Resources

    This section documents the literature that I'm reviewing as I go, plus comments. You will find references to people, books, papers, and other websites. My thinking at the time of developing this website is to include those references that have made an impact on the way I feel, think, and act.

    Barnard, T., and Kramer, S. (2000). How it all vegan! (2nd ed.) Vancouver, D.C.: Arsenal Pulp Press. This is a fun and interesting cookbook, written by two self-described "lazy vegetarians" who transitioned to veganism. I found the most satisfying recipe so far for breakfast made with scrambled tofu. (See Vegan Favorites.)

    Colbin, A. (1983). The book of whole meals. (2nd ed.) New York: Ballantine Books. Annemarie Colbin, founder of New York's Natural Gourmet Cookery School, presents  vegan cooking first by discussing theory (kitchen philosophy, menu planning, what's in the kitchen), and then by practice (preparing whole meals according to the seasons). (For more information on Annemarie and her Natural Gourmet Cookery School, see                                  http://www.naturalgourmetschool.com.)

    Graimes, N. (2000). The vegan cookbook. New York: Anness Publishing Inc. Nicola Grimes pictorial cookbook could convince anyone to give vegan cuisine a try. She provides some background on veganism. I found the chapter on "The vegan kitchen" especially useful as I began to convert my traditional kitchen to a vegan kitchen. The recipes are simple and wonderful.

    Marcus, E. (1998). Vegan: The new ethics of eating. Ithica, New York: McBooks Press. Erik Marcus presents his ideas from the viewpoint of human beings, animals, and the planet (in that order). He intersperses his chapters with real-life accounts of people who have changed their lifestyles according to new ways of thinking about the consequences of their individual choices.

    Robbins, J. (1987). Diet for a new America. Tiburon, CA: Stillpoint Publishing. This is the book that started me down the road. John Robbins wrote is so compelling a manner from many viewpoints--the animals', the planets', and the human beings' (in that order). His ideas helped me reconsider how my food choices affect my health, happiness, and the future of  life on earth. (For more information on John, see http://www.earthsave.com.)

    Robbins, J. (1992). Diet for a new world. New York: Avon Books, Inc. John Robbins follows his original work by expanding his ideas from a national to global perspective. I recognized some of the basic work from his first book. The second half of the book is dedicated to wonderful recipes by "Jia Patton and friends."  (For more information on John, see           http://www.earthsave.com.)

    Stepaniak, J. (1998). The vegan sourcebook. Los Angeles, CA: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group, Inc. One of my favorite resources, Joanne Stepaniak provides explanation from how to pronounce the word "vegan" (vee-gn) to how to put vegan ethics into practice. This book helped me visualize the various consequences of vegan living. (For more information on Joanne, see http://www.vegsource.com.)

    Wasserman, D., and Mangels, R. (1999). Simply vegan: Quick vegetarian meals. Baltimore, MD: The Vegetarian Resource Group. My son picked this cookbook out because the recipes looked good and simple. Besides wonderful recipes, the book also contains a nutitional section. The first recipe we tried (Bean Tacos), we modified to include soy protein. You can find this version in Vegan Favorites.

    Zipern, E., and Williams, D. (1998). The tofu tollbooth. Woodstock, NY: Ceres Press. This is a neat travel guide to natural food stores and eating spots throughout the U.S. I also found some shops in my own area that were new to me. We'll get good use out of this book since the family likes to take driving trips once or twice a year.