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Vegan a Go-Go: sarah kramer is coming to DC!

Award-winning vegan cookbook author Sarah Kramer is currently touring the U.S. to launch her newly released Vegan A Go-Go!: A Cookbook and Survival Manual for Vegans on the Road—and in case you haven’t heard, she’s making a stop in the nation’s capital on Monday, Nov. 3 for a book bash and benefit for Compassion Over Killing!

The event is being hosted at the Science Club, a restaurant and bar in downtown D.C.–and after working with Compassion Over Killing for the last few weeks, they’ll be unveiling several new vegan menu options on Monday night!

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Half the proceeds will be automatically donated to COK, and you’ll also get a complimentary copy of Vegan a Go-Go plus all-you-can-eat vegan appetizers and sweets. Now that’s a reason to vegan a go-go!

Hurry and buy your ticket today! (there’s limited space and only a few tickets left)

October 31, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, COK, Events, Food | 1 Comment 

VegNews has a new website

VegNews has a new website, personally i really like it, they were overdue for a makeover. check them out at http://vegnews.com

October 30, 2008 | Filed Under News, The Web | 1 Comment 

Wash. Post: “They Got the Vegetarian Vote”

Today’s Food Section of the Washington Post reported on Compassion Over Killing’s 2008 “Best Vegetarian Food” contest, hosted on VegDC.com. Check it out:

They Got the Vegetarian Vote

The organic eco-cafe Java Green was voted best vegetarian restaurant for the second consecutive year in VegDC.com’s second annual Three Green Stars awards, honoring vegetarian foods made and served in the Washington area. The downtown eatery also won top marks for serving the best vegan burger.

Amsterdam Falafel Shop in Adams Morgan earned a pair of titles as well, for best falafel and best cheap vegan eats.

The VegDC.com Web site was launched in 2000 by Compassion Over Killing, a nonprofit animal advocacy group based in Washington. The group produces an annual vegetarian guide for the metro area.

More than 1,000 people voted in this year’s contest. See the complete list of winners in 14 categories at http://www.vegdc.com.

(Washington Post, Wednesday, October 29, 2008; Page F07)

October 29, 2008 | Filed Under COK, Food, News | Leave a Comment 

Local Vegan Store Does a Body Good!

So I’m sure that in all of your many (or not so many) years of veganism that you’ve at least once stumbled upon the vegan store that is Pangea (www.veganstore.com).  But did you realize that it’s in our very own backyard?  (Well, if you’re willing to cross the hazard that is the beltway and make it all the way to Rockville, Maryland, it is.)  And if you’ve ever been known to re-use a tea bag to save money or to lug 5 bags back from Whole Paycheck on your bicycle to help save the world, then saving on shipping costs, fuel, and packaging might just be right up your alley.

So, back to the garden of eden that is Pangea.  Easy to get to, right off I-270 in Rockville, The Vegan Store is a small storefront for what is a bustling online business.  It’s pretty darn comforting, though, to be able to pick up anything in the store and toss it willy-nilly into your bag without (gasp!) pouring over the ingredients looking for hidden casein or whey.  Is that some cake mix I spy over there.  Ah yeah.  Nut cheese anyone?  They’ve got that too–though it’s kept in the refrigerator section in the back, ask for it.  They were out of my frozen cookie dough so I’ll have to make another trip back, but it will be a pleasure.  It’s open only on weekends but they’ve even got the vegan New Balance running shoes that I like so I’ll suffer through the strip-mall traffic to get to their brick-and-mortar store.  Plus, you get to chat with the helpful and uber-friendly staff, try on shoes to make sure they fit, and pick up some boxed truffles that you might otherwise convince yourself weren’t on your diet and thus deprive yourself of true love and joy.

And isn’t veganism all about love and joy and peace in the world?  Yeah.  Don’t forget the truffles.

October 28, 2008 | Filed Under Rambling | 2 Comments 

What are you doing for World GO VEGAN days?

Sat. Oct. 25 to Fri. Oct. 31: “World GO VEGAN Days” is an annual celebration highlighting the many benefits of choosing meat-, egg-, and dairy-free foods.

From our first bite of breakfast to our last forkful of food at night, every single day our dietary choices have far-reaching effects on our health, the planet, and the lives and deaths of billions of animals. By learning more about exactly what—and who—we’re eating, we can empower ourselves to take a stand every time we sit down to eat, simply by opting for the vegan version of our favorite foods.

Thankfully, the D.C.-Metro area is home to hundreds of veg-friendly eateries, making it easier than ever to adopt a healthier and more compassionate diet. Check out VegDC.com to discover the very best in vegan dining, including a list of winners in the recent “Best Vegetarian Food” contest of 2008!

