Being gluten-free and vegan in Las Vegas just got easier.

Pinkys Up Gluten-Free Pizza Crust wasnt necessarily Melissa Taubmans plan when she first discovered a gluten intolerance from Hashimotos disease but necessity is the mother of invention and Taubman needed to alter her and her familys diet after the diagnosis.

For the Las Vegas resident, it seemed pretty doable ... except when it came to pizza night. So, after keeping a gluten-free house for nearly a decade, Taubman mastered pizza night and developed Pinkys Up Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts and now shes bringing her crusts to homes throughout the Valley so they, too, can have a tasty gluten-free pizza night.

I developed Pinkys Up Gluten-Free Pizza Crust because I was tired of eating tasteless cardboard pizza crusts, says Taubman. My family tried so many, but I decided to make my own with the same taste, texture and chew as a regular wheat crust.

Its hard to tell that her dough is gluten-free. Its crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, with a great rise and air. Unlike other gluten-free doughs, this one didnt go crunchy even after being left out for a few minutes.

Debuting in 2019, Pinkys has appeared at this years VegFest, the Vegan Village and Market in the Alley where not only were the crusts available for purchase, but also entire pizzas, toppings and all. Taubmans perfected pies like the Jalapeo Popper and Merciful Cheeseburger (which were hits at the Vegas events), but her main goal isnt to emerge as a leader in pizzas. Rather, Taubman wants her gluten-free crusts to become a household name.

Pinkys Up GF is vegan, gluten-, soy-, corn-, egg and dairy-free and made with clean, non-GMO, organic ingredients, she says. I wanted the best for my family knowing I could distribute this nationwide and then globally. But I wanted to start in Henderson first.

Keep your eye open for Pinkys Up Gluten Free Crust at local markets, future popups, and your favorite pizza shop. To order party packs, one time orders, monthly subscriptions, as well as wholesale, visit Pinkys Up site.

Kathryn Hartwig is a senior writer for Vegans, Baby. She decided to go vegan almost eight years ago while searching for the perfect diet to compliment her role as a professional dancer. After experimenting with multitudes of fads, she finally found a lifestyle that turned out to be so much more than just a diet. She settled in Vegas with her husband/photographer Daniel, and puppy, Layla, after traveling the world on cruise ships and living in New York City. The family recently welcomed the birth of their first child, a true vegan baby.

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Always the innovator in creating car parts out of plants that arent trees, Ford Motor Company plans to burnish its green cred with a new building material: a composite created partly from dried coffee bean husks.

Following the automakers soybean experiments of the early 1940s, Ford adopted soybean-based foam for its seat cushions back in 2008. Now, coffee chaff will help add strength and lower energy use for the manufacture of headlight housings and other components. Its supplier partner on this project? McDonalds.

The companies found that chaff can be converted into a durable material to reinforce certain vehicle parts. By heating the chaff to high temperatures under low oxygen, mixing it with plastic and other additives and turning it into pellets, the material can be formed into various shapes, the automaker said in a statement Wednesday.

The process of roasting coffee separates the skin from the bean, after which it is discarded. Millions of pounds of the stuff then sits around, being of no use to anyone. McDonalds which brews a far better cup of coffee than Tim Hortons, by the way, and how about that sausage-and-egg McMuffin? Damn! now expects to funnel much of its coffee waste to Ford.

Like McDonalds, Ford is committed to minimizing waste and were always looking for innovative ways to further that goal, said Ian Olson, Mickey Ds senior director of global sustainability. By finding a way to use coffee chaff as a resource, we are elevating how companies together can increase participation in the closed-loop economy.

Already, such headlamp housings are going into the doomed Lincoln Continental, but their use will proliferate throughout the brand. Fords other partners on this effort are Varroc Lighting Systems, which supplies the headlamps, and Competitive Green Technologies, which processes the coffee chaff.

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Morrisons has banned the sale of its new vegan pork pies in Melton Mowbray the home of the traditional British snack to 'avoid offending residents of the town'.

A leaked internal memo revealed the supermarket giant's decision to not sell the 'no pork pies' at the Leicestershire store, ahead of the launch of the product on Monday.

The notice warned the range would not be stocked inMelton Mowbray, where the snack first became popular in the mid 18th Century, in order to 'avoid offence'.

It also advised staff to direct customers asking for the meat-free pork pies to customer services who will arrange a home delivery.

The memo reads: "As Melton Mowbray is celebrated around the world as the home of the original Pork Pie, the decision has been taken that only pork pies made following the traditional meat based recipe should be stocked in the store.

"Melton Mowbray residents are known for being fans/ambassadors of 'their' Pork Pie and so to avoid any offence we'll be delisting the vegan pork pie in this store."

