Sunday, July 06, 2008

Veggie and Vegan bible

I got this incredible list from a friend of mine. I don't it should be kept secret, so I'm laying it all out for my readers.

Enjoy!

FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
www.pcrm.org
(Medical doctors who provide excellent veg nutritional information)

On-line vegan grocery store:
http://store.foodfightgrocery.com

Everyday grocery store food that you never knew was vegan: www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan

Hundreds of reviewed recipes:
www.vegweb.com
www.vegsource.com
www.theppk.com

Fabulous DVD that shows how to cook and shop cruelty-free: www.compassionatecooks.com

With this video/DVD, adding tofu to your diet has never been easier: www.deliciousadventures.com

Ridiculously tasty, soy meats delivered right to your door:
www.vegieworld.com
www.auraprofoods.com

Scrumptious cookies, brownies, and chocolate:
www.allisonsgourmet.com
www.TheGroovyBaker.com
http://www.vegantreats.com
www.babycakesnyc.com
www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com
www.madamebutterflycakes.com
www.ambrosiamystique.com

Dr Cows Vegan Cheese to die for:
www.dr-cow.com
(read this <http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/the-best-cheese-on-earth-dr-cow/> cool article about it too!)

Follow your heart cheeses (Amazing for melting/ sandwiches) http://followyourheart.com

Amazing raw food snacks: http://oneluckyduck.com

Incredible (the best!!!) grain based meats: http://www.fieldroast.com

Ice Cream & Vegan yogurts: http://www.turtlemountain.com

Instead of butter: Earth Balance spread (much yummier than butter!)
Instead of eggs: Tofu Scramble - try the one at Bliss in Brooklyn or Curly's in NYC, or make:
http://www.chooseveg.com/tofu-scramble.asp

Instead of mayo: Nayonaise http://followyourheart.com

"Cheese" recipes for cheese lovers: www.aboverubies.org/health/cheese.html

The Post Punk Kitchen is home to Isa Chandra Moskowitz and her INCREDIBLE cookbook (my favorite) Vegonomicon. Check it out for hipster style and dope recipes: http://www.theppk.com

RESTAURANTS:
Lists all vegetarian restaurants worldwide Vegan Restaurant Guides for NYC, LA, San Fran, Seattle, Portland, and D.C.:
www.vegdining.com
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/vegetarianism/restaurant-guides/index.html
www.supervegan.com (An ambitious website made by vegans for vegans primarily in NYC)

A few personal favorites (note I said PERSONAL – there are thousands of veg restaurants, these are just some of my faves);
Los Angeles:
http://www.madeleinebistro.com
http://mcafedechaya.com
http://www.realfood.com
http://www.nativefoods.com

New York: Candle 79, Hangawi, Blossom, Kate's Joint, Counter, Caravan of Dreams, Bliss (Brooklyn), Candle Café, Angelika's Kitchen, Curly's, Gobo.
Private vegan chef's (NY AREA):
"Gabrielle Brick" wildandraw@gmail.com
"yoli" yoli@ouiya.com
"Joshua Katcher" joshuakatcher@earthlink.net
"Ella Nemcova" www.theregalvegan.com

Vegan Cooking Classes LA taught by two hip awesome girls: http://www.sporkfoods.com

Lagusta's Luscious is a meal delivery service that specializes in organic, vegan food in NYC, upstate New York, and New Jersey http://www.lagustasluscious.com

FOR THE FAMILY:
www.vegfamily.com
www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/pregnancy.html
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/veganpregnancy.htm
www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/veg_diets_for_children.html
www.pcrm.org/health/prevmed/building_bones.html
http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/vegathletes.htm
Nutritional information on vegan diets for athletes
www.cyberparent.com/nutrition/osteoporosisimpotencecancer.htm
The low-down on how dairy products aggravate osteoporosis, not prevent it
www.choiceusa.net
For parents who want to get vegan meals into their children's schools
www.perhapsmedia.net/p4_portfolio.html
A Short on Vegan Kids!

