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Go vegan in 21 days
 "In 2006, a nationwide poll showed that 2.3 percent of U.S. adults were vegetarian. That was 4.9 million adults," said Christine Bou Sleiman, a Pasadena-based dietician who works with the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietary Process Group of the American Dietetic Association. In a 2009 position paper, the ADA came out in support of vegetarian diets stating that, as long as the diets are "well-planned," they are "healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases." The ADA also backed these diets for use in "all stages of the life cycle," including pregnancy, during lactation, in infancy, childhood, adolescence and a...
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Mandolines, cast iron skillets, slow cookers, salted vs. unsalted butter, spice up your sandwich
I am a meat eater but I understand the vegetarian perspective, and I think the food section isn't very vegetarian friendly. Today's Nourish column...on recipes for healthful eating in the New Year...could have made the point that meatless meals are healthy and nutritious, and can be a part of everyone's diet. And highlighting one vegetarian entree among a column with meat and poultry recipes could make vegetarians feel more included/respected, without suggesting you need to add meat to make it a meal. Lastly, I appreciate that this recipe calls for cooked beans, as opposed to canned beans. For those who are learning to cook with beans, it would help to know what measure of dried bea...
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Entertainment
A Greek vegetarian dinner will be the topic of "My Big, Fat, Greek Cooking Class," taught by Elaine Pitenis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 16 at The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach.The meal will include hummus, tzaziki, Greek salad, rice pilaf, vegetarian moussaka, homemade pita bread, spanakopita and baklava.The cost is $76.30 per class. For more information call 386-676-3216.Tasting to highlight Sonoma County winesWines from Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley and Russian River appellations will be featured at from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Peter's Wine Shop, 1665 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange.Wines from the boutique winery Fritz will be tasted,...
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