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Here’s Some Beverage-Inspired Holiday Treats

Posted on December 19, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

Cold Brew Coffee Cake photo by Hannah Kaminsky

Hannah Kaminsky shared some Beverage-Inspired Holiday Treats in a previous issue of Vegan Journal. Enjoy: Hot Cocoa Brownies; Maple Brown Sugar-Oat Milk Pops; Cold Brew Coffee Cake; Poached Pear Upside-Down Cake; and Orange-Pepper Peanut Brittle. Find the recipes here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2021issue4/2021_issue4_holiday_treats.php

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Caulitos (Chips) Reviewed in Vegan Journal

Posted on December 18, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

Caulitos chips are made by combining cauliflower and red lentils! Enjoy them in two varieties: Sea Salt or Dairy-Free Nacho. Read the review here https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2025issue4/2025_issue4_veggie_bits.php

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Fancy Toasts to Serve for the Holidays

Posted on December 18, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

Seitan Brat Crostini photo by Rissa Miller

Are you still searching for ideas on what to serve during the holiday season? Why not try Fancy Vegan Toasts! Jason Yowell offered these creative recipes in a previous issue of Vegan Journal: Mushroom Medley Toasts with Herbed Cashew Cheeze; Seitan “Brat” Crostini; Sweet Potato Toasts with Beet Purée; BLT Toasts; and Sweet Cream & Fruit Tartine.

See: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2021issue3/2021_issue3_fancy_toasts.php

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Salsa Queen Freeze-Dried Salsa Reviewed in Vegan Journal

Posted on December 17, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

Salsa Queen has manufactured salsa that is freeze-dried. All you need to do is add water when ready to use the product. Read our review here https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2025issue4/2025_issue4_veggie_bits.php

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WHICH PLANT-BASED MILK WORKS BEST?

Posted on December 17, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

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Posted on December 16, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

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Read About VRG’s 2025 Scholarship Winners

Posted on December 16, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

This year The Vegetarian Resource Group awarded $50,000 in scholarship money to graduating high school seniors promoting veganism. Read all about the wonderful work these young adults are doing throughout the USA in Vegan Journal here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2025issue4/2025_issue4_2025_scholarship_winners.php

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YUMI Organic Meltable Puffs Reviewed in Vegan Journal

Posted on December 15, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

The latest issue of Vegan Journal includes a review of YUMI Meltable Puffs. These puffs are safe for those starting to eat solids at age 8 months and older. Read the review here https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2025issue4/2025_issue4_veggie_bits.php

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Which nondairy plant milk should you use to make vegan pudding? Soymilk? Almond Milk? Oat Milk? Coconut Milk?

Posted on December 15, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

Hannah Kaminsky explains in this video. https://youtube.com/shorts/WeMCqn1H23s

For more information on plant milks, go to https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2025issue3/VJ_issue3_2025.pdf

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Quick and Easy Roasting Ideas

Posted on December 12, 2025 by The VRG Blog Editor

photo by Hannah Kaminsky

The Vegan Cooking Tips column in the newest edition of Vegan Journal features roasting ideas from Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD. Read her suggestions here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2025issue4/2025_issue4_cooking_tips.php

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