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The Vegetarian Resource Group will have a booth at a Buffalo Area Vegan Pop-up Market in New York on November 23, 2019

Posted on November 21, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

The Vegetarian Resource Group will be having a booth at the event below this coming Saturday, November 23, 2019:

Buffalo Area Vegan Pop-up Market
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019, 11-3
Amherst Presbyterian Church, 151 S. Youngs Road, Williamsville, NY 14221

For details on this event see: https://www.facebook.com/events/477690339482332/

Please Give a Gift Membership including Vegetarian Journal to Family and Friends!

Posted on November 21, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

Through December 31, 2019, you can give a gift membership to The Vegetarian Resource Group (includes a 1-year subscription to Vegetarian Journal) for $15 each. Offer is valid in the USA only!

This is a terrific way to share the vegan message, as well as support VRG outreach. Gift subscriptions can be done online by simply typing in your message and the name and address of each gift recipient in the comments field. Go to: www.vrg.org/donate 

Vegan Turkey Alternatives for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

Are you looking for some alternatives to Turkey this Thanksgiving? Fortunately, there are many options today.

Field Roast offers these choices:
1. Celebration Roast with Traditional Bread Stuffing and Gravy – made with fresh onions, celery, cranberries and butternut squash.
2. Hazelnut Cranberry Roast en Croute – a rich, hazelnut-infused grain meat stuffed with Field Roast sausages, crystallized ginger, cranberries and apples – wrapped in a savory puff pastry. It’s even Toaster Oven friendly!
See: https://fieldroast.com/products/field-roast/  

Tofurky offers Tofurky Roast and Gravy. The Roast includes stuffing. They also have a Ham Style Roast. For details see: https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/roasts/ham-roast/

Gardein sells a Savory Stuffed ‘Turkey,’ a Holiday Roast, and Turk’y Cutlet. For more information see: https://www.gardein.com/product-type/holiday/

Vegetarian Plus offers a Vegan Whole Turk’y with Gravy and Stuffing. They also have a Vegan Turkey Roll. For details see: http://vegetarian-plus.com/product/all-natural-vegan-whole-turkey/  and: http://vegetarian-plus.com/product/vegan-turkey-roll/

Trader Joe’s offers a Breaded Turkey-Less Stuffed Roast with Gravy. See: https://www.traderjoes.com

Subscribe to Vegetarian Journal on Kindle in the USA and UK

Posted on November 20, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

Vegetarian Journal is available on Kindle in the USA and UK. The newest edition features: Cooking for a Crowd (featuring side dishes); Winter Delights; Vegan in Nashville; VRG Scholarship Winners; Cozy Up to Vegan Yarn; Get Acquainted with Ugly Veggies; Scientific Updates; Book Reviews; Vegan Cooking Tips for Mushrooms; Vegan Product Reviews; Vegan Action by a Journalist; Nutrition Hotline; and more.

In the USA, visit:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K

In the United Kingdom, visit:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1544731957&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K

EATING DISORDERS

Posted on November 20, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

For those on a vegetarian or vegan diet that have an eating disorder, generally it’s been very difficult to find in-patient treatment. Alsana is now offering a program.

They say, “Spearheaded by our vice president of clinical nutrition services, Tammy Beasley, our Alsana leadership team worked tirelessly for over a year and a half to create a robust program for vegan clients that integrates our high culinary standards within our in-depth treatment process. This carefully and lovingly thought-out process has allowed us to confidently open our doors to clients with eating disorders who are also following a vegan lifestyle.”

Treating Vegan Clients

“We believe that full, sustained recovery is possible in clients practicing veganism. We also acknowledge that there is an additional challenge in treating these clients and are dedicated to helping them navigate their unique path to recovery. By incorporating our detailed veganism program within the five dimensions of Alsana’s Adaptive Care™ Model (medical, movement, nutrition, clinical, and relational) we see vegan clients achieve recovery alongside their non-vegan peers.”

For information, see: https://www.alsana.com/serving-the-vegan-population-with-holistic-eating-disorder-treatment/

The contents of this posting, our website, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

New Vegan Book for Children

Posted on November 19, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

Vegan Publishers has released a new vegan book for children called Happy Animals: Friends Not Food. Young kids will better understand in a positive way why they are being raised vegan after reading this book.

You can purchase the book in hardback or kindle versions here: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Animals-Friends-Not-Food/dp/1940184576

The book is also available through Barnes & Nobel here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-animals-liora-raphael/1132224861?ean=9781940184579&st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Core+Generic+Books+-+Desktop+Medium&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgpOV9IHH5QIVI-eGCh2vcgfKEAQYASABEgIRqfD_BwE

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

Posted on November 19, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

The Vegetarian Resource Group is hosting our 38th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck Dinner on Sunday, November 24th, 2019 at 5 PM. The event is taking place at:

North Baltimore Mennonite Church
4615 Roland Avenue
Baltimore MD 21210

We will be showing appreciation for turkeys by not eating them! Come join us for a variety of festive, delicious vegan dishes! Please bring a vegan dish – free of meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal by-products – that serves 4 per adult attending.

Adult admission is $5 and children eat free! Any questions call (410) 366-8343 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Also, you may want to bring a vegan canned good for the church that will be used for feeding the hungry. We hope to see you there!

50% DISCOUNT ON PROTEIN TOPPERS 6-COUNT VARIETY MEDLEY

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

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!

Vegan Recipes Featuring Cranberries

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

Cranberries are often served on Thanksgiving in the USA. If you’re looking for some vegan recipes that feature cranberries, you’ll enjoy this previous Vegetarian Journal article written by Debra Daniels-Zeller: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2000nov/2000_nov_cranberry.php

You’ll find these recipes in this article: Orange-Cranberry “Butter;” Cranberry Applesauce; Warm Cranberry-Apple Cider; Heavenly Squash, Cranberries, and Rice; Double Cranberry Soda Bread; Cranberry-Apple Cobbler; Cranberry Fruit Salad; Whole Cranberry-Pineapple Sauce; and Creamy Cranberry-Apple Whip.

Subscribe to Vegetarian Journal in the USA only by visiting https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

You can also subscribe to the Kindle version of Vegetarian Journal in the USA and United Kingdom.

In the USA, visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K In the United Kingdom, visit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1544731957&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K

Place Your Order Today for Gluten-Free Vegan Pies for Thanksgiving from Harmony Bakery in Baltimore, Maryland

Posted on November 15, 2019 by The VRG Blog Editor

Harmony Bakery in Baltimore, Maryland offers a variety of pies including Apple and Pecan for Thanksgiving. Pre-order one today by calling (410) 235-3870.

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