The Cheap Vegan issue one
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
This first issue is perfect for anyone who is trying to be frugal and be vegan! Actually the info is great for anyone with a meatless diet and includes helpful info such as Homemade vs Prepared, great reviews of cookbooks, staples that are necessary to stock, how to keep a price notebook and recipes!
The Cheap Vegan
Eatin' cheap and likin' it! issue two
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
The sub-title sums this issue up perfectly! Stephanie passes on some amazing tips on eating cheap! My favorite article was "Recycle Your Food!" It simply outlined how to turn leftovers into another delicous meal as well as tips on freezing food. You'll also find information about choosing cooking pots, Textured Vegetable Protein and vegan baking. There are recipes for Chili, Hot Cocoa & Vegan Marshmallows.
The Cheap Vegan
Eatin' good and not goin' broke, baby! Issue #3
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
This issue is a must have companion to issue #2 of The Cheap Vegan! Stephanie continues to discuss topics from the last issue like vegan baking and recycling your leftovers. She includes extremely detailed recipes such as : One-Recipe-Fits-All Sweet Bread, Homemade Peanut Butter Cups, One Recipe Fits All Muffins, Burrito Soup, and Breakfast Bread Pudding. Stephanie shares some gift basket ideas for various occasions.
The Cheap Vegan
Mmm, look at that yummy cheap food! Issue #4
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
Stephanie writes,"In this here issue I'm going to do what I probably should have done in this first issue and outline the basics of a cheap vegan kitchen where you can eat all you want and not go too broke, okey-dokey?" She is not kidding either. This issue makes stocking a frugal kitchen so much easier. She lists basic items like potatoes, rice, beans, flour, oatmeal, fruit, vegetables and miscellaneous stuff. Then she continues to list recommended kitchen equipment. Stephanie finishes up with clipping coupon info & recipes.
The Cheap Vegan
Make it your own # @ ! % self! Issue #5
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
From the intro, "Well, here it is! The Big Fat Stinkin' DIY Issue! Hope it's everything you ever dreamed of. Learn how to make your own soymilk, sushi, nut butter, seitan, and more, more, MORE! Hold on to your oven mitts, my cheap vegan friends, 'cause before you know it you'll be a money-saving-DIY-mama or papa." This issue definitely needs to be in your kitchen!
The Cheap Vegan
Protect Your Wallet From the Evils of Retail Prices! Issue #6
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
Stephanie shares some great tips that she found about modern food foraging. She includes wonderful ideas for different kinds of veggie burgers, how to create a stir fry using what you have available in your fridge, and a soy ice cream recipe. I really enjoyed the section about items you can use as substitutes in recipes; it was very informative! She also writes about making small meals and snacks with what you have in your kitchen.
The Cheap Vegan
Feed ME! Lucky Issue #7
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
Lots of wonderful recipes in this issue: Easy Breezy Cheese Sauce, Pick-Yer-Poison Cookie Recipe, Zucchini Milk, Okara Cookies, Soysage, Tortilla Chips and Cheapo Generic Pick-Your-Stuff Soup. Stephanie included great information regarding nutritional yeast,
bakery thrift stores, and a vegan cookbook review
The Cheap Vegan
Oops, I ate it again! Issue #8
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
This is definitely the recommended reading issue! There is so much helpful information on each page regarding Veganism, DIY, being frugal and recycling. Stephanie includes a great polenta recipe, loads of cheap vegan breakfast ideas along with some money saving tips.
The Cheap Vegan
Eat, darn you! Issue #9
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
I enjoyed Stephanie's piece on converting your comrade into sharing the joys of cheap veganism with you. She also shares some tips on making cheap knock-offs of more expensive treats as well as a recipe of knock-off Energee Balls. Another great addition to this zine is her section called "What to Do With the Buttload of Zucchini You're Going to Have This Summer!" Plus recipes using berries, bananas, along with peanut butter cups, fried rice and more!!
The Cheap Vegan
The Carbohydrate Issue #11
$1/10 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
I love this issue because not only does Stephanie continue to share her wonderful recipes and frugal tips but she has added some thrifty ways to make your own concoctions: moisturizer, zit killer, deep conditioner, eye make-up remover and more! Some of the recipes inside are no yeast pizza crust, oven fries, noodle pancakes, seasoned rice, easy raisin soda bread, and a few others. There are wonderful zine reviews included in this issue too.
The Cheap Vegan
One Year Older and Marginally Wiser. Issue #12
$1/8 pages/Full size
by Stephanie
Stephanie tries to help the disorganized get organized with her article, "Lesson From Captain Obvious: Being Organized is Indeed Cheap." I am intrigued by the many uses of herbs so I thoroughly enjoyed a contribution regarding stevia. There is also an informative piece about freegans, an article about health & weight & frugality that Stephanie said she was hesitant to write, and of course some great reviews & recipes.
Cook This!
a twenty four hour zine
ONLY 1 LEFT!!
$2/24 pages/Quarter size
by Nicci
Nicci, writer of Fat Girl zine, has participated in the 24 hour zine challenge and presents Cook This! It is held together with a beautiful japanese stab binding. She includes recipes for White Chicken Chili, Shrimp/Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms, Mexican Pizza Pequena, Mini Pita Pizza, Cinnamon Chips, Mini Chimis, Steak/Veggie Soup, Sopapillas, Shrimp Scampi, Viva la Casserole, Brownies and No Bake Strawberry Pie! Yum! Yum!
Dimanche 5
February Oh Eight
$2/28 pages/Half size
by Sabrina
I am thrilled to have the newest issue of Dimanche available. In this issue Sabrina screams that cookies are totally underrated! She includes a recipe and article regarding the conversion of meat recipes to vegetarian recipes.Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna, Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili, Spinach Bread, Easy Iced Brownies and Coconut Curry Cous Cous are some of the recipes you'll find inside. Sabrina writes about her son Zach turning two years old and describes the train cake she made him. There are a variety of stories that are shared and enjoyed in this issue.
Tempting Tempeh
$10.50/48 pages/ Paperback
by aduki independent press
Emily writes, "I am so pleased to be presenting this book, an Australian-produced recipe book dedicated to tempeh. Tempeh is a nutritious and delicious ingredient with which to cook, for both vegan and non-vegan chefs. This book includes twenty of the best ways to prepare tempeh, each accompanied by a full page color photograph."
I am completely impressed with this cookbook and enjoy the extras inside like the list of pantry items used in the recipes throughout the book, the glossary and conversion tables!
Veg*n Shopper
an essential pocket reference
$8.50/69 pages/mini size book
by aduki independent press
Veg*n Shopper is an essential reference for any vegan or vegetarian shopper. This text heavy guide covers important info such as general shopping tips for stocking a vegan pantry, being aware of hidden animal ingredients, meat alternatives, dairy alternatives, leather alternatives, cosmetic & personal care products, medicines & vitamins, fair trade labeling, organic & bio-dynamic, protecting the environment, food additives and a list of reference websites. Plus this mini book can fit comfortably in your pocket or bag!