Vegan Atlanta

Summer 2017

You dared us to go dairyless—and we did! Our Non-Dairy flavor creations are made with almond milk, 100% certified vegan, and boldly loaded with chunks and swirls. You’ll get Ben & Jerry’s euphoria in every bite. These flavors deliver everything… but the cow.

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Be kind to every kind Atlanta is the place to be. This city is full of diverse people, one of the country’s largest travel hubs, and has an expanding vegan scene.

Vegan Atlanta is a group founded by Jen Foley, David Fournier, and Luce Fornier, and is intended to be a place for those who follow the teachings of Donald Watson, who founded The Vegan Society and coined the term vegan back in the 1940s. The group is a place for Atliens to share

stories, recipes, advice, advocate, and discuss the ins and outs of being a vegan in the A. With almost 5,000 Facebook followers, Vegan Atlanta is continuously growing and accepting new members with open arms. On any given day you can expect someone to be giving advice on ethics, letting everyone know what’s on the hot bar at Whole Foods, or sharing cute videos of piglets cuddling with puppies. Being vegan

isn’t extreme and it’s going to take over the world but until then we must all do our part to make sure we spread the love and educational resources for those who don’t quite understand why we do what we do.

Vegan Atlanta is a warm, inviting, and passionate group to be a part of and every day brings new opportunity in the fight to end animal cruelty and suffering. Just remember, be kind to every kind!

“The word veganism denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practical — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.”

--Donald Watson, founder, The Vegan Society

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To make your tofu ricotta, you are going to add all the ingredients listed besides the marinara, 1 cup of the spinach and the mushrooms to a food processor and blend until smooth. Season to desired taste.

Next, you are going to start cooking the lasagna noodles as directed.

While those are cooking, you can warm up some olive oil in a sauté pan with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to taste

and add your chopped mushrooms. Continue to sauté until they are cooked thoroughly.

To prepare the rolls, you will take one entire lasagna noodle, and smooth a heaping tablespoon of your tofu mixture down the entirety of the noodle.

You can then add your sautéed mushrooms and remaining uncooked spinach, carefully roll them up and place into a baking dish. Make

sure you spread a thick enough layer of the marinara to the bottom of the baking dish so that your lasagna rolls won’t stick to the dish!

Once you have finished making all the rolls, you can top each one with more marinara, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cooked all the way through.

Recipe Submitted by: Becca Cannon, @beccalayy

INGREDIENTS: · 1 pack of firm or extra firm tofu · the juice of 2 lemons · 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast · 1 1/2 cup roughly chopped mushrooms · salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste · 1 jar of marinara sauce of your choice

· 1 clove minced garlic · 1 tablespoon olive oil · approx. 2 cups spinach · 1 box of uncooked lasagna noodles

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I N G R E D I E N T S : 1/2 head cauliflower 1/2 cup BBQ sauce of choice 1 cup bread crumbs 1 cup flour 1/2 cup non-dairy milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika

Recipe submitted by Becca Cannon, @beccalayy

D I R E C T I O N S : Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Chop your cauliflower into bite sized flourets, rinsing and drying them. Spray the bottom of a pan with nonstick spray, spread your cauliflower out and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5 minutes, turn cauliflower and bake for 5 more minutes. Remove the florets from oven and let cool.

Place your non dairy milk, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and

paprika in a small bowl and mix thoroughly until you have a thick paste that will stick to your cauliflower. Add more milk by the tablespoon if it is too thick, or add flour by the tablespoon if too thin.

Next you are going to take another small bowl and add your breadcrumbs. You are going to want to take the cooled cauliflower, roll it in the flour coating, again in breadcrumbs, and place back onto the pan.

When you have done this to every floret, place pan back into the oven for 10 more minutes.

While the cauliflower is finishing up in the oven, you need to prepare the sauce; you can make your own or use whatever (vegan) brand you prefer.

After the cauliflower has finished cooking, pour the sauce over it, place it back in the oven one more time to make sure everything is warm, and then you’re finished!

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Tacos are among the

easiest of meals to prepare, usually only requiring 20 minutes or less from preparation to cooking.

There really is no wrong way to eat a taco- you can use meatless meat crumbles, black beans, mushrooms, and various other items to

replace the meat or just load them down with zesty veggies, seasoning, and salsa.

