1) Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Leather Alternatives is now online at
http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/leather.htm.
The guide has been updated to reflect new companies, new products, and the
removal of items that no longer can be purchased. The article also includes
email and web addresses.
2) 3 new press releases are now available online. The press release for our
Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers Brochure in Spanish (Guía Alimenticia
Vegetariana para los Jóvenes) is available at
http://www.vrg.org/press/98janteenspanish.htm.
The Vegetarian Resource Group recently surveyed a number of major supermarket
chains to see if they carry certain vegetarian foods and organic produce.
Twelve chains answered, representing 1,800 stores. VRG did a similar survey
two years ago. The press release for this survey is online at
http://www.vrg.org/press/98febsurvey.htm.
The press release for Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Fast Food is available
at
http://www.vrg.org/press/98febfastfood.htm.
We surveyed over one hundred fast food, casual theme dining, and family-style
restaurant chains as well as several quick service food chains. Over seventy
chains responded with intent to show that their establishments can be vegetarian
and vegan-friendly. You can read a summary of the results at
http://www.vrg.org/fastfoodinfo.htm or
you can order the complete guide at
http://www.vrg.org/catalog/.
3) The March/April 1998 issue of the Vegetarian Journal contains:
a) Cobblers, Crisps, and Crunches
b) The future of Community Supported Agriculture
c) Make Your Own Vegan Pizza
d) Guide to Camps and Private Schools
e) London's Vegetarian Secrets
f) Product Review: Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Kid-Friendly Foods
g) Plus all the regular columns: Nutrition Hotline, Veggie Bits, Letters
to the Editor, Vegetarian Action, Notes from the Scientific Department, and
more!
If you are not currently a subscriber to the Vegetarian Journal, why not
subscribe today? You can find subscription information online at
http://www.vrg.org/journal/subscribe.htm.
Join for $30 or more, and receive a FREE copy of the Vegan Handbook, a $19.95
value! (U.S. addresses only) (see
http://www.vrg.org/catalog/veganhandbook.htm).
4) The Vegetarian Resource Group is looking to fill a full-time job at our
office in Baltimore, MD. The candidate should be a Jack or Jill of all trades
with a good science background and knowledge of vegetarian and vegan issues.
Knowledge of html and technology is a plus.
If you know someone who is interested, please ask her or him to send a cover
letter, resume, and writing sample to: Administrative Assistant / Research
Job, The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.
5) On Sunday, March 1 at 11 a.m., The Vegetarian Resource Group teams up
for brunch with Joy of Living -- Vegetarian Cuisine, located at 7185 Columbia
Gateway Drive in Columbia, Maryland. Enjoy a completely vegan meal of scrambled
tofu, veggie links, grits, whole wheat biscuits, roasted potatoes with parsley
rice, fruit, granola, whole wheat bread, preserves, herbal tea, soy milk,
and juice. All this for only $12 per adult! (includes tax and tip, menu subject
to change). Children 12 and under are $6 each. The signup deadline is February
20, 1998. Contact the VRG office at (410) 366-8343 or via email at
[email protected] to learn more or sign up by
credit card. Checks can be mailed to VRG Brunch, PO Box 1463, Baltimore,
MD 21203.
Celebrate Earth Day with The Vegetarian Resource Group and Mr. Chan's on
Saturday April 25, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. Look for details of the completely vegan
menu in the March VRG-NEWS. Signup deadline is April 15, 1998. Email
[email protected] for more details.
The Vegetarian Resource Group is sponsoring a luncheon at the House of Chinese
Gourmet in Charlotte, North Carolina-Sunday, April 19th, 1998
Sunday, April 19, 1998, 12 Noon- Join VRG co-directors Charles Stahler and
Debra Wasserman and VRG nutrition advisor Suzanne Havala, M.S., R.D., for
a vegan luncheon of Hot, Sweet, and Sour Cabbage, Minced Vegetables Served
with Lettuce, Crispy Spring Rolls, Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce, Fried Tofu
Served with a Variety of sauces, Green Beans Szechuan Style, Broccoli in
Garlic Sauce, Sautéed Mixed Vegetables in Sauce, Braised Mushrooms
in Brown Sauce, Stir-fried Chinese Rice Noodles with Shredded Vegetables,
and Steamed Rice. Chinese Hot Tea, Iced Tea, and Water will be provided.
