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VSH Newsletter Jan 2009 Color The Island Vegetarian Quarterly Newsletter of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii SUPPORTING HEALTH, ANIMAL RIGHTS, AND ECOLOGY Volume 20, Issue 1, Jan-Mar 2009 Inside this Issue: Kauai Loses Gourmet Vegan Restaurant Aloha Friends & Family of the Lotus, Editor’s Message 2 Barring a miracle, The Blossoming Lotus will be In the News 4 closing its doors on December 31, 2008. I am saddened Readers’ Voices 6 to share such news. Although it’s ironic that our business TV & Radio Listings 7 model has taken a successful shape amidst the economic McDougall Newsletter 8 climate as a result of our recent restructure, the past debt Calendar of Events 11 the business is carrying is proving to be dire. The Blos- Kauai Events 12 soming Lotus has been a beacon of light for sustainability and healthy food alternatives. Local Happenings 13 I hope we can all find a sense of peace knowing that we did have such a positive impact Feast or Famine 14 on our Kauai community. Winning Recipe 17 Food for Life TV 17 We thank you for all your support in so many ways over the years. We believe we Book Reviews 18 have provided a safe haven, a form of sanctuary, here at our Restaurant & Juice Bar. We have found much joy in supporting our local farmers, musicians, artists, healers, and residents over the years. And we are deeply grateful for the love and support we Public Lectures: have received in return. Words cannot convey the feelings we have in relation to our shared endeavor — the entity we call “Blossoming Lotus.” DAN PIRARO Our collective hope is for the Blossoming to continue — to reach into the hearts of “THE HUMOROUS SIDE those so inspired. Miracles do happen, and it is true that we are open to them now. I OF VEGETARIANISM” Saturday, January 10th, 7 p.m. ask that you please forward all correspondence regarding the closing of Blossoming Lotus McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park directly to Gabe Zingaro. I can be reached by email at [email protected] and by cell at (808) 652- KARL SEFF, PH.D. 1440. We again thank “WHAT ARE VEGETARIANS you for support over the CONSUMING & AVOIDING AND years and wish you all WHAT SENSE DOES IT MAKE?” Saturday, February 14th, 7 p.m. the best in your lives. McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park Warmly, GENE BAUR “CHANGING HEARTS & MINDS Gabe Zingaro & ABOUT ANIMALS AND FOOD” Saturday, March 7th, 7 p.m. The Blossoming McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park Lotus Family *See page 11 for more details A popular community gathering place, The Blos- and Maui meeting times. soming Lotus closed its doors for the last time. The Island Editor’s Message Vegetarian by Scott Snarr The Island Vegetarian is published quarterly by and for the members Aloha, of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. By the time you’ve read this far, you’ve probably noticed the newsletter’s new look. I thought it was time to give it a fresh appearance, and I hope you’ll P.O. Box 23208 like it. As always I’m committed to bringing you the best and most current news Honolulu, HI 96823-3208 and articles about being vegetarian. 808-944-VEGI (8344) I’m happy to report some good news. California voters passed Proposition 2 overwhelmingly, which will phase out a few of the worst abuses of factory farm- ing in the nation’s breadbasket by 2015. In a similar victory Colorado voters Visit our website for a restaurant banned the use of veal and gestation crates. guide, TV and meeting schedules, While we celebrate these merciful steps that reduce cruelty, let’s keep in newsletter archives, and more. mind that this is just the beginning of a brighter day for animals, not the end of the cruelty. [email protected] Also, the new laws were not necessarily welcomed by all animal advocates. VSH.org Professor of law and outspoken animal abolitionist Gary Francione called Cali- VegHawaii.org fornia’s Proposition 2 “A Losing Proposition,” saying that it will only make con- sumers more comfortable about exploiting animals with the “Humane Society Board of Directors Seal of Approval,” as he called it. While Francione was right to caution that such measures can mislead con- President: Alida Rutchick, M.Ed. sumers, he missed some important points in my opinion. The first is that aware- Vice Pres: Jim Brown ness about the plight of farm animals has been growing remarkably. With over Secretary: William Harris, M.D. 63% of voters in favor, Proposition 2 was the most popular voter referendum in Treasurer: Mel Hertz, MBA, CFP California history. That’s a strong indication of the widespread concern for ani- Directors: Karl Seff, Ph.D. mals in the public conscience. That in itself is something to celebrate. Laurelee Blanchard But it does not end there. The new legislation is a milestone in recognizing Patrick