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FLOWER CHILD RESTAURANTS LIST VEGAN OPTIONS

Posted on February 12, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

Flower Child

Flower Child restaurants has locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, Georgia, and Texas. Some options listed as vegan are: Avocado Hummus, Spicy Japanese Eggplant with Thai Basil and Cashew, and Red Chili Glazed Sweet Potato with Bok Choy & Sesame Seed.

Bowls include Wild Mushroom Pho with rice noodle, sweet onion, bok choy, jalapeno, savoy cabbage, Thai basil, fall spiced dashi; Thai Cashew Quinoa with zucchini, snap pea, celery, onion, shiitake mushroom, jalapeño, Thai basil, cashew, red quinoa; Vegan Poke with marinated beet, avocado, pickled mushroom, cucumber, radish, wasabi pea, smoked dulse, brown rice, spicy ponzu; Mother Earth with ancient grains, sweet potato, portobello mushroom, avocado, cucumber, broccoli pesto, charred onions, leafy greens, red pepper miso vinaigrette, hemp; and Forbidden Rice with black pearl, red japonica, snap pea, bok choy, broccoli, carrot, onion, toasted sesame, red chili hoisin. Also featured is Thai Dye Wrap with spicy tofu, Thai basil, avocado, carrot, daikon radish, cilantro, and snap pea.

For more information, see:
http://www.iamaflowerchild.com/

For information about vegetarian and vegan restaurants, see:
VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

The contents of this posting, our website and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your best judgement about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

There’s Close to 1000 Vegan Restaurants in the USA Now! What is Your Favorite Vegan Restaurant?

Posted on February 09, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

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The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online guide to Veggie Restaurants in the USA and Canada. See: Vegetarian Resource Group Restaurant Guide

The number of completely vegan restaurants in the USA has skyrocketed the past few years to close to 1000! This number does not include vegetarian restaurants with many vegan options and non-veggie restaurants offering separate vegan menus. There’s also a huge number of vegan restaurants planning on opening later in 2018!

We were wondering, what is your favorite vegan restaurant and why? Let us know.

VEGAN MAGAZINE EDITOR/LAYOUT (DESIGN) JOB IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Posted on February 09, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

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The Vegetarian Resource Group seeks Senior Editor in Baltimore, Maryland to edit and layout (design) 36-page Vegetarian Journal four times a year, plus periodic miscellaneous tasks, such as designing brochures, t-shirts, decals, etc. Averages about five to eight hours per week.

Proficient in InDesign. Send writing sample, design sample, resume, and cover letter addressing vegan knowledge, short and long term goals, and magazine editing and layout experience. Reply to editor job at [email protected] $14/hour.

Are You Looking for Some Creative Recipes to Prepare for Valentine’s Day?

Posted on February 09, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

Here’s some suggestions from previous articles that ran in Vegetarian Journal:

For My Valentine, by Mary Clifford
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj99jan/1999_jan_valentine.php
Recipes include: Risotto with Asparagus and Capers, Pear-Watercress Salad, Rose-Scented Raspberry Mousse, plus more

Modern Vegan Comfort Food, by Debra Daniels-Zeller
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2016issue1/2016_issue1_comfort_food.php
Dishes include: Roasted Vegetable Pizza, Lentil Loaf with Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes, Shepherd’s Pie, etc.

Vegan Cakes Made Simple, by Lois Dieterly
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2003issue4/2003_issue4_vegan_cakes.php
Some of the cake recipes are: Mango Cake, Gingerbread Cake, Wheat-Free Carrot Cake, and Chocolate Cake. Recipes for a wide variety of frostings are also included.

To subscribe to Vegetarian Journal, visit:
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Vegan Pizza and Lasagna Produced by Peruvian Company

Posted on February 08, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

MARCIANO VEGANO PIZZA VEGETALES ASADOS

Vegan Pizza and Lasagna Produced by Peruvian Company Marciano Vegano is Now Being Distributed in the Main Stores of The Supermarket Wong–Cencosud, Peru’s High End Supermarket

The varieties being offered are:
Vegan Springtime Pizza. On top of handmade whole wheat crust and red homemade tomato sauce, our meltable plant-based cheese accompanies tomato slices and the basil leaves.
Basil Pesto and Mushroom Pizza. Intense flavors for the pizza lover. Mushrooms and organic basil pesto with Amazonian chestnuts. Together with our cheese, sauce and crust, great fusion of both continents.
Fire Roasted Vegetables Pizza. Our classical pizza. White onion, bell pepper and garlic slowly roasted in our ovens. Old time pizzeria flavor.
Four Seasons Pizza. Sweet cherry tomatoes, meaty mushrooms, olives of both colors crowned with artichoke´s heart slices. This one is very powerful.
Tricolor Lasagna. Organic Basil Pesto, coconut milk béchamel with mushrooms and homemade tomato sauce in a delicious combination with gentle sheets of whole wheat handmade pasta.

