A New Year, A New You: Choose Vegan!

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resolution-350x294.pngAs 2012 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look ahead to the coming year with hope. Hope for a kinder future for animals, an improved planet and optimal health for yourself. A new year offers a fresh start, a time to set new goals for yourself and expand your possibilities!

At Compassion Over Killing, we’re thrilled to look back on the many milestones that you helped us reach in 2012 — and we’re looking forward to an even more effective 2013.

Right now, we’re setting new goals that will continue the momentum of our advocacy work, and we hope you’ll join us in resolving to help even more animals in the coming year!

Hundreds Gather to Celebrate the Power of Compassion

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Supporters Dining at the 2012 COK Holiday PartyThis past Saturday, more than 250 COK supporters—including very special guests Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin, Cupcake Wars champion and owner of Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats Doron Petersan, and COK founder Paul Shapiro—joined us to celebrate the power of compassion at our annual holiday party. It was a fun-filled evening looking back at our 2012 successes and looking forward to an even
better 2013.

10 Ways to Sweeten Your Holiday Season

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We recently shared some delicious vegan recipes that will make your friends — and the animals — sing for joy. And now COK has 10 ways to make your holiday season even sweeter!

Nine of them come in the form of organic vegan truffles: hazelnut, cherry, orange, almond, cappuccino, cashew, blueberry, (vegan) milk chocolate and coconut! made by Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates, these truffles are made from the highest quality gourmet, organic ingredients — and they’re made from fair trade chocolate. Plus, the box includes a special message of compassion from COK!

An Interview with Beyond Meat Founder Ethan Brown

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possibilities if there were a plant-based product available that was so similar
in texture and taste to chicken that consumers couldn’t tell the difference.
Now imagine that this meat-free product also cost less than meat. That’s
exactly what Ethan Brown, founder of Beyond Meat, aims to do – and his company
is making national headlines across the U.S. as its products are hitting stores
from coast to coast.

Q: What makes Beyond
Meat different from other plant-based meats available today?

West Coast Winter Outreach Spreads Compassion and Holiday Cheer

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In the spirit of the season, COK volunteers are showing off their compassion and spreading holiday cheer by giving out free vegan food samples! 

Texas is typically known for its cowboy cravings of meaty BBQ and chili, though vegetarian eating is gaining traction. Case in point: Austin’s Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off! Our amazing volunteer, Amanda Sullivan, led the COK team in this serious cooking competition, delivering a mouth-watering vegan Pumpkin Chili that incorporated fall’s favorite fruit. Both the crowd and judges loved the hearty stew–people were even taking photos of the recipe! (included at end of blog)

Chili Cook-Off

Vegan Soup Recipes to Warm You Up

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Brr! With winter almost here, it’s starting to get cold outside. As
temperatures drop, one of the most delicious ways to warm up is by
making hearty, comforting vegan soups.

There are several options for creating a soup base including store-bought vegetable stocks, vegetable bouillon cubes, miso or homemade broth created by simmering veggies with spices and straining afterwards. Just remember that a key to bringing out the most flavor in soup is simmering it on low for several hours.

Now that you’ve planned out the broth, what’s next? For ideas, check out VegRecipes.org’s variety of soup recipes or be creative and try out your own combinations!

Last-minute Menu Ideas for a Compassionate Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Panic!Each Thanksgiving, countless among us find ourselves preparing meals (from entrées to sides to desserts) for unexpected not-yet-vegan guests or hosts. Suddenly, the pomp and circumstance of a holiday meal is combined with a high-pressure opportunity for great vegan food outreach. 

No need to panic! There are plenty of delicious, familiar, and easy-to-make dishes that will please the palate of any guest and quickly win them over. You can wait until they’re done showering you with compliments to explain that they’ve chowed down on animal-free fare.

Here are just a few quick ideas to help you wow your loved ones and showcase how delicious compassionate fare truly is: