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Celebrate a very Veggie Valentine's in one of Toronto's hottest hangouts

Tuesday, 18 January 2011

L.A.B. restaurant will join Meatless Mondays on February 14th!

In support of Canada’s Meatless Mondays campaign, award-winning vegetarian chef Howard Dubrovsky has announced that L.A.B (Live and Breathe) restaurant, which is normally closed Mondays, will open as a vegetarian restaurant this Valentine’s Day only.

With a special all-vegetarian menu created by chef Dubrovsky, couples can put their money where their heart is this Valentine’s and show a little love for their health and the environment.

Reservations

Dinner is $35, plus tax and tip, and includes your choice each of appetizer, main course and dessert. Please note that seating is limited, and reservations for seatings at either 7 pm or 9 pm on February 14 can be made by calling the Toronto Vegetarian Association at 416-544-9800. Reservations must be made by February 10th.

What's On The Menu?

Appetizers

Vegan Tomato Tom Kha Soup (Bok Choy Slaw/ Red Cabbage/ Ginger/ Lime Leaves/ Coconut/ Chili)

Vegan Long Bean Salad (Radicchio Paint/ Caramelized Onions/ Edible Flowers/ Shaved Radish)

Main Course

Vegan Bimbimbap a la French (Spinach Couscous/ Mushrooms/ Maple Carrots/ Roasted Onions/ Harrisa)

Lacto Vegetarian Kyoto Risotto (Sake Rice/ Edamame/ Oshinko/ Pickled Ginger/ Wasabi)

Dessert

Vegan Slow Baked Apple (Mulled Cider Sorbet/ Apple Chips/ Granola/ Sherry Gastrique)

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian LAB Smores (Chocolate Poached Pears/ Red Wine Marshmallow/ Graham Crackers)

Want to Dine for Free?

There's still time to enter our Veggie Valentine's poetry contest for your chance to win a seating for two at the L.A.B Veggie Valentine's Dinner.

Click here to enter the contest now! The deadline to enter is February 4th and the winners will be announced on February 11th.

P.S Make sure to secure your place for dinner just in case you don’t win. Call the TVA office at 416-544-9800 to make a reservation for L.A.B Restaurant's special Veggie Valentine's fixed price menu. Note: Seating is limited. Reservations may be made for 7 pm and 9 pm on February 14th and must be made by February 10th.

L.A.B is located at 651 College Street.

Our Holiday Gift To You

Monday, 27 December 2010

Bake-off

Do you remember tasting salted caramel cupcakes? Dan's fabulous fudge? Chocolate triple nut tart?

Well now you can try them again using your very own copy of the Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off Book of Recipes!

We hope you'll enjoy this e-book of winning recipes from the last three years of the Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off.

Click here to download your copy of Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off Book of Recipes.

4 Lives You Can Change This December

Friday, 10 December 2010

This holiday season, you can promote vegetarianism and support rescued farm animals at the same time, by making a tax-deductible donation today to our Support Local Farmed Animal Sanctuaries campaign.

We need your help to continue our campaign working with Animal Outreach, a registered charity that supports farm sanctuaries in Ontario directly and raises awareness of the impact that a non-vegetarian diet has on animals. Local sanctuaries like The Roosters Inn, Cedar Row, Ruby Ranch, Snooters, and Refuge RR for Horses/The Canadian H.E.A.R.T need support to pay for expenses associated with saving and nurturing their rescued animals.

When you donate today, your donation has a double impact; half of all funds raised will go to Animal Outreach to support animals like Featherbottom, Norman & Ashli. The other half of your donation will support the Toronto Vegetarian Association’s work to inspire people like Derek & Zita to choose a healthier, greener, more peaceful lifestyle.

Featherbottom Cows Man Woman

Your charitable donation this holiday season will make a difference to the lives of animals and people. Please make a donation today!

Please make sure to specifiy if you would like your holiday donation directed to the Support Local Farmed Animal Sanctuaries campaign.

5 Reasons to Visit Our Holiday Book and Bake Sale: December 18th

Wednesday, 08 December 2010

1. Give a Gift of Compassion:

Choose any two hardcover books from this set for $50: Farm Sanctuary, Eating Animals, Diet for a Hot Planet, and The Dog by the Cradle, the Serpent Beneath: Some Paradoxes of Human-Animal Relationships

Meet 'n Greet, Book Sale and Annual General Meeting

The Toronto Vegetarian Association's Annual General Meeting is coming up in a few weeks.

Before then, come on down to the Resource Centre to meet the candidates for this year's election, and to score some deals on our newly stocked Resource Centre!

This is your chance to ask the candidates where they see the organization going and what they can bring to TVA.

Plus, the Resource Centre is brimming to the edge with books since the 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair, including the newest cookbooks like Viva Vegan and Becoming Raw, and a wealth of animal rights discussions like Second Nature and Animals Matter. We'll have special deals on these books and more, and to top it all off, there will be free baked goods (while supplies last).

When? Sunday, November 14th from 1 to 3 pm

Where? TVA Resource Centre (17 Baldwin Street, second floor)

Vote for your 2010-2011 Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting

Next up will be our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 21st. This is your chance to help set the direction for the Toronto Vegetarian Association in the years moving forward by electing our 2010-2011 Board of Directors.

We'll also be presenting our 2011-2013 Strategic Plan which will guide TVA's activities for the next three years, following a brief review of our accomplishments and activities in 2010. Light refreshments will be served.

When? Sunday, November 21st from 3 to 6 pm

Where? Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (at the corner of Bloor and Spadina)

Membership Required: This event is for TVA members only. Although non-members can attend by joining at the door, only those who have been members for 30 days prior to the AGM are eligible to vote at the meeting. Click here to join to TVA so you can attend the AGM!

Cast Your Vote This Sunday

Wednesday, 03 November 2010

The Toronto Vegetarian Association's Annual General Meeting

Just a friendly reminder - TVA's Annual General Meeting is this Sunday, November 21st at 3 pm.

This is your chance to hear all about our new 2011-2013 Strategic Plan, which will guide the organization's activities over the next three years. We will also elect our 2010-2011 board of directors.

This year there are 12 candidates for the 11 positions on our board of directors.

Please note: The Toronto Vegetarian Association Annual General Meeting is a private function open to TVA members only. Non-members who wish to attend will be required to join as members of the TVA, and only members in good standing 30 days prior to the election are eligible to vote.

When? Sunday, November 21st from 3 to 6 pm

Where? Miles Nidal JCC at 750 Spadina Avenue, room 300.

Author of the Conscious Cook

He hangs out with Oprah and Ellen - now it's your turn.

Join Tal Ronnen for an engaging discussion about how to make delicious vegetarian cuisine. Tal has worked hard to create plant-based dishes that appeal to the masses. Tal has brought Gardein to the mainstream by working with restaurants and having them add it to their menus. He cooked for Oprah during her vegan cleanse and had her praising hummus to millions. His book, The Conscious Cook, has been heralded as revolutionizing the way the world experiences plant-based meals.

Taste a sample of Tal's amazing food, purchase a copy of The Conscious Cook, or just learn from a man dedicated to creating change.

When? Thursday, November 18th from 7 to 8 pm

Where? Lillian H Smith Library (239 College Street, just East of Spadina)

Cost: $5 at the door

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