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Top 10 vegetarian web sitesby Tara Fatemi WalkerJuly 24, 2009http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Top-10-vegetarian-web-sitesWith the incredible number of vegetarian web sites out there, the online veggie world can be hard to navigate. Here is a list of the Top 10 vegetarian sites as determined by VegNews, a popular award-winning magazine that covers topics including food, restaurants, business and political news, and travel.The sites on this list are nominees for “Favorite Website†from the VegNews 2009 Veggie Awards; this is the 7th year the awards have taken place. Each year, the nominees are determined by the sites that received the most votes in the previous year’s survey – more than 30,000 people vote, so the sites are definitely well-loved. Other categories the survey includes are “favorite vegetarian restaurant,†“favorite vegan chocolate, †and

“favorite condiment†(to vote, click here). VegNews was first published in 2000; although it’s based in San Francisco the magazine’s content is far-reaching. Recent article topics have included destinations Orange County and Tokyo.Top 10 (in alphabetical order)1. ChooseVeg.comThis online resource, operated by the organization Mercy for Animals, offers various ways to have a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Topics include health, the environment, and animal cruelty. See “Making the Switch†for a thorough list of vegan substitutes for many foods.2. Compassionatecooks. comCookbook author, animal activist, vegan, and cooking instructor Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is the site’s founder. Free information includes podcasts (one topic is eating healthfully in a recession; Patrick-Goudreau produces podcasts weekly) and nutrition tips. Recipes are for sale: $5 for a set of

five, delivered via email.3. Goneraw.com This site specializes in raw, vegan recipes and information. Its large forum section features online discussions on topics including “Talk It Up†(promote raw events, web sites and products), “Being Raw†(talk about day-to-day raw, veganism) and “New to Raw†(info for newbies, transitioning to raw diet, etc.).4. Goveg.comPETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.) operates this site. Features include recipes, vegetarian news, and “meet the animals†with facts, statistics and videos on animal cruelty. Also available for instant download: a free “vegetarian starter kit†which includes tips on how to become vegetarian.5. Happycow.net Subtitled “compassionate eating guide,†HappyCow is a searchable directory of vegetarian

and vegan restaurants and natural health food stores. The site includes more than 9,000 listings from 100 countries, over 16,000 reviews, and a community forum.6. Supervegan.com SuperVegan is based in New York City, so it specializes in information on NYC restaurants and events. But it also offers an online forum, plus a blog written by various staff members that covers topics including vegan products, books (non-fiction and cookbooks), and news.7. Thetravelingvegetar ian.tvThe Traveling Vegetarian is a TV show about vegetarian restaurants and travel. The show’s host, Yvonne Smith, has created a few segments and is looking for a network to serve as its home. These segments, plus many written and video blogs of Yvonne’s travels, are viewable online.8. Tryveg.comThe group Compassion Over

Killing operates this site. Features include vegetarian news and product information, recipes, video clips, and an action center with tips on animal advocacy. Also available is a downloadable “vegetarian starter guide.â€9. Veg.ca This is the site for the Toronto Vegetarian Association, which was founded in 1945 and operates North America’s largest annual vegetarian food fair. Content includes many podcasts, vegetarian meal suggestions, and information on health and the environment.10. Vegcooking.comPETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.) operates this site, which includes recipes, cooking videos, and a vegan grocery shopping guide. The guide is divided into sections such as “baking†and “condiments†and lists both generic and brand-specific products.If you enjoyed this article, click to read about an Aptos

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I think this article is merely an opinion…not based on fact….www.vrg.org

(Vegetarian Resource Group)…is an outstanding website too…There are a few

others that IMHO – were top ten….!!!  Have you seen my website….www.theyabbapotcafe.com….FABULOUS!!

 

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Top 10 vegetarian web sites

by Tara Fatemi Walker

July 24, 2009

 

http://www.examiner.com/x-14084-Santa-Cruz-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Top-10-vegetarian-web-sites

 

With the incredible number of vegetarian web sites out there, the online veggie

world can be hard to navigate. Here is a list of the Top 10 vegetarian sites as

determined by VegNews, a popular award-winning magazine that covers topics

including food, restaurants, business and political news, and travel.

 

The sites on this list are nominees for “Favorite Website†from the VegNews

2009 Veggie Awards; this is the 7th year the awards have taken place. Each

year, the nominees are determined by the sites that received the most votes in

the previous year’s survey – more than 30,000 people vote, so the sites are

definitely well-loved. Other categories the survey includes are “favorite

vegetarian restaurant,†“favorite vegan chocolate, †and “favorite condimentâ€

(to vote, click here). VegNews was first published in 2000; although it’s based

in San Francisco the magazine’s content is far-reaching. Recent article topics

have included destinations Orange County and Tokyo.

 

Top 10 (in alphabetical order)

 

1. ChooseVeg.com

This online resource, operated by the organization Mercy for Animals, offers

various ways to have a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Topics include health,

the environment, and animal cruelty. See “Making the Switch†for a thorough

list of vegan substitutes for many foods.

2. Compassionatecooks. com

Cookbook author, animal activist, vegan, and cooking instructor Colleen

Patrick-Goudreau is the site’s founder. Free information includes podcasts (one

topic is eating healthfully in a recession; Patrick-Goudreau produces podcasts

weekly) and nutrition tips. Recipes are for sale: $5 for a set of five,

delivered via email.

3. Goneraw.com This site

specializes in raw, vegan recipes and information. Its large forum section

features online discussions on topics including “Talk It Up†(promote raw

events, web sites and products), “Being Raw†(talk about day-to-day raw,

veganism) and “New to Raw†(info for newbies, transitioning to raw diet, etc.).

4. Goveg.com

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.) operates this site.

Features include recipes, vegetarian news, and “meet the animals†with facts,

statistics and videos on animal cruelty. Also available for instant download: a

free “vegetarian starter kit†which includes tips on how to become vegetarian.

5. Happycow.net Subtitled

“compassionate eating guide,†HappyCow is a searchable directory of vegetarian

and vegan restaurants and natural health food stores. The site includes more

than 9,000 listings from 100 countries, over 16,000 reviews, and a community

forum.

6. Supervegan.com

SuperVegan is based in New York City, so it specializes in information on NYC

restaurants and events. But it also offers an online forum, plus a blog written

by various staff members that covers topics including vegan products, books

(non-fiction and cookbooks), and news.

7. Thetravelingvegetar ian.tv

The Traveling Vegetarian is a TV show about vegetarian restaurants and travel.

The show’s host, Yvonne Smith, has created a few segments and is looking for a

network to serve as its home. These segments, plus many written and video blogs

of Yvonne’s travels, are viewable online.

8. Tryveg.com

The group Compassion Over Killing operates this site. Features include

vegetarian news and product information, recipes, video clips, and an action

center with tips on animal advocacy. Also available is a downloadable

“vegetarian starter guide.â€

9. Veg.ca This is the site for the

Toronto Vegetarian Association, which was founded in 1945 and operates North

America’s largest annual vegetarian food fair. Content includes many podcasts,

vegetarian meal suggestions, and information on health and the environment.

10. Vegcooking.com

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.) operates this site,

which includes recipes, cooking videos, and a vegan grocery shopping guide. The

guide is divided into sections such as “baking†and “condiments†and lists both

generic and brand-specific products.

 

If you enjoyed this article, click to read about an Aptos Mediterranean

restaurant with many vegetarian options, and a San Francisco food and wine

festival. If you'd like to receive an email notice each time I post a new

article, please go to my home page and (you can also view an article

index at this page). Thanks!

 

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