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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

Subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA only at https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

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

Subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA only at https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

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

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

GIVING TUESDAY

Posted on November 29, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Giving Tuesday is November 29th this year. If you would like to support The Vegetarian Resource Group’s outreach and research, you can donate at www.vrg.org/donate. Thank you.

Burrito on My Plate shows viewers the water footprint of a vegan versus a meat-based burrito

Posted on November 28, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

The Vegetarian Resource Group has a graphic called Burrito on My Plate, which shows viewers the water footprint of a vegan versus a meat-based burrito. It takes 225 gallons of water to make a vegan burrito without tofu and 253 gallons of water to make a vegan burrito with tofu. In comparison, it takes 541 gallons of water to make a beef burrito.

The Burrito on My Plate Graphic can be seen here: https://www.vrg.org/environment/BurritoOnMyPlate.pdf

The article detailing how we came up with the numbers of gallons of water needed to produce each type of burrito can be found here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2017issue2/2017_issue2_burrito_plate.php

Save Money and Make Your Own Vegan Condiments at Home!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Nothing beats adding a condiment to a vegan burger, sandwich, samosa, salad, etc. Chef Nancy Berkoff provides recipes for making vegan condiments in your own home. You can prepare Agave Mustard, Last Minute Ketchup, Mint Chutney, Harissa, Vegan Mayonnaise, BBQ Sauce, and Caponata.

Read the entire article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2017issue1/2017_issue1_vegan_condiments.php

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

GIVING TUESDAY

Posted on November 27, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

Giving Tuesday is November 29th this year. If you would like to support The Vegetarian Resource Group’s outreach and research, you can donate at www.vrg.org/donate. Thank you.

Vegetarian Journal is now Vegan Journal!

Posted on November 25, 2022 by The VRG Blog Editor

The Vegetarian Resource Group is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year and we have changed the name of our quarterly magazine to Vegan Journal. You’ll find the same type of articles and recipe pieces in an updated format. Enjoy in-depth original research, product and book reviews, scientific updates on veggie nutrition, delicious vegan recipes with gorgeous photos, plus so much more. Both long-term vegans and those new to a vegan life-style will enjoy this magazine.

To subscribe in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

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