Bill Shurtleff from SOYINFO Center is offering a free link to their research titled “History of Vegetarianism and Veganism Worldwide (1430 BCE to 1969).”

See: tinyurl.com/3ztdbbxc

Have you ever wondered if an ingredient listed on a food label is vegan or not? The Vegetarian Resource Group has an online guide to food ingredients that lets you now whether a specific food ingredient is vegan, vegetarian, non-vegetarian, typically vegan, typically vegetarian, may be non-vegetarian, or typically non-vegetarian.

You can search through this guide here: https://www.vrg.org/ingredients/index.php

To support this type of difficult research, please consider making a donation to The Vegetarian Resource Group: vrg.org/donate

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In the latest issue of Vegan Journal, we review Cali Bagels Everything and Vegan Bacon Flavor organic bagel mixes. Each box makes 6-8 full-size bagels.

To read the Vegan Journal review, go here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue1/2022_issue1_veggie_bits.php

For information on the company see www.calibagels.com

To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

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Many parents worry about finding a veggie-friendly camp to send their children to. Here’s some suggestions:

Yea Camp will have vegan programs in Hinsdale, MA August 6-14, 2022, as well as a virtual camp July 11-14, 2022. See: http://yeacamp.org/

Camp Common Ground is located in Vermont and has programs for the entire family (adults and kids). They serve vegetarian food with vegan options. See: http://www.cgcvt.org/

Camp Zeke will accommodate vegans and vegetarians. They are located in the Pocono Mountains in Lakewood, PA. See: www.campzeke.org

Vegan Camp has programs throughout the summer in different locations. Andy Mars is the director. See: http://www.vegancamp.org

Camp4Real runs vegan programs during the summer in Virginia. See: camp4real.com

Camp Woolman offers primarily vegetarian meals with vegan options. Located in Nevada City, CA. See: https://www.woolman.org

Enjoy vegan quiche made from an eggless filling and spinach, pot pie including lots of veggies and savory herb gravy, as well as a variety of pies including Dutch Apple and Berry Peach Pie.

To read the Vegan Journal review, go here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue1/2022_issue1_veggie_bits.php

You can find more info on this company here: www.raisedglutenfree.com

To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

Each issue of Vegan Journal includes the column Vegan Cooking Tips by Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD. In the latest issue she gives suggestions on how to prepare kolrabi.

Read the entire column here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue1/2022_issue1_cooking_tips.php

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By Rissa Miller, Vegetarian Journal Senior Editor

(Serves 6)

1 Tablespoon vegan margarine/butter

1 small onion, sliced

3-4 radishes, sliced

1-2 cloves garlic

2 sheets vegan puff pastry, thawed to room temperature

Flour, to roll dough

One 16-ounce silken tofu, drained

1/4 cup chickpea flour

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

1 Tablespoon miso

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon arrowroot powder

Pinch black salt (optional, see note below)

Pinch ground white pepper (optional)

1 bundle of asparagus, ends trimmed

Salad Topping with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette:

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 Tablespoon maple syrup

1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt/pepper, to taste

4 cups fresh arugula, baby spinach, baby kale, or spring mix greens

2 Tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium side skillet, melt the vegan margarine and toss in onion, radishes, and garlic. Sauté vegetables until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside.

Flour a flat surface and individually roll puff pastry sheets using a rolling pin or flat jar until each sheet is roughly about 12×14 or so. Move one puffed pastry sheet to each baking sheet and set aside.

In a blender or food processor, combine silken tofu, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, miso, turmeric, garlic powder, arrowroot powder, black salt, and white pepper. Purée until smooth and creamy with no chunks of tofu remaining. Pour half of the mixture onto one puff pastry sheet and spread it evenly up to one inch from the sides. Fold sides over to make the crusty edge of the tart. Repeat with remaining tofu mixture on second puff pastry sheet. Use half of the asparagus and place it across the middle of the tart in a row in any way that looks appealing. Repeat with the second tart. Divide the sautéed onions, radishes and garlic, and sprinkle half on each tart.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes until the tart center is set up firmly and the crust is crispy and golden brown. Allow to cool on the pan for at least 10 minutes before topping with salad.

While tarts bake, prepare the Salad Topping with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette. In a ball jar with a lid or a bowl combine olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika and salt/pepper. If using a jar, shake to mix or in a bowl, whisk until blended. Toss arugula/greens, sunflower seeds and vinaigrette until well combined. When tarts are cooled, spread salad over each one. Slice each tart into six portions and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Are you searching for a non-leather vegan wallet? The following companies in the USA, Canada, and Europe all offer a variety of wallets for men and women.

USA

Couch sells a variety of wallets for men and women.

Doshi offers wallets for men and women.

Fabric Horse sells wallets for men and women.

Grape Cat sells a wide variety of wallets for women and men.

Green Banana Paper sells wallets made out of banana leaves.

K Carroll sells wallets for women.

Labante has offices in the USA and United Kingdom and offer wallets for women and men.

Matt and Nat sells wallets for men and women.

Mechaly sells a variety of women’s wallets.

Moo Shoes sells a variety of wallets for men and women.

Unicorn Goods sells a variety of men’s wallets.

Vegan Chic sells women’s wallets.

The Vegetarian Site sells hemp wallets.

CANADA

Jeane & Jax is a Canadian company selling a wide variety of wallets for women.

Nice Shoes is a Canadian company that offers wallets for men and women.

Pixie Mood is a Canadian company that sells a variety of women’s wallets.

EUROPE

Avesu in Germany offers a wide range of wallets in various colors made from different materials.

Corkor in Portugal sells wallets for men and women made out of cork.

Labante has offices in the USA and United Kingdom and offer wallets for women and men.

Parma now offers vegan parmesan in several flavors including Original, Better than Bacon, Chipotle Cayenne, Garlicky Green, and more. You can find this vegan parmesan line in Safeway and Wegmans or online at www.eatparma.com

To read the review, go here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue1/2022_issue1_veggie_bits.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

Amp up Tacos in your household with these vegan recipes for Tacos al Pastor and Tofu con Rajas Poblanos. Both offer up layers of flavor with pepper-based marinades and hearty vegan ingredients. Chef Carlos does it again with more Mexican meals!

See this VRG video at: https://youtu.be/cQBoamigfTI

More videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSyCToa_i9fA4D5CLCAFWw https://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php