New Meetup: VegCF Vegan Communitea Potluck

Announcing a new Meetup for Vegetarians of Central Florida!

What: VegCF Vegan Communitea Potluck

When: July 6, 2009 7:00 PM

Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.)

Dandelion Communitea Cafe is proud to hold a Communitea Potluck every Monday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. starting in July and VegCF will proudly host the first Monday of every month.

Who's Invited? Everyone! You do not have to be a member of the host organization to join in on the fun. This is a GREAT way to introduce your veg-curious friends to the delights of homemade veggie cuisine.

How it works: Bring a covered veggie dish that follows the "theme" (vegan, vegetarian, raw, local depending on host organization) of the evening. We've created a recipe card for you to use. Download Recipe Card

When: Monday nights 7:00-9:00 p.m. starting in July

Cost: suggested $3 donation for the host organization OR $10 if not bringing a dish. Donations may vary by host.

Where: Dandelion Communitea Cafe, use of entire cafe inside & out (cafe will close its kitchen, but still offer beverages for sale).

Why: Promote Community, Peaceful Eating & a Local Cause while offering a low-cost way for folks to enjoy nutritious & delicious meals in this challenging economy. Showcases different levels of vegetarian lifestyles to make it approachable for flexitarians to discover the pleasures of peaceful eating!

POTLUCK DETAILS

Themes
1st Monday: VEGAN* Focus
hosted by Vegetarians of Central Florida

2nd Monday: VEGETARIAN** & FAMILY Focus
hosted by Central Florida Birth Network

3rd Monday: VEGETARIAN** & LOCAL*** Focus
hosted by Ourlando's Local Food Alliance

4th Monday: RAW**** VEGAN* Focus
hosted by Central Florida Raw Food Connection

5th: When a random 5th appears, Dandelion will host rotating non-profits, stay tuned for more info as it appears!

Definitions
*Vegan = ABSOLUTELY NO FISH, FOWL, MEAT, EGGS, DAIRY or Other Animal By-Products

** Vegetarian = ABSOLUTELY NO FISH, FOWL or MEAT or other animal by-products, EXCEPT: Honey, Organic Eggs & Organic Dairy Ingredients OKAY if clearly marked.

*** Local = At least on ingredient in the dish must be in season Florida grown, the closer the better!

**** Raw = Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and/or sprouted grains, unprocessed by chemicals or pasteurization, or heated above 118 degrees.

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/VegetariansCF/calendar/10728888/