Indianapolis Vegetarian Society http://blog.indyvegsociety.org Enjoying Vegetarian Living in Indy Wed, 09 May 2012 18:28:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 April with IVS http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/april-with-ivs/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/april-with-ivs/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:23:56 +0000 jessica http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/?p=354 Here’s what we have going on this month. We hope you’ll join us for some veg fun!

IVS Potluck Free April 21, 2012  12:p-1:30-ish Holliday Park-6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis (outdoors) Did you know April is National Garden Month?! We didn’t either, but why not prepare for our gardening days with a potluck focusing on vegetables? Come [...]]]> Here’s what we have going on this month. We hope you’ll join us for some veg fun!

IVS Potluck
Free
April 21, 2012  12:p-1:30-ish
Holliday Park-6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis (outdoors)
Did you know April is National Garden Month?! We didn’t either, but why not prepare for our gardening days with a potluck focusing on vegetables? Come and share your favorite vegetable-filled dish where you can vote for the best dish (even if it’s yours!).  Winner gets a prize. Grab a place setting, your veg*n dish, and the recipe and come join us for our Spring potluck!
 
IVS Tabling at Earth Day Indiana
April 28, 2012  11a-4p
White River State Park, 801 W Washington Street, Indianapolis
Make sure to stop by our booth at the 2012 Indianapolis Earth Day celebration. We’ll be distributing veg-related literature and would love to see you there!

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/april-with-ivs/feed/ 0 IVS December Potluck! http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/ivs-december-potluck/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/ivs-december-potluck/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:43:42 +0000 jessica http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/?p=306 IVS Potluck Free December 10, 2011 12p-1:30ish Location-Indy Hostel, 4903 Winthrop Av, Indianapolis December’s theme? You guessed it, the best holiday dish re-creation! This is where you get to show everyone how you veg*nized holiday favorites and share ideas for the holidays. The favorite re-creation wins a prize! Don’t worry, you don’t have to re-create [...]]]> IVS Potluck
Free
December 10, 2011 12p-1:30ish
Location-Indy Hostel, 4903 Winthrop Av, Indianapolis
December’s theme? You guessed it, the best holiday dish re-creation! This is where you get to show everyone how you veg*nized holiday favorites and share ideas for the holidays. The favorite re-creation wins a prize! Don’t worry, you don’t have to re-create a holiday favorite to come, just bring your favorite veg*n dish, a place setting, and the recipe for a great time.

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/ivs-december-potluck/feed/ 0 Forks Over Knives in Indianapolis http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/forks-over-knives-in-indianapolis/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/forks-over-knives-in-indianapolis/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:12:17 +0000 jessica http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/?p=314 Forks Over Knives-Indy Premier Free, RSVPs encouraged November 18, 2011,  7p Location-Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis- 615 W 43 Street, Indianapolis IVS is teaming up with Veg Meet Up Group to share the film Forks over Knives. We’ll also have some healthful snacks & refreshments. The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that [...]]]> Forks Over Knives-Indy Premier
Free, RSVPs encouraged
November 18, 2011,  7p
Location-Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis- 615 W 43 Street, Indianapolis
IVS is teaming up with Veg Meet Up Group to share the film Forks over Knives. We’ll also have some healthful snacks & refreshments. The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods.
Please RSVP on our Facebook page or send an email to indyherbivores@indyvegsociety.org 

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/forks-over-knives-in-indianapolis/feed/ 0 Indy Veg Fest! 11th Annual IVS Fundraiser http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/indy-veg-fest-11th-annual-ivs-fundraiser/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/indy-veg-fest-11th-annual-ivs-fundraiser/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:45:55 +0000 jessica http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/?p=284 The Indianapolis Vegetarian Society is thrilled to announce details on our 11th annual fundraising event, Indy Veg Fest! The first of its kind in Indianapolis, Indy VegFest brings you restaurants, music, raffles, and the opportunity to make new friends. We have invited local restaurants to serve samplings of dishes they offer in their restaurants and [...]]]> The Indianapolis Vegetarian Society is thrilled to announce details on our 11th annual fundraising event, Indy Veg Fest! The first of its kind in Indianapolis, Indy VegFest brings you restaurants, music, raffles, and the opportunity to make new friends. We have invited local restaurants to serve samplings of dishes they offer in their restaurants and local chefs will demonstrate how to cook delicious veg dishes!

