everything vegan from in and around DC (and sometimes other places too). i am far from a professional writer but i hope that you will find this site useful and informative. i look forward to hearing from you! if you have a question or some news you would like to share with me or the readers send it my way. tim@dcvegan.com
Save Energy, Save the Planet, Lose Weight = Eat Less Meat & Junk Food : TreeHugger
Save Energy, Save the Planet, Lose Weight = Eat Less Meat & Junk Food : TreeHugger.
Sounds like a plan!
TAFA Wrap Up
Well..I was unfortunately unable to attend all of TAFA this year. But as usual it was nice to be around so many like minded people and vegans too! I was able to get a few of the sessions, I was able to here After Michael Vick: Combating Animal Fighting which was very good and had a lot of good news on combating animal fighting, especially about the stiffer penalties that almost all the states have past. Another one of my favorite sessions this year was Speaking Out for Farm Animals which also had good news on the farm animal front about laws passed in several states banning the use of gestation crates and veal crates. And about something called “Prop 2″ in California which will ban veal crates, battery cages, and gestation crates! THIS IS BIG! You can find out more about it here http://www.humanecalifornia.org. This will be a big win on the animal front and we can only hope that more states will follow.
Now we can’t forget about the food, I would have to say this year was the best. I missed the banquet but can only imagine what it was like compared to what we had for lunch. I love sandwiches so I am going with day one lunch as my favorite, very very good! I am not sure who catered but hats off to ya!
We would love to hear your thoughts on this years TAFA.
Thanking The Monkey: Book Reading & Party
I have not read the book yet…But I will! The book sounds really cool. Hopefully I can make this event too. Sounds like its going to be a good time. The reading will be on July 21st (that’s this Monday) at Olsson’s Books on 19th St. This will be followed by a book signing and benefit (COK) at the Java Green down the street.
For more information on the event CLICK HERE! and scroll down a little bit.
http://www.thankingthemonkey.com
Ramblings of A Vegan Mama
Will You Raise Your Child Vegan??
That, my friends, is the most asked question of a pregnant vegan. I can’t count how many times friends, strangers and relatives asked me THAT question, with eyebrows cocked. So my response was to raise my eyebrows right back and say “Why wouldn’t I?”
It is mind boggling to me that one can look at a perfectly healthy person whose strong sense of morality rules their diet and question the fact that they will “impose” their morals and habits on their children. My hackles rose at the mere question mentioned above–and I bit back my tongue from responding with “No–I plan on taking the child to McDonalds every day and basically shooting him up with antibiotics and hormones and insuring his future as a diabetic–also, I plan on ignoring my love of animals and my abhorance at their treatment by not teaching him that what most of society is mindlessly consuming was once a living, breathing creature.”
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Vegan Cooking Class: July 20th
Salads/Picnics/BBQs Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fairfax Station, VA. Past classes have included some of the following: whole grain and bean salads such as Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Soy Feta Cheese, Two-Grain Sesame Salad, Oriental Ramen Slaw, Chicken-Free Salad, Oil-Free Sweet Bulgar Salad, Teriyaki Kebobs, Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Rice Paper Spring Rolls, Quinoa Tabouli, Dilled Potato Salad, Black Bean Fiesta Salad, Zesty Three-Bean Salad, Caesar Salad, Kim Chee, Beanie Weenie Bake, Tempeh Salad, low fat marinades and dressings, Sugar-free Organic Strawberry Lemonade, Fudge Brownies.
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. Email veggourmet@aol.com, or call 703.643.2713 for space availability.
For more info visit http://www.localdc.com/cooking
This Weekends Events
Here is a rundown of whats happening this weekend. [pretty much just TAFA] know of something else going on let me know tim@dcvegan.com
Taking Action For Animals > July 19th - 21st
So much has happened for animal protection in the last year, and it’s time to gather together to push the cause forward. After the Michael Vick case exposed the world to illegal dogfighting, learn what you can do to combat animal fighting in your community. After the slaughter of sick and crippled cows led to the largest recall of meat in our nation’s history, learn what you can do to protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse. As the November election approaches, learn about animal issues that will be on the ballot and how you can pass laws to protect animals.
During the conference you can network with national leaders and hundreds of grassroots activists. The conference’s convenient location allows easy access to the entire DC area.
Grassroots Meeting in Takoma Park: Meet Delegate Tom Hucker
Join Compassion Over Killing and The Humane Society of the United States for an exciting opportunity to meet one of Maryland’s most animal-friendly legislators! Delegate Tom Hucker, who represents parts of Takoma Park and Silver Spring, is eager to meet local animal advocates and discuss animal protection legislation and the legislative process. Dogs, kids, and friends welcome!
WHERE: Spring Park Pavilion at 7008 Poplar Ave. in Takoma Park, Md.
METRO: Takoma Metro station (red line)
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest
That’s right a veggie hot dog eating contest, time for use veggies to gorge our faces till we puke! Sticky Finger Bakery will hosting the first ever veggie hot dog eating contest with Compassion Over Killing. This is a kick off to celebrate National Veggie Hot Dog Month (didnt even know there was one) and will be held on July 26th at 6pm.
[http://stickyfingerbakery.com]
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Simple, Vegan Footwear
As many of us know good vegan footwear is pretty limited. But I recently bought myself a pair of Simple shoes (vegan of course). I have been looking for these all over the DC area for a while (i prefer to try them one rather than buying online) and there are not really may places that carry a good selection of them, except one. I got my pair a Nest in Clarksville, they carry a selection of mens and womens Simple shoes (they also have Keen and Earth Shoes). Now not all of the Simple shoes are vegan but I think a majority of the line is and they are also green. They use a lot of hemp, organic cotton, post consumer paper, and recycled PET . Simple also has a line of bags which are pretty sweet looking too (i have not got one of these yet). But so far I love my Simple shoes very comfy and they have this cool insole that has these little bumps on it to massage your feet.
Vegan Feed-In TOMORROW!!
WHERE: Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in D.C.
METRO: Smithsonian Metro station (blue and orange lines), Mall exit
WHEN: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458
What better way to encourage people to explore vegetarian eating than offering free samples of delicious animal-friendly fare? That’s why COK hosts a vegan feed-in each month, in various locations around the D.C.-area (time & day also varies each month). In addition to serving free vegan food, we’ll also be distributing literature, including the hot off the press twelfth edition of The Vegetarian Guide to Washington, D.C. and Surrounding Areas!
June’s feed-in will be held on the National Mall during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This is one of Washington, D.C.’s most popular summer events, and last year we distributed 1,800 pieces of literature in less than an hour! Join us and help us top that number as we offer festival-goers free samples of orange “chicken” and encourage them to transition to a more compassionate diet.
For more info and pics from last years visit: http://www.cok.net/events
Unfortunately I will not make this one, I have to work!