The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
March, 2015
- NEW PLACES TO BUY VEGAN PIZZA IN MARYLAND AREA
- GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY OPENING IN HAMPDEN, VEGAN TREATS AVAILABLE
- THIS MONTH, VEGETARIANSITE.COM WILL GIVE 10% OF THEIR SALES TO VRG
- THANK YOU TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VOLUNTEERS
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- LANCASTER GETTING VEGAN BAR
- TEFF LOVE--VEGAN ETHIOPIAN COOKBOOK NOW AVAILABLE
- VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015
- GET READY FOR A VEGAN PASSOVER
- MATCHING DONATIONS
- VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP
- AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG
- DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
- BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS Meatout Day, Vegan Hamentashen, Maltodextrins, Vegan Baked Goods at Disney, Cultured, Dextrose, Veggie Meals Plans, Mellow Mushroom, Apple Juice and Gelatin, Vegan Chili and more...
- FOODPLAY GRANTS
- ABOUT VRG
1) NEW PLACES TO BUY VEGAN PIZZA IN MARYLAND AREA
- &PIZZA IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON, DC/MARYLAND/VA AREA CLEARLY MARKS VEGAN
AND VEGETARIAN ITEMS ON THEIR MENU
- We live in Springfield, VA. The Springfield Town Center has reopened recently
and has a new place called &Pizza. It works on the order of Chipotle. You
go through a line and pick out any and everything you want on your pizza.
It's the same price no matter how many items. The menu clearly labels every
vegan item on the menu (Daiya cheese included). Here's there website where
you can view the menu: [ http://andpizza.com/ ]
. The staff at our location was
very knowledgeable about the vegetarian and vegan items.
Sally & Larry Miller
- VERDE PIZZA IN THE CANTON NEIGHBORHOOD OF BALTIMORE OFERS SEVERAL VEGAN PIZZAS
- Verde Pizza offers a range of authentic Italian pizzas, calzones, pasta, and
salads. With a whole section of their menu dedicated to vegan pizza, Verde
caters to all crowds. Vegan Cipolla is a Neapolitan style pizza topped with
caramelized onions, zucchini, roasted red peppers, basil, and extra virgin
olive oil. They also offer gluten free pizza for those with allergies! If
you aren’t in the mood for pizza, they have plenty of salad options that
could easily be made vegan like the roasted beet salad with arugula and balsamic
vingear, hold the cheese. For more information on their menu see:
www.verdepizza.com
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2) GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY OPENING IN HAMPDEN, VEGAN TREATS AVAILABLE
Owners of an old health-food restaurant that is now closed, Puffins, are opening
a gluten-free bakery in Hampden. The restaurant, Harmony Bakery, will offer
both savory food fare and baked goods. The restaurant is set to open in April.
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3) THIS MONTH, VEGETARIANSITE.COM WILL GIVE 10% OF THEIR SALES TO VRG
During the month of March 2015, The Vegetarian Site will give 10% of Their
Sales to The Vegetarian Resource Group
The Vegetarian Site (www.thevegetariansite.com) supports a different non-profit
organization each month. This month they have selected The Vegetarian Resource
Group. The Vegetarian Site sells vegan footwear for men and women, belts,
wallets, bags, and other accessories, food products, books, personal care
items, plus much more.
Also included on their site is a vegan dollar menu. Perfect for thrifty shoppers,
The Vegetarian Site offers several products, cruelty-free, with a marked price
discount. Currently, choose from: chocolate peppermint luna bars, berry-cashew
organic nii bar, vanilla almond luna bar, mango-OJ Funky Monkey dried fruit,
and more.
Support VRG by shopping online at:
[
http://www.thevegetariansite.com ]
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4) THANK YOU TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VOLUNTEERS
We would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who have worked in-office
and remotely on a variety of projects this month including VRG's Veggie Restaurant
Guide, scholarship responses and more!
Thank you: Matt Baker, R.N., Shani Stewart, Julz Hover, Anne Porterfield-Custer,
Nanette Blanchard, Tim Addicks, Laura McGuiness, Paul Kinzie, and Kaily Granados!
We appreciate your hard work!
If you would like to volunteer in VRG's office in Baltimore or remotely, please
contact Nina at [email protected].
