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<span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You're invited to a potluck brunch and benefit fundraiser for the </span><i style="color: #4b4f56;"><a href="http://birdallyx.net/humboldt-wildlife-care-center-2/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Humboldt Wildlife Care Center.</span></a></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">When: </span><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Saturday, May 27, </span><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">11:00 a.m</span><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">. to</span><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">1:00 p.m. </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Join us and bring something "brunchy"; a potato dish, vegan meats, vegan bread, pastries, fruits, or fruit juice. etc. that serves 8 to 10 people. We will be preparing a delicious Tofu Scramble and provide Coffee at this event. Attendees should also bring their own plates, cups, and silverware. </span><br style="color: #4b4f56;" /><br style="color: #4b4f56;" /><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">A minimum donation of $5.00 is suggested to benefit Humboldt Wildlife Care Center. You may also donate directly at this link: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.givingtools.com/birdallyx/&source=gmail&ust=1494627589616000&usg=AFQjCNFSwvr31JewTQ3HmIxf9MjMFh8koA" href="https://www.givingtools.com/birdallyx/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">https://</span><span class="m_4628817301102038482gmail-word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">www.givingtools.<wbr></wbr>com/</span><span class="m_4628817301102038482gmail-word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>birdallyx/</a><br style="color: #4b4f56;" /><br style="color: #4b4f56;" /><span style="color: #4b4f56; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Check out our <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.facebook.com/events/1006222656175591/?active_tab%3Ddiscussion&source=gmail&ust=1494627589616000&usg=AFQjCNG2IypHriisCQkeXpa5r4k0jk3pdg" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1006222656175591/?active_tab=discussion" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Facebook event page </a>for recipe ideas.</span></span></div>
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Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-4347111186267529392017-03-10T14:48:00.000-08:002017-03-11T22:59:56.266-08:008th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It's that time again. Time to dust off your best vegan* chili recipe and impress us all with your culinary genius. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span> <b style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When: Sunday, March 26th @1:30 pm</b><br />
<b style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Where: Humboldt Area Foundation</b><br />
<b style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">363 Indianola Rd. Bayside 95524</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-Best Mild</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-Best Spicy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-Most Unusual</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />-Best Overall<br /><br />This event is open to the public and is free**of charge. Attendees should bring their best chili (if competing) and/or a tasty vegan side dish or dessert,(enough to feed 5-10 hungry guests) along with their own dishes, cups, and utensils.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />See you soon,<br />Valerie<br />707-832-8907</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">**Small donation per person appreciated to help cover the reservation cost for the room. Thank you<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">. </span></span></i><br />
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Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169879181467099939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-58353288198274279562017-02-03T22:06:00.000-08:002017-02-03T22:06:16.990-08:00"I Can't Believe It's Vegan!"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">Join the Vegan Society of Humboldt for our second annual "I Can't Believe It's Vegan!" Potluck.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b style="color: #333333;">When: Saturday, February 25th @1pm</b><br style="color: #333333;" /><b style="color: #333333;">Where: Humboldt Area Foundation</b><br style="color: #333333;" /><b style="color: #333333;">363 Indianola Rd. Bayside 95524</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;"><b>What to bring:</b> *veganized versions of favorite decadent dishes, snacks, desserts, etc. (as well as your own plates, cups, and utensils.)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">This is NOT a low-fat, healthfood potluck! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">Some tempting ideas are: burgers, enchiladas, lasagna, vegan cheeses, nachos, fettucini alfredo, pizza, bbq ribz, sausages, mac-n-cheese, quiche, fried chikn, etc.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">For desserts and sweets: cakes, brownies, cookies, cheezecake, chocolate mousse, cinnamon rolls, etc.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">And if you can't or don't feel like cooking, there are also plenty of delicious, vegan store-bought foods.</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />.<br /><br />For recipe ideas, check our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/260097881088852/">Facebook page.</a><br /><br />See you soon!<br />Valerie: 707-832-8907</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Please remember to bring only vegan items. No meat, fish, eggs, dairy, eggs gelatin, or honey. Thank you.</span></i></span></span><br />
