For short cooking video, see https://youtu.be/84T8Nph3NGU
Enjoy this Chili Fries recipe and other low-cost vegan dishes from Skyler Kilmer. See: https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/10/15/vegan-at-the-dollar-tree-store/
Mocktail photos by Rissa Miller
Are you craving a creative chilled non-alcoholic beverage? Previously the Journal featured an article titled “Non-Alcholic Thirst Quenchers,” by Mikiel Peratino. Mikiel is a former assistant manager and bartender at Great Sage vegan restaurant in Maryland. Enjoy recipes for Strawberry Fauxjito; Virgin Piña Colada; Warm Golden Pumpkin; Black Rose Mule; Watermelon Cooler; S’mores Mudslide; Virgin Cucumber Basil Gimlet; and Butterfly Margarita. These drinks look absolutely gorgeous and will bring a smile to your face!
Read the entire article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2020issue3/2020_issue3_thirst_quenchers.php
To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php
Nothing beats a simple graphic to get the vegan message out! The Vegetarian Resource Group created My Vegan Plate to display on outreach tables at various events. If you live in the United States, you can request copies of this handout to distribute by emailing us at [email protected]
You can view the handout here: https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/MyVeganPlate.pdf
This same handout can also be read in Spanish here: https://www.vrg.org/images/miplatovegano.jpg
We also have a version you can print out for kids to color on: https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/MyVeganPlateCP.pdf
Donations towards this outreach are always appreciated: www.vrg.org/donate
Watermelon-Herb-Salad-photo-by-Rissa-Miller
Shannon Cebron offers a number of vegan recipes you can prepare and take with you on your next camping and/or hiking trip. Her previous Journal article “Take it Outside” offers recipes for Curried Tofu Salad Sandwiches, Roasted Garlic Everything Bagel Dip, Watermelon Herb Salad, Trail Mix Cookies, Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins, and Kale & Chickpea Scramble Burritos. Read the entire article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2020issue2/2020_issue2_take_outside.php
Subscribe to Vegan Journal: vrg.org/member/2013sv.php
Deer Run on the Atlantic in Florida Keys
Years ago, The Vegetarian Resource Group ran an article titled Peach Passion. Now that peach season is in full swing, we thought we’d share this piece once again.
Debra Daniels-Zeller provides the following vegan recipes:
CINNAMON-PEACH OATMEAL WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
CREAMY PEACH SALAD DRESSING
LIME-CILANTRO PEACH SALSA
COCONUT-PEACH SOUP
TEMPEH TERIYAKI WITH PEACHES
GRILLED BALSAMIC PEACHES
CARDAMOM-PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
PEACH CASHEW CREAM
LEMON-PEACH JASMINE RICE PUDDING
Head to your local farmers’ market and enjoy some fresh peaches today!
The article can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2006issue2/2006_issue2_peach_passion.php
To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, visit: http://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php
Try this vegan cauliflower steak recipe by Rissa Miller. See:
https://youtu.be/RlzLmnvS-f8
Recipe at https://www.vrg.org/blog/2021/01/11/cauliflower-steaks/
More videos at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSyCToa_i9fA4D5CLCAFWw
https://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php
photo from DC Botanical Bar
The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php
To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate
Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide (Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):
Bosky’s Vegan Grill, 405 W. Walnut St., Springfield, MO 65806
Bosky’s Vegan Grill offers the 405 salad, chicken filet meal, beyond burger meals, chicken nugget meal, fresh sliders meal, deep-fried brat, and much more. Bosky’s also has vegan sauces and locally made vegan patties that are tasty, generously portioned, and reasonably priced. The dining area has a limited number of seats.
Botanical Bar, 1633 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Located downstairs beneath the DC Vegan Deli in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, this is the perfect date-night spot, with a uniquely rich nocturnal décor, full of plants and dark colors. They specialize in craft cocktails and mocktails — Italian classics like limoncello and negroni, and herbal and floral creations — as well as vegan-certified wines and local beers. They usually use aquafaba as an egg replacement and oat milk for creams. They also serve Italian-style coffees and bites including mushroom calamari and cauliflower wings. You can sit in the unique space inside or on the small dog-friendly patio immediately outside.
Café Red, 7148 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., Seattle, WA 98118
Café Red is a small, independent vegan café in south Seattle that offers an outdoor patio and dine-in seating area. Their menu is filled with yummy vegan breakfast and lunch items, along with an extensive list of beverages including espressos, teas, cold brewed coffee, frozen drinks, and more. In the mood for something hitting close to home, try their popular mac and cheez with gluten free macaroni noodles, a blend of organic quinoa, rice, and amaranth. Need to pick something up for breakfast? Enjoy a pesto breakfast sandwich featuring their legendary homemade pesto, home-made egg patty, Violife smoked provolone, and fresh tomato slices all on their fresh locally-baked bread. Whether it’s through their open mic nights or cozy ambience that makes you want to grab your favorite book, Café Red is a lovely place to enjoy the little things in life.
Jack Up Vegan, 959 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Located beside The Wine Barn, the Jack Up Vegan stands out with its bold neon lime green truck amidst the bustling streets of Florida. This food truck prides itself in making sure flavor is never compromised no matter the diet. From burritos, tacos, pizzas, an empanada, and even 10 side choices to accompany your flavorful main meal, the Jacked Up Vegan will have you genuinely amazed by their incredible selection of food.
La Conceria, 3580 Notre-Dame St. West, Montreal, QC H4C 1P4 Canada
A quick glance at La Conceria’s menu, with its offerings that include Polenta Fritta and Ravioli Pomodoro, and you might think you are simply about to eat at a typical osteria (a casual Italian eatery). A closer look, however, will have you notice the cashew ricotta on the Carote Glassate and the coconut crumble that is sprinkled over the Cavoletti di Bruxelles, and you will realize that you have happened upon the vegan Italian restaurant that now graces Montreal’s St.-Henri neighborhood. In true Italian tradition, La Conceria also offers a robust wine and cocktail menu, as well as a dessert menu that boasts a Tiramisu all’Arancia made with a coconut mascarpone.
Nissi VegMex, 9012 Research Blvd., Unit C-6, Austin, TX 78758
Nissi VegMex serves birria tacos, carne asada fries, street tacos, flautas, nachos, burrito, and other Mexican dishes. The queso is also to die for! The flavors are authentic, and the presentation is stunning. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Purple Thai, 1204 Broadway Ground Floor, New York, NY 10001
Purple Thai serves farm-to-table meals and has many nut-free and gluten-free options. Try drunken noodles, evil jungle princess, crispy spring rolls, drumstix, and other treats. They have sauces ranging from sweet to spicy to tangy, and they use organic produce, no unprocessed sugars, and very little oil and salt.
Create and submit a video relating what you want to tell others about veganism and/or vegetarianism.
Some possible topics: food, nutrition, your feelings about veganism and/or vegetarianism, water usage and vegetarianism, veganism and animal rights, or other veggie topics which appeal to you. Humor and feelings are appreciated. All videos should be positive, not be critical of anyone, and not include any footage of animal cruelty. You may submit a video you have already made.
Aspects of judging include accuracy and judges wanting to share the video with others. Entrants give permission to The Vegetarian Resource Group to post and share the video, to link to and from the video, and share the video with the media. Deadline to enter this year is July 15, 2022.
Details on the contest can be found here: VRG Video Contest
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