In some circles, vegans are considered the purists of the vegetarian world because of their more limited diet.
Vegans eschew all animal-derivative foods such as meat, cheese, butter, eggs and milk.
When former U.S. president Bill Clinton adopted a vegan diet last August it drew international attention to veganism.
Although the statistics arent known, it seems more Canadians are becoming interested in plant-based diets.
There is a growing number of frozen vegan products and restaurants devoted to vegan menus. And cookbooks devoted to vegan consumption are also on the rise.
A new cookbook, 350 Best Vegan Recipes (Robert Rose, $27.95), written by culinary consultant Deb Roussou of California, provides a wide range of meal ideas, a primer on the vegan lifestyle and tips on stocking the pantry.
It shows mouth-watering photographs of Nori Rolls, French Herbed Strata and Mocha Cupcakes With Almond Icing. This depicts tantalizing and unusual fare for vegans indulging in what some would consider a stricter regime.
This cookbook celebrates delicious and healthy food that everyone can enjoy, says Roussou, 60. It is the way I like to eat because it makes me feel better.
She says that one of the things people find when they switch to a plant-based diet is that they can replicate almost everything they ate on a meat-based regime.
They are going to discover the flavours and quality of what they eat within a few weeks, Roussou says.
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Vegan diet prompts new cookbook with unusual fare
