VRG
 PO Box 1463
 Baltimore, MD 21203

 5809 Clarksville Square Drive
 Clarksville, MD 21029

 The Vegetarian Resource Group
 P.O. Box 1463
 Baltimore, MD 21203

 North Baltimore Mennonite Church
 4615 Roland Avenue
 Baltimore, MD 21210

 The Vegetarian Resource Group
 (410) 366-8343 or vrg@vrg.org
 www.vrg.org
 facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup

 Natural Products Expo
 Baltimore, MD
 09/17-09/19, Thursday to Saturday
 [ http://www.expoeast.com/ee15/public/enter.aspx ]

 Vegan SoulFest
 Baltimore, MD
 09/19, Saturday
 [ http://www.vegansoulfest.com/ ]

 VRG Benefit Day at Great Sage
 Clarksville, MD - 09/27, Sunday
 [ https://www.facebook.com/events/827211950704661/ ]

 Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival
 Charlottesville, VA - 09/26,Saturday
 [ http://www.cvillevegfest.org/ ]

 DC VegFest
 Washington, DC
 10/3, Saturday [ http://dcvegfest.com/ ]

 World Veg Festival (WVF) in San Francisco
 San Francisco, CA
 10/3-10/4, Saturday, Sunday [ 

 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
 Nashville, TN - 10/3-10/6, Saturday to Tuesday
 [ http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ]

 VRG Vegan Restaurant Gathering
 Nashville, TN - 10/4, Sunday
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 The Vegetarian Resource Group
 P.O. Box 1463
 Baltimore, MD 21203

 Towson Presbyterian Church
 400 W Chesapeake Ave.
 Towson, MD 21204

 Don Robertson
 517 Talbott Ave.
 Lutherville, MD, 21093

 Teavolve Cafe and Lounge
 1401 Aliceanna St.
 Baltimore, MD 21231.

 Baltimore City Community College (BCCC)
 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
 Baltimore, MD 21215

 The Urban Business Center
 1200 W Baltimore St
 Baltimore, MD 21223

 The Herring Run Library
 at 3801 Erdman Avenue
 Baltimore, MD 21213

 lentil walnut pate
 falafel
 black bean hummus
 herbed white bean pate, mujadara (lentils and rice)
 white bean and kale soup
 teff polenta
 azuki bean patties with Szechwan sauce
 cumin-scented orange black beans
 creamy millet mash
 spelt/kamut/barley combo
 buckwheat tabouli
 quinoa and wheat berry salad
 black bean brownies
 blueberry amaranth cake
 gluten-free granola

 9302 Hallston Ct.
 Fairfax Station, VA 22039

 Patti Davis, CHC, LGSW
 25209 Woodfield School Road
 Gaithersburg, MD 20882

 The Vegetarian Resource Group
 P.O. Box 1463
 Baltimore, MD 21203
 Phone: (410) 366-8343
 Fax: (410) 366-8804
 E-mail: vrg@vrg.org
 Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]

