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The Vegetarian Resource Group
Thu, Nov 7, 2013 3:07 PM
The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness November, 2013
To view the VRG Maryland Newsletter on the web, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201311local.php ]
- VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013 IN BALTIMORE
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
- HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
- DING-DONG--VEGAN MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOORSTEP-- DISCOUNT
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- SOFRITAS AVAILABLE IN MARYLAND!
- APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
- DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
- DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
- BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
- COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM! PART-TIME JOB AVAILABLE.
- MAKE YOUR FASHION CONSCIENCE HAPPY WITH THIS 20% OFF DISCOUNT
- ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA) CLASSIFIED AS VEGAN
- DEFOAMING AGENT CLASSIFIED AS TYPICALLY VEGAN
- VEGDINING AROUND THE WORLD-MONTHLY PRIZES
- CHANUKAH GIFTS
- VEGETARIANSITE.COM
- ABOUT VRG
- VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013, 5:00 P.M.
DISCOVER SOME NEW DISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We hope you will join VRG and Vegan Drinks at the 32nd Annual Vegan
Pre-Thanksgiving
Potluck Dinner on Sunday November 24, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The dinner will be
held at North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park, 4615 Roland Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21210.
Vegetarians, vegans, and the merely curious are invited! $4 per person,
children
under age 18 are free. Please bring a vegan dish (and serving utensil) that
serves four as a contribution from each member of your party. Write
ingredients
of the dish on an index card to accommodate special diets. Guests are
encouraged
to bring reusable dishes and utensils to reduce waste. A vegetarian canned
food drive is taking place the same night. Consider donating!
Volunteers needed on the day of the event for set-up and clean-up. To
volunteer
or for more information, contact Soren at vrg@vrg.org or call (410)
366-8343.
RSVP not necessary.
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
32nd Annual The Vegetarian Resource Group Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
--- Baltimore, MD --- Sunday, 11/24, 5 PM
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201305local.php#thanksgiving ]
NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
Albany Veg Fest 2013 --- Albany, NY --- Saturday, 11/16
[ http://www.albanyvegfest.org/ ]
Valley VegFest - Florence, MA - Saturday, 3/29
[ http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Soren at
sorenc@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.
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
VEGAN SOFRITAS AVAILABLE AT CHIPOTLE IN CO, UT, AND ID
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/07/vegan-sofritas-available-at-chipotle-in-co-ut-and-id/
]
NEW VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. & CANADA
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/14/new-vegan-restaurants-in-u-s-canada/ ]
EDAMAME AT 7-ELEVEN
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/24/edamame-at-7-eleven/ ]
INJECTABLE VITAMIN B-12 -- IS IT VEGETARIAN?
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/29/injectable-vitamin-b-12/ ]
- HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
VRG needs your help with inviting newcomers to our Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck
(details about the event listed above). Please pass the info on by
word-of-mouth,
or send an e-mail our way to: sorenc@vrg.org if you would be willing to hang
flyers up around the Baltimore area.
5.DING-DONG--VEGAN MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOORSTEP --- DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Keep an ear out for your doorbell because this Veggie Brothers Discount will
have it ringing off the hook. Veggie Brothers will provide chef-prepared
vegan
meals straight to your doorstep. Examples include: Cancun Style Flank Steak
Dinner, Vegan Chicken Pot Pie, and Sesame Orange Shiitake Tempeh. Get 20%
off when you use this code at time of check out: 20VRG2013 (expires
12/31/13)
Go to [ http://www.veggiebrothers.com/ ]
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at The Land of Kush at 840 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore,
MD 21201, 410-225-5874 in downtown Baltimore, on the first Sunday of 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/ ]
JUICE-ING IT UP WITH VEGAN DRINKS
In November Vegan Drinks hosted their monthly event at The Grind House on
2441 St. Paul St (25th St) Baltimore, MD 21218. Each month socialize with
other vegans and enjoy some great food!
For more information about Vegan Drinks and events, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ]
[ http://bmorevegan.com ]
JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN POTLUCK
Held on the last Saturday every month at the Learning Center of Your
Prescription
for Health, 10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills, 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. To RSVP,
call:
410-252-3043 or e-mail: Baltimore@Earthsave.org. Dinner Guests may choose
to either bring a dish made without animal products (to serve 8) plus $5
donation;
pay $12 to enjoy dinner and presentation; or pay $5 for presentation only.
