Joanne "Jo" M. Stepaniak (born January 7, 1954) is an American writer specializing in
veganism
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products and the consumption of animal source foods, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A person who practices veganism is known as a vega ...
and nutrition. She is the author of several books on the subject, including ''The Vegan Sourcebook'' (1998).
Life
Stepaniak's parents were Edna Abrams Greenberg and Herbert S. Abrams of Pennsylvania and has two sisters. She became a
vegetarian
Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the Eating, consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects as food, insects, and the flesh of any other animal). It may also include abstaining from eating all by-products of animal slau ...
as a child. After her marriage she became a vegan for ethical reasons.
She describes herself as a "kale-aholic" as she enjoys eating
kale
Kale (), also called leaf cabbage, belongs to a group of cabbage (''Brassica oleracea'') cultivars primarily grown for their Leaf vegetable, edible leaves; it has also been used as an ornamental plant. Its multiple different cultivars vary quite ...
and
collard greens.
For over 31 years she has been Supervising Editor at
Book Publishing Company
The Farm is an intentional community in Lewis County, Tennessee, near the community of Summertown, Tennessee, Summertown, Tennessee, based on principles of nonviolence, respect for the Earth, and veganism. It was founded in 1971 by Stephen Gaski ...
in
Summertown, Tennessee.
She was elected to the Vegetarian Hall of Fame in June 2008 in
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown is the largest city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,411 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Located east of Pittsburgh, it is the principal city of the Metropolitan statistical area ...
, at the 34t
Annual Vegetarian Summerfestof the
North American Vegetarian Society.
Inductees, Vegetarian Hall of Fame, North American Vegetarian Society website
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Stepaniak and her husband Michael live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. It is the List of municipalities in Pennsylvania#Municipalities, second-most populous city in Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia) and the List of Un ...
.
Selected publications
* ''Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary'', Book Publishing Company, 1996 ()
* ''The Vegan Sourcebook'', Lowell House
Lowell House is one of twelve undergraduate Harvard House system, residential Houses at Harvard University, located at 10 Holyoke Place facing Mount Auburn Street between Harvard Yard and the Charles River. Officially, it is named for the Lowel ...
, November 1998 (). Second edition: McGraw-Hill
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, October 1, 2000 ()
* ''The Saucy Vegetarian: Quick & Healthful No-Cook Sauces & Dressings'', Book Publishing Company, January 2000 ()
* ''Being Vegan: Living with Conscience, Conviction, and Compassion'', Lowell House, 2000 ()
* ''Vegan Deli: Wholesome Ethnic Fast Food'', Book Publishing Company, 2001 ()
* ''Raising Vegetarian Children'', McGraw-Hill, September 25, 2002 ()
* ''The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook: Delicious Dairy-Free Cheeses and Classic "Uncheese" Dishes'', Book Publishing Company, 10 Anv edition, December 2003 ()
* ''Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving With Food Allergies and Sensitivities'', Healthy Living Publications. August 2004 ()
References
External links
Stepaniak answers questions about veganism
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1954 births
American food writers
American veganism activists
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
Vegan cookbook writers
American cookbook writers
American women food writers