Under the direction of their Chef Educator, Culinary Arts students will prepare a meal to enhance your health and romance at Carême’s, Academy of Culinary Arts, Atlantic Cape Community College.

Anne Dinshah, who grew up in Malaga NJ, will sign her new book Dating Vegans at the Valentines Dinner Buffet, at Carême’s, Academy of Culinary Arts (Mays Landing NJ) on Tuesday February 14 2012 at 6 pm.

Dating Vegans is for everyone in a relationship vegan-with-a-nonvegan or anyone who has a vegan friend. This refreshing look at social situations contains vital, encouraging commentary—gleaned from the author’s true dating experiences. Her friends’ stories of long-term relationships (where one person is vegan and the other is not, or was not at the start of the relationship) offer more solutions.

When differences during dining seem overwhelming, seek suggestions endorsed by meat-eating men. As engaging as a romance novel, this excellent book can be read anywhere from the bed to the subway.

Raves regarding this romantic read:

“You owe it to yourself to get this book. And you owe it to Anne, who tirelessly dated countless nonvegan men and interrogated them to bring you this comprehensive report on the intersection of love, ethics, and food. Dating Vegans is for everyone who has dated a vegan or a nonvegan, or who might someday consider dating another human being of any kind.” ~Vance Lehmkuhl, Philadelphia Daily News “V for Veg” columnist

“I loved the concept and I love the book. It combines two of life’s great adventures: exploring vegan food and exploring new relationships. Tasteful in every sense of the word, yet with a dash of mischievousness, this book has something for everyone with an open mind and an open heart.” ~Jonathan Balcombe, author of Pleasurable Kingdom and The Exultant Ark

“Who does not know relationships can be challenging? Add a difference in eating habits and, Oh my! Anne Dinshah has pinpointed many dating scenarios and better yet includes helpful answers for those delicate differences over food. If this is not enough, she includes the basic facts about how to become an exciting plant-based eater, along with some rather conversational and enticing recipes like Takedown Chocolate Brownies to help along your own scenarios!” ~Linda Long, author/photographer of Great Chefs Cook Vegan

“Let me get this straight: Anne Dinshah goes on dates for a full year as research? Why didn’t I think of that! Dating Vegans is a must-have manual for any vegan willing to give a chance to someone from the other side of the plate. Overflowing with stories, antidotes, humor, advice and recipes, here is your guidebook to finding friends, lovers, and hopefully, that one person who is both.” ~ Joseph Connelly, founder of VegNews magazine

Anne is a lifelong vegan, author of Healthy Hearty Helpings and co-author of The 4-Ingredient Vegan. She embraces the challenges of everyday life with focus, persistence, and grace. With the help of nonvegan friends who appreciate her vegan cuisine, Anne is building her stone and timber-frame writer’s cabin. She is committed to building bridges as a vegan in a culture that depends heavily on animal products.

For dinner reservations or more information phone: 856-694-2887. The Academy of Culinary Arts is at AtlanticCape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike (on Rt. 322), Mays Landing NJ 08330 Carême’s is by the on-campus bus stop, in Bldg M. www.atlantic.edu