Vegan Chili Cook-Off Recap

Our third annual chili cook-off was lots of fun, with tons of great food and good company. Thanks so much to all who participated!

Here are some pics from the event, and I'll be posting some (hopefully all eventually) of the winning recipes soon.

The winners, left to right:
Suzanne (best overall chili for her chili pie)
Valerie (best side dish for her chili mac)
(best dessert for gluten free jam thumbprints)
Brooke (most unique chili for her sweet potato chili)

3rd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off

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!)

Please bring either a pot of chili or a complimentary side dish. (cornbread, salad, etc.) or dessert.

Please make sure that anything you bring is vegan. ( no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, etc.)

*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. :-)

When: Sunday, March 25th. 1:00-3:00 pm

Where: Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA

Suzanne's Mushroom Tofu Pesto Pasta Recipe

Suzanne and Neal have brought this dish to our potlucks a few times and it's delicious! Thanks for sharing, Suzanne!!!

MUSHROOM TOFU PESTO PASTA

3/4 C. tamari soy sauce
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lb. noodles
2 lb tofu (firm), cubed
1 lb mushrooms, sliced
1 container (7.5 oz) pesto (Nonna Lena's Vegan Pesto)

Combine soy sauce, tofu, and mushrooms in large wide pan on the stove and simmer for about 10 minutes, turning gently to marinate everything without breaking up the tofu. Boil noodles until al dente, drain & rinse. In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients (drain & discard marinade); then place in greased 9" x 14" baking pan. Cover with foil & bake at 350 degrees for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

2013 Event Schedule

 Coming Soon!

Vegan Thanksgiving Celebration

On Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m., the Humboldt Vegetarian Society will host a vegan Thanksgiving potluck at the Humboldt Area Foundation Community Center, 373 Indianola Road in Bayside. Entertainment will be provided by local singer-songwriter Josephine Johnson.

This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring one or two vegan dishes to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.)

Long time no see!

Well, it's been a while (I guess we all got busy during the summer) - but we're still here! And ready to plan another event...



On Sunday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m., the Humboldt Vegetarian Society will host a vegan potluck and free film screening at the Humboldt Area Foundation Community Center, 373 Indianola Road in Bayside.

This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring one or two vegan dishes to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.)

The potluck will start at 1:00 and the film will begin at 2:00. Guests are welcome to attend just one portion of the event or the other if they wish.

Dinner Out this Saturday!

We've settled on a time and location for dinner Sat. night - 6:00 at Annie's Cambodian (across from Renner on 5th Street just before you head North out of Eureka). Those who will be attending, could you please give me one final RSVP so I can get a head count to the restaurant? Thanks!