VegNews Magazine

The premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine, VegNews is packed with the latest recipes, news, health information, events, products, must-read books, interviews, and so much more. In addition to its award-winning publication, the vegetarian media company also produces VegNews.com along with a collection of popular e-newsletters, blogs, events, and vacations.

Spoonfuls grown here. • PROTEIN harvested FROM NATURE

YOU KISS YOUR MOTHER with THOSE LIPS?

Summer Days

your say • VN READERS SHARE WHAT’S ON THEIR MINDS

contributors

VegNews Magazine • What’s your favorite summer grillable?

The New Fast Food • As the nation becomes more captivated with the plant-based revolution, fast food has largely been slow to embrace the change. But in an industry valued at $570 billion, a select few have finally caught on to a truth that can no longer be ignored: vegan food is not only lucrative—it’s the future. And these seven options, being tested, rolled out, and eaten up all across the country, are proving it.

NEWS/now

What Makes Tig Notaro Tick? • Known for her deadpan delivery and fearless approach to topics such as cancer and death, stand-up comedian, Emmy nominee, and newest cast member of Star Trek: Discovery Tig Notaro has something new on her mind: veganism.

What Tig Eats in a Day • How does a vegan stand-up comedian, actress, radio personality, and writer fuel her day? To find out, we asked Tig Notaro.

THE 20 TASTIEST, MOST SLURPABLE, CHARGRILLED, ICE-COLD MOUTHWATERING REASONS WE LOVE SUMMER • Sun, surf, sand, and soft-serve. There’s no season more fun, or delicious, than summer. From fresh, farmers’ market peaches to fully loaded hot dogs to frozen rosé, there are a million reasons to love summer. VegNews editors scoured the country and beyond to present the 20 most mouthwatering.

Wedding Bells • Summer is here, wedding bells are ringing, and love is in the air for today’s hottest vegan stars. From cosmetics queen Kat Von D’s spectacular gothic fantasyland to mega-influencer Jenné Claiborne’s elegant, nature-centric fête to celebrity chef Mary Mattern’s luminous, backyard-chic celebration, some of today’s biggest names tied the knot in true superstar fashion … and you’re on the guest list.

Love, LATEX & LUXURY

Sweet SIMPLICITY

Thrifty Bliss • By getting creative, Claiborne and Loup stuck to a slim budget, all without compromising their spectacular celebration.

BBQ, BEER & BOUQUETS

Down-Home Details • Mattern and Westfall are the definition of laid-back. So they wanted their wedding to be, too. The couple created the ultimate casual-chic event and made it special with backyard barbecue-inspired touches.

BRAZIL THE NEXT GREAT VEGAN NATION? • Known for its stunning tropical rainforest, colorful festivals, world-class soccer, and pristine beaches, the rapidly growing nation of Brazil is gaining notoriety for a more troubling reason: an obsession with meat. But even in the face of societal turmoil, political corruption, and an unsustainable food system, a quiet but powerful plant-based revolution bubbles beneath the surface. Rachel Krantz and Bruna Tomasuolo uncover why this country of 209 million is poised to lead Latin America into a meat-free tomorrow.

Burgers, Shakes & Fries, Oh My!

Steamy Summer • Tie your bib and dig in! This mix of fresh summer vegetables, scallops, and homemade spiced sausages—all drizzled in vegan garlic butter—will get any party started.

Zucchini Zeal • All aboard! These filling zucchini boats are brimming with fresh herbs, crunchy pistachios, and plenty of bright, lemony flavor.

Watermelon & Chill • Cool, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make, chilled soup will have you happily slurping all summer...