The Albany Vegetarian Network hosted a free vegan lunch on November 21, 2009 from 11-3pm at the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady in Schenectady, New York. On the menu was shepherd’s pie and three choices of soup: Cream of broccoli with a cashew base, vegetable bean and barley and a lentil-barley with spinach. Guests were offered organic bread with a choice of vegan spread, homemade hummus, and lettuce and tomato. Fresh cider, water and coffee were also served. The food was prepared and served from a spacious and well equipped kitchen by
AVN volunteers wearing vegan lifestyle shirts. Guests helped themselves to f
ree literature supporting a vegan lifestyle. Nicole Arciello Berhaupt and Pat Battuello from Food for Thought catering (Cooking with Compassion with NO animal products) gave a cookie baking demonstration to the guests and provided pumpkin oatmeal cranbe
rry walnut cookies and rum nog cookies for everyone present. An arts and crafts table was set up for the several children who attended. Aaron Civic graciously donated his time and talent with beautiful vocals, piano and guitar and it was a wonderful addition to the afternoon. Leftover soup was donated to the Ci
ty Mission of Schenectady for their food program. The event was well received by forty-five guests and generated interest in additional events for the organization.
The Albany Vegetarian Network hosted a free vegan lunch on November 21, 2009 from 11-3pm at the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady in Schenectady, New York. On the menu was shepherd’s pie and three choices of soup: Cream of broccoli with a cashew base, vegetable bean and barley and a lentil-barley with spinach. Guests were offered organic bread with a choice of vegan spread, homemade hummus, and lettuce and tomato. Fresh cider, water and coffee were also served. The food was prepared and served from a spacious and well equipped kitchen by
AVN volunteers wearing vegan lifestyle shirts. Guests helped themselves to free literature supporting a vegan lifestyle. Nicole Arciello Berhaupt and Pat Battuello from Food for Thought catering (Cooking with Compassion with NO animal products) gave a cookie baking demonstration to the guests and provided pumpkin oatmeal cranbe
rry walnut cookies and rum nog cookies for everyone present. An arts and crafts table was set up for the several children who attended. Aaron Civic graciously donated his time and talent with beautiful vocals, piano and guitar and it was a wonderful addition to the afternoon. Leftover soup was donated to the City Mission of Schenectady for their food program. The event was well received by forty-five guests and generated interest in additional events for the organization.
