http://www.nuvegan.com Vegetarian & Organic Food Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:30:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The results of a Washington Post poll so far indicate that “the best response to the salmonella outbreak” is to “go vegan.” Putting on my critical thinking hat I’d have to say that the poll does not represent the average person’s feelings. The average person might boycott eggs as a result ... http://www.vegansoapbox.com/45-say-go-vegan/ The instant Bob Harper’s photo was posted on Facebook, the comments began to pour in: “He’s gorgeous!,” “OMG way too cute!,” “Awww, such a sweet face!,” “What a cutie-patooty!,” Ah, to be the star of a hit show adored by millions of fans. Or just the adorable namesake of one. ... http://www.vegansoapbox.com/rescued-piglet-motivates-people-to-better-themselves/ A second media win today for the battery egg industry. I already blogged about this morning’s Washington Post article. This even more damaging USA Today article almost entirely sidesteps the issue of animal cruelty associated with battery cages, and quotes almost nobody except people with financial ties to the industry. The ... http://feeds.vegan.com/~r/vegandotcomrss/~3/6HjrCKmoDpA/ Photo Credit: ilovememphis If you’ve spent any time in Asian markets, you know those green-capped rooster-emblazoned bottles of Sriracha hot sauce are ubiquitous. Check out this five-ingredient recipe to make your own from scratch. The photos alone make the page worth visiting. (Via Boing Boing.) ... http://feeds.vegan.com/~r/vegandotcomrss/~3/3lP5X5szJRk/ When you’re in the supermarket, the soda aisle is filled with what appears to be limitless choice. Yet pretty much everything there is made by just three companies. Great infographic showing the absolute dominance of Coke, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper/Snapple. Too bad you can’t make a similar infographic documenting how little ... http://feeds.vegan.com/~r/vegandotcomrss/~3/V0P0ORhDCTk/ Detailed but mediocre Washington Post article on the growing effort to ban battery cages. It quotes industry people more than animal advocates, and lets the usual industry talking points go unchallenged. The piece brings nothing new or worthwhile to the table; a missed opportunity at a critical time. (Via Williams.) Link. Spread ... http://feeds.vegan.com/~r/vegandotcomrss/~3/uln1TUIMLJM/ David Letterman should do this  as a top 10 list: here’s an article recounting Wright County Egg owner Jack Decoster’s top 10 acts of sliminess over the years. And there’s plenty more dirt on Decoster elsewhere; check out this roundup [PDF] prepared a couple years ago by Mercy For Animals. Spread ... http://feeds.vegan.com/~r/vegandotcomrss/~3/14I6nSH2CxI/ It appears at least two employees tried to blow the whistle on Wright County Egg by voicing their concerns to USDA inspectors. But, naturally, their complaints were disregarded: It didn’t matter which USDA officer was working, if we reported something they would just turn their heads. They didn’t care. How could anyone ... http://feeds.vegan.com/~r/vegandotcomrss/~3/iJm2RXhcBxI/ A thought experiment, courtesy JSF: Step your mind into a crowded elevator, an elevator so crowded you cannot turn around without bumping into (and aggravating) your neighbor. The elevator is so crowded you are often held aloft. This is a kind of blessing, as the slanted floor is made of wire, ... http://www.vegansoapbox.com/a-crowded-elevator/ The late Donald Watson, the man who coined the word “vegan,” was born 100 years ago today. We all owe him a great debt. (Via Carrie.) Link. Spread the word: http://feeds.vegan.com/~r/vegandotcomrss/~3/5FIMYgTpcZ8/