<p>I'm trying to go mostly vegetarian again. "Mostly" meaning that I'll occasionally allow myself to have seafood (mmmm, sushi). I'm not doing this as a silly new year's resolution -- I just waited until after the holidays to make holiday cooking easier on my parents.</p>
<p>I've tried some flavor of veg*n a few times in the past. I'd love some support and accountability from my friends to try to help it stick this time, so please feel free to share tips (<a href="https://github.com/juliepagano/juliepagano.com/issues/35">add info on github</a> or tweet at me).</p>
<p>I want to keep track of the info people share with me and share it with others, so I'll collect it here. These are mostly recommendations from others, so I can't personally vouch for them. I'll add notes as I try things.</p>
<h2 id="cookbooks">Cookbooks<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#cookbooks"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/Jvjqce">How to Cook Everything Vegetarian</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/1hhaBkK">Isa Does It</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/Jvf2da">La Dolce Vegan!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/1erlMlT">Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/1cn1DOc">Veg: River Cottage Everyday</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/1hhayFw">Vegan Brunch</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/1gozRlY">Veganomicon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.to/1cmZ5zo">Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="recipe-sites">Recipe sites<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#recipe-sites"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://thelazyveggie.tumblr.com/">The Lazy Veggie</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newlyveg.com/">NewlyVeg</a></li>
<li><a href="http://plantbasedonabudget.com/">Plant Based on a Budget</a></li>
<li><a href="http://plantpoweredkitchen.com/">Plant Powered Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.theppk.com/">Post Punk Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thugkitchen.com/">Thug Kitchen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vegandad.blogspot.com/">VeganDad</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vegweb.com/">VegWeb</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="products">Products<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#products"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h2>
<ul>
<li>Daiya (vegan cheese)</li>
<li>Earth Balance (vegan butter alternative)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.uptonsnaturals.com/">Upton's Naturals Seitan</a> - <em>I tried the Italian flavor, and I think it cured me of missing italian sausage</em></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="miscellaneous-vegetarian-notes">Miscellaneous vegetarian notes<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#miscellaneous-vegetarian-notes"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h2>
<h3 id="stuff-thats-not-vegetarian-but-might-not-be-obvious">Stuff that's not vegetarian (but might not be obvious)<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#stuff-thats-not-vegetarian-but-might-not-be-obvious"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Jello, marshmallows, and other stuff with <strong>gelatin</strong></li>
<li>Parmesan cheese and other cheeses that use <strong>rennet</strong></li>
<li>Some baked good mixes (check for <strong>lard</strong>)</li>
<li>Some beer and wine (often not labeled one way or the other)</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="miscellaneous-vegan-notes">Miscellaneous vegan notes<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#miscellaneous-vegan-notes"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h2>
<ul>
<li>Earth Balance is recommended as a butter replacement.</li>
<li>Daiya is recommended as a cheese replacement.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="local-options-in-pittsburgh">Local options in Pittsburgh<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#local-options-in-pittsburgh"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h2>
<h3 id="lists">Lists<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#lists"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/">Happy Cow</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/23/2253/Pittsburgh/Vegetarian-Restaurants">UrbanSpoon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://veganpittsburgh.org/">Vegan Pittsburgh</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Vegan+Restaurants&#x26;find_loc=Pittsburgh%2C+PA">Yelp</a></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="restaurants-i-frequent">Restaurants I frequent<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#restaurants-i-frequent"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.aladdinseatery.com/">Aladdin's Eatery</a> - Squirrel Hill - Mediterranean - <em>cheap and yummy Mediterranean with lots of vegetarian and some vegan options</em></li>
<li><a href="http://bangkokbalconypgh.com/">Bangkok Balcony</a> or <a href="http://www.silkelephant.net/">Silk Elephant</a> - Squirrel Hill - Thai - <em>These restaurants have very similar menus, both of which include awesome tofu dishes.</em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.doublewidegrill.com/">Double Wide Grill</a> - South Side - American - <em>Really delicious seitan wings and the veggie burger is pretty good.</em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.madmex.com/">Mad Mex</a> - Shadyside (and other locations) - Mexican/American <em>American-style Mexican food with some decent vegetarian options. I'm especially fond of the tofu tacos.</em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.otbbicyclecafe.com/">Over the Bar Bicycle Cafe</a> - South Side - American - <em>yummy salads and sandwiches in a cute biker friendly bar with fun bike decor</em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ramenbarpittsburgh.com/">Ramen Bar</a> - Squirrel Hill - Ramen - <em>I'm fond of the vegetarian ramen with a shoyou base and extra garlic.</em></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="groceries">Groceries<a aria-hidden tabindex="-1" class="anchor before" href="#groceries"><i class="fas fa-link"></i></a></h3>
<ul>
<li>East End Food Co-op - <em>a lot of the same stuff as Whole Foods, but locally owned</em></li>
<li>Giant Eagle Market District (some regular Giant Eagles have veg stuff, but it's pretty hit or miss)</li>
<li>Trader Joes - <em>affordable, but pretty hit or miss with what they'll have</em></li>
<li>Whole Foods - <em>expensive, but lots of options</em></li>
</ul>

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Going Veg*n...Again