Morrisons confirmed the decision to not sell the pork pies was 'made out of respect for the town and its heritage of the pork pie'.

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I once flinched every time I heard the word vegan, assuming it meant less flavor and more judgey-ness. But Im a changed woman, thanks to my kids who eat only plants to help save the planet. To give them all the Thanksgiving classics without compromising on taste, I took my years of pro kitchen training, lessons from master chefs and endless research to create these dishes over months of test kitchen tinkering. Throughout the process, I had to convince myself this was a good idea. Heres how that conversation went in my head:

Why even bother with vegan cooking on Thanksgiving?

Because the holiday is as much about feeding family and friends as it is about food, and if even one of them doesnt eat meat, its nice to offer lots of options.

But I really want turkey on the table!

Good thing Ben Mims has such an awesome new recipe for one. If youre not going to do the bird, dont attempt a Tofurky. Thats just weird. Better to create this cornucopia of winter vegetables, which can be as showstopping as a big bird and carved like one too.

But can a vegan Thanksgiving taste good?

Can it?! Some of the best dishes Ive had in the last few years from superstar chefs have been vegan: Enrique Olveras ramen in black bean broth; Niki Nakayamas charred baby corn; Jean-Georges Vongerichtens beet tartare; Wes Avilas sweet potato tacos. Obviously, its possible (even if other chefs havent caught up).

But how can those high-end dishes translate into homey Thanksgiving dishes?

Its the philosophy that translates. Start with good produce and cook it right, balancing savory, sweet, acid, fat and heat, to make it tasty. The trick is to not think about whats missing, but what can be gained.

But dont you have to use weird substitutes to make vegan food?

Nope. Whole ingredients work just fine. Yes, I add nutritional yeast to mimic a creamy cheesiness, and chickpea cooking liquid is whipped like egg whites to create a marshmallow topping, but neither has long, sketchy ingredient lists.

Are you sure this doesnt require any weird ingredients?

Everything is easy to find in any supermarket. If youre cooking for strict vegans, use organic sugar (regular granulated sugar is often filtered through animal bone char to make it whiter... the more you know!).

Will this feel like Thanksgiving?

Definitely. These are the classic dishes in the traditional American cannon. An easy-to-mix poultry seasoning of dried herbs and spices will make the kitchen smell just like Thanksgiving. Aromatics such as onion and garlic plus umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms add the depth of flavor that comes from meat.

What if I only need to go so far as vegetarian?

These dishes work for any diet on the meatless scale, but you can substitute butter for oil in all the savory recipes. You can make an all-butter pie crust if youd like, and if youre fine with meat, this duck fat crust tastes amazing in apple pie.

Do these dishes work with other meaty or dairy Thanksgiving dishes?

Of course. You can make whichever ones you want. Theyll work with any menu and taste great any other time of year too.

Will some guests be turned off by this vegan menu?

Not in taste. If theyll balk for other reasons, dont say a word. Perhaps theyll react as our food team did when trying them and think these dishes taste better than the classics even before they knew for sure they were vegan. Dont think of it as deception. Think of it as being a gracious host giving your guests the best meal of the year.

Lets get cooking!

Start by reading this planner and get the recipes that follow.

Swap a whole turkey for whole vegetables as your Thanksgiving showstopper. See the full recipe

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From-scratch poultry seasoning gives poultry-less dishes a distinct Thanksgiving taste with almost no effort. See the full recipe

Poultry seasoning, a dried herb blend, makes bread stuffing smell meaty even when its vegan.

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Fresh and dried mushrooms simmered together with smoky bourbon give this gravy the depth that normally comes from meat. See the full recipe

Big chunks of mushrooms make this vegan Thanksgiving gravy extra satisfying.

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The classic stuffing combination of sauteed onion and celery with toasted bread gets its buttery taste here from nutritional yeast, which you can buy online or in grocery stores. See the full recipe

Stuffing baked in a pan gives you a crunchy top.

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Silky and soft, these are the ultimate comforting mashed potatoes. Caramelized leeks and nutritional yeast give these vegan spuds even more richness and complexity than butter and cream. See the full recipe

A final drizzle of olive oil adds even more richness.

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Just like the standard American green bean casserole, this one smothers green beans in creamed mushrooms, then tops them with crunchy fried onions. See the full recipe

Top with the fried onions right before serving to keep them crunchy.

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Pan-searing Brussels sprouts saves you oven space and time. The edges get nicely browned while the centers end up tender. A light glaze of maple syrup and cider vinegar give these garlicky sprouts an irresistible balance of sweet and sour. See the full recipe

You can double the recipe and use two skillets for a bigger batch.

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Mashed sweet potatoes with marshmallows baked on top is a Thanksgiving staple that gets a vegan twist here. The result is lighter, fresher and more flavorful. See the full recipe

A kitchen torch browns the top nicely.

