According to CNN, China has been facing a potential soybean shortage after it put a new 25% tariff on importing them from the United States in July, as part of the trade war between the two countries.

China is the world’s biggest buyer of soybeans, using them as feed for livestock such as pigs and chickens. More than a third of its supply comes from the United States. According to CNN, solutions for less reliance on U.S. soybeans could mean halting all imports of United States soybeans. It seems this would fit into the vegan agenda in the United States of growing less food for animals and preserving more U.S. resources.

See: https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/24/economy/china-soybeans-trade-war/index.html

Photo from BBQ Revolution

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: VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at:
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Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Attack-A-Taco
78th and Dodge Streets
Omaha, NE
If you google Attack-A-Taco food truck, your first results might be something else entirely. Instead, follow their social media (@attackataco on Instagram, @_attackataco on Twitter) if you’re in the Omaha area, so you can track down where to find these awesome, organic, cruelty-free, vegan tacos.

BBQ Revolution
3301 E. 5th St.
Austin, TX 78702
If you’re looking for the flavor of Texas-style barbecue, try BBQ Revolution, an Austin-based food truck that only serves all-vegan Texas barbecue and sides. Sample items include No Bull Brisket, Tempeh Ribs, and Cajun Corn Salad. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with their latest developments.

BON Chocolatier
1001 Kane Concourse
Bar Harbor, FL 33154
BON Chocolatier is a kosher and vegan-friendly chocolatier. All chocolate is egg and dairy free! They sell chocolate bars, truffles, chocolate pretzels, Rocher hazelnut, strawberry bark, pâté de fruit (fruit paste squares), and other sweet treats. Whether you’re looking for a gift to give for Rosh Hashanah, or a sweet to surprise your sweetie, check out BON Chocolatier!

Charly´s Vegan Tacos
172 NW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127
Charly´s Vegan Tacos originally opened as a food truck in Mexico, and after winning numerous awards Charly decided to open a new restaurant in Miami. They serve 100% authentic vegan Mexican food. Eat tasty with no guilt!

Cycle Dogs
1514 NW Leary Way
Seattle, WA 98107
Cycle Dogs offers the kinds of vegan hot dogs you have to eat with a fork, along with a few burgers, and sides fit for a state fair! The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and gluten free options are available. Find them between 17th Ave NW and 15th Ave NW along NW Leary Way.

Eat Healthy Café
4-369 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746
The menu includes acai bowls, smoothies, coffee, baked goods, and an ever changing menu including salads, sandwiches, and avocado toast. At dinner they offer all of that plus a special night time menu. You can dine under the clouds or stars in their quaint backyard setting. They also have a small retail space.

Evan’s Organic Eatery
56 6th St. E.
St. Paul, MN 55101
Located in downtown St. Paul, Evan’s Organic Eatery caters well to the office crowd. With all-vegan breakfast options like oatmeal and waffles, and lunch options including soups, salads, and hot and cold sandwiches, Evan’s Organic Eatery offers a broad selection to choose from, with affordable prices.

Karma 2 Go
West Side Lofts
1 Bridge Ave.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Enjoy sandwiches including Mac & Cheese Crunch Wrap Supreme, Philly Cheesesteak, and Southern Style Cajun Shredded Chik’n. Bowl options include Asian Fusion Soul Bowl and Garden Goddess Bowl. From the grill you can enjoy nachos, Portobello Quesadilla, or Loaded Mac & Cheese. They also have seasonal soups, tofu nuggets, Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crispy Pita Chips, vegan desserts, and more. Free parking available in garage.

Rewild
1546 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA 02169
With sandwiches, pizzas, pastries, tacos, and bowls (and, of course, beer on the weekends) Rewild has a lot to offer at all hours!

Simply Vegan by Silly’s
68 Washington Ave.
Portland, ME 04101
Simply Vegan by Silly’s is an all-vegan spin-off of Silly’s other restaurant just down the road. Options include all-day breakfast, burritos, wraps, hot sandwiches, and even vegan cake!

