Create and submit a video relating what you want to tell others
about vegetarianism/veganism.
Some possible topics: food, nutrition, your feelings about
veganism/vegetarianism, water usage and vegetarianism, veganism and animal
rights, or other vegan 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, 2018.
Our Daily Bread, a meal program hosted by
Catholic Charities, serves more than a quarter of a million meals to people
experiencing hunger across Baltimore, Maryland. They serve hot lunch 365 days a
year to anywhere between 500 and 1000+ people. Additionally, they offer
breakfast to seniors and people with disabilities and dinner to men enrolled in
the Christopher Place Employment Academy. The organization relies on volunteers
to make and serve food every day, with a greater need for volunteers to serve
breakfast from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and dinner for Christopher Place from 5 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m.
There is opportunity for people who want to get
involved in a more indirect and possibly less time-consuming way by cooking and
donating meals. Our Daily Bread has a casserole program that is the backbone of
the entire initiative. Anyone can make and donate a casserole! Casserole
recipes can be found on the Our Daily Bread’s website: https://www.catholiccharities-md.org/services/our-daily-bread-hot-meal-program/#790c890569b87ce66
On the list of recipes one can make, 3 are
vegan, and were created by the VRG’s food service advisor Chef Nancy Berkoff,
RD! They are all fairly quick to make, depending on how many casseroles you
wish to donate.
Last weekend, VRG intern Amy Dell and myself
made two sweet potato and black bean casseroles using a recipe on the Our Daily
Bread website. It was very simple and only took us about an hour and a half to
chop all the peppers, onions, and garlic and get the sweet potatoes fork-tender.
(The time would have been shorter had we had a bigger pot to combine both
batches). The meal smelled delicious, and inspired me to make something similar
for myself!
Homelessness and hunger linger everywhere as a
silent enemy. Philanthropy may not be the best way towards food equality, but
it is one of the tools we have as individuals to help create a world that
aligns a little more with our philosophies. So if you are feeling inspired or
have no evening/weekend plans, get some ingredients and casserole dishes and
cook up a storm! Even if you are not in Baltimore you can still participate by
donating to your local feeding site.
If you are in the USA or Canada, the next time you throw a party, attend an office event, or simply crave something sweet, consider buying vegan baked goods from one of the companies listed here: https://www.vrg.org/links/BakeriesAndBakedGoodsVegan.htm
Create and submit a video relating what you want to tell others
about vegetarianism/veganism.
Some possible topics: food, nutrition, your feelings about
veganism/vegetarianism, water usage and vegetarianism, veganism and animal
rights, or other vegan 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, 2018.
Are you looking to impress family and friends with a
creative vegan deli salad? Rachel Haley Himmelheber offers a wide range of
salads in a previous Vegetarian Journal article including Mexican Cole Slaw,
Potato Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing, Asian Slaw, German Potato Salad, Middle
Eastern Macaroni Salad, and Pecan and Red Pepper Pesto Macaroni Salad. Read the
article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2000jul/2000_jul_delisalads.php
The menu consists of many
traditional Vietnamese dishes including Vegan Veggie Beef Rice noodle soup
(Pho) and Hot and Sour Soup (Canh Chua). Also enjoy fresh spring rolls, Vermicelli
with BBQ Vegan Chicken, Spicy Lemongrass Gluten, and more.
Phoenix Garden Vegetarian Restaurant
7103 Brook Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
The Pho reigns supreme! Other good selections include Pan-Fried Rice
Stick Noodles, Eggplant and Marinated Tofu, and Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich).
Desserts include chocolate-drizzled fried bananas and Phoenix’s very own funnel
cake! Daily lunch specials are offered.
This restaurant offers spring rolls, banh mi sandwiches, and a variety
of noodle and rice dishes. Some dishes feature mock meats like soy-based
chickun, ham, shrimp, and beef. An extensive list of teas, shakes, smoothies,
and various boba flavors is also available.
Vinh Loi Tofu is a café as well as a tofu factory. The fresh soymilk,
tofu, and tofu custard made daily are reason enough to come here and yet there
are delicious dishes to try as well. From curry to Vietnamese soup, each dish
is made with care. Although it’s mostly take-out, there are a few tables if you
want to eat in. Only cash is accepted, however, there is an ATM on site.
Vinh Loi Tofu
11818 South St. #101
Cerritos, CA 90703
vinhloitofucerritos.business.site
Enjoy pho, curry soup, spring rolls, udon noodles stir-fried with bbq
“duck,” cold noodle salad, and more.
Reed Mangels, PhD, RD and Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD wrote an article in a previous issue of Vegetarian Journal that shows individuals how to lose weight on a vegan diet. This piece was written to provide suggestions for vegans, or people who are interested in following a vegan diet, who want to lose weight. The weight loss plan is designed for non-pregnant adults. If you have a medical condition such as kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, please consult your health care professional to make sure these ideas will work for you.
This article features two eating plans. The first has
approximately 1,500 calories and is designed for most women who want to lose
1-2 pounds per week. The second has about 1,900 calories and is designed for
most men who want to lose 1-2 pounds per week. One to two pounds per week is a
safe rate of weight loss that is more likely to be maintained.
We previously ran an article in Vegetarian Journal showing that vegan meal plans can be both low-cost and nutritious. Often people claim it’s too expensive to be vegan. This is not true. Like any diet, it depends upon the types of food you choose to eat.
The meal plans found in this piece were devised for three
specific populations: young adults, older adults, and a family of four. If you
do not fit into one of these categories, you may still use the ideas in the
article to develop a meal plan that is just right for you. Each plan features
an array of meal ideas that are quick and easy to prepare, that contain the
nutrients your body needs, and that won’t put a huge dent in your wallet.
The Vegetarian Resource Group is a vegan activist non-profit
organization that does outreach all-year-long. For example, VRG tables at
different events throughout the USA and also sends literature free of charge to
other groups/individuals doing educational activities in schools, hospitals,
camps, restaurants, libraries, offices, etc. Our ability to continue doing this
depends on people like you! Your donations allow us to promote the vegan
message whenever we’re called upon for assistance. Please consider becoming a
monthly or quarterly donor to The Vegetarian Resource Group.
Thanks so much for your support. You can become a monthly or
quarterly donor online here: vrg.org/donate
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on veganism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. We have been helping health professionals, food services, businesses, educators, students, vegans, and vegetarians since 1982. In addition to publishing the Vegan Journal, VRG produces and sells a number of books.
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