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Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169879181467099939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-63635674263875976312016-11-10T01:06:00.000-08:002016-11-10T01:58:06.051-08:00PLANTSGiving Vegan Potluck!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">Join the Vegan Society of Humboldt this month for our annual PLANTSGiving Vegan Potluck!</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">When: Sunday November 20, 2016 @ 2pm</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Where: Humboldt Area Foundation</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">363 Indianola Rd. Bayside 95524</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Attendees should bring a vegan* dish to share as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hope to see you there!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">363 Indianola Rd, Bayside, Ca 95524</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cracker Jack, <a href="http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?catId=9&pageId=296">Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos</a>(in the purple bag), Newman's Own sandwich cookies, <a href="http://us.daiyafoods.com/products/new-york-cheezecake">Daiya cheesecake</a>. Just check the labels. You'll be surprised at what you find.</span></span><br />
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Hello!<br />
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Join the Vegan Society of Humboldt this month for our PLANTSGiving Vegan Potluck!<br />
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<b>When: Sunday November 22, 2015 @ 2pm</b><br />
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<b>Where: Humboldt Area Foundation</b><br />
<b>363 Indianola Rd. Bayside 95524</b><br />
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Attendees should bring a vegan* dish to share as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils.<br />
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Also, if anyone has a poem, a song, or short story to share, please let us know by emailing: vegansocietyhumboldt@yahoo.com<br />
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Hope to see you there!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Vegan means no animal products including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey or gelatin. Thanks</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Donations appreciated to help cover the cost of the meeting room. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo credit: <a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/vegan-green-bean-casserole/">http://ohmyveggies.com/vegan-green-bean-casserole/</a></span><br />
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Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-71693793588084099282015-05-26T09:39:00.000-07:002015-05-26T09:39:10.227-07:00Cowspiracy Film Screening and Vegan Potluck, Baked Potato Bar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1432626426565_1525"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where: Humboldt Area Foundation Meeting Room</span></span></span></div>
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Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-38057572680940898182015-03-04T15:30:00.000-08:002015-11-06T11:51:38.004-08:006th Annual Vegan Chili Cook Off!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's that time again. Time to dust off your best vegan chili recipe and impress us all with your culinary genius. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Best Mild</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">-Most Unusual</span></span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1425510800463_968"><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1425510800463_967" style="font-family: "timesnewromanpsmt" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1425510800463_966" style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium;"><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1425510800463_964" style="line-height: 115%;"><span id="yui_3_15_0_1_1425510800463_963" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">This event is open to the public and is free* of charge. Attendees should bring one or two vegan dishes to share(or your best chili recipe if you desire to compete), as well as their own dishes, cups, and utensils. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-3388538219834621812014-03-04T23:11:00.000-08:002015-11-06T11:53:19.694-08:005th Annual Vegan Chili Cook off!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Time again for our annual chili cook off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>When: Sunday, March 23rd. 12- 2:30 pm</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Where: Humboldt Area Foundation </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>373 Indianola Road</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Bayside, CA</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Prizes will be awarded for the following chili categories:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">-Best Spicy</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">-Best Mild</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">-Most Unusual</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">-Best Overall</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Bring your favorite chili recipe for the competition or a complimentary side dish or dessert.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Please make sure anything you bring is vegan, thanks. (no meat, fish,dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">See you soon!</span></span><br />
