Flipping through the pages of a classic by M.F.K. Fisher or James Beard—or even a recent issue of Gourmet—might be an upsetting experience for some vegans. It can be easy to feel left out if you focus more on what you won't eat than what you will—but I don't have that problem.
Immersing myself in the gourmet food world, regardless of whether I'd eat the items mentioned, is always enjoyable, and that's partly because I'm holding out hope that plant-based cuisine will one day be a bigger part of that world. I think that day is finally here.
For the first time ever, a vegan chef will cook an animal-free meal at the James Beard House in New York City.
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Chef Rich Landau, co-owner and chef of Horizons, a vegan restaurant in Philadelphia, has the honor of creating the first cruelty-free meal at the James Beard House on November 3. Tickets are available to the public and can be ordered online.
James Beard was known for turning American food into a cohesive and gourmet cuisine. Finally, vegan recipes will be recognized as a significant part of it when Chef Landau takes advantage of this prestigious opportunity.
Landau says, "It has always been my mission to create interesting and delicious food that just so happens to be vegan," and I can't wait to see what he cooks up at the culinary mecca. If you are lucky enough to attend the event, please let me know what you think!
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Comments ( 3 )
I have just started leaving some meat out of my diet, still eating eggs and fish,exploring soy products and meat alternatives, any advice to a new convert?
Posted by Debbie | October 19, 2009 9:59 PM
Posted on October 19, 2009 21:59
Hi Debbie,
Good for you!I guess my best advice would be to just keep making recipes here at VegCooking.We still get all of the delicious food we are used to eating except all of them are free of animal products.It's good to somewhat slowly replace animal products week by week because then it will be easier to let go of hard habits.( In Alicia Silverstone new book she calls it Flirting--that's when you ease into it.)
'Bitch In The Kitch' by Rory Freedman is also full of recipes which i love.Good Luck!:)
Posted by Norma | October 28, 2009 11:05 PM
Posted on October 28, 2009 23:05
I am so proud of Chef Rich Landau for making it into one of the most respected homes of the culinary elite! I have had the opportunity to dine at his restaurant Horizons in Philly, and it is amazing. Keep up the great work, hopefully a special menu of what he is serving tonight will be available for tasting at Horizons!
Posted by Jen | November 3, 2009 2:52 PM
Posted on November 3, 2009 14:52