A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
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Reduce the amount of meat in your diet with a gentle flexitarian approach
We’ve got a few tips to get you started, plus a tasty recipe for Extra Crispy Baked Orange Tofu with Broccolini that makes a strong case for meatless meals.
Veganism gains ground in 2024. Our news roundup tells you what and where
From Oscar Mayer vegan hot dogs and Super Bowl ads to rulings from the European Court of Justice, veganism is on the rise.
One excellent casserole, many variations
This recipe for White Bean-Basil-Tofu Casserole is warming, healthy and appealingly versatile.
Plant-based food columnist explores Maine’s buried vegetarian history
Avery Yale Kamila talks about her co-curated exhibit, ‘Maine’s Untold Vegetarian History,’ which opened this month at the Maine Historical Society Museum.
Spotlight from this election season shines on vegetarian issues
From oat milk to Indian food, talk about vegan and vegetarian diets is popping up like never before on the campaign trail.
Note to Maine farmers: More soybeans, please
Heiwa Tofu and Tootie’s Tempeh could both use more locally grown, organic soybeans to make their products.
Mainer’s new book touts ‘solutionary’ thinking
Zoe Weil’s ‘The Solutionary Way’ trains people to solve problems in a way that provides ‘the most good and least harm for people, animals, and the environment.’
From pop-ups to food trucks to coffee shops, vegan news from around the state
The options continue to expand.
Maine’s slice of the kelp industry continues to grow
Companies are manufacturing foods made with Maine-grown kelp, from burgers to energy bars.