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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Official Web Site Announcement: The official web site for Healthy Plant of Brevard is http://healthyplanetofbrevard.com/. This Blog has not been used very much in the last few years. Please refer to the official website for current information about HPoB. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming events. Eric and Susie Tuesday, August 16, 2011
strange links I've been receiving strange links from one of our members emails. It appears that their email may have been hacked and an auto-bot has been sending advertisements from them to me. If you are having a similar problem install and run Spybot search and destroy. Just do a search for Spybot in google. It is a free download and it worked for me when this happened in the past. I am running it again and I hope it's not affecting you, but if it has this spybot works. Many Blessings, Kim Sunday, July 31, 2011
Healthy Planet Dining out Saturday August 20th Hello Everyone, We have found a lovely Italian Restaurant in Titusville for our August event. The owner is a very nice man who is excited to have us and has been very helpful and accommodating. In our effort to spread the events around the county and in response to requests for a Northern venue (the North County members are always so gracious about driving to Melbourne:) we made enquiries to no avail so, Rich and I went in search of... one evening. We tried a place and looked at another and on our way home we spotted Portofino Italian Grill. It was a full house at 9 pm on Saturday so we thought we'd take a look. The owner, Pat Palko, took time out to speak with us and even give us a taste of his delicious, freshly made sauce. We hope you're all as happy with the event as we think we're going to be. Pat has even provided us with aRaw option:) Hope you can make it. Let's show Titusville how strong our vegan community is:) Saturday August 20th, 5:30 pm
Beginnings: Garlic Italian RollsYour choice of : Fresh House Salad with Italian Vinaigrette Dressing Cold tomato,basil, garlic soup ( super summer delight and perfect for the raw foodists in the group)
Entrée Choices
Basillico: Mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, onions, and broccoli sautéed with garlic oil, Italian herbs and spices served over penne pasta.
Chef Specialty Salad: Romaine lettuce, Artichoke hearts, red & green peppers, tomato, onion, croutons, served with Italian Vinaigrette Dressing.
Vegetable Medley: Grilled red and green peppers, onions, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and Kalamata olives over grilled garlic linguini pasta.
Eggplant Marinara: Eggplant baked in marinara served with spaghetti pasta.
HPOB Members will receive a $2.00 discount for a $20.00 total. We will be collecting payment so please bring cash or check. Tax & tip are included as well as one non-alcoholic beverage with each entree. Bar drinks will be pay as you go.
Please RSVP to HPOBdiningout@gmail.com no later than August 17th. Please be sure to choose soup or salad and your entree when you RSVP. We're looking forward to seeing you there:) Healthy Planet August Dining Out Hello Everyone, We have found a lovely Italian Restaurant in Titusville for our August event. The owner is a very nice man who is excited to have us and has been very helpful and accommodating. In our effort to spread the events around the county and in response to requests for a Northern venue (the North County members are always so gracious about driving to Melbourne:) we made enquiries to no avail so, Rich and I went in search of... one evening. We tried a place and looked at another and on our way home we spotted Portofino Italian Grill. It was a full house at 9 pm on Saturday so we thought we'd take a look. The owner, Pat Palko, took time out to speak with us and even give us a taste of his delicious, freshly made sauce. We hope you're all as happy with the event as we think we're going to be. Pat has even provided us with a Raw option:) Hope you can make it. Let's show Titusville how strong our vegan community is:)
Beginnings: Garlic Italian RollsYour choice of : Fresh House Salad with Italian Vinaigrette Dressing Cold tomato,basil, garlic soup ( super summer delight and perfect for the raw foodists in the group)
Entrée Choices
Basillico: Mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, onions, and broccoli sautéed with garlic oil, Italian herbs and spices served over penne pasta.
Chef Specialty Salad: Romaine lettuce, Artichoke hearts, red & green peppers, tomato, onion, croutons, served with Italian Vinaigrette Dressing.
Vegetable Medley: Grilled red and green peppers, onions, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and Kalamata olives over grilled garlic linguini pasta.
Eggplant Marinara: Eggplant baked in marinara served with spaghetti pasta.