GO VEGAN FOR THANKSGIVING WITH MIMI CLARK CLASSES
Visit Mimi Clark at Fairfax Station, VA and start a new Thanksgiving
tradition
with all the trimmings! Past menus have included:
Buttercup Bisque
Pecan-Whipped Yams
Green Bean Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Seitan-Stuffed Loaf w/ Sage Dressing
Fat-free Shiitake Mushroom Gravy
Dairy-free Pumpkin Cheesecake
Hot Mulled Cider
Cranberry Orange Sorbet
Sample Beyond Meat
Tofurky
Field Roast
Harvest Roast
Gardein
and more!
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people;
$50/VSDC, VRG, COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic
food samples, manufacturers' samples and coupons. Gift certificates
available.
Pre-registration only. No walk-ins, no phone or email reservations.
Seventy-two
hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation
if minimum enrollment is not met. Make checks payable to
Mimi Clark
9302 Hallston Ct
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Email veggourmet@aol.com,or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.
Monthly
updates www.veggourmet.wordpress.com
- WATCH OUT EAST COAST, SOFRITAS ARE HERE
Vegans and vegetarians, there's a new Chipotle burrito with your name on it!
This fast-food chain rolled out Sofritas (a spicy shredded tofu) in its
Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Richmond locations on Oct. 21.
Sofritas are made with tofu from Hodo Soy, based in California. In an early
taste test, the texture and spice of the tofu reminded us of a spicy,
beef-laden
chili, and it was definitely filling enough to please meat-eaters seeking
an option, as well as meatless eaters who are tired of loading their
burritos
with the usual mixture of beans, rice, and veggies. The dish is also
prepared
with different utensils and on a different surface to avoid
cross-contamination.
It's almost enough to make vegetarians and vegans forget that whole
non-vegetarian
pinto beans controversy. (Note: Both the pinto and black beans are now
vegan.)
You can already satisfy your Sofrita craving on the West Coast and in
Chicago,
but the company chose the Mid-Atlantic for the dish's East Coast test. "We
aren't looking for markets with more vegetarians necessarily because we
believe
that Sofritas is appealing to vegetarians and vegans and has a crossover
appeal,"
said Danielle Winslow, a Chipotle publicist, in an e-mail.
Sofritas are available in tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads, and will be
sold at the same price as Chiptole's chicken option. Locally, that's $6.37.
For more on Sofritas, visit:
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/07/30/chipotle-expands-vegan-sofritas-to-entire-northwest/
]
- APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
Each year, The Vegetarian Resource Group awards $10,000 in college
scholarship
money to graduating high school seniors who have worked hard to promote
vegetarianism
in their school and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or
fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who also do not use other animal products such
as dairy and eggs.
Only students graduating from a US high school in the spring of 2014 are
allowed
to enter; their applications must be sent in by February 20, 2014.
Applicants
will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment
to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment
will be made to the student's US based college of choice.
For more on VRG's scholarship contest, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
Good luck!
- 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. ]
- DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
Federal government employees can support The Vegetarian Resource Group
through
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Look for us under Health & Medical
Research
Charities of America.
We are also participating in the California State Employees Charitable
Campaign.
If you are a California state employee, please support Vegetarian Resource
Group outreach.
Please also remember VRG in other workplace fund drives, matching gifts,
etc.
- 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!
- COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM! PART-TIME JOB AVAILABLE
Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi tasking for
part-time
job 20 - 25 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland. Position starts in
December.
Staff person clerically and physically ships vegan books, Vegetarian
Journal,
and other educational materials throughout the country. Does the billing,
packing, mailing and marketing of items to consumers and wholesalers.
Answers
phone and e-mails. Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other
activities around the country. Entrepreneurial personality helpful. Please
send resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your short term and
long term goals, interests, vegetarian and vegan knowledge, salary
requirements,
skills strengths, and challenges to vrg@vrg.org.
- SATISFY YOUR FASHION CONSCIENCE WITH THIS 20% OFF DISCOUNT
Fashion-conscience.com, an eco, fair-trade and vegan site is excited to
offer
VRG newsletter subscribers an exclusive 20% off discount on purchases of
vegan boots, shoes and bags.
