Winnipeg VegFest

FRIENDS NOT FOOD Listen everyone, we know your bank accounts and bellies are taking a beating this week and the Veg Fest Team is beyond thrilled by the enthusiasm of the vegan community! But this is about more than just incredible food. Many of us in this amazing vegan community, choose this path because of our compassion for animals. Yet there has to be someone to take care of the animals saved.... Our close to 40 participating restaurants have chipped in and now it’s your turn. We ask that you take a moment and head to our website (link in bio) and donate to The Good Place: Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. A few dollars or more than a few, anything is appreciated. The Good Place: Farm Rescue & Sanctuary is located 25 minutes east of Winnipeg in the community of Ste. Genevieve, MB. Here you will find a safe haven for all species, a place where like minded people gather with a common goal of making the world a more compassionate place. Jen began saving horses in 2017, and realized the hypocrisy in saving one species while ignoring the barbaric treatment of others. As her doors began to open to other species, so did her heart. Falling in love with a dairy bi-product, finding friendship in feathery throwaways and gaining the trust of terrified eyes hiding behind the wool, forever changed her perspective and her view on the world. It became her mission to advocate against the mistreatment of ALL farmed animals. You can find more about Jen and The Good Place on our website. In the meantime, pictured are Franklin the Steer, Chuck the Goose and the other beautiful animals. Photos by the talented Kristin Sawatzky. We thank you for your generous support of Winnipeg Veg Fest’s first annual Le Vegan Week!

Have you tried a Le Vegan Week featured dish yet? Remember to vote for your favourite and support those talented chefs working to bring us tasty treats all week long! A big thanks to all our participating restaurants and to everyone ordering up some vegan comfort foods. #WinnipegVegFest #LeVeganWeek #WinnipegLeVeganWeek #wpgeats #eatwpg #winnipegeats #EatWinnipeg #WPGVegan #VeganWPG #WinnipegVegan #VeganWinnipeg #WPGFoodie #Vegan #Vegans #Veganism #Vegano #Veganismo #Veganlife #VeganLifestyle #VeganFood #VeganLunch #VeganDinner #WhatVegansEat #Winnipeg #ComfortFood #PlantBased #OnlyInThePeg #WPGNow #ExploreMB #YWG

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Do you need a mid-week dose of comfort? Have you tried a Le Vegan Week featured dish yet? Remember to vote for your favourite and support those talented chefs working to bring us tasty treats all week long! A big thanks to all our participating restaurants and to everyone ordering up some vegan comfort foods. #WinnipegVegFest #LeVeganWeek #WinnipegLeVeganWeek #wpgeats #eatwpg #winnipegeats #EatWinnipeg #WPGVegan #VeganWPG #WinnipegVegan #VeganWinnipeg #WPGFoodie #Vegan #Vegans #Veganism #Vegano #Veganismo #Veganlife #VeganLifestyle #VeganFood #VeganLunch #VeganDinner #WhatVegansEat #Winnipeg #ComfortFood #PlantBased #OnlyInThePeg #WPGNow #ExploreMB #YWG

We have a late entry to Le Vegan Week, and we say the more the merrier! Le Vegan Week runs from Jan 17 - 23. Enjoy a delicious, hearty serving of some of the best Ethiopian food in Winnipeg at Harman's Cafe! Pictured above is the two person platter, where you can sample a variety of delectable Ethiopian dishes. The vegan platter includes samples of misir wot, wekik alicha, shiro wot, spinach stew, salad and plenty of soft, spongy injera. This platter is not one to miss and wi...ll leave you craving for more, except you won't have the room! Tag someone who you want to share this with! #WinnipegVegFest #LeVeganWeek #WinnipegLeVeganWeek #wpgeats #eatwpg #winnipegeats #EatWinnipeg #WPGVegan #VeganWPG #WinnipegVegan #VeganWinnipeg #WPGFoodie #Vegan #Vegans #Veganism #Vegano #Veganismo #Veganlife #VeganLifestyle #VeganFood #VeganLunch #VeganDinner #WhatVegansEat #Winnipeg #ComfortFood #PlantBased #PlantBasedDiet #OnlyInThePeg #WPGNow #YWG

GOOD NEWS: Beyond Meat is coming out with healthier versions of its incredibly popular burgers. One of them will have 55% less saturated fat than a typical beef burger!

Pizza from Hildegard's Bakery. With house-made vegan mozzarella. If you haven’t tried their vegan pizzas yet, you’re missing out! (H/t Chris Brogden)

Not only will dogs be returning to the White House after four years, this adorable German Shepherd, whose name is Major, will be the first rescue dog to live there. This greatly raises the profile of the millions of shelter animals who badly need good homes. Adopt, don't shop! Read Major's story here: https://time.com/5458140/joe-biden-adopts-rescue-dog/

It's official. He's out. GOOD RIDDANCE TO THIS MAN. He's been nothing but a nightmare for animals and the planet. He has: * shredded protections for wildlife and endangered species * reversed protections for marine animals * overturned hunting bans in Alaskan wildlife refuges... * loosened restrictions on commercial fishing * increased the number of endangered marine mammals and sea turtles that can be unintentionally killed or injured with sword-fishing nets * been fighting to permit oil drilling in the last untouched wildlife refuge in Alaska * aggressively weakening rules for greenhouse gas emissions The world is better off without him in power. Here's to a more compassionate future. (For more details, see: https://www.nytimes.com//trump-environment-rollbacks-list.)

HAPPY WORLD VEGAN DAY Vegan for the animalsalways and forever