HPOB Members will receive a $2.00 discount for a $20.00 total. We will be collecting payment so please bring cash or check. Tax & tip are included as well as one non-alcoholic beverage with each entree. Bar drinks will be pay as you go.
Please RSVP to HPOBdiningout@gmail.com no later than August 17th. Please be sure to choose soup or salad and your entree when you RSVP. We're looking forward to seeing you there:) Monday, July 11, 2011
Healthy Planet July 16th Dining out is around the corner.
Here's your reminder:) If you've RSVP'd already,, Thank you:) I've promised Leigh a head count on Wednesday, so write back now, don't delay:) Hope to C U There :) Nature's Market in Melbourne July 16th 2011 @ 5:30pm. Leigh Hendry has provided us a beautiful buffet menu :) Please invite all your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Let's spread the word about how wonderful and delicious eating a vegan meal can be. We do not want anyone turned away due to lack of seating or food! Attn: Kim Once again, we will be collecting for the dinner and paying Nature's Market in a lump sum to minimize the confusion of separate bills so: Please bring cash or check. $19.00 includes tip and tax. You may purchase beer and wine separately. I've spoken to Leigh about capacity and she has offered to accommodate us at two seating's if we are too many for one so don't hesitate to invite your friends and family. Again, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Buffet Style Dinner includes soup, salad, entrees and dessert water, ice tea and coffee included with tip and tax = $19.00 per person please bring cash or check. Beer and wine available for separate purchase. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Healthy Planet dinner July 16th Hello Healthy Planeteers :) Let's spread the word about how wonderful and delicious eating a vegan meal can be. Invite your friends and neighbors, especially if they live in North Brevard. Remember, ANYONE, can eat a vegan meal once in a while. The carnivores will let them back in :) and every time they have a vegan meal is one more time they see how much better it feels and what fun we are:) Hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July. We have just returned from our trip to England where we had a delightful time with Rich's family and enjoyed exploring the Berkshire country side. While we were there we were living examples of the benefits of vegan living and the family took a great interest in what we do. We taught Rich's sister and niece about pro-biotics,( Allison and her family were also visiting from Holland and when they arrived she had a "cold") and how to sprout. We ate lots of lentil sprouts, in salads and as breakfast with fruits, they are so versatile:), and they were intrigued by that so we shared and they loved them. There was one day that Rich's sister Sara and her husband spent the day with us on a outing and Sara had a day without dairy. The next morning she recognized that she was not congested the way she usually is in the morning, Amazing:) The results of eating well are immediate:) Sara and Allison were both using soy yogurt and soy milk when we left. Did they stop eating meat? Not yet, but every little change we make has an enormous effect on the world:) Today soy milk, tomorrow tofu ;) I hope the Independence from meat picnic was a huge success. We were sorry to miss it. We were delighted to see how vegan friendly the English are. In preparation for the trip we did a lot of dehydrating and we packed in a lot of food so we'd be sure to have what we needed. Now that we've been we will be much more relaxed in the future. Finding organic veggies and vegan options was easy. Waitrose is the English equivalent of our Publix and they have a huge selection of Organic produce, as well as packaged organic products. We also found an organic co-op not far from where we stayed that sells produce and packaged foods. There are a couple of organic farms and some farmer's markets as well, we didn't have time to do it all this trip... Most of the restaurants, we looked at the menus everywhere even though we ate home most of the time, have vegan or vegetarian selections clearly marked on the menu and lots of them had gluten-free options as well. This happened in England because there was a demand for it. It can happen here too:) Part of what we do is educate the community about the vegan lifestyle. The dining out events are more than just an opportunity for us to gather and enjoy a meal together, it's an opportunity for us to show the restaurant owners that there is a great demand for vegan menu's. This month the Healthy Planet of Brevard Dining Out will be hosted by Nature's Market in Melbourne (map/directions