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Topic: The Venerable Sweet Potato!
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Seeking submissions for an online Pittsburgh-area Plant-Based Directory
Submissions should be from Western PA and adhere to guidelines for healthy plant-based eating: no animal food; minimal processed foods, oils, sugar, & salt.
CATEGORIES:
- Healthcare Practitioners (physicians, dentists, nurses)
- Health Coaches
- Other Professionals
- Cooking Class Instructors
- Educational Class Instructors
- Food Stores
- Meals (pick-up or delivered)
- Food Products (ex: hummus, cheese)
- Community Groups/Organizations
- Related Services
- Social Media Sites/Facebook Groups
Include your: full name, credentials (if appropriate), address, contact information, short description, any other relevant information.
Soon, a list of restaurants to add! (see below)
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Oil-free plant-based meals in area restaurants!
Brittany Jaroudi is leading the Pittsburgh-area Restaurant Campaign, and she needs your help! Please, contact her brittanyjaroudi@gmail.com to assist with contacting restaurants. Wouldn't it be great to eat WFPB meals at local restaurants!
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Free seed offer from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Read more about the offer and how to request seeds for personal or community use.
Nov. 1: Party with a Purpose event in NYC with Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Nelson Campbell + others! Buy your ticket in August to receive $10 off a book purchased at the event. Secure your spot.
Summer Special 20 pack frozen PlantPure meals $109 ($5.45/meal); $79.57 ($3.97/meal) for Discount Club members.
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Plant-Based Pittsburgh Cookbook
We're still seeking RECIPES, either original or adapted from another source. No recipe is too easy or too simple! (see mine below) Email your recipes to Judi Carvell judicarvell@gmail.com.
Very Quick Sweet Potato Bisque
Ingredients:
14-oz. can pureed sweet potatoes
14 oz. water, broth, or nondairy milk
½ tsp. curry powder
Directions: Blend 'til smooth. Add, to taste: jarred salsa, diced tomatoes, and other frozen or fresh vegetables. Heat & eat!
> Thanks to Linda Askren for finding out about Trader Joes' current list of vegan items: Trader Joes Dietary Lists: Vegan
> Nedra Hazlett recommended Nola on the Square (downtown Pgh). We ate vegan Stuffed Peppers & Vegetable Jambalaya--delicious! (Let's hope new owners will keep the vegan menu!)
> Linda Jones found packaged Chickpea Crumbs at East End Food Co-op:
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Wed., Aug. 22, 5:30-7 pm: Vegan Tailgate
PGH Riverhounds at Highmark Stadium
Sat., Sept. 8, 10 am-5 pm: Pittsburgh Urban Farm Tour of small farms, community gardens, and apiaries in Pgh. neighborhoods.
Sat., Sept. 22, 1-2:30 pm: Optimize Your Health with Plant-Based Eating by Sally Lipsky at Sunny Bridge Natural Foods, McMurray.
Thurs., Sept. 27, 7-8:30 pm: The Hows and Whys of a Plant-Based Lifestyle by Jewish Veg at South Hills Jewish Community Center.
Also, Deliciously Plant-Based Summit is a free online series.
If you have information or an event to share in a future newsletter, email me.
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Recognize Dr. Campbell for his groundbreaking and far-reaching research in nutrition. Sign the petition!
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