If you’re ever searching for vegan baked goods to bring to your office or child’s classroom, or simply to eat at home, try Abe’s Muffins. We’ve seen the twelve-pack option available at Whole Foods in several flavors including blueberry, Lemon Poppy, and Chocolate Chip. They also offer seasonal options such as Pumpkin and Apple Cider. Both adults and children will love these!

For more information on where you can purchase these muffins, visit:
https://www.abesmuffins.com/

Go to:
https://www.igive.com/welcome/lp15/wr35.cfm?c=57804&tm_campaign=membernewmemberpromo181101

Foodservice distributor Sysco has announced the launch of Sysco Simply http://www.syscofoodie.com/simply/, a platform designed to offer their foodservice customers vegan, vegetarian, and other plant based products. They say there are over 1,000 products on the platform. If you are a foodservice, or a consumer of an institution that uses Sysco, let us know at [email protected] how this is working for you.

According to Fidelity Investments, if you are age 70½ or older, IRS rules require you to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) each year from your tax-deferred retirement accounts. This additional taxable income may push you into a higher tax bracket and may also reduce your eligibility for certain tax credits and deductions. To eliminate or reduce the impact of RMD income, charitably inclined investors may want to consider making a qualified charitable distribution. A qualified charitable distribution is a direct transfer of funds from an IRA custodian, payable to a qualified charity, such as The Vegetarian Resource Group. Up to $100,000 in charitable contributions made this way can be excluded from taxable income. With passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, the QCD provision is now a permanent part of the Internal Revenue Code. This means you can plan your charitable giving and begin reviewing your tax situation earlier each year. The contribution must be made directly from the IRA custodian to the charity, so speak with the institution where your IRA is held, concerning the proper forms and the proper deadlines. This is not personal tax or legal advice. Speak to your tax and legal advisor for specific information for your situation.

Photo: Rosemary Braised Seitan from L’Eau de Vie Organic Brasserie

L’Eau de Vie Organic Brasserie Thanksgiving Dinner
See: https://www.facebook.com/OrganicBrasserie
See menu here: https://organicbrasserie.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/thanksgiving-menu.pdf

Special Holiday Menu from Land of Kush!
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, you have a lot of things on your plate! Let us take some things off! The cooking part, that is. Check the “Special Thanksgiving Holiday” and “Catering” sections of our menu. See: http://landofkush.com/menu/

We are accepting catering orders through Tuesday, 11/20. Orders can be picked up through Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, 11/21. Individual Thanksgiving meals will be available for sale on Wednesday, 11/21. Get double points on Wednesday, 11/21, if you dine with us. Use promo code 61994. Valid for only one transaction.

We are closed on Thursday, 11/22 and will reopen Friday, 11/23. Don’t wait! Reach out to us at [email protected] or call the store directly at 410-225-5874 (KUSH). Treat your loved ones and friends to a healthy meal. Gift certificates are available for purchase in any denomination.

If you’re looking for vegan Thanksgiving recipes from The Vegetarian Resource Group, see:
https://www.vrg.org/recipes/vegan_thanksgiving.php

Are you looking for gorgeous vegan Chanukah candles? If so, check out: https://www.naturalcandles.com/collections/judaica/products/chanukah?variant=14971142854

Through December 31, 2018, you can give a gift membership to The Vegetarian Resource Group (includes a 1-year subscription to Vegetarian Journal) for $15 each (40% discount). This offer is valid in the USA only!

This is a terrific way to share the vegan message year-round, as well as support VRG. Gift subscriptions can be done online by simply typing in your message and the address(s) of the gift recipient(s) in the comments field. Go to: https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565

It is apple season and who can’t help but think of apple pie! We thought we’d look back on a Vegetarian Journal article written by Chef Nancy Berkoff called Easy as Apple Pie! Nancy discusses apple varieties, pie crusts, and more. Then she shares a number of vegan recipes including:

• Maple Apple Pie
• Apple Cream Pie
• Apple Pie, Hold the Sugar
• Pie-Eyed Apple Pie (Apple Pie with Whiskey)
• Ginger Snap Crust
• Fruit Pie Fillings
• Pie Shell
• Easy Blueberry Pie
• Delicious Cherry Pie

You can find the complete article here:
Easy as Applie Pie!

Subscribe to Vegetarian Journal by visiting:
https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

When: Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 5 PM – 7 PM

Where: North Baltimore Mennonite Church, 4615 Roland Ave, Baltimore, Maryland 21210

All are welcome! Come join the vegetarian community of Baltimore for a variety of delicious vegan dishes and good conversation. We hope to see you there!

Cost is $5 per adult (children can come for free) plus bring a vegan dish (free of meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal products) that serves 4 people (per adult attendee). Also bring a list of the ingredients in your dish to place near your dish.

Finally, please donate a vegan canned food item at this event that will be distributed to those in need. Thanks!

Any questions, call The Vegetarian Resource Group at (410) 366-8343 Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm. For details see:
https://www.facebook.com/events/430242214151336/

More and more mainstream companies are offering vegan options that are convenient. Minute Rice now offers single-serve portions of Organic Brown Rice, Organic White Rice, and Organic Red Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic. You can toss these in your lunch bag along with other items. Find these in your local supermarket.

For more information, see:
https://www.minuterice.com/en-us/products/categories/29/ReadytoServe.aspx