May 2003

Put Paradise on your Plate

The Vegetarian Society is pleased to announce its approval of a brand new vegetarian cookery book by Denis Cotter - just in time for National Vegetarian Week. Paradiso Seasons is a selection of sumptuous new recipes from the chef and co-founder of Ireland's innovative vegetarian restaurant, Café Paradiso.

Paradiso Seasons is a collection of over 140 original, mouth-watering, seasonal recipes. Described as 'the foundation of a cuisine' by one food expert, Cotter's recipes encourage you to transport the innovation and quality of Café Paradiso into your own kitchen. Paradiso Seasons takes Cotter's exquisite approach to food writing a step further by introducing the integral relationship between his cuisine and seasonal produce.

Kerry Bennett, spokesperson for The Vegetarian Society, says: "These elegant and creative dishes are guaranteed to satisfy every appetite! If you're looking for inspiration for National Vegetarian Week this is definitely a book to consult."

The Vegetarian Society's 'approved trademark ' was established in 1969. Since then it has become the most widely recognised and trusted stamp of vegetarian approval anywhere in the world. The symbol can be found on a huge range of products, including retail food and drinks, catering supplies, household goods, cosmetics and toiletries.

The strength of the symbol is based on products meeting the following criteria:

- Products must be free from all meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and crustacea.

- Products must not contain slaughter by-products such as gelatine or animal fat.

- Any eggs used in the product must be free-range.

- Approval will only be granted to products or ingredients not tested on animals since 1986. /More over

- Approval will not be given to genetically modified ingredients as these are likely to have been tested on animals.

The Society also requires that cross contamination does not occur between vegetarian and non-vegetarian products during food production. No other symbol gives consumers such reassurance and inspires the trust that comes from the Vegetarian Society approved symbol.

The Vegetarian Society is the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world. It offers an independent voice to promote and provide information on vegetarianism.

National Vegetarian Week 2003 takes place from 19-25 May.

Notes for editors

For more information / colour separation enquiries about Paradiso Seasons by Denis Cotter, please contact Mike Collins at Attic Press, tel: 00353 21 490 2980, fax: 00353 21 431 5329, email: mike.collins@ucc.ie

For more information about The Vegetarian Society (Registered Charity No. 259358) please contact Kerry Bennett, Press Officer, on 0161 925 2012 (kerry@vegsoc.org) or Liz O'Neill, Head of Marketing and Public Relations, on 0161 925 2013 (liz@vegsoc.org)

Out of office hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973 108165 or visit www.vegsoc.org, where you will also find over 500 delicious recipes.

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