here: http://goo.gl/BXNMk) on July 16th @ 5:30pm. Leigh Hendry has provided us a beautiful buffet menu :) Please invite all your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Let's spread the word about how wonderful and delicious eating a vegan meal can be. Part of what we do is educate the community about the vegan lifestyle. The dining out events are more than just an opportunity for us to gather and enjoy a meal together, it's an opportunity for us to show the restaurant owners that there is a great demand for vegan menu's. part of what we do is educate the community about the vegan lifestyle. we encourage you to seat yourselves in rotating groups each month and get to know your fellow 'planeteers' better, we're all great people:). Please send your RSVP's to hpobdiningout@gmail..com Once again, we will be collecting for the dinner and paying Nature's Market in a lump sum to minimize the confusion of separate bills so please bring cash or check. $19.00 includes tip and tax You may purchase beer and wine separately. I've spoken to Leigh about capacity and she has offered to accommodate us at two seatings if we are too many for one so don't hesitate to invite your friends and family. There is always room for one more:) Here's the menu for the buffet at Nature's Market: Buffet Style Dinner includes soup, salad, entrees and dessert water, ice tea and coffee included with tip and tax = $19.00 per person please bring cash or check. Beer and wine available for separate purchase. Soup: White Bean Florentine Carrot Ginger Southwestern Black Bean Entrees & Side: Baked Sun dried tomato Tofu Chic peas, spinach and orzo Portobello mushrooms, peppers and onions Quinoa and black beans Lentils and Kale Brown Rice Pilaf Dessert: Cobbler Rice pudding We look forward to hearing from you. Kim & Rich. P.S. For your before,or after, dinner entertainment may we suggest one of the following events: Pat Michaels - acoustic rock, blues, and ballads - Crown Plaza Hotel (previously Holiday Inn Melbourne Oceanfront)- Indialantic 12-4 pm Dreamer - Best Variety Music Group in Central Florida Just ask them.... @ The new Squidlips Grill in Melbourne. Relocated where the old Conchy Joe's / Abaco Jack's used to be on the Indian River in Melbourne. Nice place to sit outside and enjoy the evening and some music, and dance if you like:) 7:00-11:00 Absolute Blue - The worst band you'll ever love- Grills Riverside - Melbourne 7:30- 11:30 The Red Shoe Trio-Julia Bullock on Grand Piano & Vocals, Fred Goodnight on Drums & Vocals & Steve Mazzi on Saxophone, Flute & Vocals. @ The Red Shoe Lounge /Djon's Steak and Lobster House- Nicest Piano Bar on the Space Coast! in Melbourne Beach 7:00-midnight Sunday, June 19, 2011
Healthy Planet of Brevard dining out July 16 @5:30pm Hello Healthy Planeteers :) As we've said before part of what we do is educate the community about the vegan lifestyle. The dining out events are more than just an opportunity for us to gather and enjoy a meal together, it's an opportunity for us to show the restaurant owners that there is a great demand for vegan menu's. Rich and I had a chance to speak with Anil ( the owner) at the end of the evening. He was pleased with the event and mentioned that he's in the process of preparing a menu that identifies the vegan options and that he has many more dishes to offer so next time we can try different dishes. We were please to see everyone enjoying good company while we waited for the buffet to be ready as well. We love organizing the events, and the best part is it offers us the chance to communicate with all of you and get to know you better. We hope you all made a new friend last night, and we encourage you to seat yourselves in rotating groups each month and get to know your fellow 'planeteers' better, we're all great people:). Next month the Healthy Planet of Brevard Dining Out will be hosted by Nature's Market in Melbourne (map/directions here: http://goo.gl/BXNMk) on July 16th @ 5:30pm. Leigh Hendry has provided us a beautiful buffet menu, already :) Please invite all your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Let's spread the word about how wonderful and delicious eating a vegan meal can be. Remember, ANYONE, can eat a vegan meal once in a while. The carnivores will let them back in :) and everytime they have a vegan meal is one more time they see how much better it feels and what fun we are:) Please send your RSVP's to hpobdiningout@gmail..com Once again, we will be collecting for the dinner and paying Nature's Market in a lump sum to minimize the confusion of separate bills so please bring cash or check. $19.00 includes tip and tax You may purchase beer and wine separately. Also, make note that