Celebrate World Vegan Month with 20% off brilliant vegan and vegetarian
brands,
such as: Neu Aura, Novacas, Melie Bianco, Melissa, and exclusive brands such
as FC Select Shoes and Bags. These vegan products are specially selected by
Fashion-conscience.com
Just use code VRG20 in your shopping cart to claim your discount. Code valid
until 11/30/13.
- ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA) CLASSIFIED AS VEGAN
Alternate names: Disodium salt of EDTA, calcium disodium salt of EDTA (and
many other similar names)
Commercial source: Petrochemical (synthetic) and mineral
Used in: Food (esp. canned beans and dressings), beverages (esp.
carbonated),
cosmetics and personal care products, as well as many industrial
applications
Used for: Sequestering metal ions, stabilizing texture, and retaining color
Definition: A chemical primarily used in non-food applications. In processed
food and beverages it removes (i.e., sequesters) through
binding
(i.e., chelating) trace metal ions preventing rancidity,
discoloration, or crystal development.
Major Manufacturer: Dow Chemical Company
([ http://www.dow.com/productsafety/finder/edta.htm ]).
Classification: Vegan
Definition added: October 2013
This entry was just added to our Food Ingredients Guide. For other entries,
see: [ http://www.vrg.org/ingredients/index.php. ]
To support Vegetarian Resource Group research, donate at:
[ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ]
- DEFOAMING AGENT CLASSIFIED AS TYPICALLY VEGAN
Alternate names: Defoamer, antifoaming agent, antifoam, foam inhibitor
Commercial source: Petrochemical-mineral, petrochemical-vegetable, vegetable
Used in: Cane and sugar beet processing; fermentation used to make enzymes,
amino acids, etc.; processing of baked goods, coffee, fruit
juice,
instant soups and noodles, and many other products, as well as
many industrial applications
Used for: Reducing, eliminating or preventing the formation of foam during
the processing of foodstuffs (e.g., cane sugar) and during a
food
or beverage product's manufacture or consumption
Definition: Used widely in many food industries, defoamers control
undesirable
foam production
Common Examples: dimethylpolysiloxane, polysorbate 60, polyethylene glycol,
hydroxylated lecithin, magnesium stearate, fatty acids
Manufacturers:
Organic Defoamer Group
([ http://www.organicdefoamergroup/industries/ ]),
Emerald Performance Materials
(http://www.emeraldmaterials.com.cms.spec/page.hjtml?p_name=Foam%20Control%20-%20Food)
Classification: Typically Vegan
Definition added: October 2013
This entry was just added to our Food Ingredients Guide. For other entries,
see: [ http://www.vrg.org/ingredients/index.php. ]
To support Vegetarian Resource Group research, donate at:
[ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ]
- VEGDINING AROUND THE WORLD-MONTHLY PRIZES
VegDining is excited to announce its "VegDining Around the World" promotion.
It's easy to enter ... just visit: VegDining.com and submit a mini-review
(3 or 4 sentences) about a recent visit you've made to a vegetarian or
veg-friendly
restaurant or food store. Monthly prizes will be awarded through random
draws,
including subscriptions to the Vegetarian Resource Group's Vegetarian
Journal
and gift certificates to TheVegetarianSite.com. The grand prize to be drawn
after October 31, 2014 will be an Apple iPad Mini. Full details at:
VegDining.com.
- CHANUKAH GIFTS
Share ethical and healthy eating all year around. Gift a gift of The Lowfat
Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook
[
http://www.vrg.org/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=13
]
and Vegetarian Journal [ http://www.vrg.org/member/ ]
- VEGETARIANSITE.COM
Thank you for your support in October.
- 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 and media questions
about
vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit
organization.
Fianncial 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. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
Fax: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: vrg@vrg.org
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
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and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended
to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from
a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient
information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about
a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can
be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is
suitable
for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.
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information on vegetarianism& veganism.
