1) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To all VRG Maryland Newsletter readers - Happy New Year to all! Here's hoping 2020 brings more awareness of the need to make big changes to save our planet and more people adopting a vegan lifestyle!

2) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• Vegan muffins
• Warm winter salads
• Sheetz offers Beyond Burgers
• VRG scholarships offered
• Veganized traditional vegan southern fare
• Vitamin B12 info
• Taco Del Mar
• Reducing risk of babies developing peanut allergies
• Vegan yarns
• Bareburger
• Vegan cookies
• Vegan dining in Nashville, TN
• and more!

WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME TO MAKE MUFFINS!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/30/what-a-wonderful-time-to-make-muffins/ ]

JOIN THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S PARENTS AND KIDS FACEBOOK GROUP!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/02/join-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-parents-and-kids-facebook-group-20/ ]

NEEDS-BASED PAID INTERNSHIP IN BALTIMORE: ELEANOR MILTIMORE WOLFF SCHOLARSHIP

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/27/needs-based-paid-internship-in-baltimore-eleanor-miltimore-wolff-scholarship-3/ ]

ENJOY MAKING SOME WARM WINTER SALADS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/27/enjoy-making-some-warm-winter-salads/ ]

BOOK REVIEWS IN VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/26/book-reviews-in-vegetarian-journal-2/ ]

SHEETZ OFFERS BEYOND BURGERS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/25/sheetz-offers-beyond-burgers/ ]

FEDERAL COURT BLOCKED THE STATE OF ARKANSAS LAW MAKING IT ILLEGAL TO LABEL ITEM VEGGIE BURGERS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/25/federal-court-blocked-the-state-of-arkansas-law-making-it-illegal-to-label-item-veggie-burgers/ ]

VRG OFFERS ONE $10,000 PLUS TWO $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING USA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS - DEADLINE TO ENTER IS FEBRUARY 20, 2020

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/27/vrg-offers-one-10000-scholarship-plus-two-5000-scholarships-to-graduating-usa-high-school-seniors-deadline-to-enter-is-february-20-2020-2/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP YEAR ROUND - BECOME A MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, OR SINGLE TIME DONOR

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/11/26/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-year-round-become-a-monthly-quarterly-or-single-time-donor-4/ ]

VEGANIZED TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN NEW YEARS FARE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/24/veganized-traditional-southern-new-years-fare-2/ ]

VEGETARIAN JOURNAL INCLUDES REVIEWS OF VEGAN PRODUCTS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/24/vegetarian-journal-includes-reviews-of-vegan-products/ ]

PLEASE DONATE TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/23/please-donate-to-the-vegetarian-resource-group-3/ ]

SCIENTIFIC UPDATES IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/23/scientific-updates-in-the-latest-issue-of-vegetarian-journal-4/ ]

VITAMIN B12 AS METHYLCOBALAMIN OR CYANOCOBALAMIN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/20/vitamin-b12-as-methylcobalamin-or-cyanocobalamin/ ]

WHIP UP A BATCH OF VEGAN COOKIES TODAY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/19/whip-up-a-batch-of-vegan-cookies-today/ ]

EASY VEGAN GUIDE AND COLORING BOOK FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF VEGANS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/18/easy-vegan-guide-and-coloring-book-for-friends-and-family-of-vegans/ ]

TACO DEL MAR

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/17/taco-del-mar/ ]

TEMPEH COMPANY IN BRAZIL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/16/tempeh-company-in-brazil/ ]

NUTRITION HOTLINE FROM VEGETARIAN JOURNAL: CAN ANYTHING BE DONE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A BABY DEVELOPING PEANUT ALLERGIES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/16/nutrition-hotline-from-vegetarian-journal-can-anything-be-done-to-reduce-the-risk-of-a-baby-developing-peanut-allergies/ ]

WINTER DELIGHT VEGAN DISHES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/13/winter-delight-vegan-dishes/ ]

VEGAN YARNS FOR KNITTING AND CROCHETING

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/12/vegan-yarns-for-knitting-and-crocheting/ ]

BAREBURGER

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/12/bareburger/ ]

VEGAN DINING IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/11/vegan-dining-in-nashville-tennessee/ ]

SIDE DISHES TO SERVE A CROWD

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/10/side-dishes-to-serve-a-crowd/ ]

1,000 PIGS AN HOUR KILLED AT ONE PLANT

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/09/1000-pigs-an-hour-killed-at-one-plant/ ]

DOG HAUS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/11/dog-haus/ ]

IF YOU LIVE IN THE USA, JOIN THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP AND RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF SIMPLY VEGAN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/29/if-you-live-in-the-usa-join-the-vegetarian-resource-group-and-receive-a-free-copy-of-simply-vegan/ ]

VEGAN RESTAURANTS ADDED TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S GUIDE TO VEGGIE RESTAURANTS IN THE USA AND CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/06/vegan-restaurants-added-to-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada-27/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP BY PURCHASING BOOKS FROM OUR BOOK CATALOG

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/12/10/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-by-purchasing-books-from-our-book-catalog-7/ ]

3) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

If you are a dietitian, come visit us at this Vegetarian Resource Group booth!

4) OTHER MARYLAND/DC AREA EVENTS

Register today for the life-changing Kickstart Intensive program where you'll get the information and tools you need to reclaim your health with the power of your plate!

