Helpful Web Sites

The following is a list of handy Web sites of interest to vegetarian travelers:

• www.vegetariantimes.com - Vegetarian Times magazine maintains a glossy Web site with well-researched recipes, vegetarian menu substitutions and a bulletin board for posting notes.
• www.epicurious.com - Epicurious is an award-winning food encyclopedia. Web site includes a database with thousands of searchable recipes and an expansive food dictionary.
• www.vrg.org - The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains the most linked to vegetarian site on the Web. VRGs Web site features nutritional tips, a guide to raising children on a vegetarian diet, travel tips and much more.
• www.ivu.org - The International Vegetarian Union provides vegetarian contact information for hundreds of countries.
• www.vegsource.org - VegSource Interactives site is somewhat difficult to navigate, but if you can find your way to their message boards a visit is well worth it. Ask a question in one of the many topic areas; the well-attended boards provide frequent answers.
• www.vegetarian.about.com/food/vegetarian - About.com maintains a well organized listing of unusual vegetarian links. Youll find quirky tips, including a guide to having a vegetarian wedding!
• www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/map.htm - The USDA posts a fairly accurate listing of farmers markets throughout the US. If possible, however, call before visiting an unfamiliar market.
• www.nal.usda.gov/afsic - Growers will find a wealth of information on organic farming methods at the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center Web site. Organized by topic, the site has direct links to the National Agricultural Librarys database.
• www.waste.org/regveg - Want to find more information about vegetarianism in your neck of the woods? The RegionalVeg Network maintains mailing lists in various states and cities throughout the US.
• www.chickpages.com/veggiefarm/famousveg - Youre in good company! Check out this list of famous vegetarians.
• www.peta-online.org - PETAs (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) homesite examines ethical reasons for vegetarianism.
• www.meatstinks.com - Check out some of PETAs clever anti-meat-eating marketing schemes on this fun, promotional Web site.
• www.molliekatzen.com - Download some excellent recipes at this Web site of Mollie Katzen, the author of Moosewood Cookbook.
• www.veg.org/veg/FAQ/extinction.html - The Vegetarian Pages offer some snappy statistics arguing for a global transformation to a vegetarian diet.
• www.living-foods.com - Excellent resource for anyone interested in a raw foods diet.
• www.vegetariandogs.com - Discover safe and ethical ways to convert your canine companion to a vegetarian diet.

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