The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness September, 2015 To view the VRG Maryland Newsletter on the web, visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/local/201509local.php ] 1. THALIA TORIBIO WINS VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2015 RUNNER-UP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP 2. VEGAN MEALS FOR YOU, PROCEEDS FOR VRG — GREAT SAGE BENEFIT DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 IN MARYLAND 3. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 4. VRG PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK IN BALTIMORE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015 5. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS 6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS 7. FUNDRAISER FOR BURLEIGH ANIMAL SANCTUARY 8. HAVE A SOUL—HELPERS NEEDED FOR VEGAN SOUL FEST 9. LOOKING FOR VEGAN GYMNASTIC GRIPS 10. 7-LAYER CATERING 11. JOIN IGIVE AND SUPPORT VRG 12. MATCHING DONATIONS 13. VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP 14. AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG 15. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE 16. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG 17. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS CALCIUM STEARATE, CAULIFLOWER RECIPES, VEGAN CHINESE FOOD, FREEBIRDS, BECOMING A CORPORATE DIETITIAN, SMOOTHIES, EATING IN BEIJING, AND MORE 18. ABOUT VRG 1. THALIA TORIBIO WINS VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2015 RUNNER-UP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS SPONSORED BY THE ST. LOUIS VEGETARIAN SOCIETY My story begins in January, 2011 when I decided to become a vegetarian because I’ve always had a sensitive stomach … So I decided to eliminate all the junk food and sodas. After a while I gained not only health but life back … The reason why I’m vegetarian is because I never like to eat animals and hate factory farming … I started promoting vegetarianism to the community with a group of my friends. I made two lists of students who would like to have more vegetables in the cafeteria, then I brought it to the principal asking him for a petition to have more vegetables in the lunch period. He nicely told me that it would be his pleasure and the next day there were more vegetables. Also I went with my cooking teacher to lunch to give free samples of healthy food. Since I got great results, I decided to talk at a bake sale the next day. I made fruit skewers to sell instead of unhealthy meat-based snacks. I also showed information videos in school and put quotes supporting a vegetarian lifestyle on our school’s information TV’s. My biggest challenge was the day my friends and I went outside of the school giving out flyers and a lady came up speaking in French … So I took my IPod and I Google translated everything and I gave it to her … I apologized to her and I told her that we are sorry that we only speak mostly Spanish and some English…. I have learned to explain information about vegetarianism in my lunch period so I get to explain it in Spanish as well for the special ed students and to the bilingual that we are concerned about the treatment of animals. When I go to college I would like to create a program for vegetarians… I would love to have the honor to give a speech in English and Spanish for all the people out there who don’t know how to feed their body with healthy food. My biggest strength is my parents. They are the reason why I fight for education. They motivated me to give the best. They are always giving me advice to do well in life since they didn’t get to study and have an education. All of this motivates me to give my 100% in school… One of my goals is to become a nutritionist and work in a school teaching students how to eat healthy and how to live a better life … I know that in my school I’m one of the few people who is going for it and I have received a lot of pessimism from my peers, but that didn’t stop me because I want to make a difference in my school. I had to put a lot of effort in English because it’s challenging and very difficult for me because it’s not my native language, but that didn’t stop me from working hard. The deadline for The Vegetarian Resource Group college scholarship contest is February 20 of each year. Over $20,000 is awarded annually. For details, see [ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ] To support VRG scholarships or internships, send donations to VRG PO Box 1463 Baltimore, MD 21203 or donate at www.vrg.org/donate. Indicate your donation purpose in the comments. ******************************************************************************** 2. VEGAN MEALS FOR YOU, PROCEEDS FOR VRG — GREAT SAGE BENEFIT DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 IN MARYLAND Support The Vegetarian Resource Group while enjoying your favorite vegan dishes from Great Sage! On Sunday, September 27, 2015, Great Sage in Clarksville, MD will be generously donating 10% of the day's proceeds to VRG. Because of the tricky weather during our last event, the kind folks at Great Sage have agreed to host another benefit day for us! Please join us if you can! You can check out Great Sage's amazing all-vegan menu items here: [ http://greatsage.com/menu/ ] Great Sage is located at: 5809 Clarksville Square Drive Clarksville, MD 21029 and open 10 AM - 9 PM on Sunday. Although this will not be a formal group gathering, VRG volunteers will be available during brunch hours (10 AM - 3 PM) to answer any questions you may have or to just chat! We will also have copies of the Vegetarian