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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Patrick-Goudreau photo in the backyard veganic garden of her Oakland, California home.Occupation Writer, activist, public speaker, cooking instructor Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (born March 8, 1970 in Westfield, New Jersey) is an American writer, activist, public speaker,[1][2] and cooking instructor.[3] Having earned a master’s degree in English Literature from Seton Hall University,[4] Patrick-Goudreau uses her writing and communication skills to advocate veganism as a means by which to prevent cruelty to animals.
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Professional background
Patrick-Goudreau is the author of three very popular cookbooks, The Joy of Vegan Baking,[5] which won VegNews magazine’s “Cookbook of the Year” Award, The Vegan Table,[6] and Color Me Vegan,[7] which was released December 2010. Her first non-cookbook, The Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Tips and Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately,[8] was released in 2011. These four books were published by Fair Winds Press.[9]
A fifth book entitled The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Cleaner, Getting Leaner, and Living Compassionately[10] has been published by Random House/Ballantine Books.
Patrick-Goudreau also produces a podcast called "Vegetarian Food for Thought,"[11][12] including some video podcasts[13] and produced a cooking DVD, "Vegetarian Cooking with Compassionate Cooks,"[14] which grew out of her Oakland, California-based cooking classes.
Until 2011, Patrick-Goudreau had been a long-time columnist for VegNews Magazine with her popular column VegGuru.[15] She has appeared on The Food Network[16] and is a contributor to "Perspectives," the editorial program produced by her local NPR affiliate KQED-FM.[17] She also publishes two newsletters, "Food For Thought" and "Soup to Nuts."
Patrick-Goudreau has published dozens of articles and essays in a variety of publications, In addition, Patrick-Goudreau is a contributor to The Christian Science Monitor.[18]
Having been dubbed the Vegan Martha Stewart,[19] Patrick-Goudreau has been profiled in a number of newspapers, magazines, and journals, including The Oregonian,[20] Planet Green,[21] and Vegan Nutritionista,[22] amongst many others.[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43]
Patrick-Goudreau is an ardent supporter of rescued animal sanctuaries, such as Farm Sanctuary,[44] and in many photographs she can be seen with animals she has come to love over the years.
Patrick-Goudreau was one of several people who provided information used in the writing of the book Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism (2008) by Mark Hawthorne.
Personal background
Patrick-Goudreau first became vegan when she was 19, inspired by Diet for a New America[45] by John Robbins and Slaughterhouse[46] by Gail Eisnitz.[47]
Books
- Joy of Vegan Baking
- The Vegan Table
- Color Me Vegan
- The Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Tips & Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately
- The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Cleaner, Getting Leaner, and Living Compassionately
See also
References
- ^ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau – Speaker Profile – Random House Speakers Bureau – The World's Best Speakers Under One Roof. Rhspeakers.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's Speaking Events and Booksigning Schedule. Compassionatecooks.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Empowering people to make informed food choices and debunking myths about living a healthful, compassionate vegan life. Founded by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, cookbook author and animal rights advocate. Compassionate Cooks. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Seton Hall University, New Jersey. Shu.edu. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ The Joy of Vegan Baking Cookbook by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Joyofveganbaking.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ The Vegan Table By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau – Home Page. Vegantable.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Color Me Vegan by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Colormevegan.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Vegan's Daily Companion by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Vegansdailycompanion.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Books By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau | Author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Qbookshop. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ The 30 Day Vegan Challenge by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. 30dayveganchallenge.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Vegetarian Food for Thought: Inspiring a Joyful, Sustainable, Compassionate Diet. Feeds.feedburner.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ iTunes – Podcasts – Vegetarian Food for Thought: Inspiring a Joyful, Sustainable, Compassionate Diet by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau from Compassionate Cooks. Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ iTunes – Podcasts – The Compassionate Cook (Colleen Patrick-Goudreau) by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Print Article for the Emagazine. Emagazine.com (August 31, 2005). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/word/Veg_News_Nov_Dec_08_Toasts.pdf
- ^ Vegan BBQ with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author of The Vegan Table and The Joy of Vegan Baking. YouTube. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Vegetarian Vegan Animal Rights Humane Meat Essays KQED Sayta VegNews Heifer Common Dreams. Compassionatecooks.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Italy's frutta heaven. CSMonitor.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/VegNews.ColleenPatrickGoudreau.pdf
- ^ Going vegan: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau 'translates' vegan lifestyle with compassion, joy. OregonLive.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: Cooking with Compassion and Speaking Her Truth – Planet Green. Planetgreen.discovery.com (March 30, 2010). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Interview with Compassionate Cooks Founder Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Vegan-nutritionista.com (February 19, 2009). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Roth, Chloe. (2010-04-12) Local vegan bloggers weigh in on being vegan in the Bay Area. Sfgate.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: Cooking with Compassion and Speaking Her Truth | Care2 Causes. Care2.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Kiss Me, I'm Vegan!: Interview Series #1: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Kissmyvegan.blogspot.com (March 20, 2010). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ http://media.podcastingmanager.com/3/5/4/2/7/148422-172453/Media/ItsAllAboutFood021710.mp3
- ^ Cookbook author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks about going vegan – Isthmus. The Daily Page (January 22, 2010). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Podcast 170: Colleen Patrick Goudreau interview. Veg.ca (December 12, 2009). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ http://hw.libsyn.com/p/3/8/6/386b2447c4534835/fat_cat_author_interview_full.mp3?sid=2d35916fc8c49ff4953a5519af66f06c&l_sid=22037&l_eid=&l_mid=2034552
- ^ Herholdt, Cathy. (2009-11-04) Journal Media Group > In This Issue > Health & Fitness > A delicious meat-free menu. Journal-newspapers.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/word/Common_Ground_Sept_09_low%20_res_.pdf
- ^ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/word/veg_news_superstar_trio_aug_june_09.pdf
- ^ Podcast 149: CPG in the house. Veg.ca (June 24, 2009). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Laptop Lunch Times – Past Newsletters. Laptoplunches.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Vegetarian Living. PETA.org. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/word/distinctive_style_interview.pdf
- ^ Adjusting to the veggie lifestyle | Marketplace From American Public Media. Marketplace.publicradio.org (November 27, 2008). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
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- ^ "The Joy of Vegan Baking" Author Rises to Success from Church Roots : The Humane Society of the United States. Humanesociety.org. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ <http://www.compassionatecooks.com/EastBayMonthly_July_06.pdf
- ^ Satya June/July 6: Tune In, Turn On, Go Vegan! By Mark Hawthorne. Satyamag.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/Satya_Article.pdf
- ^ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/Oakland_Tribune.pdf
- ^ Action Alerts Index. Farm Sanctuary. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ The Food Revolution. The Food Revolution. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Slaughterhouse by Gail A Eisnitz. Meat.org.uk. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
- ^ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Interview. Menuism.com (August 27, 2010). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
External links
- Compassionate Cooks Website
- Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's Facebook Page
- Patrick-Goudreau's Blog
- Patrick-Goudreau's Podcast
- Vegetarian Food for Thought Podcast on iTunes
- KQED-FM's Perspectives Series Website
- Fair Winds Press, Publisher of Patrick-Goudreau's First Four Books
- Random House/Ballantine Books, Publisher of "30 Day Vegan Challenge"
- The Christian Science Monitor
Categories:- 1970 births
- Living people
- American vegans
- Seton Hall University alumni
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