Veggie Bits.LaRocca Vineyards offers organic, vegan vegan /veg·an/ (ve´gan) (vej´an) a vegetarian whose diet excludes all food of animal origin. ve·gan n. , estate-bottled wines. No sulfates are added and, unlike many commercial wines, no animal products are used in their processing at all. For a brochure or more information about LaRocca Vineyards, please contact Phaedra LaRocca at PO Box 541, Forest Ranch, CA 95942. You can also call her at (530) 899-9463 or (800) 808-9463, or check their website at <www.laroccavineyards.com>. Tofurky Jurky Tofurky is not just for Thanksgiving anymore. You can enjoy Tofurky Jurky, made without meat, without GMOs, without MSG MSG: see glutamic acid. or nitrites, and without liquid smoke or preservatives preservatives, n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others. . Each batch of Jurky is actually smoked overnight in a real smokehouse. And best of all, it comes in two flavors: original and peppered. For more information, please contact Turtle Island Foods Turtle Island Foods is the company which produces Tofurky, a popular vegetarian and vegan alternative to turkey, as well other meatless products. All are vegan and approved by the UK Vegan Society, and most are kosher-certified by the Kosher Services of America. at (800) 508-8100, or visit their website <www.tofurky.com>. You should be able to purchase Tofurky Jurky wherever you find Tofurky products. For Your Ecologically Conscious Canine Planet Dog introduces high quality cruelty-free products for your dog, such as leashes and collars made from hemp hemp, common name for a tall annual herb (Cannabis sativa) of the family Cannabinaceae, native to Asia but now widespread because of its formerly large-scale cultivation for the bast fiber (also called hemp) and for the drugs it yields. and other fabric, toys made from fleece, and peanut butter doggie treats. Other wares include fabric, watertight gear (for use as dinner and water bowls), and luxurious hemp- or fleece-covered doggie beds. Not only is the manufacture of the products cruelty-free, but the products themselves (specifically, the fleece and webbing) are made of recycled plastic soda bottles. There are even t-shirts and other human gear you can treat yourself to while shopping for your pet. For more information, or to request a catalog, please contact Planet Dog, 424 Fore Street "Fore Street": a name often used for the main street of a town. There are over seventy "Fore Streets" in Cornwall and about twenty-five in Devon. Some Cornish towns and villages with a "Fore Street"
Ready-To-Eat Field Roasts The Field Roast Grain Meat Company now offers a variety of vegetarian field roasts for the Food Service industry or the private sector. Each roast is wholly made from vegetables, most of which are not from sources that genetically modify their produce. There are no high-tech vegetable gums or isolates and the roast is not made with any high-speed emulsions. As packaged, the roast can be thin-sliced, grilled, minced, or made into pate. For more information about The Field Roast Grain Meat Company or its products, please write to 1225 South Angelo Street, Seattle, WA 98108, or call (206) 762-5961. You can also check their website at <www.fieldroast.com>. The Animal Lovers' Project is on Tour The Animal Lovers' Project, a new musical by Jesse Richards, has been performed at the National Animal Rights 2000 Convention and the Peace for the New Millennium Conference. It explores the relationships of humans and animals using music, dance, and drama. Besides taking the theater piece into the school system this fall, they will be performing at Lansing Community College Lansing Community College is a two-year public college founded in 1957. The college's main campus is located on an urban, 42-acre (170,000 m²) site in downtown Lansing, Michigan. A West Campus opened in 2004 in Delta Township, southwest of Lansing. in Lansing, Michigan “Lansing” redirects here. For other uses, see Lansing (disambiguation). Lansing is the capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan, and the state's sixth largest city. on December 15 and 16, and will be giving an encore appearance at the Media Union in Ann Arbor, Michigan  “Ann Arbor” redirects here. For other uses, see Ann Arbor (disambiguation). Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. on January 12 and 13. If you would like more information or to find out how to bring the show to your town, please call (734) 995-2972 or e-mail them at jessing@home.msen.com. For more information, please check out their website: <www.animalloversproject.com>. On Chilly Winter Nights ... Warm up with Country Choice Soy Cocoa, a non-dairy instant cocoa mix. Two flavors are available for your indulgence: Royal Chocolate and Irish Chocolate. Both products are organic, vegan (lactose-free), and certified Kosher. For more information, please contact Country Choice Naturals at PO Box 44247, Minneapolis, MN 55344, call (952) 829-8824, or visit their website at <www.countrychoicenaturals.com>. Earth-Healthy Cereal from Barbara's Bakery Barbara's Bakery introduces a new flavor of cereal, Organic Crispy Wheats. Its flavor and texture are similar to Wheat Chex [TM], but Barbara's uses only organic whole grains and organic cane juice. For more information about this or