The Greener Kitchen
803 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
The Greener Kitchen has a goal to make healthy, plant-based, vegan substitutes accessible to and affordable for the general public. They want to decrease the gap of health disparities amongst the affluent and the impoverished by providing healthy, cheap food to a less than fortunate area. With a fun and creative menu, they are sure to please all looking for a vegan twist on classic loveable deli foods such as a Baltimore-style cheesesteak sandwich, BBQ Pulled “Pork” sandwich, deli salads, Buffalo wings, etc. They do special events that cater to all such as vegan chicken and waffles night.

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By Kalie Ganem, VRG Intern

In all categories, Peatos, the new Cheetos alternative from World Peas Brand with a tiger mascot, leaves classic Cheetos in the dust. These healthy, tangy crunchy puffed snacks will have you licking your fingers for more. Not unlike the texture of veggie sticks or Funyuns, these little pea sticks are not quite as crunchy as pretzels, but still bring a good bit of crunch to each bite. The flavors we were sent, masala and fiery hot, are vegan alternatives. The fiery hot flavor packs a serious punch that will leave your mouth tingling afterwards. The masala flavor, which is an Indian spice containing cumin, cardamom, and peppercorn has a nice spicy note of onion and garlic that add a gentle contrast to the crunchy texture. I highly recommend these as an alternative to Cheetos as they contain more protein and fiber without any artificial flavors or colors. There is no trace of pea or vegetable flavor, making these the perfect incognito healthy snacks. They make being healthy both tasty and fun!

Previously we ran two articles featuring vegan casseroles. As cooler weather approaches, it’s worth sharing the recipes again. Enjoy!

Comforting Casseroles
Peggy Rynk shares recipes including: Oriental Noodle-Vegetable Bake, Broccoli-Cauliflower Bake, Baked Burrito Casserole with Mild Enchilada Sauce, and more

Creative Casserole Cuisine
Debra Daniels-Zeller offers recipes for Country Shepherd’s Pie, Garbanzo Lasagna with Roasted Eggplant, Barbecue Black-Eyed Pea, Yam, and Corn Casserole, and more.

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The Vegetarian Resource Group is having a booth at the World Veg Festival in San Francisco, California on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Please stop by and say hello.

For details on this event see:
http://www.worldvegfestival.com/

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The Vegetarian Resource Group Book Catalog offers a wide range of vegan books perfect for preparing meals including:

The Kick Diabetes Cookbook
Vegan for One
Simply Vegan
Gluten-Free Tips and Tricks for Vegans
Artisan Vegan Cheese
Plant-Powered Families
The Indian Vegan Kitchen
The 4-Ingredient Vegan
The Almond Milk Cookbook
Vegan Microwave Cookbook
Vegan Soul Kitchen
Vegan Brunch
Vegan Meals for One or Two
The Joy of Vegan Baking
Vegans Know How to Party
The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook
Teff Love
Vegan Seafood: Beyond the Fish Shtick for Vegetarians
More Fabulous Beans
Grills Gone Vegan
Soups On!
Nona’s Italian Kitchen
Food Allergy Survival Guide
The Natural Vegan Kitchen
Asian Fusion
And so many more….

FREE media mail shipping for orders over $30 in the United States only! Inquire about shipping costs outside the USA before placing your order by emailing [email protected].

Visit http://www.vrg.org/catalog/ to order books online and support VRG’s outreach at the same time!

According to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, of those who buy products marketed as milks, 62 percent purchase solely dairy, while 38 percent purchase non-dairy. Groups who are more likely than others to buy non-dairy products include people in the western United States (45 percent), consumers under 45 years old (43 percent), people of color (48 percent, compared to 32 percent of white people) and those with a college education (44 percent, compared to 30 percent of non-college graduates). In the survey, in past three months, 38% of respondents bought whole milk, 30% bought almond milk, and 16% soy milk. For more information, see https://www.foodinsight.org/whats-in-a-name-types-of-milk-dairy-nondairy-alternatives-consumer-research

Retired military service members AND retired federal employees can now support our work through contributions from their pensions. This is a brand new program, so help spread the word. Go to cfcgiving.opm.gov to sign up.

Join The Vegetarian Resource Group at its annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck Dinner in Baltimore, Maryland on November 18, 2018. Details can be found on this flyer:
https://www.vrg.org/2018_Thanksgiving%20Potluck-1.pdf