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Daniela Sea Wants You to Go Veg and Win 'L Word' Loot
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Ready for a really cool two-fer? Not only do we have a brand spankin' new veggie testimonial from actor Daniela Sea (who plays transman computer tech Moira/Max Sweeney on Showtime's The L Word), but we also have a season DVD of the hit show that we're really itching to give away. But before we scratch that itch, let's take a look-see at Ms. Sea's testimonial:
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"Animals are not ours to torture and dominate," says the longtime vegan. Not one to mince words about the meat industry, Daniela gave us the inside scoop about the three things that made her go vegan in this behind-the-scenes Q&A:
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Now back to that itch … All you've got to do to get your hot little hands on this primo prize is focus on another "L" word we all like: "lunch." Just send us a comment telling us about your favorite vegetarian lunch by February 1, 2009, and you could be the lucky duck to walk away with a season of The L Word.
We'll contact the winner by February 2, 2009. Be sure to read the contest terms and conditions and PETA's privacy policy, as you are agreeing to both by leaving a comment. While you're waiting, check out our New Year's Veg Pledge. Daniela would be proud!
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I love a healthy, fresh-tasting Japanese-style lunch of hot vegan miso broth with tofu pieces, a bowl of steamed edamame with a sprinkle of sea salt, and cool cucumber and avocado hand rolls. Add a big, steamy mug of Japanese green tea, and I'm in veggie heaven!
I also love Daniela Sea. What a cool vegan!
Posted by: Jazz Kovacs | January 22, 2009 12:59 PM
my fav veg lunch is a grilled vegetable panini, i love them, i like to get creative and throw all kinds of fresh vegies on them, and add in some melty cheese, and its bliss :]
Posted by: randi nichols | January 22, 2009 01:49 PM
My favorite vegan lunch is home made tofu burgers with lots of veggie toppings and vegan mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy. Mmmm it can't get better than that. I guess I'm just a tofu and potato kind of gal'.
Posted by: Laura Lewis | January 22, 2009 01:56 PM
My favorite vegan lunch is spicy vietnamese rice noodles topped with firm tofu and fresh steamed veggies. L Word rocks my world!
Posted by: Sharon Neufeld | January 22, 2009 02:03 PM
My most recent favorite vegetarian lunch was in Bangkok, Thailand. At a French/Morrocan restaurant, I enjoyed an enormous mixed salad followed up by a main course of a wholegrain crepe stuffed with spinach, tomatoes, onions and garlic sauteed in olive oil. Simply amazing!!!
Posted by: Mdivani Monroe | January 22, 2009 02:08 PM
My favorite lunch is a mixed green salad with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts and mandarin oranges with a raspberry vinagrette. It's filling but light, doesn't weigh me down and gives me a boost for the rest of the day!
Posted by: BullyDawg | January 22, 2009 05:07 PM
Thanks Daniela—nice PSAs.
I invent all sorts of weird vegan repasts. Tonight I had whole grain pasta with tomato sauce and chickpeas, and then some sprinkled raw green pumpkin seeds (pepitas) on top.
Pumpkin seeds are an especially good source of zinc, that men apparently lose a lot of when a certain, ahem, pleasurable activity takes place.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | January 22, 2009 06:53 PM
My favourite vegan lunch has to be something I just made recently.. chickpea curry. I added lots of spices as well as vegetables like tomatoes and onions.. so delicious!
Daniela Sea is amazing, I had no idea she was vegan! The L Word is an amazing show and I'm really sad it's coming to it's last season.
Posted by: Hannah Campbell | January 22, 2009 07:57 PM
My favorite lunch meal has got to be a portobello cheese-steak sandwich.
You just take thin slices of mushroom and cook it on a frying pan and add green peppers and onions and melt a slice or two of vegan cheese on top and then put on a piece of bread or a bun or roll. Its sooooooooo GOOD!!!!
Posted by: Amanda Goodwin | January 22, 2009 08:29 PM
My taste are a traditional American vegetarian girl taste. My fave vegan lunch is a tastey Boca burger (vegan pattie) with lettuce, tomato, pickle, on a whole wheat bun & a hand made tossed salad, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, sun-dried cranberries with homemade balsamic vinagrette. Nothing fancy, but that's what I love.