For more information, email [email protected]

IT Job Opening at The Vegetarian Resource Group in Baltimore, Maryland

Posted on February 07, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

COMPUTER/IT SUPPORT JOB
Vegan nonprofit group is looking for part time person about ten hours per week in Baltimore to help maintain website and keep computer software/hardware up to date and running smoothly. Familiarity with networking and software/hardware support in a PC environment helpful. Problem solver and enjoy troubleshooting computer issues. Experience in HTML and CSS (cascade style sheets).

Helpful skills: Experience in coding HTML and CSS, fundamentals of structured Query language (SQL), fundamentals of TCP/IP networks, basics of MS windows Workstation configuration.
Desired skills: PHP and MySQL, javascript, Perl scripting, WordPress,
Added Plus: Database design and administration,
• Maintain website.
• Maintenance such as maintaining backups.
• Update email network
• Update database
• Work with volunteers.
• Send out email newsletters
• Update hardware as necessary

$15/hour
Please send resume and cover letter to Att. IT job at [email protected]

Where to find a Special Valentine’s Day Vegan Meal at a Restaurant in 2018

Posted on February 07, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

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If you’re wondering where you can find a special vegan meal in the USA on Valentine’s Day, take a look at the list below for some suggestions. Let us know if you hear about any other restaurants offering special vegan meals for Valentine’s Day!

Shojin
Culver City and Los Angeles, California
See: https://www.facebook.com/theshojin

Café Sunflower, Atlanta, Georgia (Buckhead location)
http://www.cafesunflower.com/events/

Vegan Restaurant Week in Baltimore, Maryland (many restaurants will be offering vegan specials including on Valentine’s Day)
https://www.mdveganeats.com/

One World Café, Baltimore, Maryland
https://www.facebook.com/events/1853289034962623/

Great Sage
Clarksville, Maryland
http://greatsage.com/valentines-day-prix-fixe-3/

Candle 79
New York City, New York
http://candle79.com/

Hangawi
New York City, New York
http://www.hangawirestaurant.com/menu_valentines.pdf

Quintessence
New York City, New York
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organic-vegan-valentines-day-dinner-at-quintessence-tickets-42336926888?utm_content=938d7c7ffe50112f4b8e862e6e248499&utm_campaign=savorysalonvalentine&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

P.S. & Co.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
https://puresweets.com/pages/valentines-dinner

Café Flora
Seattle, Washington
http://cafeflora.com/docs/226/8639a694aa0084a9ce8a5f0bd493573108c70f04/ValentineDayFullSheet20182.pdf

RUBY TUESDAY SALAD BAR

Posted on February 06, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday lists these items on their salad bar: Chopped Romaine, Baby Spinach, Field Greens, Iceberg, Grape Tomatoes, Shredded Kale, Diced Cucumbers, Broccoli Florets, Bell Pepper Strips, Black Beans, Sliced Mushrooms, Carrots, Grapes, Diced Apples, Mandarin Oranges, Green Peas, Black Olives, Edamame, Banana Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Dried Cranberries, Wasabi Peas, Sunflower Seeds, Carrots, Celery, and more.

See here for vegan options. http://gipsee.com/rubytallergen/Loc.aspx
Select by location and then vegan options.

The contents of this posting, our website, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

For vegetarian and vegan restaurants, see VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

VRG Offers One $10,000 Scholarship plus Two $5,000 Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors in the USA – Deadline is February 20th!

Posted on February 05, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

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Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted veganism/vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.

One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring 2018. Deadline is February 20, 2018. We will accept applications postmarked on or before February 20, 2018. Early submission is encouraged.

Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan/vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student’s college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone. Please look at your e-mail.