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This isnt a great cornbread for vegans. Its an amazing cornbread. Period. See the full recipe

Serve straight from the skillet or unmold before cutting into wedges.

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Cranberry jelly molds often use gelatin, but cranberries and citrus have enough natural pectin to set into a delicate jiggle. And unlike canned jelly, this has a fresh, fruity taste. See the full recipe

Garnish the dish with fresh cranberries and rosemary.

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Fresh apple cider adds a subtle sweetness to the crust and makes it tender. See the full recipe

Slices are packed with apples.

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This pie includes both the fat and the water of canned coconut milk to add richness without a tropical taste. See the full recipe

This is even more delicious than regular pecan pie.

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PETA 2019Top 10 Vegan-Friendly CitiesVegan eating is exploding in popularity all over the U.S., as more people discover how it helps the Earth, benefits human health, and saves countless animals. New vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants are popping up everywhere. From sprawling metropolises to small towns, businesses are updating their menus with exciting animal-free optionswhich isnt surprising, considering that the number of veganAmericans has increased by600% in just three years, according to research firm GlobalData. In fact, The Economist dubbed 2019 the year of the vegan. Just ask folks in Dallas, Orlando, and Tulsaall three cities are debuting on our annual list.This year, San Francisco took the top spot. PETAs Lettuce Lad and Lady helped celebrate the citys accomplishment with a ride on its iconic cable cars.Read on to get the dish on the tastiest vegan eats across the country!No matter what neighborhood you find yourself in, youll discover that in San Fran, youre likely no more than a few steps away from an animal-friendly place to eat.

New to the City by the Bay is Goldies Vegan Deli, a Jewish delicatessen startup that offers tantalizing miso matzah ball soup, cashew-based cream cheese, tuna salad made with hearts of palm and chickpeas, and lox made of carrots (charmingly called Goldielox).

Wildseed is also new on the scene, in a space that was once a sausage-and-beer restaurant. The eatery serves only vegan fare, including mushroom ceviche, mushroom meatball masala, Beyond Sausage paella, and poke made from beets. And youll definitely want to pop in at the newly opened Vegan Mob in Oakland, which dishes out smoked vegan brisket, vegan BBQ fried shrimp, and its craveable Smackaroni.

One of the citys mainstays is Shizen, where youll fall in love with the restaurant one vegan cream cheesesmothered Philadelphia roll at a time. VeganBurg is home to SFs greatest vegan burgers, including bestsellers like the Avocado Beetroot and Creamy Shrooms burgers. (Dont forget to add a vegan egg or some faux bacon for that extra wow factor.) And who could forget Wholesome Bakery, where all the ingredientslike the jackfruit carnitas in the hand pieare seasonal and fresh every day. CyBelles Front Room has got you covered when it comes to vegan beignets, and it even has a vegan Bubba Gump Shrimp Pizzacomplete with cashew pesto red sauce, Violife parmesan, cashew cheese, and lemon pepper vegan shrimp.

If youre venturing into other Bay Area cities, dont make the rookie mistake of missing out on Berkeleys The Butchers Son, an all-vegan delicatessen that serves up some of the best animal-free Buffalo fried mozzarella sticks, steak-and-cheese hoagies, and cold cuts. In Oaklands Rockridge neighborhood, youll find Millennium Restaurant, one of the top vegan restaurants in the world, according to The Bold Italic. After you savor Millenniums Asian Pear, Ginger, & Soy Glazed Tempeh, youll understand why Michelin bestowed it with the Bib Gourmand award in 2016.

Since youre making a list, include Anchor Brewing in your stopsits a vegan-friendly brewery that boasts San Franciscos best brewery tour. If the season is right, take in a Giants game at Oracle Park, too, where you can munch on vegan franks and burgers, gelato, nachos, and other animal-friendly ballpark favorites. The park was even listed in fourth place among our top 10 vegan-friendly Major League Baseball ballparks earlier this year.

Wind down your Bay Area adventure with something sweet, like the vegan cakes or sweet toasts from Nourish Cafe. There are two San Francisco locations, so youll never be far from the cafs fruit tartlets, chocolate mint cream bars, or pia colada upside down cake. Or stop in at the all-vegan Donut Farm and choose from one of the signature flavors, like orange creamsicle, salted caramel, or Mexican hot chocolate. Anada Fuara has great mint cookie gelato made with coconut milk, and at Curbside Creamery, you can indulge in vanilla bean vegan soft-serve. Need a caffeinated pick-me-up, too? Pop into one of the many Philz Coffee locations (a Bay Area favorite), where you can add soy or almond milk to your brew at no additional charge.