Posted by: Mayrette Rosario | January 22, 2009 09:02 PM
During these icy winter months, I'm always jonesing for a new kind of soup - and there is a DELICIOUS corn and cream of mushroom soup at Spring Street Natural (on the corner of Lafayette here in New York) that is just about perfect. It's hearty, vegan, and goes great with the tomato bread they serve with it. YUM!
Posted by: Mark Snyder | January 23, 2009 09:50 AM
Cold winter days call for comfort foods from my childhood. I make grilled cheese redux. I choose cheddar and pepperjack veggie slices and spread dijon style veganaise inside.I use regular veganaise on the outside of the bread,it really cooks up crispy and adds a nice tang to the bread. Add some pure tomato soup,a cup of tea,and I'm 6 years old,back at Grandma's again !
Posted by: Susan Henderson | January 23, 2009 10:38 AM
Impossible to just list one.
1) Warm falafels wrapped in flat bread with green peppers, onions, and hummus.
2) Thai Spicy clear, rice noodles stir-fry with tofu and vegetables
3) Vegetarian Singapore Style vermicelli
4) Korean Mushroom & Kimchi tofu pot
5) Whole Foods eggless tofu salad
I'm getting hungry :)
Posted by: Michelle Lo | January 23, 2009 01:53 PM
I love vegans and I love the L word.
Posted by: Laura Lungarelli | January 23, 2009 01:54 PM
Forgot to mention "L" word, love the show, this last season is going to be fabulous!
Posted by: Michelle Lo | January 23, 2009 01:55 PM
Oh, my favorite food is... from Native Foods; I love their fish sandwich.
Posted by: laura lungarelli | January 23, 2009 01:57 PM
my favorite lunch has to be roasted red pepper hummus w/ bagel chips, pita bread or fresh carrots. light, healthy and refreshing!
Posted by: lindsay wallace | January 23, 2009 02:12 PM
I agree, Mark. During the winter, I eat a lot of soup, mostly homemade. Something hot and spicy with chickpeas or beans and lots of vegetables. Nice and hearty. With maybe a little piece of homemade bread.
Posted by: Pamela McAlpin | January 23, 2009 02:14 PM
Daniela is the hottest lesbian vegan I have ever gazed upon...
My vegan lunch this afternoon was fantastic: Tofu with rice noodles, cabbage, spring onions, garlic, and cashews. YUM!
GO VEGAN--it's good and good for you and our planet!!!!
Posted by: michelle | January 23, 2009 02:17 PM
my favorite lunch is faked macaroni and uncheese - i mix butternut squash and rice milk with cooked pasta - top with bread crumbs, spices and olive oil and bake - the perfect comfort food that is animal friendly!!
Posted by: shelley s | January 23, 2009 02:48 PM
I love rice pilaf and homemade vegetable soup.
Posted by: Emily Bradshaw | January 23, 2009 04:25 PM
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurra for Daniela Sea!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Paulina Gonzalez | January 23, 2009 06:35 PM
Cabbage soup with tons of vegetables! Potatoes, carrots, onions, spices, etc...
Posted by: Colleen | January 23, 2009 06:40 PM
My favorite vegetarian meals are Indian cuisine. They are delicious and I learned how to cook great Indian meals.
Posted by: Rebekah Chauhan | January 23, 2009 07:13 PM
Vegan cheesesteak
Posted by: Kyle Svendsen | January 23, 2009 08:33 PM
My favorite vegetarian lunch in a restaurant: at Moe's I can get tofu tacos - nothing beats a crunchy taco with tofu and red beans, delicious!
Posted by: Jennifer Wilson | January 23, 2009 08:50 PM
I eat a lot of great food, so for me, choosing my favorite lunch is tough. However, one of my favorites is a lunch I just had: faux italian sausage sandwich with peppers, onions, and mushrooms, and a side of hand cut fries with a tofu-ricotta topping from the VegiTerranean (Chrissie Hynde's restaurant) in Akron, OH. So good!
Posted by: Kaleena | January 23, 2009 08:52 PM
My favotite lunch is a veg cake, with homemade mayo.. It just delicious!
