In praise of vegans

Will wonders never cease? New York Times food editor Pete Wells is a man proud to be on intimate terms with someone known chiefly as Captain Bacon. In his refigerator, unwary guests seeking a cold beverage will sometimes find whole quarters of myriad beasts. But in this week's Times Magazine, you'll find him expressing extraordinary gratitude to vegans everywhere, for teaching him to bake without eggs. And above all others he salutes Da Capo authors Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero. You can read Mr. Wells's piece here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/magazine/08food-t-000.html

The book he consults is Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World (Da Capo, 9781569242735). He should also examine Veganomicon (9781569242643) and Vegan with a Vengeance (9781569243589), as well as Ms. Moskowitz's forthcoming Vegan Brunch (9780738212722), which will expand his arsenal of pancakes and waffles.

And although Captain Bacon will surely shudder, I'm certain that Bryant Terry's Vegan Soul Kitchen (9780738212289, just released) will astonish Mr. Wells all the more.