Already booking your flight to San Fran? Travelers can now stuff themselves at Amys Drive Thru near Gate B6 of the San Francisco International Airport, where everything can be made veganincluding mac and cheese and milkshakes. San Francisco is really schooling the rest of the country on vegan eating: MUSE Global, an all-vegan elementary school founded by James and Suzy Cameron, is scheduled to open in September 2020.

If youre flying in, stop by Real Food Daily at Terminal 4 in Los Angeles International Airport and grab The BTLA (tempeh bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on seeded seven-grain bread) and a cup of Black Magic Lemonade (homemade lemonade infused with activated charcoal).

Speaking of black magic, the Black Magic Lasagna at Pura Vita is bathed in pesto and cashew cream sauce, and the baked vegan ricotta is to die for (except that no one had to!). Hungry for German food? Try the Wienerschnitzel (seitan cutlet) at Hinterhof German Kitchen and Beer Garden. Is Thai more your mood? Start with a bowl of Tom Kha (coconut, mushrooms, broccoli, tomato, lime juice, and herbs) at Lotus Vegan or My Vegan Gold. Want something homestyle? Try the vegan bacon cheese fries or shrimp po boy at Doomies Home Cookin.

Other standouts include the panko-crusted piccata (chicken-free scaloppini with vegan garlic butter) at Mobys (yup, that Moby) Little Pine bistro, Thors BBQ pie (braised jackfruit, pineapple, cilantro) at Purgatory Pizza, and the Sloppy Jack Sandwich at Jackfruit Cafe (which has a brick and mortar spot coming soon!). Looking for soul food? Seek out the Organic Soul Food Platter (yams, mac n cheese, BBQ tofu, kale, black-eyed peas, and a cornbread muffin) at Inglewoods Stuff I Eat, or order some animal-free ribs or fried chicken from all-vegan catering company Compton Vegan.

Its easy to find delicious food in Los Angeles, as theres inspiration from all over the world. Check out the vegan options at Latinx-owned standouts such as Equelecu Cuban Caf and Seoreata. For superb Indian eats, try the vegan items at Samosa House West, which is home to Bharat Bazaar, one of the largestand most vegan-friendlyIndian grocery stores in Southern California. For high-end, fish-free Japanese fare, Little Tokyos Shojin doesnt disappoint.

Now, loosen your belt buckle for Krimseys Cajun Kitchens Voodoo Brownie Beignetthats a brownie baked inside a beignet, because being vegan in the 21st century is amazing. And dont miss the vegan macarons at French patisserie Ladure, which has gone fully vegan at its Beverly Hills location. Or try Crossroads Dark Chocolate Cremeux (with peanut butter cream, roasted peanuts, Maldon salt, and pomegranate chia seeds).

Noo Yawk without a bagel? Fuhgeddaboudit! Tompkins Square Bagels serves them with tofu-based cream cheese and vegan lox. For lunch, the young coconut ceviche (coconut meat, cashews, and cilantro) at Le Botaniste will make mouths water, then cap off all that gastronomic gallivanting with some vegan barbecue Buffalo wings or a Philly cheesesteak at Red Bamboo.

If you can, make room for Beyond Sushis smoked jackfruit dumplings and Seasoned Vegans crawfish in garlic basil sauce. (Take the 2 or 3 train to Harlem.)

Heading for Brooklyn? Good idea, because the boroughs rocking. Heres a sample: Babas Peirogies (which offers Tofutti sour cream for dipping), Modern Love Brooklyn (where you can try the Mac & Shews), Rips Malt Shop (with fizzing soda floats and coconut cream and cashew ice cream), Screamers Pizzeria (dont miss the almond parmesan garlic knots at its Crown Heights location!), Champs Diner (ask for the Mac Attack Bowl bowlmac and cheese topped with grilled chicken, seitan bacon, and Buffalo sauce)

VSPOT (with Latin vegan and kosher food), and Boon Thai (home of the Lovely Vegan menunothing says lovely more than mock duck tamarind).

And start spreading the word: Beginning this school year, Meatless Monday has been expanded to all NYC public schools.

Besides finding good eats, you can get inked at the worlds first vegan mini-mall and stop by Oak Barbershop, where all the products are cruelty-free, for a fresh cut.

If you like your pub food with a punk/metal backbeat, Black Water bar is a must. And be sure to dive into Sweet Hereafter, a bar dishing out a Field Roast burger on a pretzel bun with vegan rosemary cheese.

On a different note, Fall Out Boy drummer and fellow vegan Andy Hurley runs Oracle Coffee Company, which offers nondairy milks from Oatly, Califia Farms, and Pacific Foods.

Speaking of hot stuff, Homegrown Smokers Spicy Ribwich Sandwich features chipotle maple glaze, grilled jalapeos, pickled hot peppers, and mango habanero sauce.