Moore that farm animals are beings with rights and not just economic machinery. I think that rather than easing the public conscience, the statutes will serve as reminders to all citizens that animals are not mere property over which we have unlimited Newsletter Committee authority. In any case, the issue has already sparked a previously absent public debate, without which we could scarcely achieve those goals shared by Francione Scott Owen Snarr and me and virtually everyone else in the vegan movement. Alida Rutchick, M.Ed. In other words, the success of these citizen initiatives goes beyond the ac- William Harris, M.D. commodations it will make for animals in factory farms. It advances our move- ment. But there’s a long way to go. Every one of us has to continue work toward that end — the end of animal cruelty and exploitation, that is. Mahalo I, however, won’t have the last word on this issue. I leave that to you. Turn to to all our volunteers! Readers’ Voices on page 6 where you are invited to send in your comments. I hope you’ll join the conversation. The opinions expressed in this -SoS newsletter are those of the writers Reference: and not necessarily those of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. Francione, G. “A Losing Proposition” http://animalrights.about.com/od/proposition2ca2008/a/FrancioneProp2.htm Page 2 the Island Vegetarian ◆ January-March 2009 her classmates. Officials at James The Institute of Medicine of the Does your child’s Logan High School in Union City, National Academy of Sciences has school get an A+ in California incorporated vegan foods urged school lunch programs to offer into the regular lunch menu when they fewer animal fats for yet another rea- lunch? saw how many kids frequented a son: so that children won’t be exposed student-run vegetarian “Smart Cart.” to so many dioxins—cancer-causing by Tim Enstice, PETA The Los Angeles Unified School toxins found in meat and milk. By District—the second- serving vegetarian meals When I was in school, lessons were largest school district in instead of animal prod- done with a No. 2 pencil and a com- the nation—serves vari- ucts, schools can help set position notebook. The “three R’s” ous vegan foods, and children up for a lifetime were reading, writing and ‘rithmetic, Wayland Public Schools of good health. and mystery meat was the main option in Framingham, Massa- As the late Dr. Ben- in the school cafeteria. How things chusetts offer home- jamin Spock said, “Chil- have changed! Today many kids are made hummus, salads, dren who grow up get- as likely to do their homework on a and other meatless op- ting their nutrition from PC as they are with paper and pencil. tions. Preschoolers at plant foods rather than The “three R’s” are reducing, reusing, BellaVita School in meats have a tremendous and recycling, and many schools are Longmont, Colorado health advantage. They serving veggie burgers, faux chicken even help grow the fruits and vegeta- are less likely to develop weight prob- sandwiches, and other meatless meals. bles they eat in a community garden. lems, diabetes, high blood pressure, Perhaps one day teachers will even be I can’t wait for this trend to and some forms of cancer.” giving apples to the students. spread to every school in the nation. Other leading pediatricians en- While Salisbury steak and chicken All parents want their kids to have dorse vegan diets for children, as does nuggets—foods that cause kids’ cho- healthy choices, and it can be frustrat- the American Dietetic Association. It lesterol levels to skyrocket—are still ing if you live in a school district that will be a gold-star day when parents staples in most cafeterias, many lunch flunks lunch. My girls “brown bag” it can count on schools to promote nutri- menus have gotten a healthy make- with inventive meals from the Vegan tious vegetarian meals, too. After all, over. All 110 Gwinnett County public Lunch Box blog, so I know they’re schools should help foster our chil- schools in Atlanta, for example, offer getting wholesome food. But all kids, dren’s health, not harm it. tofu-based corn dogs, fresh fruit, soy no matter where they live, should be milk, and other vegetarian options. able to order nutritious vegetarian Tim Enstice is the manager of the More than half a million meat-free meals from school. Planned Giving Department for the meals have been served in Gwinnett Plant-based foods are rich in PETA Foundation, 501 Front St., Nor- County schools complex carbohy- folk, VA 23510; www.GoVeg.com. since last fall. drates, protein, fiber, People for the Ethical Treatment G r a d y H i g h vitamins, and miner- of Animals (PETA), with more than 2 School, also in als—all the nutrients million members and supporters, is Atlanta, even kids need to grow up the largest animal rights organization has a separate healthy.
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