🎉 This Week in Vegan DFW: 7 Events, Fast Food Finds & Holiday Planning

Hello,

As we approach the festive season, our DFW vegan community continues to demonstrate remarkable dynamism with an array of engaging events, from culinary experiences to social gatherings that foster connections and shared values. The upcoming week promises exceptional opportunities for both seasoned vegans and those curious about plant-based living, featuring everything from cookie decorating sessions to enlightening book club discussions.

In addition to our robust event calendar, this week's newsletter delves into practical insights about vegan-friendly fast-food options and exciting developments in the plant-based industry, while also addressing the timely topics of holiday gift-giving and Thanksgiving preparations that align with our compassionate lifestyle choices.

Events for the upcoming week

• On Thursday, November 14th DFW Vegan Ladies will be meeting at Vegan Vibrationz from 5-8pm for a Thirsty Thursday.

• On Friday, November 15th, TRU Plant-Based Kitchen is offering Meat? My Vegan Dinner Experience from 7:30-10:30pm. For details and ticket sales available here.

• On Saturday November 16th, the Fort Worth vegan tour takes place from 12:30-4:30pm. The ticket sales have ended but this is a reminder for those who have registered.

• On Saturday November 16th, Plant based Dallas will be hosting a book club meeting and Thanksgiving potluck 4pm onwards. For details, please join the Plant based Dallas group.

• On Sunday November 17th, from 10am-noon, Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary has an open volunteer day. Details can be found here.

• On Sunday November 17th, Happea Vegans have a Pop Up at Reverie Bakeshop at noon.

• On Sunday November 17th from 12-2pm, Eatyodestiny will be hosting a Vegan Cookie Decorating Party. Details can be found here. 

• On November 19th, Sweet Vegan Cookie Co. will be sharing sweet treats for the veterans at the VA hospital from 9am to 3 pm.

Skip the Beef Flavor: Where to Find Delicious Vegan French Fries

McDonald's French fries are often hailed as the best in fast food, but a recent exploration reveals that they are not suitable for vegans or vegetarians due to the inclusion of "natural beef flavor," which contains hydrolyzed wheat and milk. In contrast, several other fast-food chains offer vegan-friendly fries that are just as delicious. Five Guys, In-N-Out, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Burger King all provide options that are either entirely vegan or can be enjoyed with minimal concern for cross-contamination. Each brand has its unique flavor profile and preparation methods, making them worthy alternatives for those seeking plant-based options.

You can read the original article here.

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Weekly News

• Gift giving season is upon us, what better way that to kick it off with an extensive list of gifts you can give to a Vegan. New York Magazine has come up with this amazing list of gifts you can give which includes food items, clothing, candles and even a book recommendation. Check it out and happy gift hunting.

• And for Thanksgiving table here is a list of nostalgic foods made Vegan, that will make your guests think “Is this really Vegan?”

• Well known cheese brand “The Laughing Cow” is launching spreadable plant based cheese. These can be found at Whole food stores nationwide.

• This article from VegNews has a pretty good list of all plant based foods that have the most fiber.

• This is an amazing innovation, Macadamia milk brand, Milkadamia is launching 2D printed sheets of Oat Milk, called Flat Pack. I love this as it reduces the carbon emissions to transport gallons and gallons of milk where most of it is water. Hopefully it tastes great too.

Recipe of the week

Vegan Crab Cakes, the only thing I don’t like is, they are deep fried.

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Since Thanksgiving is just round the corner, this week lets do Turkey facts.