New (to me) vegan-friendly restaurants in Colorado Springs + Vegan news you can use (1/20/13)

We’ve been living in Colorado for seven weeks and I continue to be delighted when we go out to eat and I find great vegan options. Most recently we enjoyed a late lunch at Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. where I experienced this amazing salad.

Peanut-crusted tofu with edamame, jalapenos, daikon sprouts, pickled ginger and sweet chili soba noodles.

Yesterday I met a friend at Montague’s for tea but couldn’t resist a bowl of soup when I saw “vegan” on the menu board!

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

For more Colorado vegan fun, it’s the third Sunday of the month and that means I’m off to Denver this morning for the Neat Market. I’m looking forward to trying Johnny’s Vegan Wines and getting lunch from the Vegan Van before strolling the market. I always end up at Nooch Vegan Market to stock up on vegan essentials – like mac and cheese and candy (essential is in the eye of the beholder!).

Now, how about some links and news?

This week’s vegan links and news

News

• The New York Times has offered up a couple of interesting pieces on veganism: How to Go Vegan and Your Twitter Tips for Going Vegan

• Who wants to go to L.A. in May? (I do, I do!): The LA Vegan Beer & Food Fest Returns For 4th Year!

• Hey, Ann Arbor, check this out: Vegan menu now available at Arbor Brewing Co.

• Have you had your flu shot? (I didn’t and neither did most of my Facebook friends!): Amid Flu Shot Debate, Court Says Veganism Could Qualify as Religious Belief

• More indications that vegan is becoming more mainstream: The Vegan Stereotype No Longer Applies: All Kinds of People are Going Animal-Free

• Chicago vegans have to be loving their mayor about now: Rahm Emanuel Asks Chicago Residents To Go Vegan (VIDEO)

• File this under geesh-it’s -hard-to-do-anything-right-when-it-comes-to-eating: Can vegans stomach the unpalatable truth about quinoa?

• If you’re thinking about a raw, vegan diet, read this: 5 misconceptions about following a raw vegan diet

• Not quite vegan?  Here’s are some tips: How to Go Vegan – In Seven Easy Steps

Links

• Unapologetically Angela: Angela’s Green Recovery Story
• Sweet Potato-Lentil Pot Pie with a Corn Biscuit Crumble Crust for Attune Foods
• DIY booch: how to brew your own kombucha at home
• Creamy Breakfast Rice Pudding (vegan and gluten-free)
• 8 Secrets To Staying Motivated For Healthy Eating
• How to Cook Brussels Sprouts You Will Love

This week on the blogs

JL goes Vegan

TUESDAY: Reclaiming January: New Year, Same Me!

THURSDAY: Yoga, balance and cooking in bulk.

SATURDAY:  More butter. More better. Bryanna’s Palm Oil-Free Vegan Buttah.

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2013-01-20 08:01:42

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