The Vegetarian Resource Group is highly selective about the books we choose to review in Vegetarian Journal. The latest issue includes reviews for the following books:
Even Vegans Die
Veganize It!
Ocean Greens
NYC Vegan
Aquafaba
T.Veg.

You can read the entire column here: http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue1/2018_issue1_book_reviews.php

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By Griffin Stein

Music and Film may take center stage at the annual South by Southwest Festival held throughout Austin, Texas for 11 days; however, this year brought the first Wellness Expo on March 10-11. Showcased were numerous companies covering all aspects of the health and wellness industry. Exhibitors included Alpaca Market, a family-run string of health-focused food kiosks in Austin; Pan’s Mushroom Jerky; Vegetarian Shiitake mushrooms with a delicious Umami taste available in flavors like Zesty Thai and AppleWood BBQ; and Barrel Creek Provisions (http://hatcreekprovisions.com) which makes vinegar and heated free pickled vegetables available in traditional jars, pouches, and bottled brines. And if you’re staying in town after SXSW and don’t want to leave Austin, check out the Vegetarian Journal’s great vegetarian and vegan restaurants guide for some can’t miss spots! See: VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

Former VRG intern Julia Mathew shares vegan South Indian recipes in the latest issue of Vegetarian Journal. These recipes were passed down through generations and are finally in written form for everyone to enjoy! Try Kerala Parippu Curry (South Indian Lentil and Coconut Dish), Sambar and Dosa (South Indian Lentil and Vegetable Stew with a Sourdough Crepe), Masala Dosa (South Indian Potato and Vegetable-Filled Crepes), Thenga Chammanthi (South Indian Coconut Chutney), and Cherupayar Ularthiyathu (Kerala Mung Bean Stir-Fry).

The article can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue1/2018_issue1_recipes_coconuts.php

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Naijha Wright Brown is co-owner of The Land of Kush in Baltimore City, Maryland. She (along with her husband) does an incredible amount of veggie outreach in this community. They will also be opening a second vegan restaurant later this year near The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Read the entire article here: http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue1/2018_issue1_vegetarian_action.php

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Thank Pangea for all they have done for the vegan movement over decades.
Go to http://www.veganstore.com/notice

Pangea wrote:
February 23, 2018
To all our supporters over the years,

We are sad to announce that after 23 years in business, Pangea Vegan Products will be closing down over the next several weeks.

When we first opened our doors in January 1995, vegan products were very hard to come by, and there were no other businesses that offered a wide range of already “vetted” cruelty-free products all in one place. Our driving goal was to make the cruelty-free lifestyle more accessible and easier to maintain, in hopes of encouraging more people to adopt and stick with veganism. Over the years, we have been very gratified to hear from numerous customers that Pangea helped them to start or maintain their vegan/cruelty-free lifestyle, in addition to showing others that veganism is a viable way of life. We would like to believe that, in our small way, Pangea played a part in helping veganism spread. We are very grateful to all our loyal customers who helped support our mission over the years and who contributed to the growth of veganism.

Vegan products can now be found almost everywhere in this country. Competing with huge discount retailers that can afford to buy in enormous bulk quantities is, in our experience, not feasible long term for a business of just a few people. That said, we could never be upset by the mass proliferation of vegan and cruelty-free goods throughout mainstream markets. Conversely, it is the ultimate fulfillment of our goal to be able to say that a small vegan products retailer like Pangea has become, in many ways, obsolete.

Many of you have been supporters and patrons of Pangea for many years — some even from the very beginning. Please accept our sincere gratitude for all of your support. Obviously there is still much to be done to continue the advance of veganism and animal rights worldwide, but we believe we should all be encouraged by the progress that has been made over the past couple of decades. We wish you all the best and vow never to stop working toward a kinder world.

For the animals,
-Shari, Phil, Quinn, and all the Pangea Staff over the years

The latest issue of Vegetarian Journal includes the winning essay from the 2017 essay contest for children sponsored by The Vegetarian Resource Group. You can read the winning essay called “What Tofu Taught Me” by Mira Yang here:
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue1/2018_issue1_essay_contest.php

To enter the 2018 essay contest see: VRG Essay Contest for Children

In the latest edition of Vegetarian Journal the Vegan Cooking Tips column by Chef Nancy Berkoff features suggestions for quick and easy soups. Nancy starts off with the following advice:

“Soup meals are comforting and convenient meals. One way to ensure that there can always be soup on the table is to make a basic soup to use as a base for other types of soup.

For example, create a basic vegan vegetable soup. Use your broth or stock of choice, add diced or chopped seasonal or frozen veggies, allow to simmer, and you have a basic soup. Use your favorite fresh or dried herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, basil, sage, thyme or rosemary, to create your own flavor profile. Next…add some cooked beans, purée, and you have a creamy soup.

Another way to create a creamy soup is to place your vegetable soup in a blender, add silken tofu, and blend. Canned creamed corn (the “cream” comes from corn starch) can also be used to stir in some creaminess. Just be sure to read the label so you aren’t getting extra unwanted sugar.”

You can read the entire article here:
Quick and Easy Soup Ideas

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The latest Scientific Update column by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD in Vegetarian Journal covers these topics:

Lower Risk of Diabetes in Vegetarian Men
Vegetarians & Weight Loss
Veggies in Breastmilk
B12 Fortified Toothpaste
Fewer Eating Disorders
Milk and Children’s Height

You can read the entire column here: Scientific Updates in Vegetarian Journal

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Chef Nancy Berkoff’s recent article Andiamo! Creative Pasta Dishes features several vegan recipes including:

Puttanesca Spaghetti
Pasta Roll Ups with Spinach Ricotta
Avocado Lasagna
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Squash and Mac

Read the entire article here and start cooking:
Andiamo! Creative Pasta Dishes

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