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5) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
- Spring Into Good Health Festival
Baltimore, MD
04/25
- Baltimore Vegfest
Baltimore, MD
05/09
[ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Annual-Baltimore-VegFest/263956273645903 ]
- NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
- Valley Vegfest
Northampton, MA
03/28
[ http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/ ]
- Veggie Pride Parade NYC
New York NY
03/29
[ http://www.veggieprideparade.org/ ]
- Richmond Vegfest
Richmond, VA
06/20
[ http://www.veggiefest.org/ ]
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nashville, TN
10/3-10/6
[ http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina at [email protected].
If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
.
Donations can also be sent to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Or call: (410) 366-8343.
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6) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at Mango Grove, located at
8865 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, Maryland 21045
on the first Sunday each month at 12:30 PM. The
Vegan Meet-up takes place at Mr. Chan Szechuan at 1000 Reisterstown Rd. in
Pikesville on the third Wednesday every month at 7 PM. If you are vegan or
vegetarian and would like to eat great food while socializing with others
who share your interests, attend a meet-up!
For more information about EarthSave's Vegan and Vegetarian Baltimore Meet-ups,
- JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN POTLUCK
Held on the last Saturday every month at
Towson Presbyterian Church
400 W Chesapeake Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
EarthSave presents a vegan potluck and presentation.
They eat first, make announcements, vote and present awards for their favorite
dishes, and then have a presentation. This month, on April 25th from 6-8 PM,
there will be a showing of Cowspiracy: The Sustainablility Secret, groundbreaking
environmental documentary that follows an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers
the most destructive industry facing the planet today, livestock, and investigates
why the leading environmental organizations are afraid to talk about it. RSVP
and Join us!
Dinner guests may choose to either bring a dish without animal products (to
serve 8) plus a $5 donation, pay $15 to enjoy dinner and a presentation; or
pay $5 for presentation only. Let us know in advance, if possible, if you
plan to pay for dinner rather than bring a dish. RSVP by calling 410-252-3043,
or emailing [email protected].
- SPEND YOUR TUESDAYS DISCUSSING CURRENT ISSUES IN WHOLE-FOOD PLANT-BASED NUTRITION
Held at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of every month at varying locations,
The Baltimore Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition Meet-Up meets to discuss some
of the current topics and issues in whole-food plant-based nutrition.
Meet-up fee is $5.00 per person.
For more information, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Whole-Food-Plant-Based-Nutrition/ ]
- DINEKIND
Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based
diet. On the first Friday of each month at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel
Air, Maryland, everybody enjoys a plant-based dinner followed by socializing
and information sharing (such as a guest speaker, demonstration, or movie).
The members potluck begins at 6:30 and the presentation starts one hour later.
Visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]
- OPEN THE CAGES ALLIANCE
Registration is open for the 2015 Baltimore Vegan Living Program. The Vegan
Living Program (VLP) is a series of educational events that tell you everything
you need to know about living vegan. Each spring, we host Vegan Pledges who
pledge to live vegan for the 5-week program, with the help of volunteer Vegan
Coaches. VLP is mandatory for anybody that wants to be a pledge or coach;
there are six sessions which will be held at Mt. Royal Elementary/Middle School,
121 McMechen St., Baltimore, MD 21217. On April 18th, half the participants
will take a field trip to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, 15200 Mt. Nebo Road,
Poolesville, MD 20837 and the other half will view a film; on April 25th we
will switch.
- Saturday March 28th 3:00-6:00 PM at Mt. Royal Elem. -
Coach/Pledge Intros & Meal Prep Demo with Ihsan Bey of Son Dey's Vegan Pop Up Cafe and Kyle Harvey
of Alternative Cultures.
- Saturday April 4th 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt. Royal Elem. -
Vegan Nutrition with Dr. Ruby Lathon of Roadmap to Holistic Health.
- Saturday April 11th 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt. Royal Elem. -
Making the Connection:
Sustaining Veganism by Understanding the Big Picture with Brenda Sanders of
Better Health Better Life.
- Saturday April 18th - Participants divide into two groups...
