Aimee Granger stated, “I am interested in vegetarianism for moral reasons, as I hope I’ve explained in my video.”

See: http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php#Granger

The deadline for the next video contest is July 15, 2018. See:
http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php

For information about VRG’s College Scholarship Contest, see:
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships,
donate at www.vrg.org/donate

Are you looking for places to purchase vegan candy for Halloween? Here’s some online sources that sell vegan goodies with a Halloween theme:

http://www.naturalcandystore.com/category/vegan-halloween-candy

https://www.nowheychocolate.com/Halloween_Chocolate_s/150.htm

https://shop.enjoylifefoods.com/Halloween-Chocolate-Minis/c/EnjoyLife@Halloween

http://shop.yumearth.com/Halloween/c/YumEarth@Halloween

https://store.veganessentials.com/categories.aspx?Keyword=halloween&x=0&y=0

Twenty years ago The Vegetarian Resource Group approached college/university food service operators asking them what veggie options they offered on their campuses. The purpose was to show there was demand and to encourage them to add more options. College campuses are now doing a much better job offering vegan food.

Today we see a need to push senior facilities to do the same thing. The Vegetarian Resource Group has been contacting and searching for Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, and Other Senior Facilities that can accommodate individuals on a veggie diet. At the same time we’re encouraging them to see that the demand for vegan food will be increasing steadily in the near future.

To see VRG’s list of Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, and Other Senior Facilities visit: http://www.vrg.org/seniors/senior_vegan.php

If you are aware of any other senior facilities offering veggie food, please email [email protected] with the name of the facility. We’d be happy to add more places to this list.

The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Below are some recent additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at:
www.vrg.org/donate

Eureka Compass Vegan Food
629 Aldine St.
St. Paul, MN 55104
Even non-vegans love Eureka Compass Vegan Food! Eureka serves farm-to-table food, featuring unique creations such as Green Onion Pancakes, Garbanzo Bean and Spaghetti Squash Tacos, and Roasted Veggie Tamales! They also have gluten free options. Outdoor seating available.

Healthy Harvest Urban Farms
1616 2nd Ave.
Rock Island, IL 61201
Healthy Harvest Urban Farms has classic menu items such as a vegan BLT, Chili, and wraps. They offer specialty sandwiches like the smashed bean and avocado sandwich. Their menu is seasonal so be sure to check their Facebook for changes and updates.

La Taqueria Vegiee
Grape St. & Fern St.
San Diego, CA 92102
La Taqueria Vegiee food truck is located in the Target parking lot and serves Mexican dishes. The Ensenada taco is made with Portobello mushrooms and spices and is a clear menu favorite. Their “Carne Asada” taco has a realistic texture and taste. All the tacos are packed with flavor. The tortas are also highly recommended.

Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor
340 Washington St.
Dorchester, MA 02121
Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor has great food and a great vibe! Mac n “Cheese” is a very popular entrée and so is the BBQ Vegan “Chicken.” The menu changes often so be sure to check in regularly.

Onion Maiden
639 Warrington Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
This heavy metal, punk rock inspired food purveyor takes plant-based eating to a new stratosphere. Each dish is 100% cruelty free, including their sugar source and local ingredients are used when available. Dish names such as, Kale ‘ Em All, The Roots and Bunn O))), are both musically inspired and sure to be a deliciously bold, fresh and fun concert of flavor to the palette.

Plant Wise
15 East Deer Park Rd.
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Plant Wise offers a variety of wraps, salads, and bowls. Rolls are also available and come served in a nori sheet. They also offer combo meals, fresh juices, smoothies, and organic teas and coffees.

The next time you plan on taking a vacation, you may want to check out VRG’s links to Veggie Travel information. Whether it be a trip to Asia, South America, etc., we have some helpful contacts and information. For example, you can find links to Bed and Breakfasts around the world: http://www.vrg.org/links/vacation.htm

Links to VRG’s travel information can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/links/travel.htm

Vegan in Volume is published by The Vegetarian Resource Group and has been greatly received by people working in the food service sector, as well as those that enjoy throwing parties in their own home or simply cooking in volume. This book by Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD offers 125 vegan recipes serving 25. It also offers a lot of helpful advice including A Fast Course in Vegan Nutrition, The Mechanics of the Operation, Food Safety Pointers, and a section on Vegan Ingredients.

The quantity recipes greatly vary depending on the audience you’ll be serving. Nancy includes recipes for breakfast such as Lots of Grains Pancakes and Peachy Keen Breakfast Crumble. A section for kids serves up Squiggly Noodles and “Not-Meatballs.” For dinner parties and elegant dining for adults try French Onion and Olive Tart and Eggplant “Caviar.”

You will also find quantity recipes for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, communions, and more. Enjoy Watermelon Gazpacho, Spicy Bean Cakes with Fruit Salsa, Curried Vegetables with Polenta, and Sophisticated Poached Pears. Next, move on to college campuses and try Vegetable Tagine, Two Alarm Four Bean Chili, Jumpin’ Veggie Jambalaya, and Gooey, Chewy Peanut Butter Bars.

Grab and Go Fast Food recipes include Sweet Potato Burgers, Cold Noodles with Peanut Sauce, and Fragrant and Fast Tofu Sandwich. Un-Hospital Food items include Orange and Wild Rice Salad, Sweet Potato Soup, New England Baked Beans, Eggplant Lasagna, and Cinnamony Baked Apples. And a section for senior citizens includes recipes for Chesapeake Corn Chowder, Southwest Tomato Rice, Pasta with Vegetable-Marinara Sauce, and Homestyle Molasses Cookies.

Vegan in Volume can be purchased from The Vegetarian Resource Group Book Catalog: http://www.vrg.org/catalog/

Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi-tasking for part-time job 20 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland. $12/hour salary. Staff person clerically and physically ships vegan books, Vegetarian Journal, and other educational materials throughout the country. Does the billing, packing, mailing, and marketing of items to consumers and wholesalers. Answers phone and e-mails. Compiles information. Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other activities around the country. Pays attention to details and is organized. Good writing skills. Comfortable with social media. Entrepreneurial personality helpful. Please send resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your short term and long term goals, interests, vegetarian and vegan knowledge, skills, strengths, and challenges to Att. Job: [email protected]

By Brigette Dumais

Bob’s Red Mill company is offering an instant organic oatmeal cup. I tried the Cranberry-Orange flavor for breakfast and it was quite a treat! All you have to do is pour boiling water in the cup, stir, wait for two minutes, and you have a delightful and filling breakfast or snack ready to go without creating dishes for you to clean up afterwards. The oatmeal cup contains more than just oats; it has chunks of almond, cranberry, and orange mixed in, as well as flax and chia. This provides a variety in the texture and adds an extra tangy flavor to the oatmeal. Bob’s Red Mill instant organic oatmeal cup satisfies the taste buds and the tummy. I’m very excited to try their other flavors which include Apple-Cinnamon, Blueberry-Hazelnut, Brown Sugar-Maple, and classic plain oats.

To learn more about this and other Bob’s Red Mill oatmeal cup products, see: http://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/oats/cups.html

Theo Lumpkns said, “Vegetarianism has been my goal for almost as long as I can remember, and my reality for nearly 4 years. Everyday of my life I am reminded of the beauty of living a plant based life, and I want everyone to experience the joy just like I do, for themselves, and for our planet.”

See: http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php#Lumpkins

The deadline for the next Vegetarian Resource Group video contest is July 15, 2018. See: http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php

For information about VRG’s College Scholarship Contest, see:
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships,
donate at www.vrg.org/donate

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