Not a vegetarian? No problem!  Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge of healthy and ethical foods or you’re a “seasoned” vegetarian looking to spice up or add variety to your meals, this is the event for you.  With live music, prizes to win, and like-minded people, we’re positive you’ll have a fantastic time.

Details:
When- Saturday, Sept. 17th, 2011, 11:30am-2:00pm
Where- Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N Delaware, Indianapolis (sun-outside, rain-inside)
Price- $12 advanced purchase, $15 at the door
       Print and post our  Indy Veg Fest Flyer !!

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/indy-veg-fest-11th-annual-ivs-fundraiser/feed/ 0 Contest: Share your veg*n horror stories http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/contest-share-your-vegn-horror-stories/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/contest-share-your-vegn-horror-stories/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:45:19 +0000 admin http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/?p=268 You’re at a family gathering and can’t seem to explain why you can’t eat the green beans with ham in them.

You’re at a work conference in the middle of nowhere and are forced to live on iceberg lettuce and coffee for days.

You spend an entire first date being exhaustively interrogated about your reasons [...]]]> You’re at a family gathering and can’t seem to explain why you can’t eat the green beans with ham in them.

You’re at a work conference in the middle of nowhere and are forced to live on iceberg lettuce and coffee for days.

You spend an entire first date being exhaustively interrogated about your reasons for veg*nism.

Almost all of us have had moments such as these.

Submit your entries for worst veg*n moment in the comments. We will announce our favorite on twitter and facebook.

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/contest-share-your-vegn-horror-stories/feed/ 4 Skipping Meat Reduces Carbon Footprint http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/skipping-meat-reduces-carbon-footprint/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/skipping-meat-reduces-carbon-footprint/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:52:30 +0000 admin http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/?p=265 If you were looking for a reason to pat yourself on the back for going veg, good news:

The Harvard Business Review recently covered a study regarding the choices people make about food and the relative impact these choices have on carbon emissions. The study found that cultivating and processing food is much more energy [...]]]> If you were looking for a reason to pat yourself on the back for going veg, good news:

The Harvard Business Review recently covered a study regarding the choices people make about food and the relative impact these choices have on carbon emissions. The study found that cultivating and processing food is much more energy intensive than transporting it, despite the staggering distances which food tends to go before it reaches your plate. The greenhouse gasses produced by the farming of animals for red meat was found to be particularly detrimental. The author concludes that skipping just one day of meat a week in favor of another food source will cut as much carbon emissions as you would reduce by buying local foods 7 days a week. So if you are a conservationist or just a friend of the Earth, be proud to go veg!

What do you think?

The original study can be found here and the HBR article discussing it can be found here

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/skipping-meat-reduces-carbon-footprint/feed/ 7 Mori-Nu Tofu House Chocolate Chip Cookies http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/mori-nu-tofu-house-chocolate-chip-cookies/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/mori-nu-tofu-house-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:09:33 +0000 admin http://www.indyvegsociety.org/blog/?p=115 Ingredients

1 Cup unsalted margarine 1 Cup unrefined cane sugar 2 Tbs light molasses 4 Tbs Mori-Nu Tofu (firm) puréed 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ¾ cups unbleached flour ¼ Cup whole wheat flour ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 12 oz chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F Cream margarine, sugar and molasses with [...]]]> Ingredients

