Southwestern - The Vegetarian Resource Group

veggie bitsWholemato Brings OrganicKetchups to Your Picnic TableWhether you’re planning a Memorial Daybarbecue or packing veggie dogs for a tripto the ballpark, you’ll probably want to pickup a bottle or two of Wholemato OrganicAgave Ketchup. The Original flavor issweet and tangy, while the Spicy varietyoffers a slight kick with chili peppers anda hint of hickory smoke. An added bonusis that these products come in 13-ounceglass bottles, alleviating the concerns thatmany people have about chemicals leachingfrom conventional plastic bottles.To learn more, write to Wholemato Organic AgaveKetchup, 319 Lafayette Street, Suite 188, New York,NY 10012. You may also call the company at (212)220-0039 or send an e-mail to info@wholemato.com.Visit Wholemato online at .Why Not Chew on This?Planning a hike or just looking for a high-protein snack?Then, pick up some of Lumen Foods’ vegan jerkies.Available in 1.5-ounce, 8-ounce, or 5-pound packs,their juicy and microwaveable Stonewall’s Jerqueecomes in eight flavors, including Original Mild, thedefinitively hotter Original Wild, Tandoori “Chicken,”Teriyaki “Beef,” and Hot “Pastrami.” Also available istheir spicier and slightly drier Cajun Jerquee in Beef,Italian, Smoked Ham, and Pepperoni varieties.Contact Lumen Soy Foods, LLC, at 409 ScottStreet, Lake Charles, LA 70607, or via phone at (337)436-6748. Their website is .Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too!Amy’s has created some newOrganic Cakes in two wonderfulvarieties—scrumptiousChocolate and mouth-wateringOrange. Available fromthe freezer case, these vegan delights come in 11-ounceboxes that serve six. However, we’d be surprised if anyoneshared more than a slice of these decadent desserts.Write to Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., at P.O. Box 449,Petaluma, CA 94953, or call the company at (707)578-7270. Visit to learn more.Now Available! Organic RiceMilks Made with Whole GrainsHave you been searching for non-dairy milk made fromwhole grain brown rice? Then, look no further! GoodKarma has a line of Organic Ricemilks that are fantasticin smoothies, over cereal, or straight out of a glass.These 32-ounce, shelf-stable products come in threeflavors—Original, Vanilla, and ultra-yummy Chocolate.Contact Good Karma Foods at 441 Beaver Street,Suite 201, Sewickley, PA 15143, or at (800) 550-6731.More information about the company’s products isavailable at .Are You Good To-Go?No matter where your vacation plans take you, it’s agreat idea to take To-Go Ware along. These are reusableutensils—a recycled bamboo set with a fork, a knife, aspoon, and chopsticks—that come in a compact, snapshut,and often colorful case made entirely from discardedplastic bags. Sturdy and fashionable, To-GoWare will eliminate the need for plastic utensils andtherefore reduce the impact of waste on this planet.To-Go Ware can be purchasedfrom Whole Foods, some outdoorretailers, and the company’swebsite, .Write to To-Go Ware, 2102 5 thStreet, Berkeley, CA 94710, or callthe company at (510) 225-4045.Go Nutty for Earth Balance’sNew Natural Peanut ButtersEarth Balance, the company that makes that greatvegan margarine, has introduced a new line of peanutbutters that are far from the usual. The unique blendof expeller-pressed oils makes these “no stir” productseasy to spread right out of the jar. Probably more important,though, is that these nut butters contain flaxseeds,a good vegan source of omega-3s, as one of their ingredients.Earth Balance Natural Peanut Butter comes inthe typical varieties—a smooth Creamy and a Crunchywhere you can bite into the taste of fresh peanuts.Contact Earth Balance at 7102 LaVista Place, Suite200, Longmont, CO 80503, or call (201) 568-9300.You may also wish to visit the company’s website at for more info.30 Issue Two 2009 VEGETARIAN JOURNAL