Joanne Stepaniak

Joanne "Jo" M. Stepaniak (born January 7, 1954) is an American writer specializing in veganism and nutrition. She is the author of several books on the subject, including The Vegan Sourcebook.

Life

Stepaniak's parents were Edna Abrams Greenberg and Herbert S. Abrams of Pennsylvania and has two sisters. She became a vegetarian 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 and collard greens.

She was elected to the Vegetarian Hall of Fame in June 2008 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, at the 34th Annual Vegetarian Summerfest of the North American Vegetarian Society.

Stepaniak and her husband Michael live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Selected publications

Vegan Vittles: Recipes Inspired by the Critters of Farm Sanctuary, Book Publishing Company, 1996 The Vegan Sourcebook, Lowell House, November 1998 . Second edition: McGraw-Hill, 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