Barbara's other cereals or products, please write to Barbara's Bakery at 3900 Cypress Drive, Petaluma, CA 95954, call (707) 765-2273, or e-mail info@barbarasbakery.com. Lundberg Farms Introduces More Organic Rice Varieties Lundberg Family Farms, a regularly featured company in "Veggie Bits," has now made available three exotic rice varieties: Wehani [TM], Black Japonica japonica (jəpŏn`əkə): see quince; camellia. [TM], and Arborio, as organically grown. Until now, these varieties have been offered by Lundberg Farms, but demand for them was so great that Lundberg decided to farm them organically. To learn more about Lundberg's organic farming methods Organic farming methods combine scientific knowledge and modern technology with traditional farming practices based on thousands of years of agriculture. The distinguishing principle is an avoidance of synthetic inputs, such as manufactured fertilizers and pesticides, and for this , or for more information on the new organic varieties, please contact the farm at (530) 882-4551, or visit the farm's website at <www.lundberg.com>. Holiday Baskets Available From The General Store YAI YAI Young Audiences Inc (New York, NY) is a not-for-profit health and human services Noun 1. Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Department of Health and Human Services, HHS agency in the New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. area. YAI/National Institute for People With Disabilities opened the General Store four years ago as a business that employs high-functioning adults with disabilities. The General Store can design customized gift baskets that can include chocolate, vegetarian gourmet delicacies, teddy bears, or many other options. By placing an order with the General Store, you are providing people with disabilities with a job. To place an order or request a catalog, call (800) YAI-9914. You can also visit their website at <www.generalstoregifts.org>. Baskets can be shipped anywhere around the world and orders are usually filled within 48 hours. Heart Smart "Smart Cutlets" Lightlife Foods has introduced two new cutlets that should remind you of those tender years in the elementarty school lunch line: Salisbury Steak and Chick'n Style. The Salisbury Steak even comes with its own Mushroom Gravy! Both products are vegan and very tasty. They can be purchased in most natural foods stores or in the vegetarian cases of your local supermarket. For more information about this or other Lightlife products, write to Lightlife Foods, Inc., 153 Industrial Boulevard, Turners Falls, MA 01376, call (877) SOY-EASY, or check their website at <www.lightlife.com>. Amy's Adds Teriyaki ter·i·ya·ki n. A Japanese dish of grilled or broiled slices of marinated meat or shellfish. [Japanese : teri, glaze + yaki, to broil.] Noun 1. Stir-Fry Always organic and always convenient, Amy's Kitchen Amy's Kitchen is a privately held corporation which began operation in 1987, with the purpose of making healthly, organic, and easy-to-prepare frozen food. Owned and run by Andy and Rachel Berliner, Amy's Kitchen took its name from their then-newborn daughter. foods have become ubiquitous in the vegetarian sections of supermarkets and natural foods stores. Amy's Kitchen has introduced a Teriyaki Stir-Fry with all organic ingredients in a non-dairy, gluten-free stir-fry. You can purchase this new stir-fry wherever you regularly purchase Amy's products. You can also contact Amy's Kitchen Inc. at PO Box 449, Petaluma, CA 94953. Wear Your Veggie Pride Around Your Neck Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a way to show your commitment to vegetarianism vegetarianism, theory and practice of eating only fruits and vegetables, thus excluding animal flesh, fish, or fowl and often butter, eggs, and milk. In a strict vegetarian, or vegan, diet (i.e. and/or animal rights in a more fashionable and attractive way than T-shirts and buttons? Nutritionist nu·tri·tion·ist n. One who is trained or is an expert in the field of nutrition. nutritionist Dietitian, see there Janet Green wanted a nonconfrontational, attractive way to display her beliefs, so she designed some lovely medallions available in silver-tone nickel plate. Visit her website at <www.vegetarianimage.com> to view the designs or to order this lovely jewelry. Essentially Vegan For a whole host of vegan and earth-conscious products, look to Veg Essentials' catalog of foods, candles, personal care products, and household items. Founders and owners Courtney and Sue Ernster stand behind all the products in their catalog, having personally tried and used everything they endorse. They research the ingredients thoroughly to certify that the products adhere to strict vegan standards. You can now be assured of this research by the "Certified Vegan" label, and if you still have questions, call them; they will be willing to discuss detailed information with you. Inside the illustrated pages, you can find hemp pot holders, vegan cosmetics, detergent-free dishwashing liquid, dairy-free cookies, Ener-G Egg Replacer (often mentioned in our recipes), vegetable ivory necklaces, and much more. Contact Veg Essentials at 7722 W. Menomonee River Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, or call them at (414) 607-1953 |
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