Are you looking for a vegan-friendly game for young kids? If so, you might want to use these Veggie-Friendly Memory Cards for Kids that were created by Jessica Dadds for The Vegetarian Resource Group: https://www.vrg.org/family/memory_cards.php

Are you looking for a soothing bowl of soup that incorporates lots of veggies? Look no further! Chef Nancy Berkoff provides recipes for a wide variety of vegetable chowders in her article Vegetable Chowders.

Enjoy these recipes (most are inexpensive to prepare): Southwestern Green Bean and Red Pepper Chowder, Carrot, Pear, and White Bean Chowder, Brunswick Stew à la Vegan, Anusim Chowder, Potato and Kale Chowder, and Lentil Chowder

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Are you searching for a pair of vegan boots? Below is a list of online retailers selling vegan boots in the USA, Canada, and Europe.

USA

BC Footwear Online store out of California offering a wide variety of women’s boots.

Bhava Studio Offers women’s boots.

Brave GentleMan Online store out of Brooklyn, NY offering men’s boots.

Call it Spring They offer boots for both men and women.

Mooshoes Offers both men and women’s boots out of New York City, NY.

Sudo Shoes Online store out of Cambridge, MA offering men’s and women’s boots.

Unicorn Goods Offers boots for women and men.

Vegan Chic Online store out of Los Angeles, CA offering boots for men and women.

The Vegetarian Site Online store selling boots for men and women.

CANADA

The Imperative Canadian online store selling women’s and men’s boots. Ships to USA!

Native Shoes Canadian company offering shoes for kids, men, and women.

Nice Shoes Canadian company offering shoes for men, kids, and women.

EUROPE

Ethical Wares Online store out of Wales selling a wide variety of men’s and women’s boots. They deliver worldwide.

Green Laces Online store out of Sweden selling boots for men and women.

Nae This Portuguese online store offers both men’s and women’s boots. Ships worldwide.

Noah Shoes Boutique German shop and online store offers women’s and men’s boots.

Veganline British online store offering boots for men and women.

Vegetarian Shoes British online store selling men’s and women’s boots.

Wills Vegan Store This UK online store offers men’s and women’s boots. They deliver to the USA as well.

Sesame Sriracha Tofu photo by Rissa Miller

Leslie Gray Streeter article “Flat Out Flavor – Sheet Pan Meals” features recipes that were conceived for minimum effort but maximum flavor, with lots of veggies and a variety of plant-based add-ins. Enjoy Hash Brown Sheet Pan Brunch Casserole with Cashew Cream; Black Bean Taco Bake; Chickpea Lasagna; Sesame Sriracha Tofu; and Oatmeal Apple Dessert Bake.

Find the article here: Vegan Sheet Pan Meals

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Debra Daniels-Zeller’s article Perfect Pears provides recipes for Reisling-Braised Kale and Pears With Basmati Rice; Sweet And Spicy Yams And Pears With Toasted Pecans; Maple-Sautéed Pears; Creamy Rosemary, Acorn Squash, and Pear Soup; Coconut-Cranberry-Pear Sauce Hazelnut-Orange Asian Pear and Beet Salad; Pear Crisp With Cranberries; Pear-Walnut Bread; and Berry-Poached Pears. She also explains the differences between popular varieties of pears. See: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2004issue3/2004_issue3_perfect_pears.php

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photo from Wellness Sushi

The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan restaurant 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

Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide (Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many are doing take-out and/or delivery now):

Mothership, 2310 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104

Reserve a 2- to 6-person table (there is also a walk-in option but you may only get space at the bar if at all) for a 90-minute experience at this themed (Sci fi meets tropical tiki) bar. Everything, from the menus, to the presentation of the cocktails and tapas dishes, to the bathrooms, has been carefully selected to contribute to the ambience. Most cocktails and zero-proof mocktails are based around tropical fruit juices, coconut, and different Caribbean rums and liqueurs, combined with different herbs and even (in the Zero Proof Stun Ray) Szechuan peppers, and are served with unique and fun garnishes and decorations.  The tapas-style shareable food is eclectic and innovative, leaning towards Asian fusion. For example, the “Potato” dish features scallion latkes served on a bed of kimchi cream cheese, with Japanese cucumber and black radish.

Organic Food King, 3246 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Serving up organic comfort food in the Wynwood area of Miami, this vegan food truck features an extensive menu of meatless meals that even carnivores are likely to enjoy. From breakfast sandwiches and egg burritos to tacos, hot dogs, burgers, “chick’n” sandwiches, and sweet smoothies to boot, there’s something for everyone. Outdoor seating is available.

Propaganda Coffee, 17806 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107

Propaganda Coffee has lots of Eats to choose from. Besides salads, sandwiches and more, there’s Potato Latke Waffles, described as “hot, fresh and crispy,” served with applesauce or sour cream. If you’re in the mood for some crunch, you might enjoy Blackberry Overnight Oats with a vanilla twist and granola. The Pesto Flatbread features house made pesto, feta and roasted red peppers. For veggies bursting with color and texture, there’s peanut-sauced Raw Pad Thai or veggie based Coconut Curry Noodles in a cream sauce, crowned with cashews, sesame and cilantro, and served cool as the cucumber in this dish. Drinks offer so many choices! There are cold beverages and more hot. Hot drinks include varying flavors of tea, hot cocoa, mocha, macchiato, espresso and cappuccino to name a few. Baked goods abound with cakes, rotating varieties of doughnuts and Lemon Lavender Scones. If muffins are your jam, besides blueberry, there’s also Matcha. Are you in the mood for a different type of sandwich? They’ve got you covered with a double cream cookie sandwich. Propaganda Coffee is located near Beck Center for the Arts.

