1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• KOSHER MARSHMALLOWS AND GELATIN
• VEGAN THANKSGIVING 2019 MEALS AND EVENTS BEING OFFERED IN THE USA!
• VRG'S MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFT PROGRAM
• VEGAN PRESENTATION TO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
• ARE YOU LOOKING FOR VEGAN APPLE PIE RECIPES?
• STUDY: ADDING VEGETARIAN OPTIONS MAY REDUCE MEAT CONSUMPTION
• VRG OFFERS ONE $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP & TWO $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING USA HIGH
• SCHOOL SENIORS! DEADLINE TO ENTER IS FEBRUARY 20, 2020!
• BENICIA SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA ADDED VEGAN OPTIONS
• PUMPKIN DISHES YOU CAN PREPARE AT HOME!
• LATE JULY MINI PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS CONTAIN WHEY
• PLAZA AZTECA® VEGAN OPTIONS
• VEGAN FOOD SUGGESTIONS FOR FEEDING 7- TO 11-YEAR-OLDS
• VEGAN FOOD AT NFL STADIUMS
• EATING VEGAN AT SENIOR COMMUNITIES - LA POSADA IN GREEN VALLEY, ARIZONA
• BEVERAGES FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN
• MCDONALD'S TO TEST PLANT-BASED BURGER IN ONTARIO, CANADA
• VEGAN ENSURE
• PLANT-BASED SPORTS NUTRITION - A NEW BOOK
• and so much more!

JOIN THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S PARENTS AND KIDS FACEBOOK GROUP!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/07/join-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-parents-and-kids-facebook-group-19/ ]

SOY-BASED TEMPEH OPTIONS IN SCHOOL LUNCHES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/07/soy-based-tempeh-options-in-school-lunches/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP EXHIBITS AT ORACLE CORPORATION'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/06/the-vegetarian-resource-group-exhibits-at-oracle-corporations-health-and-wellness-fair/ ]

ENJOY THESE VEGAN CASSEROLE RECIPES!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/06/enjoy-these-vegan-casserole-recipes/ ]

SUBSCRIBE TO VEGETARIAN JOURNAL ON KINDLE IN THE USA AND UK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/05/subscribe-to-vegetarian-journal-on-kindle-in-the-usa-and-uk/ ]

KOSHER MARSHMALLOWS AND GELATIN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/05/kosher-marshmallows-and-gelatin/ ]

DELICIOUS VEGAN DISHES YOU CAN MAKE FROM PEARS!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/04/delicious-vegan-dishes-you-can-make-from-pears/ ]

VEGAN THANKSGIVING 2019 MEALS AND EVENTS BEING OFFERED IN THE USA!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/01/vegan-thanksgiving-2019-meals-and-events-being-offered-in-the-usa/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFT PROGRAM

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/31/the-vegetarian-resource-groups-memorial-and-honorary-gift-program-3/ ]

VEGAN PRESENTATION TO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/31/vegan-presentation-to-high-school-athletes/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP THROUGH THE FALL 2019 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/30/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-through-the-fall-2019-combined-federal-campaign-cfc/ ]

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR VEGAN APPLE PIE RECIPES?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/30/are-you-looking-for-vegan-apple-pie-recipes/ ]

NATIVE FOODS RESTAURANT REVIEW

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/29/native-foods-restaurant-review/ ]

FOLLOW THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP ON INSTAGRAM!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/28/follow-the-vegetarian-resource-group-on-instagram/ ]

STUDY: ADDING VEGETARIAN OPTIONS MAY REDUCE MEAT CONSUMPTION

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/28/study-adding-vegetarian-options-may-reduce-meat-consumption/ ]

VRG OFFERS ONE $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP PLUS TWO $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING USA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! DEADLINE TO ENTER IS FEBRUARY 20, 2020!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/25/vrg-offers-one-10000-scholarship-plus-two-5000-scholarships-to-graduating-usa-high-school-seniors-deadline-to-enter-is-february-20-2020/ ]

MY VEGAN PLATE FROM THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/24/my-vegan-plate-from-the-vegetarian-resource-group-3/ ]

BENICIA SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA ADDED VEGAN OPTIONS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/24/benicia-schools-in-california-added-vegan-options/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP DOES OUTREACH AT THE MARYLAND DIETETICS IN HEALTH CARE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/23/the-vegetarian-resource-group-does-outreach-at-the-maryland-dietetics-in-health-care-communities-conference/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S 2019 VIDEO CONTEST WINNER: LIVING THE VEGETARIAN LIFESTYLE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/23/the-vegetarian-resource-groups-2019-video-contest-winner-living-the-vegetarian-lifestyle/ ]

