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I leafleted R2-D2

BAVeg — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:15:42 +0000

During leafleting at the 2008 Maker Faire in San Mateo., 749 people and one astromech received information about delicious vegan recipes, plant-based nutrition, and the revealing truth of the modern day animal factory farms.

Hundreds more stopped by our booth to say hello, ask questions about vegan protein sources, egg and dairy substitutes, get vegan recipes, learn the truth about “humane” meat, eggs & dairy, and simply learn more about a compassionate and cruelty-free lifestyle.

And then there were those who looked from a distance at our model of battery caged hens, read our sign about WHY VEGAN, but didn’t approach. As one blogger frankly posted in a reference to Bay Area Vegetarians “various ‘activist’ vendors pushing everything from a vegan lifestyle (been avoiding that booth)”.

Thank you to our star volunteers who staffed the info table during this two day event, Julie, Dyanna, Rennie, Drew, Jeff, and Ravi, to Tammy for organizing & leafleting, & to Rennie for bringing the delicious chocolate pie (vegan, of course).

And a big welcome to our newest members from the Maker Faire 2008 San Mateo!

Seed (Santa Rosa)

BAVeg — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:38:19 +0000

Welcome to Seed, a new vegan restaurant in the North Bay! Seed is entirely vegan, offering cooked and raw selections. It’s restaurant doors will open May 2nd.

Ultimate Guide: Seed, Santa Rosa

Thanks to Lisa for sharing the good news!

There are now 11 North Bay Vegetarian Restaurants. Any volunteers to host our first Veganauts event in the North Bay? We’re full through summer, openings in Sept and Oct.

Make New Veg*ns at the Maker Faire!

BAVeg — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:45:30 +0000

Bay Area Vegetarians has an opportunity to table at a wonderful event called Maker Faire and we need YOUR help to make that happen. Last year 45,000 people attended and this year promises to be even bigger.

Volunteers are needed for Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm. We know this is short notice, but we were only just invited through a random connection so we really hope we can pull together to be a voice for veganism!

NO previous experience is necessary. We just ask that you’re a friendly person, already vegan or vegetarian committed to transitioning towards vegan. All materials, etc. are already available - all we need is you!

Click HERE to see the current volunteer shift openings on the event calendar link.

And, truly, you don’t need any previous experience to volunteer — all you need is a willingness to share information about veg*nism that will indeed change lives.

Bay Area Veg will continue with our regular outreach opportunities (letter writing parties, leafleting, KFC Cruelty protests) as well as special opportunities throughout the spring and summer. Please email us if you have ideas or suggestions, or would like to be more closely involved in planning.

Veganauts Wanted!

BAVeg — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:15:31 +0000

Thanks to some wonderful volunteers, we have only 3 more openings left for the 2008 Veganauts schedule for July, September, and October. Please contact us if you are interested in leading an expedition to your favorite veg restaurant.

Alternatively, if you don’t have a favorite veg restaurant, please consider leading an expedition to one of the Top Ten Ultimate Guide rated restaurants. Currently, these are the top ten.

Vital Ital Calabash (scheduled for June)
Garden Fresh
Pizza Plaza
Cha-Ya
Vegetarian House (scheduled for November)
Good Karma
Tofoo Com Chay
Millennium
Manzanita Restaurant
New World Vegetarian

For details on the already scheduled Veganauts expeditions, please see the events calendar.

Expedition 200803: Mission to Cafe Soulstice: San Mateo
Expedition 200804: Mission to Souley Vegan: Oakland
Expedition 200805: Mission to Udupi Palace : Sunnyvale
Expedition 200806: Mission to Ital Calabash, Berkeley
Expedition 200808: Mission to Cafe Gratitude: SF
Expedition 200811: Mission to Fragrance Land : Cupertino

Veganauts - http://veganauts.com

BAVeg News - March/April 2008

BAVeg — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:54:50 +0000

The latest and greatest in San Francisco Bay Area veg news & events:

* Animal Place Tour + Vegan Food Party
* All About Eating
* New Farm Sanctuary book
* Love at first leaflet
* Humane California
* Ultimate Guide Updates
* Heart Smart Cooking
* Event Calendar

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“Green Recipes” for St Patty’s Day

BAVeg — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:05:37 +0000

Over 750 people received information about delicious vegan recipes, plant-based nutrition, and the revealing truth of the modern day animal factory farms.

“I love zipping through a line of people seated on the curb, every one of them holding their hands up for a Vegetarian Starter Kit. But even better is walking back down that line a few minutes later and watching people reading about animal cruelty and cruelty-free veg eating. What a great feeling of accomplishment.”

“Giving people the information they need to change their lives is so empowering. It feels great to make a difference. It’s especially wonderful when people who originally declined change their minds and turn around and ask us for one.”

“One person asked if this was about eating vegetarian to reduce cruelty to animals. I said “yes” and he said “I can do that, thanks for the information”

Thanks to our wonderful crew of leprachaun volunteers — Alex, Tammy, Jack, Mark, Libba, Tattwan, Bobby and Jordan. You can find more leprechaun photographs by Jordan & Libba in the photo gallery).

Vital Ital Calabash re-opens (Berkeley)

BAVeg — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:35:35 +0000

After being closed for two months, Vital Ital Calabash re-opened its Berkeley location earlier this month. They have a new phone number, but aside from removing a few items from the menu, it’s the same all-vegan, Jamaican food. The Oakland location remains closed at this time.

Current phone number and hours are available in the
Ultimate Guide: Vital Ital Calabash

Thanks to Greg for this update!

Whole Grains and Beans

BAVeg — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:00:02 +0000

Whole grains. Nonfat. Cheap. Easy to make. Any recipe with those adjectives is bound to also be…boring. Right? Wrong. Healthy recipes can be boring, no doubt about it, but they don’t have to be. If you have any recipes that you force yourself to make and eat because they’re good for you, rip them up and use them to make a piñata (which might taste better than the recipe).

When we eat or serve boring food, we’re doing more harm than good. If our friends eat our boring vegan food they get nervous about the whole vegan thing and become more resistant to hearing about animal suffering. Who wants to go from BBQ burgers and chocolate cake to unseasoned brown rice and carob bars? That’s a terrifying idea to a carnivore and he’ll resist the message in order to protect himself from bad food.

Give a carnivore a delicious vegan meal, though, and watch those mental brick walls crumble.

Below are two super-easy recipes that fit the bill.

Mushroom Barley Soup
Curried Red Lentil and Cauliflower Salad

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Souley Vegan (Oakland)

BAVeg — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:53:30 +0000

Souley Vegan, a new vegan soul food restaurant, opened on March 11th. Chef/Owner Tamera Dyson also sells vegan soul food at the Oakland Grand Lake Farmer’s Market.

http://www.bayareaveg.org/ug/display.htm?id=838

Thanks to Jenny for sharing the news!

(3/20 - just alerted they are closed for remodelling through the 24th or 25th; call to confirm opening.)

BAVeg News - Feb 2008

BAVeg — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:25:17 +0000

The latest and greatest in San Francisco Bay Area veg news & events:

Have a Heart, Go Veg Leafleting!
Humane California

- 90,000 signatures needed still

Blog Migration
Ultimate Guide Updates

- 3 closures, 1 new

Heart Smart Cooking
Event Calendar

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