To register: [ https://bit.ly/2DRnt0y ]

Govan's Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD
We have a wonderful venue for our Earthsave events - Govans Presbyterian Church is in a quiet neighborhood, next to the historic Senator Theater on York Road in Baltimore. The church parking lot is spacious, well lit, and conveniently located near the entry to the Fellowship Hall, where you will see our large Earthsave banner. Hope you will join us there soon!

You might also like to join one of the two discussion groups that Earthsave hosts at local restaurants. Check out the Baltimore Vegetarian Meetup [ https://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ] and Baltimore Vegan Meetup group [ https://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ] and join us when you can!

Don Robertson is founding director of the Baltimore chapter of Earthsave, a volunteer-operated nonprofit that has been presenting monthly educational dinner events since 1997. Earth save supports people taking their next step toward a healthier, sustainable, peaceful way of eating and living. Don also hosts two monthly discussion group meetings at restaurants and is active on Facebook, where he co-hosts the popular support group Earth-Friendly Food Choices.

For more information: [ https://earthsavebaltimore.org ]

This group is for those interested in trying a whole food plant-based diet or for those who already eat this way. This is a diet with none to very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. Sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals.

For more information about the next event, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/columbia-md-forks-over-knives-meetup/ ]

Check website for monthly class updates: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]

Email Deborah Jamieson for event information: [email protected]

5) OTHER EVENTS

(Currently no VRG booth at these events)

6) VEGETARIAN JOURNAL ISSUE 1, 2020

Vegetarian Journal is kicking off 2020 with a new issue featuring Mexican soup and stew recipes from Chef Carlos Erez. Warm up your chilly evenings with his hearty offerings - from traditional tortilla soup to modern fare like stuffed poblanos in spicy tomato broth! To support tasty efforts like this collection by Chef Erez, subscribe to the Vegetarian Journal. Each quarterly issue is packed with the latest scientific updates, vegan recipes to please a variety of eaters as well as other great articles and outreach news.

The Vegetarian Journal is available in print and on Kindle!

Print subscriptions: To order by phone, call 410-366-8343 Mon-Fri 9am to 3pm ET or online, [ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]

Kindle USA: [ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K10) ]

7) THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S 2019 VIDEO CONTEST WINNER: THE POWER OF PLANT BASED DIETS

THE POWER OF PLANT-BASED DIETS

Adam Vossen was a 2019 Vegetarian Resource Group video contest winner.

He said: During my formative teenage years, I spent hours upon hours getting lost on random websites and videos. One day, I stumbled upon a video that would change my life. 'Why You Should Go Vegan' was the title, and watching it led me into weeks of research and questioning of my past and future of eating habits. After about a month of contemplation, I decided to make the move to go vegetarian, and a couple months after that, I took it to the next level and went vegan. I've always had a grey-cloud of anxiety floating over my head regarding animal abuse and climate change, and with this diet, I finally felt like I was doing something to combat that. Not only did this lifestyle change prompt internal gratitude, it also provided me with a new community and identity I felt I lacked. I was constantly motivated and inspired by the fact that my food choices were helping my body, the planet, and the animals. Today, I define my vegan lifestyle as a project larger than myself, where my diet is 100% plant-based and I prioritize the environment, animal rights, and my health over my taste-buds.

To see VRG 2019 video contest winners and rules for 2020, go to [ https://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php ]

The deadline for the next video contest is July 15, 2020.
See: [ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]

Video scholarships have been given in honor of W.M. Zahn, who was a great mentor.

For information about VRG's College Scholarship Contest (One $10,000, two $5,000 awards), see [ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

8) VRG OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HS SENIORS. FEBRUARY 20, 2020 DEADLINE

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2020.

Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2020.
We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2020. Early submission is encouraged.
For applicaiton information and past winners, see [ https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

To support additional scholarships and internships, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

9) SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

The Vegetarian Resource group is accepting applications for summer interns for our main office in Baltimore, MD. The VRG has one paid needs-based internship in our Baltimore, MD office, as well as unpaid internship positions all-year-long. For more information, see [ https://www.vrg.org/student/index.php ]

Live in the Roland Park area of Baltimore? We're always looking for affordable or free housing for our interns! Please let us know if you are interested in hosting an intern! [email protected]

10) VRG BOOKSTORE

Vegan Seafood: Beyond the Fish Shtick by Nancy Berkoff

For anyone who wants an alternative to fish, Chef Nancy Berkoff has created a collection of unique and good-tasting dishes that will take you back to the shore! After tasting the recipes in this book, you'll agree with the millions of vegetarians who say: sea animals - don't eat them!! In the book, you'll find 'Tuna' noodle Casserole, Eggplant Caviar, 'Fish' Sticks, 'Crab' Enchiladas, and much more.

Take the plunge and try Vegan Seafood today! $12.

Available from VRG's online bookshop at [ https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/ ] or call (410) 366-8343 (Mon-Fri 9am to 3pm ET for more details.

11) FOLLOW VRG'S SOCIAL MEDIA

You can keep up with The Vegetarian Resource Group on ~

• Facebook: TheVegetarianResourceGroup
• Instagram: @vegetarianresourcegroup
• Twitter: @VegResourceGrp