VEGGIE BITS
Dr. McDougall's Soups Are the Vegan Answer to Ramen
Dr. McDougall's Right Foods makes three lines of vegan soups that fit right into the busy lives so many of us lead. Their Big Cup Soup Cups range in flavor from Pad Thai Noodle to Tortilla with Baked Chips to Vegetarian Chicken Ramen, while their Light Sodium Soup varieties include Chinese Noodle, Lentil Cous-cous, and White Bean & Pasta. Also, Dr. McDougall's makes Ready to Serve Soups in convenient, two-serving aseptic cartons with flavors such as gluten-free Black Bean, Light Sodium Garden Vegetable, and Roasted Pepper Tomato. All of these options are incredibly simple and delicious solutions to a short lunch break!
Dr. McDougall's Right Foods are available at many retailers, including but not limited to Safeway, Stop & Shop, and Whole Foods. To learn more, visit
Written by Amanda Matte, VRG Intern.
A Better Way to Shop Online
Get your holiday shopping done and make donations to your favorite nonprofit, all at the same time! iGive.com allows members to shop over 1,000 online stores — including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dell, Macy's, and Toys R' Us — as they normally would. However, a portion of each purchase goes to an organization that the member chooses. The Vegetarian Resource Group is now on the iGive.com list of causes, so use this free service to start shopping and donating today!
And That's a Wrap!
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with eco-friendly products from Earth Presents? This unique company offers coordinating gift wrap, gift tags, and greeting cards in whimsical designs, based on artwork by students with special needs. These paper products are manufactured from 100-percent recycled materials and printed with vegetable-based inks, which makes them fully recyclable post-festivities. In addition, Earth Presents produces custom-dyed bows fashioned from recycled plastic bottles in its green-powered factory.
Visit Earth Presents online at <www.earthpresents.com>, or call (301) 263-9282. You may write to the company at P.O. Box 458, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
Go Nuts for ‘Cheese!’
Vegans and non-vegans alike will go crazy for Nutty Cow, a new brand of soft, spreadable vegan cheeses. These cashew-based products are the answer for anyone who wants a fast-and-easy way to make vegan lasagna or fettuccine Alfredo. Nutty Cow offers three equally appetizing cheese flavors: a tangy Garlic Herb, a slightly sweet Ricotta, and a delightful Maple Pecan that works well in desserts. If you have yet to find a vegan cheese that you really enjoy, try Nutty Cow — they'll wow you!
Learn more about Nutty Cow products online at <www.nuttycow.com>, call the company at (626) 888-9269, or e-mail them at [email protected]. The company's address is 36 Haynes Road, West Hartford, CT 06117.
Written by Rebecca Kaplan, VRG Intern.
Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth
Pure Sweets' organic, gluten-free, and certified kosher flourless cookies, dessert toppings, and other confections will make your mouth water! All of the company's products are vegan, despite their clever, animal-inspired monikers. For example, their dark chocolate-covered, brown rice Crisp Bars have names such as the Ladybug (with raspberry flavoring), the Moose (with roasted hazelnuts) and the Kid, which is a sophisticated twist on PB&J with blackberry preserves. Also, the VRG staff became instant fans of the Mini-Macaroons, with the vanilla-and-almond Owl and the fragrant, lemon-and-lavender Poodle emerging as the favorites.
Order Pure Sweets products at <www.puresweets.com>. You may also call (215) 518-9007 or write to the company at 3580 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129.
Give to The VRG With the 2012 California State Employees' Charitable Campaign
The Vegetarian Resource Group has been approved to participate in the California State Employees' Charitable Campaign. If you are a California state employee, please contribute to vegetarian education and outreach by selecting The VRG for payroll deduction. Others can donate to The VRG directly at <www.vrg.org/donate>.
