Marin
Vegetarian Education Group
February 2019
This newsletter is being sent early because I'll be out of town at
the end of the month.
The rain was glorious, the wind was furious, and now the sun
brings us a most warm and welcome change.
In the vegan world, there is astounding news from world of fast
food chain restaurants. Panera, Carl's Jr., and Taco Bell are all
bringing more vegan options to their restaurants. Details and more
news below.
Saturday, February 2
Point Reyes Mindful Film & Food Festival
Come to the Dance Palace (503 B Street, Point Reyes) on
Saturday, February 2 to watch great films, sample great food, and
hang out with other conscious, mindful consumers. Doors open at
11AM for a mini expo, and films begin at noon. The expo is free.
The films are $10 each, $8 for seniors, or $20 for all four.
Learn more and get tickets at https://tinyurl.com/ya7fc3qo
Proceeds benefit Rancho Compasion and Compassionate Living.
Tuesday, February 5
Ocean Robbins' New Book Will Be Published
Available for Pre-Order now
31 Day Food Revolution is a new book by Ocean Robins,
CEO and co-founder with his father John Robbins of The Food
Revolution. In it Ocean teaches us how to heal, feel great and
transform the world by saying no to our toxic food culture. The
foreword is by Joel Fuhrman, MD. Learn more of what to expect,
see what Sir Paul McCartney has to say, and pre-order the book at
https://www.31dayfoodrevolution.com/
Sunday, February 23, Oakland
Vegan Mac and Cheese Cook Off
The Factory Farming Awareness Coalition is sponsoring its
sixth annual Mac Down. This is a mac and cheese competition in
which attendees get to sample and vote for the mac and cheese of
local home chefs competing for glory, prizes and fame. There will
also be food and craft vendors The event will be held at Omni
Commons (4799 Shattuck, Oakland) from 11 AM to 2 PM on Sunday,
February 23. The cost is $12. This event usually sells out
quickly. To have a booth, to enter your own mac and cheese, or to
order your tickets go to
www.eventbrite.com/e/sixth-annual-bay-area-vegan-mac-down-tickets-54922076409
Miyoko to Make Nut-free Cheeses
Great news for people who can't eat nuts: Miyoko will be creating
nut-free cheeses in the coming year. Here's the scoop from One
Green Planet.
www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/miyokos-will-release-a-line-of-nut-free-vegan-cheese/
Veg Cook Needed
A woman called me looking for a veg cook to prepare meals for
her twice a week. Either bring them or prepare them at her home in
Mill Valley.
She does not use a computer. If you or someone you know can do
this, please call Helen G. at 415-388-6381.
Iowa's Ag-Gag Law Struck Down
A
federal judge has struck down Iowa's ag-gag law, which, since 2012
prohibited journalists and activists from conducting undercover
operations at factory farms and slaughter houses. Other states
still have these laws in effect. Here's the story on Iowa's law: https://tinyurl.com/yd6axj6b
Taco Bell to Become More
Vegan Friendly
When you're on the road and need
to grab a bite, Taco Bell may have just what you need. I
have had plain bean burritos from them once in a blue
moon, and while they won't win any culinary awards, they
do satisfy for very low cost. Now the chain is adding
more vegetarian and vegan options. Read about their
plans here:
https://tinyurl.com/ydfqmhpb
Panera Adds Vegan Soup to Menu
The chain famous for its
bread, Panera, has added a vegetable soup that's vegan
to its menu. This is another good choice when the
pickings are slim, and you're hungry. https://vegnews.com/2019/1/panera-adds-first-vegan-soup-to-menu-in-three-years
Carl's Jr. to Sell Beyond Meat Vegan Burgers
I thought it was almost
unbelievable when White Castle (an East Coast burger
chain) added vegan burgers to their offerings. Now
Carl's Jr. will be offering a quarter pound Beyond
Meat burger at more that 1000 of their stores. The
times, they are a changing.
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/beyond-meat-partners-with-carls-jr/
Blue Diamond Adding New Vegan Creamer and Bananas in
Almond Milk to Line
Blue
Diamond almond milk is very popular and widely
available. The company is adding a vegan creamer to it
line of products for those who want a richer milk in
their coffee. They are also adding an almond milk
blended with bananas. As my father used to say, What
will they think of next? https://vegnews.com/2019/1/almond-breeze-debuts-vegan-banana-milk
Boca Now Mostly Vegan
The original Boca Burger was
one of the first vegan burgers on the market. But many
restaurants served their nonvegan burgers, not the
original. And some stores sold only the nonvegan
varieties. Now the company is moving toward more vegan
products, ditching the dairy. Here's why. Thanks to
Compassion Over Killing for pushing this company toward
more compassionate products. https://tinyurl.com/ybmxw9sr
Vendors
Now Can Sign Up for Two Events
If you want to exhibit at the Sonoma Veg Fest on
Saturday, August 3 in Santa Rosa or at Berkeley Earth Day on
Sunday, April 21, now is the time to apply. There is a
discount available if you exhibit at both. Hold those dates
even if you're not an exhibitor. And to exhibit, contact
Hope at hope@socoveg.org
More Happenings
Be sure to look at http://www.bayareaveg.org/events.htm and http://www.meetup.com/marin-vegan/ to find out what's happening in the coming weeks. Also, check out Compassionate Living in Sonoma County. Their web site is www.socoveg.org/ and The San Francisco Veg Society at www. SFVS.org.
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