Cool off those burning taste buds with a vegan soft-serve twist cone while picking up bulk soycurls at Food Fight! Grocery, a 100% vegan grocery store in the aforementioned vegan mini-mall.

Here are some other suggestions in the Rose City: the Papa Gs Ziz Zaz Zuz Dog (a Field Roast frank with Cultured Kindness cashew cream cheese), Rudys Gourmet Pizzas Vegan Chikn Bacon Alfredo pizza, Bye and Byes Weeping Tiger Sandwich (tofu cutlets covered in miso mayo, jalapeos, and avocados), Fatsquatchs Ozark Wrap (BBQ soy curls with sweet-and-spicy slaw), and The Sudras Chicken-less Tikka Masala Bowl (Beyond Meat Chicken, bell peppers, onions, and house sauce). And a must-have is Voodoo Doughnuts Voodoo Dollfilled with raspberry jelly, topped with chocolate frosting, and sporting a pretzel stake.

Make your first stop Chili Mustard OnionsDetroits (and the worlds?) first all-vegan Coney Islandstyle eatery, serving up a vegan take on the classic Detroit Coney Dog (a veggie dog smothered in chili, mustard, and onions) along with gyros, Southwest Detroit Nachos that use waffle fries in place of the usual tortilla chips, and more. Next up is Detroit Vegan Soul, where the soul food is made from whole food. The Soul Plattermac n cheese, smoked collards, maple-glazed yams, black-eyed peas, and a cornbread muffinis still rocking it, but the catfish tofu sandwich gets big props, too.

Woodbridges Pie-Sci Pizza can make nearly any of its inventive pizzas vegan with homemade vegan meats and drool-worthy cashew cheese. Seasonal faves include the Nacho Mama nacho pizza with veggie beef crumbles, vegan chili-lime tortilla chips, and vegan queso or the vegan BLT with tofu-bacon and homemade vegan herb mayo.

At Old Shillelagh, the shepherds pies are filled with a house blend of Beyond Burger, lentils, and a rich Guinness gravy. Detroit Restaurant of the Year, Ima, boasts vegan jicama tacos, curries topped with roasted tofu, vegan pho, and more. Viral popup Street Beet offers vegan takes on your fave fast-food guilty pleasures with its Taco Hell and Detroit FAKE Chicken events, Corktowns Brooklyn Street Local serves up vegan poutine, and catch southwest Detroits first (and only!) vegan taco truck, Rockys Road Brew, for its jackfruit al pastor or fried chicken tacos.

Whats cooking at Dixie Dharma? The Florida Fried Green Tomato isits cut thick, deep fried, and served on Texas Toast with smoked eggplant remoulade, garlicky kale, and house-made chow-chow. Ethos Vegan Kitchens pecan-encrusted eggplant is finished with red wine sauce and served with mashed potatoes and sauted asparagus. Jacked Up Vegan offers both soy chorizo and Baja Fysh tacos, and Dajen Eats disheslike jerk chicken, Jamaican rice and beans, and the Hoax Tailare packed with flavor. Enjoy local, organic food at Dandelion Community Caf (we recommend the Buffalo 66cashew-encrusted tempeh tenders with Buffalo sauce and vegan ranch dressing). Warning: Toasteds Vegan Fireball grilled cheese sandwich is packed with jalapeos and doused in Sriracha sauce.

But first, start the day with Leguminatis Foxtail Sandwich (tofu egg, rice paper bacon, and sliced vegan cheese on a toasted bun), Valhalla Bakerys cinnamon buns, Valkyrie Doughnuts giant churro doughnut, or a bangin brunch of vegan French toast casserole at The Sanctum Cafe.

Are theme parks more your speed? Dont worry! Disney World is one of the most vegan-friendly theme parks in the U.S., so drop in at Aloha Isle in Adventureland for a Pineapple Dole Whip soft-serve cone or park yourself at a food cart for a Mickey Mouseshaped pretzel. Its also a universally known fact that Universal Orlando Resort has recently upped its vegan game: Guests can order Gardein Italian Sausage spaghetti Bolognese at Louies Italian Restaurant (just a few steps away from the Revenge of the Mummy ride), a Gardein Chickn sandwich topped with Follow Your Heart cheese at The Burger Digs (a quick stroll from Jurassic Park River Adventure), and a Mummy Platter jackfruit sandwich at Classic Monsters Cafe.

New to the scene is HUMBL, with cant-miss dishes like the Meat Lover Pizza (topped with shiitake bacon, fennel sausage, macadamia ricotta, and cashew mozzarella) and the truffle aioli fries.