CLOTHES TO MAKE UP TO HOME:
www.veganstore.com
www.veganessentials.com
www.thevegetariansite.com
(Each of these provides an array of vegan products)
www.petamall.com/index.asp
www.alternativeoutfitters.com
www.animalrightstuff.com
http://www.herbivoreclothing.com
www.motivecompany.com
(Coolest message-related clothing, buttons, etc)
www.mattandnat.com
www.mooshoes.com
www.beyondskin.co.uk
Oh so stylish vegan handbags, wallets, shoes, boots, and belts
www.crystalynkae.com
Luxurious handbags created with buttery-soft glazed vegan leather
www.vegetarianbelts.com
www.urbandecay.com
www.dupreycosmetics.com
www.smashbox.com
Totally fun and sexy makeup lines
http://thediscerningbrute.wordpress.com
Great ethical, green high fashion advice for men by men
www.ahappyplanet.com/ahpstore/bedding/prblank2.html
Organic and animal-free bedding and blankets
www.kidbean.com
The first all-vegan, eco-friendly, fair labor online children's store
Natalie Portman shoes for Te Casan Stella McCartney's shoes.
www.minkshoes.com
http://www.beyondskin.co
http://www.elezar.com/Collections/vivi/index.html
http://simpleshoes.com
www.ascentofscandal.com

BOOKS/ MAGAZINES/ FILM:
www.tribeofheart.org
Extraordinary documentaries on animal issues – we highly recommend seeing all of these
www.vegnews.com
Hands-down, the best veg eating and lifestyle magazine

The Food Revolution by John Robbins

Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman www.skinnybitch.net

The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health— Seminal study documenting link between animal food & disease, and industry influence - http://www.thechinastudy.com/about.html

Becoming Vegan : The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet —GREAT book on how to make sure you get all your vitamins and nutrition as a veggie lass or gent
http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Vegan-Complete-Adopting-Plant-Based/dp/1570671036/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1213368101&sr=11-1

Vegonomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz – my most FAVORITE cookbook!!

Healthy Eating Series: PCRM books on vegan diets for children, women, cancer, and diabetes http://pcrm.safeshopper.com/13/cat13.htm?53

Eat to Live and Disease-Proof Your Child - www.drfuhrman.com/book.html

Vegan Freak - by Bob and Jenna Torres - http://veganfreak.net

Living with Meat-Eaters - www.triroc.com/caroladams/#living

How to deal with questions from meat-eaters once you go veg
Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World www.vegfamily.com/raising-vegan-children/index.php?src=lbinfo
A great guide for helping your child easily adjust to going vegan

Vegan World Fusion Cuisine: www.veganfusion.com

How It All Vegan and The Garden of Vegan: www.govegan.net

The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook by Robin Robertson

Vive le Vegan!: Simple, Delectable Recipes for the Everyday Vegan Family www.everydayvegan.com/vive_le_vegan.htm


The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook— Favorite "cheese" dishes without the cholesterol, animal products, and dairy allergens
www.vegsource.com/jo/books/ultimate.htm

Simple Treats: a dairy-free wheat-free guide to scrumptious baked goods www.simpletreats.com

Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days, a feature documentary about the healing powers of live foods. Fascinating short film online here free: http://www.rawfor30days.com/

TRAVEL:
Green Earth Travel is the one stop travel service for all of your travel needs. Their specialty is meeting the vegetarian/vegan needs of their clientele. http://www.vegtravel.com

Healthy Highways: A Traveler's Guide to Healthy Eating www.book.nu/1886101108

http://www.healthyvoyager.blogspot.com - great blog on veg traveling

MORAL SUPPORT/ MAILING LISTS:
www.dawnwatch.net
http://www.farmedanimal.net
www.chloejo.co
www.veganbabe.com
www.veggieboards.com - Great way to get advice, commune with others
www.famousveggie.com
www.veggiedate.org
http://www.earthsave.org/
educates, inspires, and empowers people to shift toward a plant-based diet. EarthSave was founded by John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America. Look for an EarthSave chapter in your area. http://www.earthsave.org/chapters.htm

ANIMAL PROTECTION GROUPS:
www.hsus.org
www.farmsanctuary.org
www.cok.net
www.humaneusa.org
The only national organization focusing on electing humane-minded legislators and lobbying for animal protection laws
www.peta.org
http://www.veganoutreach.org/
http://www.veganstreet.com/
http://www.farmusa.org/
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now some links (not all. yeah, there's more in the book!) from the Skinny Bitch book:

http://foodforlife.com/
http://www.healthy-eating.com/
http://www.uncleeddiesvegancookies.com/chip.html
http://www.rosecitychocolates.com/
http://www.rawbalance.com/
http://www.vegieworld.com/
http://www.chocolatedecadence.com/
http://www.leaheyfoods.com/
http://www.goodbaker.com/
http://www.healthy-eating.com/
http://www.vegcooking.com/
http://www.veganpeace.com/
http://www.vegoutguide.com/

3 comments:

Rose said...

I've never had a friend or family member become a Scientologist, but this must be what it feels like.

Kristen's Raw said...

Great list!!!

Thanks :)

~Kristen

Michelle said...

GREAT list!!!

One more for the "shoe list": http://www.vegetarianshoesandbags.com/

They have great looking, affordable vegan shoes for the whole family!