  1. 1 Cup unsalted margarine
  2. 1 Cup unrefined cane sugar
  3. 2 Tbs light molasses
  4. 4 Tbs Mori-Nu Tofu (firm) puréed
  5. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  6. 1 ¾ cups unbleached flour
  7. ¼ Cup whole wheat flour
  8. ½ tsp baking soda
  9. ¼ tsp salt 12 oz chocolate chips
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Cream margarine, sugar and molasses with electric beaters or in heavy-duty mixer until light and fluffy. Add tofu puree and vanilla; beat for 1 minute more.
  3. Mix flours, soda and salt in small bowl. Add to creamed mixture and mix at low speed with the electric mixer or lightly with a rubber spatula, blending in all flour. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/mori-nu-tofu-house-chocolate-chip-cookies/feed/ 0 Vegan Chocolate Cake http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/vegan-chocolate-cake/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/vegan-chocolate-cake/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:07:08 +0000 admin http://www.indyvegsociety.org/blog/?p=113 Ingredients

1 ½ c. unbleached flour 1 ½ c. whole wheat flour 1 T. baking soda 1 ½ t. baking powder ½ t. sea salt ¾ c. organic applesauce ¾ c. canola oil 2 ½ c. sucanat or other sweetener 1T. egg replacer 1/3 c. water 1 ½ c. unsweetened organic cocoa 1 ½ c. [...]]]> Ingredients

  1. 1 ½ c. unbleached flour
  2. 1 ½ c. whole wheat flour
  3. 1 T. baking soda
  4. 1 ½ t. baking powder
  5. ½ t. sea salt
  6. ¾ c. organic applesauce
  7. ¾ c. canola oil
  8. 2 ½ c. sucanat or other sweetener
  9. 1T. egg replacer 1/3 c. water
  10. 1 ½ c. unsweetened organic cocoa
  11. 1 ½ c. organic decaf coffee
  12. 1 ½ c. soy milk

Oil and flour 2 9in. round layer pans or 1 9×11 in baking pan. Combine dry ingredients, set aside. Beat together apple sauce, oil, sweetener and egg replacer. Add cocoa, coffee and soy milk and dry ingredients beating well. Turn into pans. Bake 30 minutes or until done in a 350 degree oven.

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/vegan-chocolate-cake/feed/ 0 Swedish Meatless Balls (vegan) http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/swedish-meatless-balls-vegan/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/swedish-meatless-balls-vegan/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:03:54 +0000 admin http://www.indyvegsociety.org/blog/?p=91 Ingredients

Meatless balls (Trader Joe’s frozen vegan meatless balls or make your own) 1 16 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce 1 10 oz. catsup 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Melt all sauce ingredients in sauce pan on stove top. Pour over frozen meatless balls in pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 [...]]]> Ingredients

  1. Meatless balls (Trader Joe’s frozen vegan meatless balls or make your own)
  2. 1 16 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
  3. 1 10 oz. catsup
  4. 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  5. 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Melt all sauce ingredients in sauce pan on stove top. Pour over frozen meatless balls in pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 48 meatless balls.

]]> http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/swedish-meatless-balls-vegan/feed/ 0 Vegan Parmesan http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/vegan-parmesan/ http://blog.indyvegsociety.org/vegan-parmesan/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:01:39 +0000 admin http://www.indyvegsociety.org/blog/?p=89 Ingredients

4 garden burgers of choice 4 slices Vegan soy mozerella cheese 2 c. organic pasta sauce 1 c. slice peppers (any color) 1 c. sliced onions 3 cloves fresh garlic minced 2 T. olive oil 4 c. spelt spaghetti cooked Vegan parmesan cheese

Saute peppers, onions, and garlic in olive oil. Set aside. Saute [...]]]> Ingredients

  1. 4 garden burgers of choice
  2. 4 slices Vegan soy mozerella cheese
  3. 2 c. organic pasta sauce
  4. 1 c. slice peppers (any color)
  5. 1 c. sliced onions
  6. 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  7. 2 T. olive oil
  8. 4 c. spelt spaghetti cooked
  9. Vegan parmesan cheese

Saute peppers, onions, and garlic in olive oil. Set aside. Saute or bake garden burgers until cooked and browned. Top with soy cheese. Layer in a baking dish spaghetti, garden burgers, pepper mix and top with pasta sauce. Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese and bake ½ hour at 350 degrees.

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