But aside from feasting on a Veg Max Panini at Java Green or indulging in decadent desserts at Sticky Fingers Bakery – what are YOU doing for World GO VEGAN days?

Nothing planned? Here are some ideas:

  • Office Feed-In! Make some vegan cupcakes, cookies, or other treats to share with your co-workers. You can even bring in the cookbook to share recipes.
  • Dinner Party! Host a vegan dinner party for your soon-to-be-vegan friends, neighbors, and family. Make it a potluck to encourage others to explore vegan cooking.

Read more

October 24, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, COK, Events, Food, Recipes | 2 Comments 

Vegan Trick or Treating

So this is our first year as parents and even though our little one is to young to eat candy, I know that there are some of you out there who have little vegan ones that are, so what do you do on Halloween?

UPDATE

  • Kid’s Dress Up Day! Bring your little goblin, princess, or ghoul dressed in-costume for a free, sweet (vegan) treat on Halloween Day, October 31st! (Adults are encouraged to come in-costume as well!) http://great-sage.com
  • check out the list of vegan candy here
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October 23, 2008 | Filed Under Food, Kids | Leave a Comment 

PROP2 needs your help and FAST!

Prop2 needs your help. With just weeks to go Prop2 is facing a cash crunch. They need to raise and extra $250,000 in the next 48 hours or the Prop2 TV ads will be yanked from the air. Donate whatever you can!

DONATE NOW

October 21, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, Benefit | Leave a Comment 

Winners of VegDC.com’s 2008 Best Vegetarian Food Contest Announced

Winners of VegDC.com’s 2008 Best Vegetarian Food Contest Announced
“Three Green Stars” Awards Recognize 12 D.C.-Area Veg-Friendly Establishments

Washington, D.C.—For the second year a row, VegDC.com voters have chosen Java Green as the “Best Vegetarian Restaurant” in the D.C.-Metro area. Compassion Over Killing, which runs the VegDC.com web site, is proud to present this popular downtown eatery with a 2008 Three Green Stars award for offering Washingtonians, both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, with savory meatless options including a Veg Max Panini and “Chicken” Chili Wrap.

VegDC.com’s Three Green Stars awards are also being dished out to:

“It’s never been easier, or more delicious, to choose vegetarian fare in and around the nation’s capital,” said Erica Meier, executive director of Compassion Over Killing. “Whether we’re concerned about animals, the environment, or our health, a growing number of people are looking for meatless cuisine and our city’s restaurants are responding.”

The D.C.-Metro area is home to more than two dozen all-vegetarian restaurants as well as hundreds of restaurants offering veg-friendly menus. To celebrate the growing availability of delicious and innovative animal-friendly fare, Washingtonians voted for their favorites in VegDC.com’s second annual “Best Vegetarian Food” contest last month, and the winners are being honored with awards in October, which is Vegetarian Awareness Month.

For all twelve 2008 Three Green Stars award winners, visit VegDC.com.

Contact: Erica Meier at emeier@cok.net, 301-891-2458 (office) or 202-270-8253(cell)

Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a nonprofit animal advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Since 1995, COK has worked to end the abuse of animals in agriculture through undercover investigations, public outreach, litigation, and other advocacy programs. On the web at COK.net.

October 20, 2008 | Filed Under COK, News | 3 Comments 

Farm Sancuary Benefit Wrap Up

Last night Farm Santuary had a benefit in DC, Party For The Pigs. A benefit for 69 pigs that where rescued in the Iowa floods. There was a great turnout! The party was hosted at the Equality Center, which is a beautiful building, off of Rhode Island Ave. The event was catered by Java Green and several others, which was super, always love me some Java Green. Farm Santuary had video and a wonderful slideshow of the pigs that were rescued. Nellie McKay also played a few of her songs which are always great. I am not sure if Farm Santuary reached their goal of $30,000 but I know they were close. Overall it was a wonderful night and it was great to see so many people come out to support Farm Santuary.

October 19, 2008 | Filed Under Animals, Benefit, Music | Leave a Comment 

this weekends events

Farm Sanctuary’s Party for the Pigs
When: Saturday, 6pm-9pm
Where: Equality Center 1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C.
More Info: http://www.farmsanctuary.org/farm/calendar/partyforthepigs/

COK benefit at Java Green
When: Saturday, 11am - 6pm
Where: Java Green, 1020 19th St NW Washington, DC 20036
More Info: http://www.cok.net/events/

October 16, 2008 | Filed Under Benefit, Events | Leave a Comment 

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