For details on the contest, see: VRG Scholarship Contest

NEW VEGGIE ITEMS AT PANERA BREAD

Posted on February 02, 2018 by The VRG Blog Editor

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Panera offers Black Bean Soup. They list the ingredients as: Low Fat Vegetarian Black Bean Soup (Water, Black Beans [May Contain Soy], Onions, Celery, Vegetable Base [Cooked Vegetables {Carrot, Celery, Onion}, Tomato Paste, Corn Oil, Yeast Extract, Potato Flour, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor {White Pepper And Rosemary Extract}], Red Peppers, Modified Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Spices [Cumin, Oregano, Red Pepper], Lemon Juice, Garlic Powder).

Their Vegan Lentil Quinoa Broth Bowl includes: Umami Broth (Water, Umami Broth (Red Miso [Water, Soybeans, Rice, Salt, Alcohol], Hot Pepper Paste [Corn Syrup, Brown Rice, Red Pepper Paste {Red Pepper Powder, Water, Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion}, Water, Sea Salt, Fermented Soybean Paste {Water, Soybean, Soybean Cultured With Roasted Soybean Powder, Salt, Seed Malt [Contains Wheat]}, Alcohol, Red Pepper Powder, Glutinous Brown Rice Flour, Seed Malt {Contains Wheat}], Soybean Oil, Worcestershire Sauce [Water, Vinegar, Molasses, Sugar, Salt, Tamarind {Natural Extract, Sugar Syrup, Tartaric Acid}, Garlic, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spices, Natural Flavors, Onion], White Distilled Vinegar, Natural Flavor, Salt, Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Rice, Salt], Tomato Paste, Vegetable Stock [Water, Cabbage, Onion, Bean Sprouts, Garlic, Ginger, Dried Kelp], Brown Sugar, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Sesame Oil, Guajillo Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Turmeric Powder)), Green Lentil Blend (Organic Green Lentil [May Contain Traces Of Wheat, Soy And Mustard], Water, Diced Tomatoes In Juice [Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Sea Salt], Onion, Carrot, Celery, Canola Oil, Vegetable Base [Vegetables {Carrot, Celery, Onion}, Cane Sugar, Canola Oil, Salt, Dried Potato, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor], Rice Starch, Salt, Rasam Powder [Coriander, Chili Pepper, Red Pepper, Cumin, Fenugreek], Garlic, Sugar, Turmeric), Organic Quinoa (Water, Organic Golden Quinoa, Organic Red Quinoa, Sea Salt, Glucono Delta Lactone), Kale, Roasted Tomato Sofrito Blend (Tomatoes, Onion, Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dried Garlic, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Thyme), Spinach, Organic Brown Rice (Water, Organic Brown Rice), Lemon Juice.

Their Soba Noodle Broth Bowl with Edamame Blend includes: Water, Soba Buckwheat Noodles (Water, Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Buckwheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Salt), Fire Roasted Edamame Blend (Edamame [Soy], Carrot, Red Bell Pepper, Oil [Canola And Olive Oil], Salt, Black Pepper), Napa Cabbage Blend (Napa Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Carrot, Radicchio), Spinach, Fire Roasted Mushroom And Sweet Onion Blend (Fire Roasted Brown & White Mushrooms, Fire Roasted Yellow Onions, Thyme, Canola And Olive Oil Blend, Tamari Soy Sauce [Water, Soybean, Salt, Wheat], Black Pepper, Sea Salt), Umami Broth (Red Miso [Water, Soybeans, Rice, Salt, Alcohol], Hot Pepper Paste [Corn Syrup, Brown Rice, Red Pepper Paste {Red Pepper Powder, Water, Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion}, Water, Sea Salt, Fermented Soybean Paste {Water, Soybean, Soybean Cultured With Roasted Soybean Powder, Salt, Seed Malt [Contains Wheat]}, Alcohol, Red Pepper Powder, Glutinous Brown Rice Flour, Seed Malt {Contains Wheat}], Soybean Oil, Worcestershire Sauce [Water, Vinegar, Molasses, Sugar, Salt, Tamarind {Natural Extract, Sugar Syrup, Tartaric Acid}, Garlic, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spices, Natural Flavors, Onion], White Distilled Vinegar, Natural Flavor, Salt, Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Rice, Salt], Tomato Paste, Vegetable Stock [Water, Cabbage, Onion, Bean Sprouts, Garlic, Ginger, Dried Kelp], Brown Sugar, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Sesame Oil, Guajillo Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Turmeric Powder), Sesame Seeds, Cilantro.

For information about other restaurant chains, see http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

For information about vegan and vegetarian restaurants, see http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

The contents of this posting, our website, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

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