Welcome to this week's newsletter, where autumn's arrival brings a harvest of exciting events and developments in the plant-based world. From local cooking demonstrations to the Dallas VegFest, we've curated a diverse array of activities to engage your interests. Our news section offers insights into culinary innovations and nutritional discoveries, while our feature on the Plant Based World Expo showcases the industry's dynamic growth.

We hope you find this edition both informative and inspiring. As always, your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us continually improve our offerings.

Wishing you a week of vibrant health and delightful plant-based experiences!

Events for the upcoming week

• On Saturday September 21st, at 11am, chef Julia will be at the Azle Farmer’s market for a Fall inspired cooking demo and tasting (whole food plant based)!! the event takes place on 225 Church Street Azle, TX 76020

• On Saturday September 21st, Cris and John on 5555 Preston Oaks Road #5 · Dallas, TX will be serving Vegan Vietnamese Street Food from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM CDT.

• On Sunday September 22nd, Dallas VegFest and The Oak Cliff Veggie Project have organized a Dallas VegFest from 11am to 4pm at Kiest Park Recreation Center.

• On Sunday September 22nd, Jessica DiFiore and DFW Vegan Ladies will be meeting for brunch in Fort Worth. You can join the group here and get more details.

• On Sunday September 22nd, Plant Based Dallas will have their book club meeting and potluck. They will discuss Healing Spices by Bharat Aggarwal. You can join the group and get more details here.

• On Sunday September 22nd, N.D.A. Cuisine will host Viva Italia Coppola, an 8 course tasting Sunday Supper at Swank (1115 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203) at 6pm. You can reserve a spot here.

Plant based news

• Watercress is listed as the most nutrient rich vegetable by CDC as per this article.

• Would you eat 3D printed, plant based meat? Another innovation in the plant based food tech space.

• Oat Milk based milk shakes coming to some convenience stores. Hopefully they will be widely available soon. New article here.

• Washington Post ahs an interesting article on how to make Tofu more flavorful and crispy. Grate it! I havent tried it, have you?

• Kevin Hart had a chain of plant based fast food restaurants in Los Angeles area, unfortunately all of them closed this week.

• Last but not the least, here is a list of high protein breakfast ideas.

Lettuce Entertain You: How the Plant Based World Expo is Cooking Up a Food Revolution

The Big Apple just got a whole lot greener as the Plant Based World Expo took over the Javits Center, serving up a smorgasbord of innovation that left buyers hungry for more. With a record-breaking crowd of power players wielding hefty checkbooks, the expo buzzed with international flavors and groundbreaking ideas. From whole food wizardry to waste-busting wonders, the event showcased the cream of the crop in plant-based progress. As industry giants rubbed elbows with eco-conscious startups, one thing became clear: the future of food is sprouting right before our eyes, and it's looking deliciously sustainable.

You can read the original article here.

Raw Food, Radiant Life! Weekend Workshop Retreat

From Friday, September 20th 7:30pm to Sunday September 22nd 11am CT, Suzy Edmonson is offering a Raw Food, Radiant Life! Workshop Retreat at 12 Eagle Point N Azle, TX 76020. Details and tickets purchasing options can be found here.

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