Yorokobinoma
Tue, 31/08/10 – 5:19 | No Comment

It is sad to admit that Japanese food is the most desired but the most difficult place for vegetarians to dine out. The chefs sometimes to give up their katsuo dashi (bonito stock), which is …

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Burger King: Global warming is baloney
Saturday, 30 May, 2009 – 20:30 | No Comment
Burger King: Global warming is baloney

Meat’s taking a well-deserved hit these days for its environmental impact. Here, here and here are some examples. The usual response from the meat chains is to talk of everything having its place in a …

Nobu’s bluefin tuna hoo-ha
Thursday, 28 May, 2009 – 3:06 | No Comment
Nobu’s bluefin tuna hoo-ha

With the imminent release of End of the Line, the London branches of the Nobu chain are having to defend their menu again.

Healthy new rice food a hit with pets and their owners
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 16:18 | No Comment
Healthy new rice food a hit with pets and their owners

From the Mainichi:
A rice-based food suitable for pets and their owners has been gaining popularity nationwide, it has emerged.
The food, dubbed “Okomeya-san ga tsukutta pet food” (Pet food produced by a rice store), is made …

Is high-fructose corn syrup worse than sugar?
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 1:11 | No Comment
Is high-fructose corn syrup worse than sugar?

Not really, but kinda, according to Slate:
It’s not clear that HFCS is any worse for you than sugar is. There is some research suggesting that it is, and there is a new controversy over whether …

Kojimachi Cafe dinner
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 0:20 | No Comment
Kojimachi Cafe dinner

Another event from the Vegan Meetup group:

This restaurant is not a vegan restaurant, but the owner is vegan friendly. He has offered to do a vegan set meal for 3000 yen each. Drinks are separate.
Date …

Shatner says: Fight the killer instinct
Monday, 25 May, 2009 – 0:15 | No Comment
Shatner says: Fight the killer instinct

OK, veganism is probably not what Kirk was talking about, but ham-fisted symbolism was part of what Star Trek was all about.
Found via examiner.com

Soup Stock’s vegan bowls
Sunday, 24 May, 2009 – 23:19 | 4 Comments
Soup Stock’s vegan bowls

Soup in Japan usually means a choice of chicken bouillon or bonito stock, but Soup Stock Tokyo has two vegan soups, as well as veggie curry.
The best by far is the green veg and salt …

The ukon diet
Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 – 21:46 | One Comment
The ukon diet

The Times of India is reporting that Indian curries are good for diets since scientists have found that turmeric, found in most curries, can inhibit weight gain.
Eating lots of curry may help you lose …

Biobalance lunch
Monday, 18 May, 2009 – 13:43 | No Comment
Biobalance lunch

Earl from the Tokyo Vegan Meetup group is popping out events at an impressive pace. The latest on the calendar is a lunch at the macrobiotic Bio Balance Cafe in Takadanobaba:
Date: June 6
Time: 1pm
There are …

Ghent goes veggie
Friday, 15 May, 2009 – 10:41 | 3 Comments
Ghent goes veggie

According to The Guardian, the Belgian town of Ghent is going vegetarian once a week, with every restaurant in the city being required to offer a veggie option, schools making veggie food the default option …