Journal and literature available for you to take home. We look forward to seeing you and thank you in advance for your support! ******************************************************************************** 3. VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 SITAR INDIAN RESTAURANT 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 COST: $30 Refunds only made if we can replace your seat. To pay, send to The Vegetarian Resource Group P.O. Box 1463 Baltimore, MD 21203 call (410) 366-8343 Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, or go to www.vrg.org/donate and write in the comments "Nashville Indian dinner" and names of attendees. ******************************************************************************** 4. VRG PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK IN BALTIMORE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015 Please join us at VRG's 34th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck on Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 at 5:00 PM at North Baltimore Mennonite Church 4615 Roland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 Admission is $4 per adult; children are admitted free. Bring a vegan dish - made without meat, fish, fowl, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, or other animal-derived ingredients - that serves four as a contribution from each member of your party. If you are unable to cook, you may bring a prepared vegan dish for four from a local natural foods store or restaurant. Also, we encourage you to bring a non-perishable vegetarian canned food item to donate to the church, who will distribute it to those in need. Please forward this notice! Also, we can always use some extra hands for this event. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Nina at ninac@vrg.org. For more information contact us: The Vegetarian Resource Group (410) 366-8343 or vrg@vrg.org www.vrg.org facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup ******************************************************************************** 5. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS To volunteer at booths, contact nina@vrg.org MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS Natural Products Expo Baltimore, MD 09/17-09/19, Thursday to Saturday [ http://www.expoeast.com/ee15/public/enter.aspx ] Vegan SoulFest Baltimore, MD 09/19, Saturday [ http://www.vegansoulfest.com/ ] VRG Benefit Day at Great Sage Clarksville, MD - 09/27, Sunday [ https://www.facebook.com/events/827211950704661/ ] NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS: Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival Charlottesville, VA - 09/26,Saturday [ http://www.cvillevegfest.org/ ] DC VegFest Washington, DC 10/3, Saturday [ http://dcvegfest.com/ ] World Veg Festival (WVF) in San Francisco San Francisco, CA 10/3-10/4, Saturday, Sunday [ http://worldvegfestival.com/2015/index.html ] Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nashville, TN - 10/3-10/6, Saturday to Tuesday [ http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ] VRG Vegan Restaurant Gathering Nashville, TN - 10/4, Sunday [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/vrg-vegan-restaurant-gathering-in-nashville-tennessee/ ] If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina at ninac@vrg.org. 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. ******************************************************************************** 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, in 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, [ http://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ] [ http://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ] 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 September 26th from 6 to 8PM, there will be a special event with a vegan potluck in Towson and Bingo for Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary. All proceeds for this even will support the rescued farm animals at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary, located in Ellicott City, Maryland. We ask all attendees to RSVP by email at baltimore@earthsave.org, or phone at 410-252-3043. Suggested donation for Earthsave members and guests who attend without bringing a vegan potluck dish is $20.00 (Advance Registration and Payment Required). donation for Earthsave members and guests who bring a vegan potluck dish to share is $10.00 (Payable at the door). Advance payment may be made by sending check or money order payable to Don Robertson 517 Talbott Ave. Lutherville, MD, 21093 or through Paypal payment to GinnyRobertson@comcast.net. BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS' MONTHLY MEETUP Vegan Drinks will be hosting their monthly event on Friday, September 18th from 7PM to 10PM at Teavolve Cafe and Lounge 1401 Aliceanna St. Baltimore, MD 21231. To RSVP, please visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ] or e-mail bmorevegan@gmail.com For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ] [ http://bmorevegan.com/ ] OPEN THE CAGES ALLIANCE Saturday September 19th, 12:00–6:00 PM - OTCA Table at Vegan Soul Fest! www.VeganSoulFest.com A celebration of culture and vegan living! Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 Saturday September 26th, 1:00-3:00pm @ Urban Business Center - Eating for Life Workshop OTCA in conjunction with PEP Foods Inc presents an Eating for Life Workshop. This will be a Vegan Cooking Demonstration where guest chefs will show us how to make vegan dishes that mimic the taste, mouthfeel and total experience of traditional favorites. The Urban Business Center 1200 W Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21223 Saturday October 24th, 2:30-4:30pm @ Herring Run Library - Vegan Men’s Discussion (Back by popular demand!) Do male-identified vegans face particular challenges and pressures in a not-yet-vegan world? This is an opportunity for male-identified vegans to come together and talk about it. The Herring Run Library at 3801 Erdman Avenue Baltimore, MD 21213 DINEKIND Dinekind Harford meets each month at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Everybody enjoys a plant-based dinner followed by socializing and information sharing. For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.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. FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS This group is for those interested in trying or for those already committed to a whole food, plant based diet with none or very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. There is a monthly potluck where we sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals. Please bring a dish to serve 8-10 along with a copy of your recipe or ingredients list with your name included so others can identify who made each dish. The dishes should serve 8-10 and must be entirely plant-based (vegan) as well as low or entirely void of refined sugar, salt, and oil. Contributions of $3/person are appreciated to cover the cost of fees, room rental, and supplies. This month, the group will be meeting Sunday, September 20 at 4:30 PM, located at Atholton Church 6520 Martin Road Columbia, MD. They will also be hosting a Store Tour at Roots Market Clarksville on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:30 PM located at 5805 Clarksville Square Dr., Clarksville, MD. For more information, visit: [ http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-MD-Forks-Over-Knives-Meetup/ ] PLANT-BASED PREVENTION OF DISEASE (P-POD) CONFERENCE September 11-13, 2015, Raleigh NC (6PM Friday to 12:55PM Sunday, followed by vegan farewell luncheon) This conference is an evidence-based look at how eating choices may reduce the risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases, and how practitioners may promote health-supporting behavior change. The meeting consists of a collaboration of nonprofits, accepting no funding, support, influence or control from any commercial sources. The get-together is an extremely affordable continuing education conference for health professionals that also enthusiastically welcomes students and the general public. Speaking, there will be 19 distinguished researchers, clinicians, and educator, whose photos and bios are at: [ http://preventionofdisease.org/speakers-2015. A Beautiful Photo Gallery from the 2014 Conference: [ http://preventionofdisease.org/photography/ ] MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES Taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 10AM to 1PM in Fairfax Station, VA, is a cooking class all about beans and grains! Learn how to cook: lentil walnut pate falafel black bean hummus herbed white bean pate, mujadara (lentils and rice) white bean and kale soup teff polenta azuki bean patties with Szechwan sauce cumin-scented orange black beans creamy millet mash spelt/kamut/barley combo buckwheat tabouli quinoa and wheat berry salad black bean brownies blueberry amaranth cake gluten-free granola 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 veggourmet@aol.com 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 ] VEGAN INTERVENTION WORKSHOP Starting on Sunday, September 20, Patti Davis and Mark Rifkin invite you to their 5-week workshop on plant-based nutrition and well-being. Many, many people have shifted toward plant-based diets for health, ethical, spiritual, and environmental reasons. This workshop series explores how you can get started with your own plant-based diet, the health benefits of doing so, and some delicious menu ideas. For about $29 per session, you'll receive two sessions of nutritional instruction, a educational field trip to an animal sanctuary, and two sessions of cooking demonstrations and food sampling. You'll also receive recipes you can take with you and try at home! Register with Patti Davis by September 10. Mail registrations to: Patti Davis, CHC, LGSW 25209 Woodfield School Road Gaithersburg, MD 20882 You can pay by check, send credit card details by mail, or pay instantly with these Paypal links: Tuition: Per person [ http://bit.ly/1ItapHg ] Tuition: For couples (2 registrants) [ http://bit.ly/1LTETrw ] 10% tuition discount for members of Unity Church, VSDC, VRG, COK, or Seniors (over 62): [ http://bit.ly/1IbBdg7 ] ******************************************************************************** 7. FUNDRAISER FOR BURLEIGH ANIMAL SANCTUARY Help raise funds for Burleigh Animal Sanctuary at the Saturday, September 26th Bingo Night. MarylandVegEvents.com and Earthsave Baltimore present this event at Towson Presbyterian Church. The donation is $10 for those bringing vegan potluck dishes and $20 for those who don’t. If you do not want to bring a dish, you need to pay in advance. Each attendee gets 3 board game books for 10 games. Additional books can be purchased for $5 each. Prizes include: great merchandise, food products, restaurant gift certificates, and a grand prize of $100-$150. RSVP at 410-252-3043. For more information, visit: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/303616959762257/ ] ******************************************************************************** 8. HAVE A SOUL—HELPERS NEEDED FOR VEGAN SOUL FEST Helpers are needed for the Vegan Soul Fest on Saturday, September 19th. Neither Rissa nor Nathaniel can be there, but we'd like to have a Vegan Drinks table. If several people can step up and volunteer, we will pay for the table and supplies. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, e-mail bmorevegan@gmail.com. ******************************************************************************** 9. LOOKING FOR VEGAN GYMNASTIC GRIPS Please let us know if you have any leads or suggestions. Thank you. Write to vrg@vrg.org ******************************************************************************** 10. 7-LAYER CATERING 7-Layer Catering is located at 14670 Southdown Ln., Suite 1, Rockville MD. They are a kosher vegan catering company that makes buffets, breakfast, lunch and dinner, platters, dessert, and snacks. Some of their items include: seven layer cake, delivish potatoes, seitan brisket, collard greens, gefilte fysh, vegetable pizza, cauliflower wings, and chocolate hemp. Visit their website, 7layercatering.com to view their new menu items and high holidays preview as well as their online ordering options. You may also contact them at 7layercatering@gmail.com and call them at 202-638-9128. ******************************************************************************** 11. JOIN IGIVE AND SUPPORT VRG Everybody who joins IGIVE shopping to support VRG and tries the iGive Button through 10/15/15 means a $5 donation for The Vegetarian Resource Group. Go to [ http://www.iGive.com/VegetarianResourceGroup ] ******************************************************************************** 12. 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." ******************************************************************************** 13. JOIN 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 ] ******************************************************************************** 14. 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 ] ******************************************************************************** 15. 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 ] ******************************************************************************** 16. 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! ******************************************************************************** 17. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS THE VERSATILE VEGAN CAULIFLOWER [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/09/02/the-versatile-vegan-cauliflower/ ] CALCIUM STEARATE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/09/01/calcium-stearate-2/ ] WARM WEATHER SALADS FOR UPCOMING LABOR DAY GATHERINGS [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/28/warm-weather-salads-for-upcomming-labor-day-gatherings/ ] VEGAN CHINESE FOOD [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/27/vegan-chinese-food/ ] HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO “YOU KNOWN YOU AREN’T GOING TO CHANGE ANYTHING, [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/26/how-do-you-respond-to-you-know-you-arent-going-to-change-anything-right/ ] QUESTION: WHAT SHOULD I SERVE TO NON-VEGANS WHEN I AM HOSTING A PARTY AS A [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/25/question-what-should-i-serve-to-non-vegans-when-i-am-hosting-a-party-as-a-veganvegetarian/ ] QUICK AND EASY IDEAS FOR PREPARING DISHES WITH CORN [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/25/quick-and-easy-ideas-for-preparing-dishes-with-corn/ ] FREEBIRDS WORLD BURRITO VEGAN TEMPEH CALABACITAS [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/21/freebirds-world-burrito-vegan-tempeh-calabacitas/ ] VEGAN FOOD BEING SERVED AT NEW YORK STATE FAIR IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/20/vegan-food-being-served-at-new-york-state-fair-in-syracuse-new-york/ ] HOW TO BECOME A CORPORATE DIETITIAN [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/19/how-to-become-a-corporate-dietitian/ ] THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP EXHIBITED AT THE 2015 ANIMAL RIGHTS CONFERENCE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/18/the-vegetarian-resource-group-exhibited-at-the-2015-animal-rights-conference/ ] LOOKING FOR A VEGAN OUZI RECIPE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/18/looking-for-a-vegan-ouzi-recipe/ ] REVIEW OF ROOT RESTAURANT IN ALLSTON, MA [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/14/review-of-root-restaurant-in-allston-massachusetts/ ] HOW DO I DINE OUT AS A VEGAN? [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/13/how-do-i-dine-out-as-a-vegan/ ] MAGNESIUM STEARATE [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/12/magnesium-stearate/ ] SMOOTHIES [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/11/smoothies/ ] WHAT’S FOR DESSERT? [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/07/whats-for-dessert/ ] VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS IN BEIJING, CHINA [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/06/vegetarian-restaurants-in-beijing-china/ ] LOVIN’ SPOONFULS AT HOME-A NEW VEGAN COOKBOOK [ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/08/05/lovin-spoonfuls-at-home-a-new-vegan-cookbook/ ] ******************************************************************************** 18. ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 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!! [ http://www.facebook.com/thevegetarianresourcegroup/ ] [ http://www.twitter.com/VegResourceGrp/ ] 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. 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