Sunday 24 February: Vegan Fair

These are some of the goodies you can find at the Vegan Fair:

Millie’s Gourmet Cashew Cheeses – Plain, Garlic, Herbed

Arun (full proceeds from this table will be donated to Samabhava) -Peanut Curd Rice, Chocolate Kaju Katlis

Sudha – Khara Paddus and Kothmiri Thokku (Cilantro Pickle)

Krishna and Chef Anantha of Carrots Vegan Restaurant – Carrot & Raisin Salad with choice of dressing (Date Syrup Dressing or Vinegar Dressing), Vegetable Paella, Mixed Nuts Burfi, Chocolate Truffles

Sharmila – Plain Chocolate, Crackle Chocolate, Sugar Caramel Chocolate, Dry Fruit Chocolate

Chaitali at Taantraa’s Innovative, Healthy, Multi-Grain Cupcakes – Aromatic Orange Almond (gluten free), Earthy Moong Dal, Best Friends Banana Walnut, Rabbity Carrot, Exotic Coffee Chocolate

Sowmya of Paradigm Shift Vegan Café – Red Velvet Cupcakes, Ferrero Rocher Cake, Butterscotch Cake, Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Tofu Scramble Sandwiches, Stir Fried Tofu

Vinay – Cashew Mylk Beverage

Susmitha – Cinnamon Buns

Additionally, products like Coconut Butter, Quinoa and Vegan Jewellery will be sold.

Food Photos from the Vegan Buffet at In The Pink

Vegan Buffet at In The Pink, Sat August 11th 2012.

Thanks to Aparna, Paneesh, Chef Joydeb and the staff of In The Pink for making this Vegan Bangalore event happen. The delicious and large spread was thoroughly enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.

We’re looking forward to having another vegan buffet at In The Pink very soon. Until then, if anyone would like to taste these delicious 100% vegan goodies, In The Pink will be willing to make them for you with some advance notice.

My personal favourite this time was the Spinach Croquet! Highly recommended.

Spinach Croquet

Fresh Tart

My plate full of food – Vegetable Pulao, Arrabiata Sauce, Peanut Yogurt Raita, Peanut Curd Rice, Pumpkin Ravioli, Spinach Croquet, Fresh Tart, Cutlet, Sliced Veggies, Chickpeas Salad, Peanut Cucumber Salad, Beetroot and Carrot Kosumbari

Chocolate Truffle

Jilebi

Mango Panna Cotta

Fruit Salad in Vanilla Custard

Looking for Vegan Recipes?

Welcome to Vegan Bengaluru!

For those of you who have found us via the article ‘Baubles With a Conscience’ on The New Sunday Express Magazine of 24th June 2012, this blog belongs to the Vegan Bengaluru group.

The Vegan Recipes which have been promised in the article can be found on the Veganosaurus blog.

Vegan afternoons at a Fine Dining Restaurant

A few weeks ago, the European cuisine restaurant Graze, at Vivanta by Taj (aka Taj Residency) hosted Vegan Demo and Lunch events on two consecutive Saturdays with the help of FIAPO and Vegan Bengaluru members. Both events were successful and the food was enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Here are a few snapshots I captured at the events.

And here are a couple of videos:

Shaping Gnocchi

Making Chocolate Mousse

If you’d like to read about these events in more detail – First vegan demo/lunch on 28th April and Second vegan demo/lunch on 5th May.

Vegan Bengaluru Potluck – Sat 25th February 2012

This month, the Vegan Bengaluru Potluck will be at Cubbon Park on Saturday, 25th February 2012. At 1pm, we will meet at the Victoria Statue near the Bal Bhavan entrance of Cubbon Park and then move to the lawn behind the statue (across the road from the cricket stadium). We will wait until 1:30 for people to arrive, settle in and chat with each other and then share lunch together.

Here’s some information about the Vegan Bengaluru potlucks:

1. *All* are welcome! You don’t necessarily have to be vegan to attend the potluck event. Even if you’re just curious about a vegan lifestyle or interested to learn about veganism you can join us.

2. You *MUST* bring a 100% vegan dish to share. Everyone brings something so it won’t be fair if you walk in empty handed.

3. It would be nice if you bring a vegan dish that is prepared by yourself; however, if you are unable to cook then feel free to carry food which you have purchased.