The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness November, 2013
To view the VRG Maryland Newsletter on the web, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201311local.php ]
1. VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013 IN BALTIMORE
2. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
3. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
4. HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
5. DING-DONG--VEGAN MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOORSTEP-- DISCOUNT
6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
7. SOFRITAS AVAILABLE IN MARYLAND!
8. APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
9. DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
10. DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
11. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
12. COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM! PART-TIME JOB AVAILABLE.
13. MAKE YOUR FASHION CONSCIENCE HAPPY WITH THIS 20% OFF DISCOUNT
14. ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA) CLASSIFIED AS VEGAN
15. DEFOAMING AGENT CLASSIFIED AS TYPICALLY VEGAN
16. VEGDINING AROUND THE WORLD-MONTHLY PRIZES
17. CHANUKAH GIFTS
18. VEGETARIANSITE.COM
19. ABOUT VRG
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1. VRG'S PRE-THANKSGIVING VEGAN POTLUCK
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013, 5:00 P.M.
DISCOVER SOME NEW DISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We hope you will join VRG and Vegan Drinks at the 32nd Annual Vegan
Pre-Thanksgiving
Potluck Dinner on Sunday November 24, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The dinner will be
held at North Baltimore Mennonite Church in Roland Park, 4615 Roland Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21210.
Vegetarians, vegans, and the merely curious are invited! $4 per person,
children
under age 18 are free. Please bring a vegan dish (and serving utensil) that
serves four as a contribution from each member of your party. Write
ingredients
of the dish on an index card to accommodate special diets. Guests are
encouraged
to bring reusable dishes and utensils to reduce waste. A vegetarian canned
food drive is taking place the same night. Consider donating!
Volunteers needed on the day of the event for set-up and clean-up. To
volunteer
or for more information, contact Soren at vrg@vrg.org or call (410)
366-8343.
RSVP not necessary.
********************************************************************************
2. VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
32nd Annual The Vegetarian Resource Group Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
--- Baltimore, MD --- Sunday, 11/24, 5 PM
[ http://www.vrg.org/local/201305local.php#thanksgiving ]
NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
Albany Veg Fest 2013 --- Albany, NY --- Saturday, 11/16
[ http://www.albanyvegfest.org/ ]
Valley VegFest - Florence, MA - Saturday, 3/29
[ http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Soren at
sorenc@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.
********************************************************************************
3. VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS
VEGAN SOFRITAS AVAILABLE AT CHIPOTLE IN CO, UT, AND ID
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/07/vegan-sofritas-available-at-chipotle-in-co-ut-and-id/
]
NEW VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. & CANADA
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/14/new-vegan-restaurants-in-u-s-canada/ ]
EDAMAME AT 7-ELEVEN
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/24/edamame-at-7-eleven/ ]
INJECTABLE VITAMIN B-12 -- IS IT VEGETARIAN?
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/10/29/injectable-vitamin-b-12/ ]
********************************************************************************
4. HELP INVITE FELLOW FOOD-LOVERS TO OUR PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
VRG needs your help with inviting newcomers to our Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck
(details about the event listed above). Please pass the info on by
word-of-mouth,
or send an e-mail our way to: sorenc@vrg.org if you would be willing to hang
flyers up around the Baltimore area.
********************************************************************************
5.DING-DONG--VEGAN MEALS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOORSTEP --- DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Keep an ear out for your doorbell because this Veggie Brothers Discount will
have it ringing off the hook. Veggie Brothers will provide chef-prepared
vegan
meals straight to your doorstep. Examples include: Cancun Style Flank Steak
Dinner, Vegan Chicken Pot Pie, and Sesame Orange Shiitake Tempeh. Get 20%
off when you use this code at time of check out: 20VRG2013 (expires
12/31/13)
Go to [ http://www.veggiebrothers.com/ ]
********************************************************************************
6. MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at The Land of Kush at 840 N. Eutaw St.
Baltimore,
MD 21201, 410-225-5874 in downtown Baltimore, on the first Sunday of 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/ ]
JUICE-ING IT UP WITH VEGAN DRINKS
In November Vegan Drinks hosted their monthly event at The Grind House on
2441 St. Paul St (25th St) Baltimore, MD 21218. Each month socialize with
other vegans and enjoy some great food!
For more information about Vegan Drinks and events, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ]
[ http://bmorevegan.com ]
JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN POTLUCK
Held on the last Saturday every month at the Learning Center of Your
Prescription
for Health, 10210 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills, 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. To RSVP,
call:
410-252-3043 or e-mail: Baltimore@Earthsave.org. Dinner Guests may choose
to either bring a dish made without animal products (to serve 8) plus $5
donation;
pay $12 to enjoy dinner and presentation; or pay $5 for presentation only.