Got a taste for something South of the Border? El Palote Panaderia, Dallas first all-vegan Mexican restaurant and bakery, has everything from tacos to tamales to a Mexican tofu cream cheese Danish. Or the recently opened Nunos Tacos & Vegmex Grill has got you covered with its smoky chipotle jackfruit enchiladas. How about Tex-Mex/Hawaiian? Tiki Loco in Deep Ellum smothers its Smokin Hawaiian Steak Poke Nachos in pineapple pico.

At DVegan, traditional Vietnamese dishes get a vegan spin. V-Eats Modern Vegan serves up country-fried steak (deep-fried portobello mushrooms with mushroom gravy), Spiral Diner & Bakery dishes out The Triple Double (Beyond Burger patty with grilled cheese sandwiches as the bun), ITSO Vegan in Grand Prairie has a Nothing From the Sea Food Platter, Da Munchies settles the munchies with its vegan shrimp po boy

and Bams Vegan at the Dallas Farmers Market is big on Jackfruit Ropa Vieja with beans, rice, and fried plantain. Not to be missed is Sankofa Kitchens Vegan Sankofa Platter with animal-free takes on crispy fried fish, chicken tenders, and fried shrimp. Or load up some Cheesey Fries at Trinity Hall with phony bacon, beef crumbles, gravy, ranch dressing, vegan sour cream, and Vegenaise. Vegan eating is booming so much in Dallas that even steakhouse Al Biernats has expanded its menu to include vegan options like a Tofurky Italian sausage stack and a vegan cheeseburger.

Ready for dessert? You cant go wrong with the too-cool Skullette (a cupcake/doughnut hybrid) at Sugar Fang Vegan Bakery or a pistachio cannoli from Reverie Bakeshop in Richardson.

How about BBQ jackfruit sliders or a Nashville hot chickn sandwich (crispy seitan with chipotle mayo)? Get them at The Southern V. The Grilled Cheeserie does a vegan sammiepair it with the coconut shake. Butcher & Bees fire-roasted carrots are served with coconut cream, peanuts, and sambal onions. Vege-licious Cafe soaks its V-Licious Taters in house-made vegan cheese sauce and tops them with black-eyed pea salsa. The BE-Hive Deli Market makes mouthwatering meat-free meats like pepperoni and jalapeo-pineapple sausage that can also be found in The Fox Bar & Cocktail Clubs pineapple jalapeo brat and The Wild Cows French Quarter Dip (BE-Hive seitan marinated in Creole seasoning with au jus dipping sauce).

More taste-tempters include Sundas shiitake edamame dumplings, True Food Kitchens kale guacamole and cauliflower polenta, and Grazes Buffalo Chxn Quesadilla and Vegasaurus smoothie (with kale, spinach, apple, banana, pineapple, alfalfa sprouts, and apple juice). Kick back at Two Boots Nashville for the Vegan Larry Tate Pizza topped with Daiya and vegan ricotta, then cool off with seasonal dairy-free ice cream flavors like Dutch apple pie at KOKOS.

Ready for a nightcap? Corsair Distillery makes whiskey from quinoa, and Bob Dylans premium vegan whiskey is getting its own Nashville distillery in 2020. Take that, Jim Beam.

Its been a year since Pow Pow went 100% vegandig into the Wu Banger (with orange fried chicken, soy feta, and Sriracha cashews) or the Natalie Porkman (with sweet-and-sour pork seitan, grilled pineapple, and pickled onions).

NuVegan Cafes vegan crab cakes and ELife Restaurants spinach casserole (with a side of nondairy cheese squash) will do a body good. So will Smoke & Barrels vegan sampler (with wings, spare ribs, smoked tofu, chili, and slaw), Bens Chili Bowls Vegan Chili (with a hearty serving of TVP and love), the cauliflower steak at Logan Tavern, Busboys and Poets vegan chicken stir-fry

and LEONs one and only LOVe Burger (a beetroot-soy patty with Carolina mustard-mayo and smoked gouda-style vegan cheese). One of the most recent additions to the veg scene, Fancy Radish, will tantalize your taste buds with its with its rutabaga fondue and spicy dan dan noodles.

For something a littleOK, a lotsweeter, get a double scoop of dark chocolate truffle ice cream at Jenis Splendid Ice Cream, the orangesicle shake at HipCityVeg, or the Capn Crunch doughnut from the soon-to-open Donut Run (D.C.s first-ever vegan doughnut shop).

Brady Arts District staple Chimera is known for everything from its vegan doughnuts and pastries to The Camaro, a sandwich layered with BBQ-smothered tofu, spicy mustard, house pickles, and buffalo cauliflower wings. Head to JINYA Ramen Bar or Roppongi Ramen for vegan ramen options. Then theres Trenchers Delicatessen, a traditional deli that offers tofu scramble and an eggplant caponata sandwich. Still hungry? Lone Wolf Banh Mis mouthwatering ginger fritter bnh m with cilantro pesto (and the usual fixings), Chicken and the Wolfs vegan fried chicken sandwich, and The Local Bisons crab cake sandwiches, Carolina Crusher carnitas-style BBQ jackfruit sandwiches, and weekly vegan special will keep you satisfied.

