You asked for it and we delivered! Check out our new store on CafePress to find a variety of tees, sweatshirts, bags, mugs—even a t-shirt for your dog—sporting either the COK logo or our popular dog-on-a-plate design! These items are perfect as gifts for yourself or a friend.
March, 2009
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Mar 09
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick might not be known for being particularly pro-animal (he allegedly chased the snakes out of Ireland). But he was definitely a tree hugger…or, at least a stone kisser.
In any event, here’s a recipe for Vegan Bailey’s Irish Cream, that will kick off your St. Pat’s Day just right!
Ingredients:
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 2 tbs chocolate syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whiskey
Instructions:
Shake it like a polaroid picture. But don’t spill. Now, drink! Slainte!
Thanks to Post Punk Kitchen for the recipe.
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Mar 09
HBO Documentary: “Death on a Factory Farm”
On Monday, March 16, HBO is premiering Death on a Factory Farm, an eye-opening documentary chronicling the undercover investigation inside an Ohio factory farm and the ensuing criminal cruelty case. While employed at the facility, the investigator used a hidden camera to capture disturbing scenes of abuse, including pregnant pigs nearly immobilized in gestation crates, piglets thrown and piled into crates, and older pigs being hanged to death by a chain attached to a forklift.
The documentary will air on HBO several times during March. Read more and check the schedule here.
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Mar 09
Enjoy Local Food & Support Community Farmers
via In Shaw
Join Common Good City Farm and Vegetate for a delightful evening of local fare, local flavors and local funk.
Enjoy Local Food & Support Community Farmers!
Monday, March 16
6:30-9:30pm
Happy Hour Specials on Drinks & Eats
MuSiC by DJ DrEDD
A Fundraiser [$10 requested]
Proceeds go directly to Common Good City Farm
At Vegetate. 1414 9th Street NW
RSVP recommended:
CommonGoodCityFarm.org
More info:
VegetateDC.com
CommonGoodCityFarm.org
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Mar 09
vegan eatin’ on a budget
Whether you’re a student, raising a family on a low-income budget, or just trying to make ends meet, choosing to buy vegan foods doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Sure, you can splurge on savory mock meats and non-dairy cheeses that are readily available in grocery stores everywhere, but there are plenty of delicious and nutritious vegan options that don’t require spending a lot of money.
Compassion Over Killing created Vegan Eatin’ on a Budget to help cost-conscious shoppers discover how easy—and affordable—it is to transition to a more compassionate diet! Start saving money and animals today with a variety of inexpensive meal ideas.
Tip #18: Bake a potato (russet or sweet) and top it with salsa, baked beans, or chili
Have an idea to add to our list? Let us know by posting a comment…
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Mar 09
Want 2 FREE tickets to the GO GREEN EXPO?
We have 2 tickets ($24 value) to giveaway to the Go Green American Expo at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on March 28-29 courtousy of our friends at Roots Market. If you want them just reply to this post to be entered into the drawing, we will pick the winner on Monday the 20th (you only need to reply once).
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Mar 09
DC Vegan Drinks #3
I would like to apologize to everyone who came out last night to DC Vegan Drinks, I was unaware that we were going to be downstairs in the bar, and sorry to those who did not stay because of this. We were not able to do our usual announcements and giveaways. We hope to have things straightened out for the next one which will April 9th.
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Mar 09
20% OFF vegan cheese pizza–tomorrow, March 13th!
If you haven’t had a chance yet to visit Astor Mediterranean in Adams Morgan, then tomorrow, Friday, March 13th, is the perfect time!
After the Compassion Over Killing (COK) staff and a volunteer met with the owner several weeks ago, Astor now features Teese vegan cheese on its menu—and to celebrate, Astor is offering 20% OFF a large combination pizza with vegan cheese, tomorrow only!
WHERE: Astor Mediterranean at 1829 Columbia Rd. N.W., D.C.
METRO: Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station on the red line
WHEN: March 13, all day from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
COK has received a lot of wonderful feedback about Astor’s food and service, so we hope you enjoy the pizza—and don’t forget to tell them that VegDC.com sent you!
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Mar 09
Leafleting with Compassion Over Killing
COK is leafleting 3 times next week in honor of Meatout—the annual campaign that seeks to encourage people to “kick the meat habit.” We’ll be handing out literature, including our Vegetarian Starter Guide, Eating Sustainably, and Easy Vegan Recipes, and educating on how to transition to a more compassionate diet. Please join us!
Leafleting before the Student Environmental Short Film Festival at American University
WHERE: AU, Wechsler Theatre, Mary Graydon Center at 4400 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Tenleytown/AU Metro station on the red line
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458
Leafleting after the screening of At the Edge of the World
WHERE: E Street Cinema at 555 11th St., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Metro Center Metro station on the red, orange, and blue lines
WHEN: Thursday, March 19 from 8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458
Leafleting at Adam’s Morgan
WHERE: Corner of 18th & Columbia Sts., N.W., D.C.
METRO: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station on the red line
WHEN: Friday, March 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458
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Mar 09
Peter Singer at Politics & Prose Tonight
PETER SINGER- THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE
The philosopher and ethicist believes that we can end world poverty now, and he offers a seven-point plan for doing so, one built on a combination of personal philanthropy, local activism, and political awareness.
Politics and Prose
5015 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
202.364.1919
800.722.0790
…forgot to add its from 7pm-9pm