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Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-87682561018445175272013-11-08T11:44:00.000-08:002013-11-08T12:07:12.657-08:00Vegan Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's that time again for our annual Vegan Thanksgiving potluck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>When</b>: Sunday, November, 24th 2013</span></div>
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<i>*Vegan means no animal products including meat, fish, dairy,eggs, honey, gelatin, etc. </i>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-77567149505841312782013-04-20T09:37:00.001-07:002013-04-20T09:45:12.510-07:00CSA/Farm Share Talk and Produce Themed Vegan Potluck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello everyone! Hope you're all having a wonderful Spring. We had a great time at the recent chili cook off and we have a real treat in store for you next month as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Janet Czarnecki</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> is the farmer and owner of </span><span style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.redwoodrootsfarm.com/">Redwood Roots Farm</a></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">. She is a grower with more than 25 years experience in community and small-scale organic agriculture. Her hands helped shape the fifth CSA in the country, as well as many community, educational, and market gardens in Michigan and California.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.796875px;">It's</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.796875px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20.796875px;">time once again for our annual chili cook-off! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.796875px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bring either a pot of chili or a complimentary side dish. (cornbread, salad, etc.) or dessert.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judging and voting starts at <b>12:30</b>. Please do your best to arrive on time; we know your creations will be awesome and we don't want anyone to miss out on getting their chili included in the competition. :-)</span></div>
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Happy New Year everyone!<br />
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Our first official event of the year will be our annual chili cook off, on Saturday March 16th. Stay tuned for more details.<br />
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So, whether you're looking to surprise your "sweet' with some amazing treats or planning on spoiling yourself a bit(and what's wrong with that?) here are some great suggestions on how to fill the bill..<br />
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As many of your know, the chocolate industry is rife with stories of <span id="goog_1810440379"></span><a href="http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/19/child-slavery-and-chocolate-all-too-easy-to-find/">child slavery and misery</a><span id="goog_1810440380"></span>. Who wants that in their chocolate? Who wants to contribute to that? I know I don't.<br />
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Below are some great local chocolate suppliers right here in Humboldt County.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.venlochocolates.com/"> Venlo Chocolates</a> and their sister company, <a href="https://sjaaks.com/">Sjaak's Organic Chocolates</a></b><br />
Founded by Jacques, who opened his chocolate shop and factory in Eureka over 20 years ago.<br />
They have many delicious vegan options available like their nondairy <a href="http://www.venlochocolates.com/chocolates/veganchocolates.html">Turtles</a> and my personal favorite, <a href="https://sjaaks.com/categories/show/Vegan+Chocolates">organic Chocolate Caramel Bites. </a><br />
You can find their products at the Northcoast Co-op, Eureka Natural Foods, and the Venlo line at their shop at 425 Snug Alley #B, Eureka. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.dicktaylorchocolate.com/">Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate</a></b><br />
Founded by Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor, these guys pride themselves on their handcrafted chocolate, starting with the best raw cacao from such exotic locals as Belize and Ecuador, and roasting it themselves. I love the Black Fig myself. Dark, rich and decadent.<br />
You can find these amazing bars at Eureka Natural Foods, NorthCoast Co-op, Humboldt Healthy Foods in Fortuna, and many other<a href="http://www.dicktaylorchocolate.com/locations/"> locations</a> around town.<br />
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If you want to explore other chocolate makers for your Valentines gift giving, but need to know for sure you're supporting vegan, fair trade products, the <a href="http://www.foodispower.org/index.php">Food Empowerment Project </a>has put together a frequently <a href="http://www.foodispower.org/chocolatelist.php">updated list of companies</a> providing chocolate free of slavery. The list is comprehensive in that you will also learn which companies are <i>not</i> forthcoming of the origins of their cacao.<br />