Downtowns Elote Caf & Catering offers jackfruit and sweet potato burritos and tacos, and nearby, The Vault serves up vegan pesto and avocado tofu scramble, fluffy vegan pancakes, and more. And dont forget Bakeshop Tulsas award-winning vegan garlic mac and cheese

and vegan pastries galore! If youre looking for something on the extra-healthy side, Ediblend Superfood Cafe and Pure Food + Juice offer up dishes like raw nachos, street tacos, smoked vegetable burgers, taco salads, aa bowls, and more.

For dessert, try Glacier Confection, which offers several types of vegan chocolates, including espresso and hazelnut flavors. And Antoinette Baking Company offers delicious baked goods such as vegan chocolate raspberry cake with raspberry jam filling and chocolate buttercream, vegan almond joy cake with coconut cream filling, and more.

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Cranberry jelly molds often use gelatin, but cranberries and citrus have enough natural pectin to set into a delicate jiggle. And unlike canned jelly, this has a fresh, fruity taste. When you zest the orange into the pan, count the number of strips so you remember how many to remove later. Reserve the cranberry-candied strips to serve in glasses of ros. If youre strictly vegan, use organic sugar, which hasnt been filtered through bone char.

Total time: 45 minutes plus chilling | Serves 12

12 ounces cranberries (2 cups)1 cups granulated or organic sugar teaspoon kosher salt cup ros wine1 organic or unwaxed orange

1. Put the cranberries, sugar, salt and wine in a large saucepan. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the orange zest in strips and add to the saucepan. Halve the orange, squeeze out 1/4 cup juice and add it to the pan.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling until very thick and the cranberries have burst, about 20 minutes. Remove the strips of orange zest. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a blender or food processor and puree until very smooth.

3. Press the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, then spread in a silicone 9-by-5-inch loaf pan or small decorative mold. If using a metal mold, line with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours and preferably overnight. Unmold and discard the plastic wrap before serving.

Make ahead: After setting, the cranberry jelly can be covered tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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The Yasai gets underway in Kearny Mesa this weekend, bringing Japanese sensibilities and ingredients to vegan cuisine. The eatery replaces Pokirrito on Convoy Street where it was previously paired with popular noodle shop RakiRaki Ramen + Tsukemen and is the latest offering from owner and executive chef Junya Watanabe, who has partnered with chef Eduardo Fierro, formerly of vegan spot NoW Sushi in Mission Beach, on this meatless mission. The 50-seat restaurant, which will also offer beer, wine, and sake, is serving lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m.

Fierros experience with vegan sushi translates into an extensive sushi menu, which ranges from nigiri sushi topped with fermented eggplant, roasted red pepper, and pickled pineapple with marinated konjac to specialty rolls that include the King of the Clouds filled with tempura kabocha squash, cucumber, and asparagus with avocado mousse and lotus root. Daily-made fresh tofu features in warm chawanmushi, one of the small plate options that also includes crispy gyoza, Brussels sprouts with wasabi mayo, and Japanese-spiced pretzel sliders made with Impossible Meat.

The meat alternative provides the base for a vegan version of tantanmen, made with a from-scratch dashi and a spicy, creamy sesame broth. Each ramen can be customized with a choice of handmade noodles, from classic and gluten-free to strands enriched and colored with kale or beets.

The shuttered Pokirrito next to Rakiraki in Little Italy will also be turning into The Yasai, likely early next year.

4646 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 573-9090

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On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience a video and audio podcast hosted by Joe Rogan RZA discussed his vegan journey and what makes a true vegan.

The de facto leader of the rap group Wu-Tang Clan appeared on the podcast with American comedian and radio host Donnell Rawlings. The trio discussed their drinking habits, which led to a lengthy discussion about RZAs vegan diet.

In response to a question from Rawlings about what makes a true vegan, both Rogan and RZA agreed that its both to do with health reasons and animal welfare. But for the rapper, it leans more toward the latter. He said, to be honest with you bro, I just hit you with this right here, the reality of how I feel. No animal needs to die for me to live, ok?

RZA hasnt eaten red meat since 1995 and gave up poultry and fish in 1996 and 1997 respectively. Hes passed the vegan message down to his two sons, aged 18 and 21, who he claims are both strong and healthy.

[My 21-year-old son] can bench over 200 pounds, six foot two, eight pack,he explained to Rogan and Rawlings.[He] plays guitar, piano, [he has a] great memory never had a hot dog.

He later adds,I look at my household as a living example that you dont need [animal products] to live.

