About this site
So… What is this website all about?
Hey there! I’m Veggie Val. Twenty years ago I recognized the value of eating less meat (or no meat!) and I want to help you along the same juicy journey. I’m a fulfilled mom, a great cook, a long-time writer and my favorite hat is that of advocate for food knowledge. This, in order to maintain control over what we eat — something that people seemed to be relinquishing every year.
My passion for audio/video (yes, I’m a geek girl) pulled me into podcasting. So, I figured I would combine the two passions and…well… HELP SAVE THE WORLD! (yes, an optimist, too.)
Well, at least we’ll have fun exploring cooking chemistry, real-life recipes, gardening gadgetry, bountiful books and hear some informative interviews with fascinating folks! If you love to listen while you learn, you’ll love it here (or you can read along, of course.)
What!? No radical food deprivation?
The immediate goal here is to help you put more fruits, veggies and whole grains in your life — no matter if you’re vegetarian, flexitarian, long-time carnivore or just don’t care. Hundreds of folks WANT to eat more healthfully, know that they SHOULD, but have no idea where to start or how to work it into their budget or schedule. That’s fine. Awareness is the first step!
If you are one of these “Veggie Curious” folks, poke around the site and see if something resonates with you. Open your mind and stretch it a bit. It’s good for you! And by the way, almost every vegetarian has once uttered the words “Oh, I could never go without <insert meat of choice here>!” Anything is possible, but you have to choose to open your mind to it first.
Here are a few things on this site to help.
Listen to the podcasts - A collection of audio programs offering light-hearted, non-judgmental learning. No scare tactics – just information, interviews and ideas from authors, foodies, business owners, doctors and more. Download the podcasts (audio) to your mp3 player or listen at your computer now.
Browse the blog entries where Veggie Val raves and occasionally rants, but all for your food knowledge education.
First Steps is always a good place to start when you’re ready.
The Marketplace includes must-have cookbooks for your new healthy eating adventure, cooking helps and even some audio books we love.
Coming soon >> We are working on expanding our recipes section and surveys. In 2011 we will introduce “The Going Veggie starter kit” – created after my being a tad bit disappointed in some of the other offerings out there. Also, tote bags, basic “transitional cooking classes” on DVDs, Video Taste Tests, ebooks and more! Send us your ideas, too!
Our mission is to help awaken America to the benefits of plant-based conscious consuming – without preaching or bombarding you with animal cruelty videos. (That doesn’t make them any less real, but you can find them elsewhere on the net.)
It’s food, fun and facts with a Southern accent!
Peas, Love and Veggies, Y’all!
– Veggie Val