GO VEGAN FOR THANKSGIVING WITH MIMI CLARK CLASSES
Visit Mimi Clark at Fairfax Station, VA and start a new Thanksgiving
tradition
with all the trimmings! Past menus have included:
Buttercup Bisque
Pecan-Whipped Yams
Green Bean Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Seitan-Stuffed Loaf w/ Sage Dressing
Fat-free Shiitake Mushroom Gravy
Dairy-free Pumpkin Cheesecake
Hot Mulled Cider
Cranberry Orange Sorbet
Sample Beyond Meat
Tofurky
Field Roast
Harvest Roast
Gardein
and more!
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people;
$50/VSDC, VRG, COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic
food samples, manufacturers' samples and coupons. Gift certificates
available.
Pre-registration only. No walk-ins, no phone or email reservations.
Seventy-two
hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation
if minimum enrollment is not met. Make checks payable to
Mimi Clark
9302 Hallston Ct
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Email veggourmet@aol.com,or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.
Monthly
updates www.veggourmet.wordpress.com
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7. WATCH OUT EAST COAST, SOFRITAS ARE HERE
Vegans and vegetarians, there's a new Chipotle burrito with your name on it!
This fast-food chain rolled out Sofritas (a spicy shredded tofu) in its
Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Richmond locations on Oct. 21.
Sofritas are made with tofu from Hodo Soy, based in California. In an early
taste test, the texture and spice of the tofu reminded us of a spicy,
beef-laden
chili, and it was definitely filling enough to please meat-eaters seeking
an option, as well as meatless eaters who are tired of loading their
burritos
with the usual mixture of beans, rice, and veggies. The dish is also
prepared
with different utensils and on a different surface to avoid
cross-contamination.
It's almost enough to make vegetarians and vegans forget that whole
non-vegetarian
pinto beans controversy. (Note: Both the pinto and black beans are now
vegan.)
You can already satisfy your Sofrita craving on the West Coast and in
Chicago,
but the company chose the Mid-Atlantic for the dish's East Coast test. "We
aren't looking for markets with more vegetarians necessarily because we
believe
that Sofritas is appealing to vegetarians and vegans and has a crossover
appeal,"
said Danielle Winslow, a Chipotle publicist, in an e-mail.
Sofritas are available in tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads, and will be
sold at the same price as Chiptole's chicken option. Locally, that's $6.37.
For more on Sofritas, visit:
[
http://www.vrg.org/blog/2013/07/30/chipotle-expands-vegan-sofritas-to-entire-northwest/
]
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8. APPLY TO THE VRG SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST NOW
Each year, The Vegetarian Resource Group awards $10,000 in college
scholarship
money to graduating high school seniors who have worked hard to promote
vegetarianism
in their school and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or
fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who also do not use other animal products such
as dairy and eggs.
Only students graduating from a US high school in the spring of 2014 are
allowed
to enter; their applications must be sent in by February 20, 2014.
Applicants
will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment
to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment
will be made to the student's US based college of choice.
For more on VRG's scholarship contest, visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]
Good luck!
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9. 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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10. DONATE TO VRG THROUGH THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
Federal government employees can support The Vegetarian Resource Group
through
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Look for us under Health & Medical
Research
Charities of America.
We are also participating in the California State Employees Charitable
Campaign.
If you are a California state employee, please support Vegetarian Resource
Group outreach.
Please also remember VRG in other workplace fund drives, matching gifts,
etc.
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11. 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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12. COME JOIN THE VRG TEAM! PART-TIME JOB AVAILABLE
Vegan group seeks Jack or Jill of all trades good at multi tasking for
part-time
job 20 - 25 hours per week in Baltimore, Maryland. Position starts in
December.
Staff person clerically and physically ships vegan books, Vegetarian
Journal,
and other educational materials throughout the country. Does the billing,
packing, mailing and marketing of items to consumers and wholesalers.
Answers
phone and e-mails. Coordinates volunteers doing booths, events, and other
activities around the country. Entrepreneurial personality helpful. Please
send resume, writing sample, and cover letter addressing your short term and
long term goals, interests, vegetarian and vegan knowledge, salary
requirements,
skills strengths, and challenges to vrg@vrg.org.