Dessert includes Fresh Orange Slices and Fried Bananas with Syrup. The price
below includes tax and tip. The gathering will be held at House of Chinese
Gourmet, 5622 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC.
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Refunds (minus $2 processing fee) for cancellation only if your seat can
be given to someone else. If you have any questions or want to charge your
reservations with a MasterCard or Visa, call The Vegetarian Resource Group
at (410) 366-8343 between 9AM EST and 5PM EST, weekdays. You can also fax
this form along with a MasterCard or VISA credit card number and expiration
date to (410) 366-8804 anytime.
6) Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to this email newsletter, VRG-NEWS,
we now have over 2,000 subscribers. We have grown by over 1,000 subscribers
since September of 1997!
7) The annual Great American Meatout will be held Friday, March 20, the first
day of spring. If you plan to table at an event in your area, you can request
materials from the VRG. For more information, e-mail
[email protected] or call 410-366-8343.
8) The Vegetarian Resource Group is looking for a person who is very
knowledgeable about vegetarianism and food service for a part-time job at
our office in Baltimore, MD. The candidate must have good writing and outreach
skills. This professional will write articles, give media interviews, and
advise others about cooking vegetarian food in an institutional setting.
If you know someone who is interested, please ask her or him to send a cover
letter, resume, and writing sample to: Food Service Job, The Vegetarian Resource
Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.
9) Did you recently signup for VRG-NEWS and you want to see previous issues?
All issues of VRG-NEWS are online at
http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/, all the way back to
our first issue in December 1996.
10) This recipe for a quick, tasty dip comes from "The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian
Cookbook" by Debra Wasserman. Visit
http://www.vrg.org/catalog/ljvc.htm to
learn more about the book or to order it.
Romanian White Bean Dip
(Serves 8)
Jews from Romania often cook with white beans. Here white beans are used
to prepare a delicious dip.
4 cups pre-cooked white beans, drained (two 19-ounce cans)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Place all ingredients except parsley in a food processor bowl. Blend until
creamy. Garnish with finely chopped parsley. Chill before serving on bread
or with raw vegetables.
Total calories per serving: 117; Fat: 2 gm; Total Fat as % of Daily Value:
3%; Protein: 7 gm; Iron: 1.9 mg; Carbohydrate: 19 gm; Calcium: 62 mg; Dietary
Fiber: 3 gm.
11) Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses
and individuals to bring about healthy 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, and book sales.
The Vegetarian Journal, a bi-monthly print magazine, is a benefit of membership
in The VRG. The Journal features informational and recipe articles, product
and book reviews, news for vegetarian activists, and up to date information
about vegetarian health and nutrition. Membership in the VRG costs $20/year
in the US, $30/year in Canada and Mexico, or $42/year for the rest of the
world. Accepted forms of payment, all in US funds, are Visa, Mastercard,
checks drawn on US banks, and postal orders. When joining, please send us
your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. If paying by credit
card, please include the card number and expiration date. Membership requests
should be directed to:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
PO Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
Fax: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected]
Or you can subscribe online at
http://www.vrg.org/journal/subscribe.htm
12) VRG-NEWS is distributed as a volunteer service of Vegetarians Online,
the forum for vegetarians on America Online. Vegetarians Online offers message
boards, live chats, downloadable files, informational content, quick links
to vegetarian websites and USENET newsgroups, and an interactive store which
features products from The VRG. AOL members can use keyword VEGAN to visit
Vegetarians Online. For more information, please contact Vegetarians Online
host Bobbi Pasternak at
[email protected].
If you wish to cancel your subscription to VRG-NEWS, send an e-mail message
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