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September 26, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, Video | 1 Comment 

COK Benefit at Java Green

Support COK while enjoying delicious cruelty-free fare and socializing with other activists! Join COK at the monthly Java Green funding day on the third Saturday of every month, when a portion of your bill will benefit COK. In addition to their regular menu, Java Green offers a delicious vegan brunch available only on Saturdays until 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Java Green, 1020 19th St., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations
WHEN: All day from 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.!

September 17, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, Food | Leave a Comment 

Woodstock Farm Benefit

On September 20th, Nellie McKay & Dan Piraro will be combining their talents for a one night only event at the Colony Café (Because while the Colony Café isn’t a vegan establishment, the restaurant will be veganizing their menu for the event.) in Woodstock, NY to benefit the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. So what do a soulful cabaret singer and a hysterical cartoonist have in common? THEY’RE BOTH ALL ABOUT THE VEGANISM!

The evening is hosted by the Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society (MHVS) and tickets are just $20.

To find out more, visit WoodstockFAS.org!

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September 10, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, Events, Music, Not DC | Leave a Comment 

*New* DC Vegan Events Calendar

We have a new events calendar. You can click the events link in the upper right hand corner or the link below. If you do not see your event send me an email, tim@dcvegan.com. Your event MUST be veg friendly.

http://dcvegan.com/events

You can also subscribe to the events calendar by clicking this link: http://feeds.feedburner.com/DCVeganEventsCalendar

September 9, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, Events | Leave a Comment 

New Liz Lovely GF Vegan Cookies

Liz Lovely has new Gluten Free Vegan Cookies, they come in Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge, & Ginger Molasses. I have not had them yet, but if they are anythinng like their regular cookies, I am sure they will be pretty freakin’ good. And if you read this Liz we would be happy to try them out and write a follow up review. You can email me at tim@dcvegan.com. If anyone has seen these on store shelves in the DC area let us know.

September 7, 2008 | Filed Under Food | 1 Comment 

poll, do you buy organic?



September 7, 2008 | Filed Under Food, Poll | Leave a Comment 

your best vegan holiday recipe & story

With the holidays just around the corner its about time to break out that recipe(s) that you only make once a year. Weather its to make a wonderful vegan meal for your family or to take to your relatives house so you have at least one thing to eat.

That reminds me of last year, we decided to not attend the usual family feasting. We made a wonderful vegan dinner and invited everyone to come to our place. I would have to say that it turned out better then expected. Some of our family showed up and ate our vegan food. To their surprise, they loved it! (No surprise to me I knew it was going to be good!) But those are the only people that showed.  This year I think we are going to do things a little different because of our new little one, but I know our parents will make us some good vegan food.

But anywho…lets hear some of those favoriate recipes, and if you have a good holiday story lets hear that too.

September 7, 2008 | Filed Under Cooking, Food, Recipes | 1 Comment 

Vegan Cooking Class

Vegan Breakfast & Brunch, September 7th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Past classes have included some of the following: whole grain pancakes & waffles, crepes, quiche, omelettes, blintzes, eggless Benedict, hash browns, overnight oatmeal, coffee cake, muffins, scones, smoothies, plus a variety of organic cereals and non-dairy milks.

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $45/person; $80/two people; $40/VSDC, VRG, and COK members. Class includes recipes, food samples, manufacturers’ samples, and coupons. Gift certificates available. Make checks payable to Mimi Clark, 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Sorry, no phone reservations. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.

Coming this fall: “Beans & Grains.” Monthly updates at www.localdc.com/cooking

Mimi Clark, “Veggie Gourmet,” has been teaching vegan cooking classes for the past 18 years. She has contributed recipes to several natural foods cookbooks, and is currently developing recipes for natural food manufacturers. Her vegan Chocolate Orange Mousse and Key Lime pies are featured at The Vegetable Garden restaurant, Rockville, MD. www.thevegetablegarden.com

September 6, 2008 | Filed Under Cooking | Leave a Comment 

Veg Wine Dinner at Great Sage

Great Sage and Constantine Wines Presents: An Organic Vegetarian Wine Tasting Dinner on Thursday September 18th  7:00pm

Here is the menu, all courses have a vegan alternative.

First Course
Roasted fennel, leek and potato soup with crème fraîche.
Masciarelli Rosè 2006 from Italy

Second Course
Romaine hearts, roasted nuts with green grapes and a creamy caramelized onion vinaigrette.
Masciarelli Trebbiano 2006 Italy

Main Course
Marinated vegan chicken breast with fresh pasta, Wine soaked Portobello mushrooms in a fresh herb tomato sauce.
Masciarelli Montepulciano 2004 Italy

Dessert Course
Fresh blackberry shortcake with freshly whipped cream.
Perlage Riva Moretta  Prosecco 2006 Italy

$60 per person tax and gratuity not included, call to make a reservation or contact Kristen at 443.535.9400 or KristenB@great-sage.com. Roots Market will have available a special pre-order sale of all wines with a 10% case discount offer for this night only!

September 5, 2008 | Filed Under Beer / Wine, Events, Food | Leave a Comment 

Organic Athlete DC

The Washington-DC Organic Athlete Chapter is starting up and is looking for interested fitness-minded vegans to join. http://www.organicathlete.org/washington-dc

OrganicAthlete is a community of athletes and fitness enthusiasts who believe that a better world starts with healthy people. Since health is fueled by what we eat, we teach how to thrive on a whole food, vegan diet.Our organization helps people start or connect with local communities of supportive, like-minded athletes. Most importantly, we’re about inspiration. From weekend warriors to Olympic hopefuls, OrganicAthlete is a team that shows anyone can exercise their power to change the world.

If you’re in the DC area and like to run, bike, swim, or tri, email washingtondc@organicathlete.org to get involved. A flyer with more information is attached; feel free to distribute widely.

September 3, 2008 | Filed Under Bikes | Leave a Comment 

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