Vegetarian and vegan web sites

For all things vegetarian and vegan

Links to general vegetarian and vegan web sites

Abbey's Vegetarian Recipes. Lots of excellent vegetarian recipes, with a free "recipe of the week" service. Most of the recipes are vegan and avoid white flour, hydrogenated fats and unrefined sweeteners. The site is run by Abbey Levine, a committed vegetarian from New York.

Animal Concerns. A clearing-house of information related to animal rights and welfare.

Foraging with the 'Wildman'. The best site we know for anyone interested in learning about edible and medicinal wild vegetables, herbs, greens, fruits, berries, nuts, seeds and mushrooms. The 'wildman' is New York-based naturalist Steve Brill, famous for his foraging and eating tours of NYC parks. The site includes excerpts from Steve's fascinating books, as well as an amusing account of his arrest for eating dandelions in Central Park.

How to Successfully Become a Vegetarian. A free e-book packed with information for new and aspiring vegetarians. The site also hosts a veggie directory, a collection of recipes and a busy discussion board.

Meat and Egg Free. A lacto-vegetarian site promoting a healthy lifestyle, with articles on nutrition, kitchen alchemy and umami, plus a good selection of recipes. The site is especially useful for those cooking for both vegetarians and meat-eaters.

SimplyRaw. Promotes health and quality of life through eating nutritious live plant food. Based in Ottawa, they offer monthly raw vegan potlucks, workshops, raw food classes, a book/video lending library, an online bulletin board, raw coaching and ongoing support.

Vegan Family House. An informative and enlightening site from a vegan family in the north east of Scotland. It has information on veganism and parenting, plus lots of printable recipes and books.

Vegan Outreach. Promotes veganism through publications, newsletters and campaigns.

Vegetarian Resource Group. News, articles, educational resources and links.

Vegetarians in Paradise. A witty and informative Los Angeles-based webzine, offering "great places to eat wholesome vegetarian food, to shop for the best organic, fresh produce and prepared foods, to discover tasty recipes, cooking tips, and informative book suggestions".

Veggie Food Guide. UK-based site, with restaurant reviews and recipes.