I love Daniela :D
Posted by: David Soza | January 23, 2009 10:49 PM
cajan seitan sandwitch definitely. pan seared seitan on rosemary foccacia bread with carmalized onions, avacado, steamed greens with vegan chili aioli with a side of mixed greens and tomatoes!
love the L word
please pick me
yay!
julia
Posted by: julia | January 23, 2009 11:33 PM
Tough, but my favorite lunch is the one that I ingested today! Grapeseed Oil Veganaise mixed with mashed tofu, tomato, and avocado on toasted brown rice bread plus FoodShouldTasteGood sweet potatoe chips and a large glass of chocolate soymilk! Heavenly
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 24, 2009 12:15 AM
I find curry with rice, carrots, broccoli, and tofu to be my ideal lunch.
Posted by: Gavin Frome | January 24, 2009 11:16 AM
My favorite vegan meal is veggie fajitas. I use a whole wheat tortillia and load it with sauteed red and geen peppers, onions, zucchini, and tofu. I eat them with shredded lettuce, homemade guacamole and salsa. Yum!
Posted by: Sarah | January 24, 2009 11:54 AM
Man! Ever since I discovered what the meat industry does, I have been sucessfully vegetarian for nearly 6 months now!
AND am love with THE L WOOOORD!
My favorite veggie lunch would have to be a veggie sub.
Olives, pickles, tomatoes,lettuce, subsauce, honey mustard, and mayo on a grilled white subbun.
OMG.
Posted by: Katie | January 24, 2009 01:53 PM
Lentils and rice... mmmm...
Posted by: MaryElizabeth | January 24, 2009 05:02 PM
my favorite has to be vegan tacos with homemade tortillas black beans soy cheese spanish rice cooked in tomato sauce with fresh diced tomatoes and black olives seasoned just right with some homemade guacamole and salsa with jalapenos..
occasionally i add some soy meat..
either way its amazing..
love the l word..
funny enough ive been watching it non stop lately..
so this is an exciting possibility..
Posted by: Hailee | January 25, 2009 04:21 AM
My favorite vegan lunch is at a local Thai restaurant that I've actually been able to convince my coworkers to join me at to have lunch!! My favorite lunch there is Basil Tofu fried rice!! It has lots of tofu and tons of veggies, bathed in basil...YUMMY!!
Posted by: Chantel | January 25, 2009 01:19 PM
I make the best chilli in the world(my friends said!)
3 cans of entire tomatos cut in little pieces ,carrots ,oignons,peppers,celery,mushrooms,kidney beans,veggie ground beef (1 pack)or a block of tofu,and spices
let it all cook on the oven at low for 3or4 hours it smell good....serve in big bols and with bread delicious!!
Posted by: Mariève Gauthier | January 25, 2009 03:36 PM
My favorite vegan lunch is grilled tempeh tacos marinated in beer, garlic and cayenne pepper and served with fresh, homemade salsa and vegan tofu sour cream, accompanied by a cold beer on a hot summer day. Perfecto!
Posted by: Carri | January 25, 2009 07:56 PM
Favorite Lunch of All Time:
Grandma's purple rice with deep fried tofu in tomato garlic sauce, chinese broccoli and some vegetable called "sou sou" in Chinese that I don't know how to translate. Add in home-made soy milk and it's the best 45 minute break between classes ever. I <3 you Gma!
Posted by: Lissa B | January 26, 2009 12:25 AM
my favorite vegan lunch is quite simple. a little vegan pasta with some mushrooms in teriyaki sauce and its absolutely delicious
Posted by: Rachel | January 26, 2009 08:43 PM
I love frozen mixed vegetables cooked with black mustard seeds and red chilis, then eaten as a sandwich inside pita bread. MMMM
Posted by: Susan | January 27, 2009 12:37 PM
My favorite vegetarian lunch is a peanut butter and honey sandwich with a tall glass of soy milk! Yum! As much as I like Daniela, Shane's my favorite :) Go L Word!
Posted by: Kristen | January 27, 2009 09:21 PM
my favourite lunch is, a vegetarian pizza!,covered with olives,tomatos,spinach,mushrooms, and topped with tofu cheese! Yummy! It's soooo good!
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Posted by: VICKY | February 2, 2009 02:46 AM