PUMPKIN DISHES YOU CAN PREPARE AT HOME!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/22/pumpkin-dishes-you-can-prepare-at-home/ ]

VEGAN THAI RESTAURANTS IN THE USA AND CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/21/vegan-thai-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada/ ]

HEART DISEASE AND STROKE IN VEGETARIANS - RISKS OF ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE AND STROKE IN MEAT EATERS, FISH EATERS, AND VEGETARIANS OVER 18 YEARS OF FOLLOW-UP: RESULTS FROM THE PROSPECTIVE EPIC-OXFORD STUDY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/18/heart-disease-and-stroke-in-vegetarians-risks-of-ischaemic-heart-disease-and-stroke-in-meat-eaters-fish-eaters-and-vegetarians-over-18-years-of-follow-up-results-from-the-prospective-epic/ ]

VEGAN RESTAURANTS ADDED TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S GUIDE TO VEGGIE RESTAURANTS IN THE USA AND CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/16/vegan-restaurants-added-to-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada-24/ ]

LATE JULY MINI PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS CONTAIN WHEY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/15/late-july-mini-peanut-butter-crackers-contain-whey/ ]

PLAZA AZTECA? VEGAN OPTIONS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/15/plaza-azteca-vegan-options/ ]

UNO PIZZERIA & GRILL VEGAN CHEESE/BEYOND MEAT ROLLOUT

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/14/uno-pizzeria-grill-vegan-cheese-beyond-meat-rollout/ ]

VEGAN FOOD SUGGESTIONS FOR FEEDING 7- TO 11-YEAR-OLDS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/14/vegan-food-suggestions-for-feeding-7-to-11-year-olds/ ]

VEGAN FOOD AT NFL STADIUMS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/11/vegan-food-at-nfl-stadiums/ ]

EATING VEGAN AT SENIOR COMMUNITIES - LA POSADA IN GREEN VALLEY, ARIZONA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/10/eating-vegan-at-senior-communities-la-posada-in-green-valley-arizona/ ]

BEVERAGES FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/10/beverages-for-babies-and-children/ ]

MCDONALD'S TO TEST PLANT-BASED BURGER IN ONTARIO, CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/09/mcdonalds-to-test-plant-based-burger-in-ontario-canada/ ]

VEGAN ENSURE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/09/vegan-ensure/ ]

VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP WILL HOLD A PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK DINNER IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 AT 5 PM

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/08/vegetarian-resource-group-will-hold-a-pre-thanksgiving-vegan-potluck-dinner-in-baltimore-maryland-sunday-november-24-2019-at-5-pm/ ]

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S 2019 VIDEO CONTEST WINNER: THE POWER OF PLANT-BASED DIETS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/08/the-vegetarian-resource-groups-2019-video-contest-winner-the-power-of-plant-based-diets/ ]

PLANT-BASED SPORTS NUTRITION - A NEW AND RECOMMENDED BOOK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/10/07/plant-based-sports-nutrition-a-new-and-recommended-book/ ]

2) NOTE FROM EDITOR

If you're local to the Baltimore/DMV area or just happen to be visiting, please join us for VRG's Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck on Sunday November 24th at 5:00 PM in the North Baltimore Mennonite Church, located at 4615 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210. It is a great way to kick off the holiday season! For more info and to RSVP, visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/315299322485816/ ]

3) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

We'd like to extend an extra special thank-you to volunteer Marcy Schveibinz, who tabled at the Oracle Employee Health Fair and ran a cooking demo at Howard Community College on behalf of VRG. Her tireless efforts on our behalf have been invaluable.

Karen Peissinger tabled for VRG at the Buffalo Vegan Pop-up Market. Karen's hard work in the Buffalo area helps us get our message out there into Western New York!

A little further east in New York, we'd like to extend a special thank you to Terry Carlo, who has been the driving force behind us maintaining a presence at the Albany VegFest year after year (including this one!), so thank you for that.

VRG attended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing on Horizontal Approaches to Food Standards of Identity Modernization. Though there are over 280 standards, of interest to VRG members may be whether plant-based products can be labeled meat or milk (such as almond milk). We submittied testimony on the issue.

In October we gave out information to over 1,000 dietitians and heath professionals at the annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Philadelphia, PA. We also hosted a networking vegan dinner for dietitians and our local members. Thank you to Cathy Conway, RD for all her help.

4) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

Come visit us at these VRG booths!

Buffalo Vegan Pop-up Market

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
Amherst Presbyterian Church
Buffalo, NY

Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck

North Baltimore Mennonite Church
Sunday, November 24th, 2019
Baltimore, MD

If you're interested in helping us at one of our booths, contact [email protected]

If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

Donations can also be sent to:

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Or call: (410) 366-8343

5) OTHER UPCOMING VEGETARIAN/VEGAN EVENTS

Below are upcoming events occurring nationally and internationally. The VRG will not be at these events but we want to share them with you in case you live in or will be traveling to the area they are taking place and wish to attend:

Cape Coral Veg Fest

Sunday, November 24th, 2019
Cape Coral, FL

2020 Shamayim V'Aretz Retreat

February 7 - 9th, 2020
Brandeis-Bardin Institute

Vegetarian Food Asia 2020

Feb 21-23rd, 2020
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Vegan Inca Trail

April 19-25th, 2020
Northwest of Cusco to the ancient city of Machu Picchu

Whole Health Forum "Forum Four"

May 17th-21st, 2020
Zichron Yaakov, Israel

Plant-based Prevention of Disease Annual National Conference

May 30th-June 1st, 2020
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Lancaster VegFest

Saturday, June 6th, 2020
Buchanan Park
Lancaster, PA

6) VRG'S ANNUAL PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK, Sunday November 24 at 5 PM

The Vegetarian Resource Group is hosting our Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck Dinner, showing appreciation for turkeys by not eating them! Join us in sharing a variety of festive, delicious, vegan dishes. All are welcome. Adult admission is $5 and children are free. Please bring a vegan dish - free of meat, fish, fowl, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal-derived ingredients - that serves 4 per adult in your party. We are also collecting vegan canned foods for those in need. The event will take place Sunday November 24th at 5:00 PM in the North Baltimore Mennonite Church, located at 4615 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210. If you have any questions, please call 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday (410) 366-VEGE (410-366-8343). You can email us questions at [email protected]

If you're interested in volunteering at this event, please e-mail [email protected]

If you're coming, let us know on Facebook:
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/315299322485816/ ]

7) GIVING TUESDAY

Giving Tuesday is December 3rd this year! Every year, people everywhere take time on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving to give their time and treasure to non-profits whose causes they believe in. This year, please consider volunteering with VRG, by e-mailing [email protected] Or give to us directly at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] A one-time or recurring donation would mean a lot, and your contributions go a long way to supporting our advocacy.

8) TASTY TEMPEH

Betsy Shipley wrote us to share the following: "I wanted to let you know that Kristen Shockley and her husband Christopher just came out with their 3rd book on fermentation and when they read our website on how to make tempeh, Kristen contacted me for an on phone interview since tempeh would be included in their forthcoming book titled: Miso, Tempeh, Natto, & Other Tasty Ferments: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fermenting Grains and Beans. The one chapter on tempeh highlights our story on how we started and made Betsy's Tempeh in Michigan. so many years' ago and includes my recipe for a tempeh panini." See: [ http://www.makethebesttempeh.org/ ]

9) FALL 2019 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

The Vegetarian Resource Group has been approved for inclusion in the federal government CFC charity list. The CFC code number 10601. If you are a federal worker, we appreciate your support. If you are not a federal government worker, you can support our veg outreach and education in your workplace campaign. For some workplaces that do matching donations, see [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

10) JOB: VEGAN VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/FULFILLMENT/RESEARCHER

Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi tasking for part-time job 20 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland. 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. Answers phone and e-mails. Compiles information. Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other activities around the country. Pays close 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, challenges, and availability to: Att. Job: [email protected] $13/hour salary.

11) 50% DISCOUNT ON PROTEIN TOPPERS 6-COUNT VARIETY MEDLEY

The promo is for a 6-count Variety Medley only. Your promo code is: VGR25. The regular cost for the 6-ct Variety Medley is $35.99 PLUS shipping for a total cost of around $50.00.
The promo code provides a discount and FREE shipping at the final cost of $25.00 (50% off).

Go to:
[ https://www.vegetariantraveler.com/product/medley-variety-6case/ ]

Vegetarian Traveler® was formed by founders Christy and Chuck. They have been vegetarians for decades and found that, like many of us, eating away from home presented a challenge. They developed Toasted Bean Blends that offer single-serve, convenient, shelf-stable vegan proteins using simple ingredients. See: [ https://www.vegetariantraveler.com/product/medley-variety-6case/ ]

Offer ends December 31, 2019!