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Happy Valentines Day, and we'll see you next month! <br />
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the US government ignored repeated warnings by its own scientists and allowed
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it was a gamble of unprecedented proportions. The health of all living things
and all future generations were put at risk by an infant technology.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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two decades, physicians and scientists have uncovered a grave trend. The same
serious health problems found in lab animals, livestock, and pets that have
been fed GM foods are now on the rise in the US population. And when people and
animals stop eating genetically modified organisms (GMOs), their health
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Genetic Roulette</b></i> provides compelling evidence to help explain the
deteriorating health of Americans, especially among children, and offers a
recipe for protecting ourselves and our future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>When</b>: Sunday, July 22, 2012<br />
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<b>Where</b>: Humboldt Area Foundation Community Center<br />
363 Indianola Road<br />
Bayside, Ca 95524<br />
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Join us this month for a picnic themed potluck and film screening of the new documentary<b> <i>Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home.</i></b><br />
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This film is a riveting story of transformation and healing and explores the awakening conscience of several people who grew up in traditional farming culture and have now come to question the basic premises of their inherited way of life.<br />
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p.s. Here's a great site for vegan picnic food ideas!<br />
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</tbody></table>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-16078175319217863242012-04-18T15:54:00.002-07:002012-04-18T15:56:24.532-07:00Potluck & Film Screening<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE Vegan Potluck</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">and Film Screening</span><br /><br />Sunday, May 6<br />noon - 3:00<br /><br />Humboldt Area Foundation<br />Community Center<br />373 Indianola Road, Bayside<br /><br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nKX_ROxKoQc/T49GJtBM69I/AAAAAAAACho/aPV8k3apIk4/s1600/vegucated.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 263px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nKX_ROxKoQc/T49GJtBM69I/AAAAAAAACho/aPV8k3apIk4/s320/vegucated.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732877983183334354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Vegucated </span>is a feature-length documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. But can their conviction carry them when times get tough? What about on family vacations fraught with skeptical step-dads, carnivorous cousins, and breakfast buffets? Part sociological experiment, part science class, and part adventure story, <span style="font-style: italic;">Vegucated</span> showcases the rapid and at times comedic evolution of three people who share one journey and ultimately discover their own paths in creating a kinder, cleaner, greener world, one bite at a time.<br /><br />This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring a Cinco de Mayo themed vegan dish to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.)<br /><br />The potluck will start at noon and the <span style="font-style: italic;">Vegucated </span>screening will begin promptly at 1:00. Guests are welcome to attend just one portion of the event or the other if they wish.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106175502097580767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-35308467234582369692012-04-03T17:02:00.004-07:002012-04-03T17:13:36.933-07:00Winning Cook-off Recipe #3 - Gluten-free Thumbprints<span style="font-weight: normal; ">This year we had competition in other categories besides chili. The winning dessert was Britta's Gluten-free Thumbprints. Yummy!</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1TFoI-KVzoo/T3uQ0Q1N9JI/AAAAAAAAABc/RETUPHGTchs/s1600/Britta%2527s%2Bcookies.jpg" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1TFoI-KVzoo/T3uQ0Q1N9JI/AAAAAAAAABc/RETUPHGTchs/s320/Britta%2527s%2Bcookies.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727330578677494930" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Britta’s Vegan Gluten-free Thumbprint Cookies<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span style="line-height: 115%; " > </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >1 cup gluten free flour mix (I used Bob’s Red Mill)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >1 cup almond meal<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >½ cup sweet potato flour<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >½ cup sweetener (I used Raw Agave and Sucanant)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >¼ cup oil ( I used coconut and safflower oil)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >½ tsp sea salt<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >¼ tsp cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >1 tsp of vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Plus, fruit spread of choice (I used Crofter’s Asia Super fruit Spread)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Preheat oven to 350 degrees<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Mix ingredients and stir well.