- 12:00-2:00 PM -
Field Trip to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville,
Maryland. Tour with Co-Founder Terry Cummings
- 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt Royal Elem. -
Film screening: “Cowspiracy”
sponsored by the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College
- Saturday April 25th - Participants divide into two groups...
- 12:00-2:00 PM -
Field Trip to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville,
Maryland. Tour with Co-Founder Terry Cummings
- 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt Royal Elem. -
Film screening: “Cowspiracy”
sponsored by the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College
- Saturday May 2nd 3:00-5:00 PM at Mt. Royal Elem. -
Vegan Pledge Graduation!
Not yet vegan? Be a Vegan Pledge! Read all about it at www.VeganLivingProgram.org,
and register online here:
[ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BmoreVeganPledge2015 ]
Are you vegan? Be a Vegan Coach! Read all about it at www.VeganLivingProgram.org,
and register online here:
[ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BmoreVeganPledge2015 ]
(New Coaches, please see Orientation info!)
Vegan-curious, but not ready to pledge? Come to the educational sessions!
(Only Pledges & Coaches must pre-register.)
Volunteer! Help us promote the VLP, or lend a hand at the program itself.
Contact [email protected].
- MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people;
$50/VSDC, VRG, or COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic
food samples, manufacturers' samples coupons. Gift certificates are available
for purchase.
Email [email protected] or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. Make
checks payable to Mimi Clark and mail to 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station,
VA 22039. Sorry, no phone or e-mail reservations and no walk-ins. Seventy-two
hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation
if minimum enrollment is not met.
Check website for monthly class updates:
[ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]
- MARYLANDVEGEVENTS.COM
- Marylandvegevents.com is a one stop calendar site for all MD/DC vegan and
vegetarian events. If you are looking to network, socialize, and/or engage
in social activism you will find plenty of opportunities here. Whether you
are vegan, vegetarian, or interested in trying vegetarianism/veganism, you
will find many exciting and fulfilling events.
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7) LANCASTER GETTING VEGAN BAR
A new vegan bar, Root, will be opening on West Walnut Street in April. It
will serve mainly bar food standards, such as pierogies and nachos. When prompted
about the menu, the owner stated: "Your favorite foods twisted into a vegan
dining experience" and even confirmed that all drinks will be vegan as well--including
drinks that are made not using isinglass.
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8) TEFF LOVE--VEGAN ETHIOPIAN COOKBOOK NOW AVAILABLE
Our friends at The Book Publishing Company recently published a vegan Ethiopian
Cookbook called Teff Love.
Vegan Ethiopian food is delicious and now you can use Teff Love to prepare
this cuisine at home. First, you’ll find a recipe to make injera (Ethiopan
bread). For breakfast you can prepare Ye’shimbra Duket Kita (Savory Chickpea-Flour
Pancakes) or Ye’beqolo Genfo (Creamy, Cheesy Corn Grits with a Spicy Seasoned-Oil Drizzle).
Another chapter features spicy red sauces and stews including Ye’Atakilt
Wot (Potatoes, Carrots, and Cauliflower in a Spicy Sauce), Ye’misser Wot
(Red Lentils in a Spicy Sauce). If you don’t like spicy food, one chapter
highlights mild sauces and stews including Ye’Ater Kik Alicha (Split Peas
in a Mild Sauce) and Ye’atakilt Alicha (Stewed Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots
in a Mild Sauce).
The section on cooked vegetables and casseroles offers Ye’Abesha Gomen (Tender
Stewed Collard Greens) and Ye’Zelbo Gomen Be’Karot (Tender Kale with Carrots,
Onion, and Mild Spices). You’ll also find cold dishes including Ye’Kaysir
Atakilt (A Salad of Tender Roasted Beets and Fresh Herbs in a Citrus Dressing)
and Azifa (Tangy Lentil Salad). Finally, a section on beverages and sweets
includes Telba (A Roasted-Flaxseed Shake) and Mocha Teff Brownies.
Teff Love can be purchased from The Vegetarian Resource Group at: www.vrg.org/catalog
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9) VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015
SITAR INDIAN CUISINE
Network with Vegetarian Resource Group staff, volunteers, and
other dietitians from around the country during the
annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dietitians, VRG members, students, and the public are invited.
Location is near the Lowes Vanderbilt, a FNCE (conference) hotel.
