Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 February 2008 EditionBrought to you by VegNews Magazinevegnews.com In This Issue**Issue Preview**V in the News**Online Lollygagging**Recipe: Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and Olives**Event Showcase**Product Review: Endangered Species Valentine's Day Heart**February Question and Giveaway!**January VegNewsletter Giveaway Winner**Call for Writers**VegNews Seeks Office Space**March VegNewsletter PreviewWe're glad you've discovered VegNews, America's premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine. The VegNewsletter arrives in your e-mailbox just once a month and clues you in on vegetarian news, dining, recipes, products, activist alerts, reviews, culture, giveaways, and all the other good things in life. It's the perfect accompaniment to a VegNews subscription. Sneak Preview: Inside the March+April Issue Just can't wait for spring? Have you absolutely had enough of the rain, snow, sleet, and hail this winter? For those of you chomping at the bit to see some sunshine, here's a little taste of the goodness that's coming your way in the form of our March+April Issue. We're as happy as spring chickens around here to be able to share our gorgeous cover and some tantalizing teasers from our 30 Years of Vegetarianism Issue. Here's what you'll find, if you can get past the doughnut:**From Hippie to Hip: The History of the Modern Veg Movement**222 Reasons to Go Veg!**Interview with Farm Sanctuary Co-Founder Gene Baur**Main-Course Chocolate**An Activist's Guide to Battling Burnout**VegEscapes: Meatless in Memphis**Sweet Recipes from our Cookbook All Stars**Portland's Vegan Mini Mall**Celebrating Spring!**Plus... All the great reads you're used to, including the latest vegetarian news, book reviews, new products, health advice, hard-hitting features, celebrity buzz, and so much more. It's all in VegNews. Haven't d? What are you waiting for?!? Order our brand new issue for just $5 (on sale March 1) V in the News (Not) V in the (Not) NewsThe New York Times' recent story "Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler" outlined the various ways in which meat-eating is a bad habit, akin to oil-guzzling. Running a piece like this in a paper like The Times should get some people to reconsider the amount of meat they eat, but unfortunately the article didn't mention ceasing the practice all together, which—as the meat-free already know—makes a real impact. While the news that meat-eating is no good may not be all that new to most of us, perhaps we can take comfort in the fact that this idea is finally being considered newsworthy.Shocking PracticesThe Washington Post recently exposed an extreme case of animal cruelty at a meatpacking plant in Chino, Calif. In undercover video footage gathered by The Humane Society of the United States, investigators captured images of slaughterhouse workers trying to get "downer" cows to stand for inspection. Downers are cows that are too ill or exhausted to walk from their transport into the slaughterhouse under their own power. In egregious violation of animal-cruelty laws, the workers were filmed giving downers electric shocks and spraying water up their noses in attempts to get them on their feet. The full video and story can be found here.Good News, Finally!And to end on a somewhat upbeat note, USA Today ran a story recently that highlighted the growing interest and membership in animal-rights groups. While the piece is peppered with disdainful remarks from biased sources about the small percentage of Americans who agree with animal activists, it is also full of facts about the growing numbers of PETA and HSUS members, and recent events that have galvanized mass awareness of animal issues. For the full story, Online Lollygagging Bowled OverWith such a heavy focus on sports and competition this past weekend, it's nice to know that sometimes, we all win. Oh yes, when adorable and adoptable puppies run around employing their very cutest puppy antics, that, friends, is a triumph for all. What we're talking about here is, of course, Puppy Bowl IV. Hosted by Animal Planet, the three-hour-long installment of puppy good times ran throughout the duration of that other bowl on Sunday, and included such ingenious strategies as "puppy substitutions" and the ever-popular water-dish camera. All the puppies featured were available for adoption, which significantly upped the ethical ante of the entertainment. The chew-toy action was fast and fur-ious, as the pups got into tug-of-war battles, stole toys from one another and, of course, tackled each other mercilessly. Click here for the highlights. Whether you're looking to adopt a Puppy Bowl-retiree as a new family member or already have a healthy brood, make sure to look for a doggie treat taste test in the May+June issue of VegNews!Using the ForceIf puppies running around and being cute aren't necessarily your thing, then how about vegetables reinventing Star Wars? That's right, the internet has a little