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Place parchment paper onto baking sheet.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Slightly wet palms and roll dough into balls. Add to baking sheet and print indentation with thumb and fill with fruit spread.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly browned. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Drizzle icing on top moving back and forth. (see icing recipe below)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Cool and serve!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; " ><b>Icing ingredients:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >¼ cup organic powdered sugar<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >½ tsp vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >1 Tbls water<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="line-height: 115%; " >Whisk together until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><div style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><br /></div>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-91616030227597335242012-03-28T00:56:00.007-07:002012-04-04T21:27:21.561-07:00Easter Brunch! SATURDAY, April 7th 1pm<span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Hey there Everyone!</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Join us for an awesome vegan brunch potluck at our place. </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Thank you for remembering to bring dishes free of meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, or any animal products. </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br />If you need ideas for great brunch dishes to bring, check out these sites.<br /><br />See you soon!<br /><br />(email me at vsimone316@yahoo.com for directions.)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theppk.com/books/vegan-brunch/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://www.theppk.com/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>books/vegan-brunch/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://dairyfreecooking.about.com/od/occasionscollections/ig/Vegan-Brunch-Recipes/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>dairyfreecooking.about.com/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>od/occasionscollections/ig/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>Vegan-Brunch-Recipes/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/8686" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>www.vegetariantimes.com/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>recipes/8686</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greendivamom.com%2F2008%2F12%2F14%2F12-great-tasting-green-smoothie-recipes%2F&h=nAQFjQU0f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); ">http://<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>www.greendivamom.com/2008/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>12/14/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>12-great-tasting-green-smoo<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>thie-recipes/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=189.0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://vegweb.com/<wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; "></span>index.php?board=189.0</a><br /><br /><br />Note: Being that this is the Easter weekend, and our family celebrates it as a religious holiday, a prayer will be offered before the meal. Feel free to arrive a little later (5-10 minutes) if you prefer.</span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02128591397193710420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-55031696762740874452012-03-26T17:48:00.002-07:002012-03-26T20:02:18.919-07:00Winning Cook-off Recipe #2 - Chili PieThis year's winner for best overall chili comes from repeat cook-off winner Suzanne, who wowed the crowd with this delicious concoction. :-)<br /><blockquote><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mmhJDk2Tf9M/T3EtjqdbS1I/AAAAAAAACe0/IiH_6Hru3F8/s1600/chili%2Bpie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mmhJDk2Tf9M/T3EtjqdbS1I/AAAAAAAACe0/IiH_6Hru3F8/s320/chili%2Bpie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724406692080995154" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Suzanne's Chili Pie</span><br /><br />Chili:<br />oil for sauteing<br />1 large onion, chopped<br />2 cloves garlic, minced<br />3 links Field Roast Italian sausage, sliced<br />1 jar Muir Glen organic mild salsa<br />1 large can kidney beans<br />1 teaspoon chili powder<br />1 can tomato sauce<br />1 cup fresh or frozen corn<br /><br />Cornbread:<br />1 cup almond milk<br />1 teaspoon vinegar<br />1 cup cornmeal<br />1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1 tablespoon sugar<br />1 cup fresh or frozen corn<br />1/2 cup green onions, chopped<br />1 cup Daiya cheddar shreds<br /><br />Add oil and onion to large pot and cook until onions are tender. Add garlic and cook a minute more. Add remaining chili layer ingredients, bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes. About halfway through chili cook time, preheat oven to 350 degrees and begin to assemble cornbread ingredients.<br /><br />To make cornbread batter, mix together liquid ingredients and set aside. Mix together dry ingredients (cornmeal through sugar) and combine with wet ingredients. Stir in corn, green onions, and Daiya.<br /><br />When chili is done simmering, pour it into a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Pour cornbread batter over the top and pop it in the oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until cornbread is lightly browned.