4. If you’ve purchased the food, then make sure there’s an ingredients list on the package so we can be assured that it is vegan. Particularly if you’re a first time attendee who is not vegan, please don’t expect us to take your word for it that the food you’ve purchased is completely vegan.

5. If you’re unsure about what to bring then the best bet is fresh fruits or fruit juices. Everyone appreciates fruits.

6. Please bring plates, bowls, forks, spoons, serving spoons, and glasses for yourself. Everyone brings their own.

7. Come, relax, and enjoy the food and conversation!

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

- The Vegan Bengaluru Team

Vegan Bengaluru Potluck – Sat 26th November 2011

This month, the Vegan Bengaluru Potluck will be at Cubbon Park on Saturday, 26th November 2011. At 2pm, we will meet at the Victoria Statue near the Bal Bhavan entrance of Cubbon Park and then move to the lawn behind the statue (across the road from the cricket stadium). We will wait until 2:30 for people to arrive, settle in and chat with each other and then share lunch together.

On Saturday morning, before coming to Cubbon Park for the potluck, some members of Vegan Bengaluru will be attending the Queer Habba/Bangalore Pride Mela. Veganism is about being compassionate and caring towards *all* animals, including humans. In this spirit if you would like to join us in supporting diversity and equality then you are welcome to meet us at Sowmya Reddy’s vegan baked goods stall at the Mela at 11:30 am. The Mela is at Rococo, Rest House Road (off Brigade Road) and we will be going from there to Cubbon Park for the potluck at 2pm.

Here’s some information about the Vegan Bengaluru potlucks:

1. *All* are welcome! You don’t necessarily have to be vegan to attend the potluck event. Even if you’re just curious about a vegan lifestyle or interested to learn about veganism you can join us.

2. You *MUST* bring a 100% vegan dish to share. Everyone brings something so it won’t be fair if you walk in empty handed.

3. It would be nice if you bring a vegan dish that is prepared by yourself; however, if you are unable to cook then feel free to carry food which you have purchased.

4. If you’ve purchased the food, then make sure there’s an ingredients list on the package so we can be assured that it is vegan. Particularly if you’re a first time attendee who is not vegan, please don’t expect us to take your word for it that the food you’ve purchased is completely vegan.

5. If you’re unsure about what to bring then the best bet is fresh fruits or fruit juices. Everyone appreciates fruits.

6. Please bring plates, bowls, forks, spoons, serving spoons, and glasses for yourself. Everyone brings their own.

7. Come, relax, and enjoy the food and conversation!

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

- The Vegan Bengaluru Team

Lisa Pitman, Raw Food Chef, in Bangalore on November 11 & 13

Bangaloreans can learn about the healing power of plants and how to prepare raw food with Lisa Pitman, a raw food chef from Canada. She’ll be in India for the first time this November and will be in Bangalore on November 11th and 13th.

Date: Friday 11th Nov- 5:00pm-8:30pm OR Sunday 13th Nov- 10:00am-1:30pm

Venue: In the Pink Organic Bazaar & Restaurant, No. 93, 6th Cross, N. S. Palya, Dollars Colony, BTM Layout, 2nd Stage, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore – 560 076

Fee: Rs 1250 per person

For registrations: Aparna 9945001003, Tanvi 9488935424 or Millie 080 23545199 Email: seminars@sharan-india.org

For more information about Lisa’s other events visit the SHARAN website here.

About Lisa Pitman:

Lisa Pitman of Toronto, Canada is an acclaimed speaker, social worker and certified chef. She has received rave reviews from audiences across Canada, the USA and the United Kingdom for her positive approach to sharing an inspiring message about the healing power of foods. Lisa is passionate about creating fantastic plant based meals and showing others how easy it is to adopt a healthy, vegan lifestyle.

Lisa is a regular speaker at conferences and conducts cooking classes to help people to live healthier, both physically and emotionally. After being vegan for 27 years, Lisa has seen the impact of a plant-based diet. She will share information about how a vegan diet can protect us from diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity and cancer. At a time when our world is seeing these disease at epidemic proportions her wisdom is more relevant than ever before.

Her informative and beautifully illustrated blog provides insights and raw vegan recipes for all who want to live healthier.

In November, Lisa will embark on a year-long tour – holding workshops in India, Thailand, Bali, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.