While Rogan and Rawlings both eat meat, both agree that there are more options than ever before, including bleeding burgers like the Impossible Burger and the Beyond Burger.When I ate the [Impossible Burger] it made me feel good,says Rawlings.Eating a burger that was all plant-based.

They also discussed clean meat where meat is grown in a lab from cells, with no slaughter required which RZA said he wouldnt eat, but he could get behind the idea.

It hasnt always been an easy journey for RZA, who says he grew up loving poultry dishes like turkey and chicken wings. In 1996, he changed all of his red meat dishes to poultry, but he soon realized that wasnt going to work either.

I could knock back about 30 chicken wings. On the 29th chicken wing, my teeth hit the bone. My mind said: dead bird, he explained.

He told himself, you in New York City with all these pigeons flying around, and here you are, supposed to be an intelligent human being and you eating on a dead bird. I was like, that sounds pretty stupid to me. I never ate it again.

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By Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio.com

Photo: Courtesy, Green Vegetarian Cuisine

San Antonio's Green locations gearing up for 'famous,' vegan Thanksgiving feast

Green Vegetarian Cuisine is making sure everyone has a seat at the Thanksgiving table with its annual meatless feast which has attracted national attention in the past.

The restaurant is taking care of the cooking on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both of its locations, the Historic Pearl and Alon Town Center. The plant-based spread includes tofu turkey, glazed ham, herb mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, sausage apple stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, a dinner roll, dessert and tea. Adult tickets are $30 each, kids are $12.

"It only happens once a year! Our famous Vegan Thanksgiving! A family-friendly, tons of fun, vegan Thanksgiving that you'll remember for years," the restaurant touts online.

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Green estimated more than 700 guests celebrated the holiday with them last year. Even more wished they could be in San Antonio after watching a tantalizing video produced by the social media-based news outlet NowThis News, which has a following of more than 14 million people on Facebook alone. In the video, Green founder and Chef Mike Behrend raved about the ham that's available on the special menu.

"I miss ham more than anything," he said in the NowThis interview. "And the ham that we make for our vegan feast is the best. You know, it really has that glaze of that brown sugar and everything on there, that good crust. And that salty-sweet thing going on, so that's the dish that I enjoy the most."

While some carnivorous Facebook viewers were skeptical, foodies around the world were intrigued and impressed by the work at Green.

"Can someone please send me a plate," user Yogini Alex replied to the feature. "Texas going big with the vegan options."

Green is also offering a "Friendsgiving Day Sandwich" the day before Thanksgiving at all locations.

Tickets and time slots can be purchased online via Green's website.

Madalyn Mendoza is a breaking news reporter and general assignment writer. Read her on ourbreaking news site, mySA.com, and on oursubscriber site, ExpressNews.com |mmendoza@mysa.com|@MaddySkye

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A vegan couple's toddler died of malnutrition while they fed him almost nothing but raw fruit and vegetables, say police.

The 18-month-old boy weighed only 17lbs when he died in the care of his parents Ryan and Sheila O'Leary on September 27, according to police.

Sheila, 35, told police the boy was born at home, had never seen a doctor before and was fed a diet of raw fruit and vegetables, including mangoes, rambutans, bananas and avocados.

When he died, she said, he hadn't eaten food in a week - she thought it was because he was teething - and he was being breastfed.

The O'Learys have been charged with negligent manslaughter and child neglect.

Police said stay-at-home mum Sheila told a detective she was breastfeeding her son at about 4am when he began to have shallow breathing.

She was worried because it was the first time it had happened, but said she didn't call for help because she fell asleep.

He was pronounced dead at the family home in Cape Coral, Florida, after his mum woke up and noticed he wasn't breathing and was cold.

She dialled 911 as her 30-year-old husband tried to resuscitate the boy, police wrote in an affidavit obtained by the Fort Myers News-Press.

The boy's death was caused by complications of malnutrition, including dehydration, liver problems and swelling of his hands, feet and lower legs, a post-mortem found.

Sheila told police her son's feet had been swollen off and on for weeks and he wasn't walking as much as he had been previously.

Police said the boy weighed just 17lbs, the average weight of a seven-month-old.

The average weight for an 18-month-old is 24lbs 1oz.

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In the affidavit, police said the parents had three other children inside their van when they spoke to a detective.

Two of them - girls aged three and five - were extremely small and weighed below average for their ages and pale and yellowish in colour, said police.

One of the girls had blackened teeth from dental decay, which required surgery.

The third child, a girl, appeared healthier and was Sheila's daughter from a previous relationship. That child was likely healthier because she stays with her father every two months.

Based on jail records, the O'Learys appear close to the average height and weight for their ages, the News-Press reported.

Sheila is 5ft tall and 90lbs, while Ryan is 6ft and 160lbs.

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