WHAT HAPPENED?
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| Vegan Spiritual No Meat and Mingle Party |
We gathered about 10:00 am on a warm day, high tide, threat of a mysterious storm affecting the water due to some distant storm. We huddled and headed for the hills, six miles to the summit. Others biked, lounged on the sandy beach. Climbing to the first loop, some returned, whereas others soldiered on to the peak. Affirmations, a land acknowledgement to the Chumash's unceded land, and gratitude for all Nature were given at the top of the first loop. The cool breeze made the direct sun bearable, with temperatures in the upper seventies. Then we made our way down the mountain above Leo Carillo State Park to wooden tables tucked between PCH and the seashore. Dave got the BBQ grill going with Beyond Burgers and buns; Annie Vitality had a raw fruitcake; a special guest broke out his new product, vegan sorbet and gelato (the day's winner for biggest treat); everyone else had salads, rice, sauces, creams, sprouts, tofu dogs (Smart Life), cookies, and sundry creations. Lots of socializing, hugs, stories, a moving share by a Palestinian guest, who reports that Israelis (illegal occupation forces) have been changing "sewer water" signs with "drinking water" signs. Many of the Jewish anti-Zionist guests commiserated. When it was time to dance, we hit the water in high surf, rocks, and seaweed fragments as if some distant disturbance were uprooting plants and coral.
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| If only all LA county beaches were paradise |
Can’t make the hike? Attend the cookout BBQ (or vice versa).
The hike starts at 10:00 am. The potluck cookout portion with beach BBQ starts at about 2:00 pm.
Leashed dogs welcome at the beach, but not on the hiking trail.
- Beyond: The Plant Protein Company (soy-free, gluten-free, junk-free pea protein based)
- Veggie Burgers Every Which Way: Fresh, Flavorful, and Healthy Plant-Based Burgers―Plus Toppings, Sides, Buns, and More (Lukas Volger)
- Clean protein: Beyond's plant protein products
- Beyond Burger with flag: plant-based "meat" full of flavor with more nutrition and all the convenience we're used to
- Veg News: What do experts think of meatless burgers?
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| How the Beautiful People eat in sunny California -- full of compassion and savory flavor |
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| We'll try to meditate on the Pacific in the Leo Carrillo Beach Cave, time and tide allowing |
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| Plant based foods are delicious |
VEGAN means leaving out dead animals and their byproducts, avoiding meat, fish, eggs, dairy, honey -- free of all animal byproducts.
Everyone, bring a prepared dish and food to grill to serve at least 10 people to have enough food for all to enjoy. This is a FREE event. Donations welcome but not required. Funds pay pricey Meetup dues, supplies, and other costs for future potlucks.
