The Vegetarian Resource Group Blog

Product Reviews in Vegan Journal: Vegan Lip Balms and Less Sugar Ketchup

Posted on December 06, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Each issue of Vegan Journal includes a column called Veggie Bits. In our latest issue, we review vegan lip balms from Luxe Beauty, as well as True Made’s Ketchup made with no added sugar.

Read the product reviews here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue4/2022_issue4_veggie_bits.php

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A Review of Simply Plant Based

Posted on December 05, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Each issue of Vegan Journal we review vegan books. In the latest issue Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, reviewed Simply Plant Based by Vanita Rahman, MD. This is a vegan cookbook with basic information about vegan nutrition, grocery shopping, and meal planning.

Find this book review here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue4/2022_issue4_book_reviews.php

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Scientific Update: Red Meat and Colorectal Cancer and How Many Vegetarians Are There?

Posted on December 05, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

The latest issue of Vegan Journal includes Scientific Updates – A Review of Recent Scientific Papers Related to Vegetarianism. In this column, Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, updates readers on a number of topics including Red Meat and Colorectal Cancer and How Many Vegetarians Are There?

Read the entire column here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue4/2022_issue4_scientific_update.php

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Veggie Info in Psyche, a Digital Magazine: Share with Non-Veggie Family and Friends

Posted on December 02, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Reed Mangels, PhD, RD recently developed an in-depth guide to going vegan or vegetarian for Psyche, a digital magazine. The guide includes practical ideas for making the change as well as basic nutrition information. You can read her article here.

Beverage Inspired Holiday Treats

Posted on December 02, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Cold Brew Coffee Cake photo by Hannah Kaminsky

Hannah Kaminsky’s article titled Beverage Inspired Holiday Treats will give you some new ideas of dishes to prepare during the upcoming holiday season. You might want to add one of these delicious desserts to your festive menu this year: Hot Cocoa Brownies, Maple Brown Sugar-Oat Milk Pops, Cold Brew Coffee Cake, Poached Pear Upside-Down Cake, and Orange-Pepper Peanut Brittle.

Find the article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2021issue4/2021_issue4_holiday_treats.php

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Winners from The Vegetarian Resource Group’s 2022 Scholarship Program

Posted on December 01, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Each year The Vegetarian Resource Group offers college scholarships to graduating high school seniors that promote a veggie lifestyle. In 2022 we offered prizes totaling $30,000! Read about the 5 winners here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue4/2022_issue4_scholarship_winners.php

Go here to apply for these scholarships being offered to high school seniors graduating in 2023: https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

All Types of Vegan Noodle Dishes

Posted on December 01, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Mushroom Marsala photo by Rissa Miller

Chef Joseph Solar, owner of The Greyhound Café in Malvern, PA, shares a wide variety of noodle dishes in his recent recipe piece in Vegan Journal. Start cooking Stuffed Shells with Basil, Golden Beet Japchae, Mushroom Marsala, Classic Vegan Pad Thai, or Vegan Carbonara!

Find the complete article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2022issue4/2022_issue4_noodling_around.php

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American Vegan Society is Offering a Vegan Cooking Demo in Philadelphia Dec. 4, 2022

Posted on November 30, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

On Sunday December 4th at 2pm Watta Kesselly is doing a cooking demo at the American Vegan Center in Philadelphia, PA. Learn to veganize popular holiday dishes: Porkless Loin, Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad, Roasted Vegetables, and Fig Tart.

All the info and reservations can be found at https://americanvegan.org/all-public-events/

Quick and Easy Ideas for Preparing Dishes with Apples

Posted on November 30, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

There are so many varieties of apples available in markets these days; but do you know what to do with them? Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD, shared some creative ideas in her previous Vegan Cooking Tips column in Vegan Journal. From apple curry to apple salsa to homemade applesauce, you’ll never run out of ways to prepare apples. See: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2020issue4/2020_issue4_cooking_tips.php

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Sweet and Savory Warm Rolls You Can Prepare at Home

Posted on November 29, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

photo by Rissa Miller

Vegan Journal Senior Editor Rissa Miller wrote an article titled, On a Roll. She provides vegan recipes for making the dough (including a gluten-free option) or if you’re in a rush how to use vegan canned crescent-style dough. You’ll also find three sweet roll fillings and three savory roll fillings. Start baking today!

Read the complete article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2020issue1/2020_issue1_on_roll.php

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