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13. SATISFY YOUR FASHION CONSCIENCE WITH THIS 20% OFF DISCOUNT
Fashion-conscience.com, an eco, fair-trade and vegan site is excited to
offer
VRG newsletter subscribers an exclusive 20% off discount on purchases of
vegan boots, shoes and bags.
Celebrate World Vegan Month with 20% off brilliant vegan and vegetarian
brands,
such as: Neu Aura, Novacas, Melie Bianco, Melissa, and exclusive brands such
as FC Select Shoes and Bags. These vegan products are specially selected by
Fashion-conscience.com
Just use code VRG20 in your shopping cart to claim your discount. Code valid
until 11/30/13.
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14. ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA) CLASSIFIED AS VEGAN
Alternate names: Disodium salt of EDTA, calcium disodium salt of EDTA (and
many other similar names)
Commercial source: Petrochemical (synthetic) and mineral
Used in: Food (esp. canned beans and dressings), beverages (esp.
carbonated),
cosmetics and personal care products, as well as many industrial
applications
Used for: Sequestering metal ions, stabilizing texture, and retaining color
Definition: A chemical primarily used in non-food applications. In processed
food and beverages it removes (i.e., sequesters) through
binding
(i.e., chelating) trace metal ions preventing rancidity,
discoloration, or crystal development.
Major Manufacturer: Dow Chemical Company
([ http://www.dow.com/productsafety/finder/edta.htm ]).
Classification: Vegan
Definition added: October 2013
This entry was just added to our Food Ingredients Guide. For other entries,
see: [ http://www.vrg.org/ingredients/index.php. ]
To support Vegetarian Resource Group research, donate at:
[ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ]
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15. DEFOAMING AGENT CLASSIFIED AS TYPICALLY VEGAN
Alternate names: Defoamer, antifoaming agent, antifoam, foam inhibitor
Commercial source: Petrochemical-mineral, petrochemical-vegetable, vegetable
Used in: Cane and sugar beet processing; fermentation used to make enzymes,
amino acids, etc.; processing of baked goods, coffee, fruit
juice,
instant soups and noodles, and many other products, as well as
many industrial applications
Used for: Reducing, eliminating or preventing the formation of foam during
the processing of foodstuffs (e.g., cane sugar) and during a
food
or beverage product's manufacture or consumption
Definition: Used widely in many food industries, defoamers control
undesirable
foam production
Common Examples: dimethylpolysiloxane, polysorbate 60, polyethylene glycol,
hydroxylated lecithin, magnesium stearate, fatty acids
Manufacturers:
Organic Defoamer Group
([ http://www.organicdefoamergroup/industries/ ]),
Emerald Performance Materials
(http://www.emeraldmaterials.com.cms.spec/page.hjtml?p_name=Foam%20Control%20-%20Food)
Classification: Typically Vegan
Definition added: October 2013
This entry was just added to our Food Ingredients Guide. For other entries,
see: [ http://www.vrg.org/ingredients/index.php. ]
To support Vegetarian Resource Group research, donate at:
[ https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=1565 ]
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16. VEGDINING AROUND THE WORLD-MONTHLY PRIZES
VegDining is excited to announce its "VegDining Around the World" promotion.
It's easy to enter ... just visit: VegDining.com and submit a mini-review
(3 or 4 sentences) about a recent visit you've made to a vegetarian or
veg-friendly
restaurant or food store. Monthly prizes will be awarded through random
draws,
including subscriptions to the Vegetarian Resource Group's Vegetarian
Journal
and gift certificates to TheVegetarianSite.com. The grand prize to be drawn
after October 31, 2014 will be an Apple iPad Mini. Full details at:
VegDining.com.
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17. CHANUKAH GIFTS
Share ethical and healthy eating all year around. Gift a gift of The Lowfat
Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook
[
http://www.vrg.org/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=13
]
and Vegetarian Journal [ http://www.vrg.org/member/ ]
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18. VEGETARIANSITE.COM
Thank you for your support in October.
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19. 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 and media questions
about
vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit
organization.
Fianncial 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!!
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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: vrg@vrg.org
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
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and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended
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information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about
a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can
be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is
suitable
for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.
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