</blockquote>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106175502097580767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-38973237830212924232012-03-26T16:41:00.003-07:002012-03-27T11:27:08.958-07:00Winning Cook-off Recipe #1 - Sweet Potato ChiliThis recipe, prepared by Brooke Fiore, won in the 'most original/unique chili' category. Brooke says she makes it often at home, and makes little tweaks each time, but this is the basic recipe, which came from the cookbook <span id="yui_3_2_0_37_1332725563203538">"Chili! Mouthwatering, Meatless Recipes" by Robert Oser</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQMLC7UdqWQ/T3EDN8FKewI/AAAAAAAACeo/UWhGHgm4MoQ/s1600/chili.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQMLC7UdqWQ/T3EDN8FKewI/AAAAAAAACeo/UWhGHgm4MoQ/s320/chili.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724360139365579522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sweet Potato Chili</span><br /><br />1 large yellow onion, chopped<br />1 green bell pepper, diced<br />4 tomatoes, chopped<br />2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced<br />2 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 cup fresh or frozen corn<br />1/4 cup barbeque sauce<br />1 dried chipotle chili, crushed<br />2 tablespoons blended chili powder<br />1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />pinch of nutmeg<br />pinch of crushed red pepper flakes<br />2 cups cooked black eyed peas<br />1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)<br />vegetable stock or water, to cover<br />salt and pepper, to taste<br />minced fresh parsley and/or cilantro, to garnish<br /><br />Combine all ingredients (except garnishes) in a large pot and bring to a slow boil, covered, over medium-high heat. Uncover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.</blockquote>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106175502097580767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-20326382670138723492012-03-26T16:28:00.004-07:002012-03-26T16:41:04.416-07:00Vegan Chili Cook-Off RecapOur third annual chili cook-off was lots of fun, with tons of great food and good company. Thanks so much to all who participated!<br /><br />Here are some pics from the event, and I'll be posting some (hopefully all eventually) of the winning recipes soon.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o79aHThA02M/T3D9bVLYTYI/AAAAAAAACec/hKPGZYD7Qvc/s1600/winners.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o79aHThA02M/T3D9bVLYTYI/AAAAAAAACec/hKPGZYD7Qvc/s320/winners.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724353772371070338" border="0" /></a>The winners, left to right:<br />Suzanne (best overall chili for her chili pie)<br />Valerie (best side dish for her chili mac)<br /> (best dessert for gluten free jam thumbprints)<br />Brooke (most unique chili for her sweet potato chili)<br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doAG2IOkqWk/T3D9a4TLedI/AAAAAAAACeQ/sDkHCF_FhEc/s1600/eating.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doAG2IOkqWk/T3D9a4TLedI/AAAAAAAACeQ/sDkHCF_FhEc/s320/eating.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724353764619155922" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-njIlv_srYqE/T3D9aGDcLPI/AAAAAAAACeE/How9Q1IuVp4/s1600/desserts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-njIlv_srYqE/T3D9aGDcLPI/AAAAAAAACeE/How9Q1IuVp4/s320/desserts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724353751131368690" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l1yrBsb7dEU/T3D9Z_XQoKI/AAAAAAAACd0/xkNtx5Tm0As/s1600/cupcake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l1yrBsb7dEU/T3D9Z_XQoKI/AAAAAAAACd0/xkNtx5Tm0As/s320/cupcake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724353749335449762" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NaVTyLdxdQE/T3D9ZsladrI/AAAAAAAACds/3le14XwlubE/s1600/buffet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NaVTyLdxdQE/T3D9ZsladrI/AAAAAAAACds/3le14XwlubE/s320/buffet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724353744294540978" border="0" /></a>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106175502097580767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661173938384879595.post-28742087062379384822012-03-22T14:56:00.001-07:002012-03-22T14:58:32.384-07:003rd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: georgia;">It's time once again for our annual chili cook-off! Prizes will be awarded in several categories (including best dessert and best side dish, new additions to this year's prize array!)</span><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="Apple-style-span"><br /><br /></span><div style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Please bring either a pot of chili or a complimentary side dish. (cornbread, salad, etc.) or dessert.</span></div><div style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Please make sure that anything you bring is vegan. ( no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, etc.)<br /><br /></span>*Please* do your best to arrive on time; it makes tasting/voting/judging the chilis very difficult if people are still straggling in at 2:00. :-)<br /></div><div style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>When: Sunday, March 25th. 1:00-3:00 pm</b></span></div><div style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="Apple-style-span">Where: Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA</span>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106175502097580767noreply@blogger.com0