Are you in charge of bringing a vegan cake or cupcakes to a party? Or are you simply in the mood for some delicious vegan baked goods? The Vegetarian Resource Group has compiled a list of vegan bakeries in the USA and Canada.

The list of vegan bakeries can be found here:
vegan bakeries

This restaurant is for sale. The owners say there has never been meat in the kitchen. (Note: The restaurant closed at the end of 2017.) Please feel free to visit www.pripizza.com to see some pictures of the space. There is a contact link on the website if you would like to contact the owners.

Pizza Research Institute
325 Blair Blvd., Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-1307

Vegetarian/pizza. At the Pizza Research Institute, they offer, “Tomorrow’s Pizza Today.” Their ‘Periodic Table of Toppings’ includes pears, peaches, apples, sweet potatoes, baby corn, asparagus, garlic, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, walnuts, vegan pesto, and tofu. They also feature outdoor dining patios, an art gallery, and live music.

Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Full service
vegan options
take-out, beer/wine, special beverages
VISA/MC, $$

According to The Baltimore Sun, Aldi supermarket chain is rolling out a vegan and vegetarian product line. See:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/sns-dailymeal-1865503-eat-aldi-rolls-out-vegan-and-vegetarian-product-line-20180104-story.html

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

There are so many different types of vegan soups! We’ve featured some in previous issues of Vegetarian Journal and thought you might enjoy preparing one of these delicious soups:

Hot, Hearty Soups for Cold Winter Days, by Peggy Rynk

Fruit Soups, by Jacqueline Dunnington

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It doesn’t take long for individuals that become veggie to realize that many ethnic cuisines offer a wide variety of vegan dishes. Throughout the year, we feature international recipes in Vegetarian Journal. Here are some examples:

The Rich Flavors of African Cuisine, by Peggy Rynk

Going Amok in Cambodia, by Zel Allen

Sicilian-Style Vegan Cuisine, by Nancy Berkoff

Middle Eastern Savory Salads, by Habeeb Salloum

You can see links to many other international cuisines we’ve highlighted in Vegetarian Journal here:
Vegan International Recipes

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Dear Vegetarian Resource Group,

I had an amazing experience joining the University of Pennsylvania community over the past few months. The people I have met during the past semester have changed my outlook and enriched my life. All the activities, resources, and opportunities on campus overwhelmed me in the beginning, but eventually I found my stride.

I used the past semester to explore the options available to me, and what I truly desired. Attending several entrepreneurship events led me to researching the possibilities of starting a business or nonprofit related to veganism, or under the broader umbrella of reducing the total amount of suffering in the world. Realizing that veganism is a cause that I would dedicate my life to, and that I could use my passion and skills to help reduce the total amount of suffering in the world, changed how I see my future.

I would like to thank The Vegetarian Resource Group and all the donors who made the generous scholarship possible. Your support eases the financial burden of college on my family and me. Most of all, it tells me that no matter how tough it gets, there are people out there who believe in me and support me in any way they can. Thank you.

-Aaditi Tamhankar

To see more on VRG scholarship winner Aaditi, go to:
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/05/08/new-jersey-high-school-senior-receives-10000-vegetarian-resource-group-college-scholarship/

For information on the 2018 Vegetarian Resource Group scholarship contest, go to:
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
The annual deadline for graduating high school seniors in the USA only is February 20th.

To donate towards VRG internships and scholarships, go to www.vrg.org/donate
Indicate in the Comments the purpose of your donation.

The Vegetarian Resource Group has one needs based paid internship ($3,500 stipend) in Baltimore, Maryland this coming summer for eight weeks.

To apply send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your need, vegan/vegetarian knowledge, past activism, short term and long term goals, and what you hope to learn from the internship.

Send to Att. Internship; vrg@vrg. Indicate if applying for the needs based internship. For more information, see:
VRG Needs Based Internship

You or someone else you know may be looking to shed some pounds. With that in mind, we’re sharing an article we previously ran in Vegetarian Journal that will help you lose weight on a vegan diet. Dietitians Reed Mangels, PhD, RD and Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD offer a lot of helpful advice including a chart listing lowfat vegan foods to meet your nutritional needs, a sample vegan menu, and vegan recipes. See: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2006issue1/2006_issue1_weight.php

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Also, if you’re looking for a terrific vegan weight-loss cookbook, consider purchasing Appetite for Reduction, by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. You can purchase this book directly from The Vegetarian Resource Group here: http://www.vrg.org/bookstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=67

Pictured above: Stanford Inn (Mendocino, CA, US)

Whether you live in a cold climate and are sick of winter already or you simply want to get away for a while, The Vegetarian Resource Group has a list of veggie Bed and Breakfast establishments around the world on www.vrg.org. Start packing today!

The complete list can be found here:
http://www.vrg.org/links/vacation.htm#main