Category Archives: Vegetarian

Hackmeyer Properties Finances Lamb Place Prpty.Memphis-based Hackmeyer Properties has financed a 9.7-acre parcel at 2850 Lamb Place through Financial Federal Savings Bank for $1.3 million. The property contains a 97,250-square-foot flex-space warehouse built in 1974. The loan matures in May 2016. The site is on the north side of the dead end of Lamb Place in Lambcrest subdivision. The Shelby County Assessor’s 2011 appraisal is $1.3 million. In conjunction with the financing, Regions Bank released Hackmeyer Properties from a March 2004 loan for $1.4 million. Source: The Daily News Online Chandler Reports – Kate Simone ARS/Rescue Rooter Expands With Acquisition Memphis-based ARS/Rescue Rooter, a privately held provider … Continue reading →

AP PhotoFans sit in Comerica Park during a rain delay prior to the Tigers’ baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Detroit on May 17. DETROIT — Nothin’ says baseball quite like a traditional Ballpark Frank veggie wrap and an ice cold beer fruit smoothie. According to an annual ranking by animal rights group PETA, Comerica Park was named the third-most vegetarian-friendly ballpark in major league baseball. It’s the highest ranking the organization has received since PETA started announcing the rankings in 2002. “With flamethrower Justin Verlander on the mound and flame-broiled veggie Italian sausage on the grill, Comerica Park … Continue reading →

Posted: 10:56 am PDT May 24, 2011Updated: 11:02 am PDT May 24, 2011SAN FRANCISCO — Two Bay Area ballparks have been named among the country’s 10 most vegetarian-friendly baseball venues by an animal rights group. San Francisco’s ATT Park topped the list, created by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA officials said. The park goes offers baseball fans a variety of meat-free options including vegetarian sushi, burritos, and Portobello mushroom sandwiches, PETA officials said. “For many Giants fans, the only thing sweeter than a World Series championship is knowing that no animals had to suffer for a tasty ballpark meal,” PETA associate … Continue reading →

Things certainly have changed since I ate exclusively vegetarian. There were very few vegetarian-friendly restaurants in this city of flying pigs, let alone vegetarian-only restaurants. Now there are surprises — like a special vegetarian and vegan fine-dining menu at Primavista (810 Matson Place, Price Hill, 513-251-6467) with Cavoletti di Bruxelles and Penne alla Cionni — and loads of casual options all over town. Here’s just a starter list. Myra’s Dionysus (121 Calhoun St., Clifton) offers so much vegetarian food that it makes carnivores nervous — but they’re welcome, too. There is a distinct Greek vibe going on at Myra’s, as well … Continue reading →

London, May 24 (IANS) PETA, the animal rights activist group, is impressed with the Backstreet Boys band for giving up meat. Nick Carter recently revealed he and his bandmates have adopted vegetarian diets in an effort to be in top shape for their summer tour. ‘As the Backstreet Boys make the switch to a vegetarian diet, they are sure to experience some of the many health benefits associated with it, including an increase in energy, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg,’ contactmusic.com quoted a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) spokesperson as saying. ‘The boys join … Continue reading →

Because eating gluten-free means eliminating a lot of starchy foods, it can mean an increase in protein intake. More specifically it can mean an increase in meals that revolve around a meat dish. If you have also eliminated other types of grains and starches such as rice and corn, vegetarian dishes can be quite difficult to prepare. Beans and quinoa are good substitutes for meat. They are both high in protein and fiber. They are also low in fat making them a good choice for people trying to watch their cholesterol and saturated fat intake. Quinoa has a grain like … Continue reading →

Enlarge Image The cover image for ” For the Love of Food ” is shown. For about six months a year celebrated vegetarian chef Denis Cotter of Cork, Ireland, spends his time in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, HarperCollinsCanada For about six months a year celebrated vegetarian chef Denis Cotter of Cork, Ireland, spends his time in Canada. The author of a number of cookbooks focusing on what must be considered gourmet vegetarian fare and owner of the famous Cafe Paradiso in Cork stays in Stratford, Ont. “In 2006 I spent about 10 days as a visiting chef instructor at the Stratford Chefs School … Continue reading →

“When I was a poor little girl, I wished someone would bring me gifts but my wishes never came true,” said Huynh Long Ngoc Diep, managing director of Viet Chay Group, which recently opened Mandala, a charity restaurant, in Ho Chi Minh City. The young entrepreneur, who has been raising funds to help poor students for years, opened the Tibetan-themed vegetarian restaurant to raise funds for people in need. “All profits from Mandala go to charity. We go to different provinces in Vietnam to give gifts to poor and disadvantaged students,” said Diep. Mandala offers a variety of Vietnamese vegetarian … Continue reading →

FLINT — A Vegetarian Tasting Extravaganza will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. May 22 at First Flint Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 4285 Beecher. The “Food Open House” will feature more than 40 vegetarian food samples. Visitors will be introduced to simple and healthy lifestyle choices. The day’s theme is “Quick, Easy and Delicious.” It’s designed to help you to create meals in about 30 minutes. The church also operates a vegetarian food store, which will be open during this event. Cookbooks will be available also. Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door for individuals. Couples pay $12 in advance, $15 at door; families $15 in advance, … Continue reading →

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Baseball fans seeking vegetarian options don’t have to stick with peanuts and Cracker Jacks at two North Carolina ballparks. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has named the 10 minor league parks in the country with the best dining options for people who abstain from eating meat. Durham Bulls Athletic Park secured fifth place for its tofu burritos and black-bean burgers. Five County Stadium in Zebulon, home of the Carolina Mudcats, came in at ninth place for options like fresh fruit and vegetarian hot dogs. New York was the only other state with two ballparks … Continue reading →