BUFFET MENU:
- Samosa (potato and pea turnover)
- Salad
- Papadum (thin and crispy lentil crackers)
- Roti (whole wheat bread)
- Chutney
- Rice, Tea
- Yellow Dal (lentils)
- Chana Masala (chickpeas)
- Baingan Bhurtha (eggplant)
- Bhindi Masala (okra)
- Vegetable Patia (fresh vegetables with sweet and sour mangoes)
- Fruit
PRICE INCLUDING TAX AND TIP
PAYMENT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 5, 2015: $25;
$30 After September 5.
Refunds only made if we can replace your seat.
To pay,
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10) GET READY FOR A VEGAN PASSOVER
Traditionally there are many food restrictions during the eight days of Passover.
If you’re vegan, preparing a wide variety of foods during Passover can be
overwhelming at times. Thankfully, The Vegetarian Resource Group offers two
vegan Passover recipe books, Vegan Passover Recipes and No Cholesterol Passover
Recipes. See a sample recipe below!
You can purchase these titles from The Vegetarian Resource group at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/catalog/ ]
Cream of Asparagus or Broccoli Soup (from Vegan Passover Recipes)
(Serves 4)
People will be amazed and delighted with this non-dairy, lowfat
“cream” soup.
- 2 cups frozen (thawed) or fresh asparagus spears or broccoli florets
- ½ cup finely chopped onions
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup peeled and boiled white potatoes, mashed
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Microwave asparagus or broccoli and onions for 3 minutes or steam for 8 minutes,
until very soft. Retain any liquid (about 1/4 cup). In a blender, combine
cooked vegetables, potatoes, and pepper. Process until pureed. Place in a
small medium pot and allow soup to simmer covered for 5 minutes. Serve hot,
garnished with additional chopped steamed asparagus or broccoli.
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11) MATCHING DONATIONS
Don't forget that many employers will match your donation to nonprofits such
as The Vegetarian Resource Group, often up to $5,000. A partial list of employers
that match can be seen here at www.vrg.org/donate by checking "employer to
match" and clicking on "Please Select."
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12) VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP
Are you or someone you know raising a vegetarian or vegan child? If so, you
may want to join a network of parents interested in exchanging ideas on various
vegetarian/vegan topics including: finding a vegan summer camp, vegan dining
options at Disney World, what can I pack in my child’s lunchbox, how have
you and your child dealt with the dissection issue in school, can you recommend
a veggie-friendly pediatrician or dietitian, is there a veggie children’s
group in my area, etc.
For more information on this online Yahoo Group see:
[ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vrgparents/info ]
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13) AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases
to Vegetarian Resource Group whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile
is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at
[ http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1279034 ]
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14) DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
A free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into
a tax deductible donation benefiting The Vegetarian Resource Group. You can
donate online or call 877-999-8322 to make your donation.
Start now by clicking on "Donate Now" below. If you are not ready to donate,
find out about donating your vehicle by browsing all the valuable information
and links on our site at:
[ http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=52127903 ]
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15) BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our
monthly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift
of just $10 a month by going to www.vrg.org/donate. You will be part of a
network of givers who support our outreach efforts on an ongoing basis. These
donations allow us to continue vegan education in a wide variety of venues
including schools, doctor and dietitian offices, libraries, various professional
conferences, animal rights events, health fairs, environmental festivals,
and much more. Thank you for your support!
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17) FOODPLAY GRANTS
The Maryland Soybean Board is offering ten grants to bring Foodplay’s live
nutrition education theater program to Maryland schools. These grants cover
all fees to bring the program to your schools. Deadline for applications is
March 2th. Ten grants are available. Foodplay is for K-5 students. See
[ http://foodplay.com/live-shows/foodplay/ ]
Shows must be scheduled during the week of April 20, 2015.
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18) ABOUT VRG
Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and
individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and
community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of
nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about
vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization.
Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests, and
book sales. The Vegetarian Journal, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership
in The VRG. (For more information, please see the Vegetarian Journal online
at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ]
).
To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter,
please visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]
We are also on Facebook and Twitter!!
If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find
out more about The VRG, contact us at:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
Fax: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [ http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
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for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.
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