something for everyone. A recent Veggieist post introduced us to this interesting use of produce. And, yes, a certain magazine with which you may be familiar gets a little mention. We had the pleasure of meeting Korri, who writes Veggieist, and joined us for lunch at the VNHQ. Hungry for more veggies after watching the spoof? Check out Café VegNews for full details on the dishes served for our special guest. Face to FaceOr, at least, Facebook to Facebook. That's right: we can finally be Facebook friends! VegNews is very happy to announce that we now have a Facebook group page, and we have qualified professionals at the ready to add you to our group. In addition to our MySpace page and website, you can now stalk us on our shiny, new Facebook group page. Find out how to adopt Casper (pictured) here! Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and Olives This month we get a sneak preview from Nava Atlas' brand new book, Vegan Express, which will be hitting bookstore shelves later this month. Savory, simple, and scrumptious, this pasta recipe is one to make for yourself and your sweetie, perfect for a cozy night at home. The veggies roasting in the oven will give you ample opportunity to gaze adoringly into the eyes of your beloved—or, you know, plenty of time to call your other date-free buddies over for an impromptu potluck. Caution: whomever you share this dish with just might end up falling in love with you, so choose your dinner company carefully. Whole Wheat Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and OlivesServes 6What You Need1 long, narrow Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided4 cups small broccoli florets (or one 16-ounce bag fresh pre-cut florets)1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, sliced8 to 10 ounces penne or spirals, preferably whole wheat or spelt1/3 cup sliced oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of its oil reserved1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely minced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste, optionalDried red pepper flakes to tasteSalt and freshly ground pepper to tasteWhat You Do1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Lightly oil the bottom of a large roasting pan.2. Combine the eggplant and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with half of the oil, then stir together and transfer to the roasting pan.3. Combine the broccoli, onion, and garlic in the same mixing bowl and drizzle with the remaining oil. Transfer to the roasting pan and gently mix with the other vegetables. Place in the heated oven and roast the vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, or until nicely but not overly browned.4. While vegetables are roasting, cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Remove vegetables from the oven, then transfer to a large pasta bowl. Drain pasta, and add to bowl with vegetables. 5. Toss the dried tomatoes, olives, parsley, and balsamic vinegar with the vegetables. Then incorporate the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture and toss together with the reserved oil from the dried tomatoes. Add balsamic vinegar to taste if desired, then season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately. Event Showcase You know, any excuse to party and eat with other vegetarians is a fine excuse to us. This month, we have a much-celebrated card-company holiday that provides the perfect pourquoi for when you want to get together, and very possibly get together. Below are some fantastic events, much more worthy of your precious time spent with your luvvah than eating gelatinous messaged hearts. Enjoy!Love is in the Air: MFA's Vegetarian Valentine's Party!Mercy For Animals is going all-out for their fabulous 3rd Annual Vegetarian Valentine's Party. If you happen to be in Chicago, get thee to the Framing Mode & Gallery on February 9. For $20 in advance or $25 at the door on the night of the event, you will be treated to delicious vegan hors d'oeuvres and sweets, a best-dressed contest, and killer goodie bags. Click here to RSVP.Candle 79's Valentine's Day MenuFor those way out east on V-Day, Candle 79 in New York City will be offering a prix fixe menu from which you can select an appetizer, a soup or salad, an entrée, and dessert. Good luck choosing from their set menu; you'll definitely need it.Millennium Restaurant's Sex in the City MenuWant to be anti-Valentine's but still get all the fancy treatment in San Francisco? Check out Millennium's special menu, which you absolutely cannot get on V-Day (because all seats are already reserved). Any other Thursday–Sunday evening during the month of February you can treat yourself and your intended to an evening that promises to "push all of your swooning buttons." Click here for details.Raw Network of Washington's 2nd Annual Fundraising GalaFancy raw foodists in Seattle can bust out their dapper duds for Raw NOW's yearly fundraiser which will be held at the Columbia Tower Club on February 16. Tickets carry a fundraiser-appropriate