We hope you will enjoy this simple recipe submitted by Vegan Atlanta member, Amber Sproul, @ ambersproul.

Ingredients:

1 small to medium onion of your choice 3 to 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp. oil of your choice 10 oz. can of mild red chile enchilada sauce 1 package of beefless crumbles 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. cumin Black pepper and sea salt to taste Taco shells Toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomatoes, vegan sour cream, cilantro, etc.)

Directions: Sauté onions and garlic in oil on medium heat for about 6 – 10 minutes until onions are translucent.

Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly, adding black pepper and sea salt if needed.

Add package of crumbles, enchilada sauce, and seasonings. Stir to combine and continue to cook on low to medium heat until cooked through.

Assemble tacos, adding your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Dessert

Who knew being vegan could be so sweet?

Shannon & Florian Radke, founders of Cinnaholic, sure did! Featured on Shark Tank as well as in Fortune and The Huffington Post, Cinnaholic offers over 20 frosting flavors and toppings-offered fresh or available for catering.

These decadent rolls

are sure to delight your taste buds with every delicious bite you take and with their baking sugars derived from beets, gelatin-free marshmallow, and other ingredients flavored from fruit, spices, and plant derived oils, you can indulge into this sweet treat without all of the guilt-well, almost!

1290 Caroline St NW b110 Atlanta, Ga Phone: 404-343-0805 Hours of Operation M-F 10am-10pm Sat 9am-10pm Sun 10am-10pm

MEET THE AVOCADO guru BEHIND AVOCADO VEGAN CAFE AND JUICE BAR Godfrey Lewis,

owner of Avocado Vegan Cafe and Juice Bar, has found a way to bring his Jamaican roots and influences to Atlanta. Being vegetarian for most of his life- 37 years!Godfrey transitioned into veganism 12 years ago after his wife, Asucena Lewis, who had Lupus, was told there was nothing more the doctors could do for her with the

exception of placing her on steroids. Refusing to give up and not wanting to go through the pain and trauma steroids can cause, Asucena, did research on the benefits of a whole food plant based diet to see what results could be gotten from this lifestyle.

Joined by Godfrey, the two embarked on this new journey to health and they were not disappointed! Not only

was Asucena cured of her Lupus but her and Godfrey were feeling better than ever. He attributes his great health and wellbeing to his WFPB diet as well as exercise, mainly in the form of yoga which he just so happens to teach. Godfrey has been teaching yoga workshops for about 10 years and focuses on health, nutrition, and healing via a balance of healthy

lifestyle choices and exercise.

Open for a little over 3 years now, Avocado Vegan Cafe and Juice Bar is nuzzled in a quiet plaza in John’s Creek, Georgia and offers a wide variety of entrÊes, sides, and desserts including their infamous Coconut Kale Curry, Avocado Sandwich, and Tostones served with guacamole. The flavors are soaring at this cafe- heavily influenced

by Jamaican jerk style cooking, Godfrey hosts a combination of recipes

passed down from family members and creations of his own. Along with food they also have a few different juicing options available for those who are wanting to refresh and rejuvenate. The cleanses offered can last anywhere from 2-7 days or you can grab a juice as a meal replacement on any given day as a change of pace. Using certified organic or certified locally grown ingredients puts Avocado above the rest in the fresh and tasty department.

With friendly faces, a quiet and quaint atmosphere, and the most flavorful of dishes Avocado Vegan Cafe and Juice Bar is sure to have something for everyone.

11105 State Bridge Rd Ste 140 Alpharetta, GA Phone: 770-752-9333 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 11a-8p Closed Sunday

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Avocados are among some of the most versatile fruits out available. The avocado is a tree that is native to South Central Mexico and refers to the tree’s fruit which is botanically a large berry with a single seed. Avocados are sometimes called an avocado pear or the alligator pear due to it’s spherical shape and rough green skin. Much like bananas, avocados

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grow on trees but ripen off of the tree.

Many people use avocados for both sweet and savory dishes such as in tacos or salads, on burgers and deli sandwiches, or in puddings and cakes.

There is no right or wrong way to enjoy avocados as long as you are enjoying them.

Avocados are a fantastic source of healthy fats, folate, potassium, Vitamins C, K, E, B5, and B6- plus many others.

