I get so many unbelievably odd press releases in my email. Some publicists just don't understand why I don't care that their steakhouse in Texas has a new head chef or that a chainsaw sculptor is working on the world's largest sculpture of Paul Bunyan ever made out of cheese. Seriously.

But sometimes, I get really fantastic press releases that totally make me smile. Today was one of those days.

Here's the deal. The fine folks over at Turtle Mountain (producers of some awesome vegan ice cream) are teaming up with the even finer folks of Farm Sanctuary to raise money to care for rescued farm animals and to support their (incredibly effective) legislative and investigative campaigns in support of farmed animal welfare. If you've been reading for a while, you might note that Farm Sanctuary is one of the non-profit organizations that I have personally volunteered for and vouch for.

So, if you like happy animals and you like coconut milk, go out and grab some So Delicious Coconut Milk (it comes in three flavors: unsweetened, original and vanilla). Drink it, then send the UPC to Turtle Mountain at the PO box address listed here. For the cost of a stamp, you'll raise $1 for Farm Sanctuary. Heck, go out and buy two cartons of coconut milk. The offer is good till September 30th. Want more details? Go here.

Need some ideas for how to use all that coconut milk?

Pumpkin coconut milk soup

Mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk

Coconut banana French toast

More vegetarian and vegan recipes using coconut milk

Thai coconut soup

Happy rescued lamb photo courtesy of Farm Sanctuary

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Grilling vegetarian foods can be a bit intimidating, if you're not quite sure what to do. Need a fool-proof idea for your Labor Day barbecue? Try this lemon and citrus-rubbed grilled vegetarian "chicken" recipe using store-bought mock chicken. Or, for a recipe using just three ingredients, try this easy Cajun-rubbed grilled chicken. Enjoy your extra day off work - it's the last day of summer!

If these aren't quite what you're looking for, try scrolling through dozens of vegetarian barbecue recipes here.

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Sometimes, you just have to wonder how some food traditions came about. Extra fatty meat, pureed and spreadable (also known as pate) is one of those that just make you wonder why. No need to cram your arteries with fatty liver - try a vegetarian pate made from mushrooms, nuts and fresh herbs instead. You can keep it a bit chunky, like a dip, or puree it smoother and mold it however you'd like. Here's a few vegetarian pate recipes to try:

Herbed mushroom pate (pictured)

Walnut and tofu pate

Mock "chicken" pate

Walnut and "chicken" pate

Stuffed mushrooms with raw herb pate

See also: More vegetarian and vegan appetizer ideas

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Are you worried about salmonella? Sure, all the infected eggs have been safely recalled, but do you trust federal regulators to keep you and your family safe in the future? CNN doesn't. Cookies, cakes, and other baked goods rely on eggs for moisture and leavening. They're an important part of the recipe, and you can't just leave them out. For peace of mind, do what vegans have been doing for years: try egg substitutes. A commercial egg replacer costs about $4 at the market, and will last for ages. I usually use Ener-G brand, and it's the most popular amongst egg-free bakers, but Bob's Red Mill brand works well too.

If you're used to eating scrambled eggs for breakfast, have you thought about scrambled tofu? It's just as quick to prepare, and, if you add some seasonings and a bit of turmeric for color, you'll likely hardly know the difference. Many grocery stores even offer a product called "Tofu Scrambler" that you can just mix in with your tofu to make a scramble, if you're not the type to keep individual seasonings on hand.

Link: Using egg replacers
See also: 7 quick and easy tofu scramble recipes

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