returns to the Tempe Scene

    After a few months' hiatus, popular Mill Avenue coffeehouse Three Roots is back in business, under new ownership (it didn't go co-op after all). Besides a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, and other repairs, the bohemian spirit of the place remains the same. Even many of the same vegan and vegetar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    Monday Night Martha: Tomato Watermelon Soup

    This is a slightly bizarre but delicious summer soup made of pureed watermelon and tomato. The soup is served cold and requires no cooking, so it'd make vegetarians, vegans and even the raw food crowd happy.The recipe comes from Epicurious by way of Self Magazine. Self says the soup serves up genero ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2009

    Cooking School Secrets: Cooking for Vegetarians/Vegans

    I've lived with vegetarians. I even was one for a while. And I live with a vegan now. Cooking without meat doesn't faze me. But it elicits quite a negative response from many of my fellow students. I don't get it. So I'm getting on my soapbox. Chefs should be able to deal with all sorts of dietar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    New Downtown Eatery: Sapna's Cafe

    If you've been to the Downtown Phoenix Public Market anytime in the last three years or so, chances are, you've encountered Anna Kletkke and her long-running food stand, Sapna Chill Out Cafe. Her tasty soups and salads have been a huge hit, especially since she's big on vegetarian options. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Veggie Boy: The Breadfruit

    The Breadfruit's "Vegan Special" will be Jamaican your mouth water.The Valley isn't exactly known for its Jamaican culture.Truth be told, there's a grand total of two restaurants around these parts that serve up cuisine straight from the tiny Caribbean isle that birthed Bob Marley and the Rastafar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    Veggie Boy: Eden's Grill

    Better make sure you're hungry before ordering Eden's Grill's Vegetarian Dish. This isn't exactly a shocking revelation, but you can't always believe what you read on the Internet sometimes. Like, say, if you were doing some online reconnoitering of Eden's Grill (13843 North Tatum Boulevard, 602-99 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Molly's Tamales

    It's not really Christmas in Arizona without having a tamale or two.Wrapped in warm cornmeal dough and packed with such delicious fillings as cheese and chile peppers, tamales have long been the staple of many a Christmastime dinner table. Even for those who aren't of Hispanic origin, chances are th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2008

    Fresh Mint, Flaming Kabob, The Firehouse, and Others Offer Vegetarian Dining Options On Christmas Day

    Spend Christmas Day feasting on the golden chicken and other vegetarian Asian delights at Fresh Mint in Scottsdale. Christmas Day dining options can be quite slim, considering the fact most restaurateurs and food workers would rather toast the yuletide with their nearest and dearest than sling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    The Vegan Oven Serves Up Tasty Baked Goods That Are Animal Product-Free

    Taryn Schaal, mistress of the Vegan Oven. The holidays are huge time for baked goods, whether you're munching on Christmas cookies made by co-workers or having your mom's spectacular rum cake. And thanks to the efforts of Taryn Schaal, local vegans and vegetarians can nosh on cupcakes that are ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2008

    Green Features Vegan "ThanksLiving" Menu

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Pie Zanos Kitchen

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Gluten-Free Creations Bakery

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Three Roots Coffee House and Cafe

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Cornish Pasty Co.

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2008

    Veggie Boy: Blue Burrito Grille

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2008

    Veggie Girl: Green -- an ode to soy

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2008

    Trial begins for a Scottsdale vegan who starved his kids

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2008

    Veggie Girl: Persian Garden

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2008

    Veggie Girl: Safeway deli

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2008

    Veggie Girl: Soup's On!

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • News

    April 3, 2008

    Green’s Damon Brasch wants to bring vegan comfort food to the masses

    By Michele Laudig I've hosted vegetarian guests for Thanksgiving before, and let me tell you -- it is a challenge to come up with something tasty that isn't just a meatless side dish like green beans or mashed potatoes. Sadly, there's no room for tofurky in my oven when I'm already roasting a real b ... More >>

  • News

    May 10, 2007

    Diet From Hell

    A valley vegan couple's fear of obesity was no picnic for their kids

  • News

    March 24, 2005

    Letters

    Letters from the week of March 24-30, 2005

  • Music

    December 2, 2004

    Most Precious Blood

    Letters from the week of March 24-30, 2005

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003
  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Cult Restaurant

    The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Vegetarian House

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Vegetarian Restaurant

    Desert Greens Cafe

  • News

    August 8, 2002

    Complaints Congressional and Correctional

    Letters from the week of August 8, 2002

  • Dining

    June 27, 2002

    Severe Grain Damage

    Vegan cafe serves up a raw deal

  • News

    June 28, 2001

    Letters

    From the week of 28, 2001

  • Dining

    January 25, 2001

    Raw Deal

    Tanya Ferguson likes food nice and raw

  • Dining

    January 18, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Tanya Ferguson likes food nice and raw

  • Dining

    October 12, 1995

    Second Helpings

    Tanya Ferguson likes food nice and raw

  • Dining

    May 25, 1994

    THE VEGAN ADMINISTRATION

    Tanya Ferguson likes food nice and raw

  • Dining

    May 25, 1994

    SECOND HELPINGS

    Tanya Ferguson likes food nice and raw

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