RāwASF Plant-Based Café, 1679 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035

Besides Steak & Eggs Bagels, and Eggs & Bacon Bagels, The All-Day Breakfast menu section also includes Adaptogenic Mushroom Toast starring roasted mushrooms, umami spread, roasted garlic, sliced radish, maitake mushroom dust, and truffle oil served on levain bread with seasonal microgreens. Another choice is Rawvocado—sliced avocado graced with plum jam, roasted garlic, radish and seasonal microgreens, served on levain bread. RawASF serves Adaptogenic Lattes with herbs like ashwagandha, sea buckthorn, camu camu or mushrooms like reishi, in cold brews with a coffee or matcha base. You can customize your own Superfood Bowl or choose one of their artistic, colorful designs. If you’re craving Pizza, there’s Pepperoni, or White Truffle with wood-fired mushrooms and white truffle oil, both served with plant based mozzarella and avocado pesto. Choose from several Burgers, many with Smoked flaxseed cheese. Looking for a saucy burger? Spicy Jalapeno 2.0 features goji mango-habanero with pickled cucumber. There’s a BBQ burger too— to name a few. Finally, there are oodles of Smoothies including a gorgeous, violet colored Ubé Avocado Nice Cream, whipped up with a whole avocado, coconut milk, agave and purple sweet potato/yam.

The Fragile Flour, 122 East 7th St., New York, NY 10009

Enjoy sweet and savory plant-based desserts and wines from around the world including apple cider parfait, chai hazelnut tiramisu, and salted maple pumpkin pecan pie. Note this place is walk-in only with 12 seat spaces.

Wellness Sushi, 2504 E Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206

Sushi items on the menu include krunchy krab with krab salad and avocado, ebi tempura roll with vegan shrimp tempura, and an ohnagi roll with green bean tempura. The menu also features okinawa origiri including classic crunch onigiri with vegan spam and tamago. Several ramen bowls with soboro soy meat are available.

Yellow & Lavender, 1406 McGavock Pike, Ste. D, Nashville, TN 37216

Yellow & Lavender is a charming and eclectic bakery located in the heart of the Inglewood neighborhood. You’ll find a variety of sweet and savory creations on display at the counter, though possibly not for long as the menu changes weekly. Help yourself to a classic almond croissant stuffed with almond créme, a bread pudding cup surrounded by cinnamon roll and blended with pumpkin spice babka, or a classic pig in a blanket croissant that you’d swear had real cheddar and sausage in it. The shop is owned and operated by an LGBTQ+ couple who used to make hundreds of confections for other restaurants and coffee shops in Nashville. The shop’s decor is a reflection of the couple’s philosophy: pennants with slogans like “we ain’t mad with nobody,” “this is not the end of the road for you,” and “no dairy, meat, fear, homophobia, racism, misogyny, ignorance, or drama . . . be nice or go home” abound. For those with dietary restrictions, there are gluten-free options available. The bakery is also wheelchair accessible with both indoor and outdoor seating. Note that the shop is located in the back alley of Riverside Village, a small cluster of businesses within Inglewood.

For short cooking video, see https://youtu.be/84T8Nph3NGU

Enjoy this Chili Fries recipe and other low-cost vegan dishes from Skyler Kilmer. See: https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/10/15/vegan-at-the-dollar-tree-store/

Kasheri with Brown Rice

Chef Nancy Berkoff shares delicious vegan Egyptian recipes in her article Vegan Recipes from Egypt. Dishes include Kasheri with Brown Rice, Brown Rice Mujaddara, Makloubeh (Layered Eggplant), Vegan Kofta, Orange and Olive Salad, Khoshaf (Compote), and Egyptian Lemonade.

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– Suggestions on vegan items to have on hand for Halloween.

– East Carolina University shared info on the need for pregnant vegan/vegetarian women for research study participants.

– Sharing The Vegetarian Resource Group’s 2022 Video Contest Winners

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Consequently, any profane, defamatory, offensive, or violent language will be removed. Feel free to disagree, but do so respectfully. Hateful or discriminatory comments regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or political beliefs will not be tolerated. We expect that posts should relate to vegan diets and lifestyles. The Vegetarian Resource Group reserves the right to monitor all content and ban any user who posts in violation of the above rules, any law or regulation, SPAM, or anything otherwise off topic.

Please share this information with any veggie families that you know! Thanks.

Savory Muffin photo by Rissa Miller

By Rissa Miller, Senior Editor Vegan Journal

Try these savory muffins warm from the oven beside a soup or stew. They also make a great snack for car trips.

Savory Veggie Muffins

(Makes 12 muffins)

Wet ingredients:

2 cups grated zucchini or yellow summer squash, thoroughly drained

1/3 cup plain, unsweetened vegan milk (oat or soy recommended)

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup jarred roasted red pepper, drained

1/4 cup canola oil

1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal

Dry ingredients:

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour

3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon chili powder (or more/less, to taste)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch salt, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and use non-stick spray to prepare a 12-muffin baking tin. Set aside.

Add all wet ingredients to a food processor or high-power blender, and pulse until smooth and well combined. If you prefer to mix by hand, chop red peppers and then add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.

Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in a blender or processor, and pulse to combine. Be sure to scrape down the sides. Do not over-mix or the muffins will be chewy. If mixing by hand, add ingredients gradually and stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed.

Spoon muffin batter into prepared tin and fill to the top edge. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until muffins have puffed up and lightly golden. Use a toothpick to chew and make sure the middles are done. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack, or just serve warm.