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Vegetarians of Washington is an independent 501(c)3 non profit organization incorporated in the state of Washington. We formed in June 2001. We are an active and dynamic group with events happening in and around the Puget Sound, and in many other parts of the state from time to time. We are the largest vegetarian organization in the Northwest and one of the largest in the country. Vegetarians of Washington was founded by everyday people. We welcome everyone whether you’re a vegetarian, a beginner or just curious. We’re having a good time discovering new and tasty foods, and we invite you to join in the adventure and the fun. At Vegetarians of Washington we really love a good meal. Food is there to be enjoyed! However, many people feel that they’re caught in a bind. They want to enjoy delicious food, but at the same time they worry that the food they most enjoy is the least healthy for them. Many people also feel that the idea of consuming animals for food weighs heavily on their minds, but resign themselves to eating meat, thinking that it’s us or them. When people discover how environmentally unsound animal agriculture is, they often say “But I have to eat to live!” In light of all this, Vegetarians of Washington would like to offer you this deal. You can enjoy the most delicious food you can imagine, and at the same time greatly improve your health, while easing your conscience about the animals and the environment. Let’s talk about enjoying our food first. We admit it, we love great tasting food and we’ll accept nothing less. The fact is that vegetarian food has come in to its own as the most desirable of cuisines, attracting the world’s most noted chefs and cookbook authors. The food and restaurant industry has caught on and here in the Pacific Northwest there is now a wealth of options to choose from, whether you eat out or cook at home. The land, the air and the water are so much a part of our lives. There’s a good feeling that comes from eating in ways that help to sustain the environment. While some people think of helping the environment by recycling, we think of enjoying a veggieburger! The satisfaction of eating in a way that protects the environment makes the food taste even better. Today’s factory raised animals have a much rougher time than they used to. The animals are our friends, so let’s give Elsie the Cow a well deserved vacation. While good old Elsie is enjoying her vacation, we can also enjoy ours in excellent health. It’s another win-win situation. Trying new foods and learning as you go gives you a chance to be creative. Come to our free nutrition and cooking classes to learn more about how to eat food which is both nutritious and delicious. Our monthly dining events are a wonderful opportunity to explore some more options, since we have a different local restaurant or guest chef cooking for us each month. The secrets of success on your journey are to be willing to experiment with new foods, to be willing to learn, to proceed at your own pace and to just do the best you can. We take the optimistic approach. However far you come on your journey makes you that much further ahead. Just who are those vegetarians anyway? The big news is that vegetarians are everywhere these days and, in fact, they have always been an important part of our society. They have made contributions in all walks of life throughout history. Examples include Albert Einstein in science, Thomas Edison in industry, baseball and football stars in sports such as Hank Aaron the homerun king and Desmond Howard, the Superbowl MVP, Paul McCartney of the Beatles, and founding fathers such as Benjamin Franklin. But most vegetarians are not famous. They’re the people who live next door, the lady who sits next to you at work or the guy standing behind you in line at the movies. They’re everyday people. Vegetarians of Washington holds many events including classes, dinners, social events and our annual food festival, Vegfest. We have three published books, The Veg-Feasting Cookbook, The Vegetarian Solution and Vegetarian Pacific Northwest. So come get to know us a little bit better, try some new foods and join in the fun. We’ll grab you by the taste buds and we won’t let go! |
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