price tag at $100 each, the proceeds from which will support the organization's goal of opening a raw community center. Click here for complete details. Product Review: Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Valentine's Day Heart You know what we really love? It's chocolate. As is totally appropriate, this month's featured product gives us what we like, namely: chocolate and love, all at once. Okay, the "love" here is represented by the heart-shaped box that houses six each of dark-chocolate-with-blueberry and dark-chocolate-with-raspberry squares. The 70-percent-cocoa content of these little treats comes through in every rich, indulgent bite. Ditto for the just-strong-enough fruit flavors that blend seamlessly into the chocolate itself, making for a wholly delectable treat. Feeling good about getting your beloved (or yourself) a little chocolaty indulgence? You can feel even better about this box as 10 percent of the net profits will be donated to environmental conservation efforts. Pretty much the only thing not to like about this heart is when the box is empty. While time is running short for orders before the 14th, Endangered Species can accommodate rush orders via phone. Click here for Endangered Species' website February VegNewsletter Question of the Month + Giveaway With all the focus on romance and wooing this month, we're left wondering what happens afterward. Sure, the red candy hearts and pheromones are fun, but then what about the actual relationships they spawn? This month, what we'd really like to know is: Do you have or plan on having children? Considering all the environmental, ethical, and social reasons for being veg, is there a decisive argument one way or the other on having children? We'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject, so send 'em over in an email of no more than 50 words by February 29. Whatever your opinion, be sure to share it as we'll be selecting one random respondent to receive a motherload of goodies. We have a specially commissioned vegan chocolate assortment from Endangered Species. Oh yes, that's a collection of delicious chocolate that's sure to feed all the members of the family, even if you're a family of one. The lucky winner will be announced in our March VegNewsletter. Click here to check out the goods! January VegNewsletter Giveaway Winner! Speaking of charmed champions, a big congratulations goes out to Ashley Curtis who responded to our question on how she shows her veggie pride. A former Farm Sanctuary intern, Curtis made a slideshow of photos from her time there, and posted the production on YouTube. Her work has already been viewed more than 900 times, which means that, potentially, there are 900 more people who know about the work that Farm Sanctuary does. With so many videos of animal abuse coming from various news sources, it's incredibly refreshing to see happy, healthy animals being cared for so well. Enjoy! For her efforts, Curtis has earned a signed copy of the bestseller Skinny Bitch in the Kitch! Call for Writers So, you like us, right? We certainly hope so, considering that you are reading this newsletter. Well, we'd very much like the chance to like you too, and on an even more intimate level than our regular magazine-reader relationship. That's right, we're ready to move to the next step: we want you to write for us!If you're a serious freelance writer, or even if you've just got a really phenomenal idea but no clips to show for it, pitch us your most amazing, brilliant, veg-angled story. It's very important to us that the magazine stay as fresh, fun, and intelligent as possible, and that means we love discovering new writing talent at every opportunity. Make sure to read over our submission guidelines, and then submit away! We're totally ready for it. Click here for our submission guidelines VegNews Seeks Office Space Yep, your favorite veggie magazine is expanding leaps and bounds, and we're quickly growing out of our current office space. Although we love our beach-front location, we're in need of more square footage (3,000+ to be exact) with ample room to grow. Know of an affordable office space for rent in San Francisco? Contact VN Associate Publisher Colleen Holland with details. Preview of the March VegNewsletter Satisfy your between-issues cravings with this complimentary supplement, featuring exclusive product reviews, musician, artist and event spotlights, slammin' recipes, giveaways, plus the lowdown on how vegetarianism is bettering the world—one delicious bite at a time.Share the VegNewsletter with your friends. Or, if it was forwarded to you, sign up yourself at vegnews.com to join the thousands of readers who are tuning in to America's hottest vegetarian publication. Can't get enough? Read up on past editions FREE by clicking on "See our past VegNewsletters" at vegnews.com. Because you are what you read, and don't forget it. PRIVACY POLICY: We don't share your information with anyone. Period. 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