If taste isn’t enough,

Simple Avocado Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 whole avocado, pitted and scooped 1 whole lemon, juiced and zest 1/2 tbsp garlic, chopped 2 tbsp shallots, chopped 1 cup of water Salt and pepper

1. Finely chop up your shallots and garlic. Set aside.

2. Zest and juice your lemon.

Set both aside.

3. Open and pit the avocado, scoop out the insides, and set aside. Discard skin and pit.

4. Place avocado, lemon zest, lemon juice,

1/2 tablespoon of garlic, 2 tablespoons of shallots, and 1 cup of water in a blender and blend until smooth.

5. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

6. Serve on whatever dish you are enjoying, or store in the fridge in a cellophane-covered bowl.

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HUMBLE AND PURE A NEW TAKE ON VEGAN BLOGGING

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Lisa Gargan, Vegan

Atlanta member and animal rights activist, is a soon-to-be graduate of Georgia State University- graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. Lisa has recently launched her blog, HUMBLE AND PURE, which aims to serve as an information hub for those seeking advice on becoming vegan, transitioning into the vegan lifestyle, or for those vegans who still have questions- because let’s face it, no one is perfect and the times are always changing!

Every day more and more people worldwide are deciding enough is enough and they are seeking out veganism whether it be for health, ethical, or numerous other reasons.

HUMBLE AND PURE isn’t your typical vegan blog not only by way of content but it is also a beautiful work of artintertwining stunning visual pieces with sassy but honest editorial work

gives veganism a new perspective. The blog is meant to guide and direct those seeking or already a part of the lifestyle while also making it interesting and inviting to those who may not know a lot about what veganism is and what vegans stand for. Many blogs, and especially vegan blogs, focus on food and recipes but Lisa says she wants HUMBLE AND PURE to be similar to a mentorship of sorts and she invites everyone to submit questions they may have about veganism or the lifestyle in general; once she receives the questions she will be answering them within her blog posts.

You can expect to find artwork, personal testimony, Q&As, and a variety of other topics to come in the future.

For more information and to keep up with what’s new be sure to check out the blog at www.humbleandpure. wordpress.com and @humble.and.pure on Instagram.

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Atlanta Locations: Avalon 2800 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30009

Briarcliff 2111 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30329

Buckhead 77 West Paces Ferry Atlanta, GA 30305

Cobb Harry’s 70 Powers Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30067

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Merchant’s Walk 1311 Johnson Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30068

Ponce de Leon 650 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30308

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Did you know

30,000

animals, approximately, are served by the Atlanta Humane Society

and only

9,000

of these animals are placed into forever homes.

The Atlanta Humane Society has been open since 1873 and aims to improve animal welfare in the Southeastern United States by providing quality animal services including preventative initiatives, education, advocacy, and adoption of animals into permanent loving homes.

To help place one of their sweet animals into a forever home please visit AHS at one of their two locations or online at: www.atlantahumane.com.

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Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, located in

Locust Grove, Georgia, is a non-profit educational safe haven for over 1,500 exotic and farm animals and over 100 difference species.

With food and housing costs averaging around $33,000 annually, Noah’s Ark is ran entirely off of generous private donors and is neither State nor Federally funded. As well as hosting all of these animals the sanctuary also runs a Wild Life Rehabilitation program that oversees 100s of animals yearly. The primary goal of Noah’s Ark is to

provide and safe and healthy space for these animals- free of abuse and mistreatment. While walking the roughly 1 mile long trail through the sanctuary you can see and read about tigers, pigs, donkeys, bears, and many other animals. These animals often times are coming to the sanctuary after being kept as illegal pets, confiscated from airports, forced to perform in circuses for frivolous entertainment, or even more common reasons such as the animal was “too noisy and long-lived” or “too messy”.

No matter the reason, Noah’s Ark does an amazing job housing and caring for these animals by giving them nourishment, room to grow and play, and being an educational resource for those who don’t understand what is and isn’t okay when it comes to the treatment of animals.

Address: 712 LG Griffin Rd Locust Grove, GA 30248 Phone: 770-957-0888 Habitat Hours: Sun & Mon- Closed Tues-Sat 12p-3p Welcome Center Hours: Tues-Sat 9a-4p

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