we will be in England until the 5th of July so I may not confirm until then so be patient if you don't hear back right away :) P.S. While we're away we hope you will all attend the Independence from Meat BBQ and potluck picnic at Rotary Park in Suntree on July 2nd. For more information and directions to the BBQ check out the meetup page Here's the menu for the buffet at Nature's Market: Buffet Style Dinner includes soup, salad, entrees and dessert water, ice tea and coffee included with tip and tax = $19.00 per person please bring cash or check. Beer and wine available for separate purchase.Soup: White Bean Florentine Carrot Ginger Southwestern Black Bean Entrees & Side: Baked Sun dried tomato Tofu Chic peas, spinach and orzo Portobello mushrooms, peppers and onions Quinoa and black beans Lentils and Kale Brown Rice Pilaf Dessert: Cobbler Rice pudding We look forward to hearing from you. Kim & Rich. Friday, June 17, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
OOPs Yes, please RSVP:) Hello Again, It's been brought to my attention that I did not ask for RSVP in the last email. Yes, please let us know if you plan to come. Of course we can usually make room for last minute decisions, especially when it's buffet, but we do like to give the restaurant a pretty accurate head count a couple days before the event. So if you've already replied, thanks:) and if you haven't please let us know by Tuesday 6/14, Thanks. Also,if you are not familiar with Indian food, I encourage you to try it out. I had never eaten Indian until a couple of years ago because I thought it was all "hot" and spicy. I now know that I was wrong. Yes they have some "hot" things, but for the most part, I've found that the spices used are flavorful, delicious and mild. So, if you've never had Indian, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try. Hope to see you there,Kim :) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kim Smith <hpobdiningout@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM Subject: Taste of India Menu details for the HPOB Dining Out on 18th June at 5 pm To: hpobdiningout@gmail.com Hello Everyone, The menu at last :) This month's Healthy Planet Dining Out will be at A Taste of India in Melbourne. The address is 606 N Wickham Rd. Melbourne, FL 32935 (see map here: http://goo.gl/HnZnk ) We will be dining at 5pm on Saturday June 18th. They are preparing a delicious buffet for us and I for one am very excited! The cost is $18.00 and it includes tax & tip. I will be collecting so please bring cash, Thanks. The buffet will include the follow items: Vegetable Samosa: A pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas Gobi Munchurian: Mini cauliflower flowerets tossed with tomato, onion, bell pepper, garlic, green herbs, smeared with spicy sauce Baghare Baigan: Baby eggplant cooked in a heavy curry of coconut, sesame seeds and roasted peanut Kadai Mushroom: Button mushrooms spiced with crushed peppers and coriander, cooked with diced green bell peppers. Konkani Gotala : Tofu, eggplant, round potatoes and carrots cooked in a coconut sauce, tempered with dried red chilies Aloo Gobhi Masala: Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger tomatoes and herbs. Bean Thoran: Beans, Onion, coconut, Green chillies, Garlic, oil & curry spices Green Salad: Lettuce, chick peas, tomato, cucumber and carrot Poori: Puffed unleavened deep fried bread Rice Soft Drinks are included $18.00 includes tax & tip. You will be paying me directly so please bring cash. It will be possible to order extras from the menu, for these you will pay the restaurant directly. Saturday, June 11, 2011
Taste of India Menu details for the HPOB Dining Out on 18th June at 5 pm Hello Everyone, The menu at last :) This month's Healthy Planet Dining Out will be at A Taste of India in Melbourne. The address is 606 N Wickham Rd. Melbourne, FL 32935 (see map here: http://goo.gl/HnZnk ) We will be dining at 5pm on Saturday June 18th. They are preparing a delicious buffet for us and I for one am very excited! The cost is $18.00 and it includes tax & tip. I will be collecting so please bring cash, Thanks. The buffet will include the follow items: Vegetable Samosa: A pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas Gobi Munchurian: Mini cauliflower flowerets tossed with tomato, onion, bell pepper, garlic, green herbs, smeared with spicy sauce Baghare Baigan: Baby eggplant cooked in a heavy curry of coconut, sesame seeds and roasted peanut Kadai Mushroom: Button mushrooms spiced with crushed peppers and coriander, cooked with diced green bell peppers. Konkani Gotala : Tofu, eggplant, round potatoes and carrots cooked in a coconut sauce, tempered with dried red chilies Aloo Gobhi Masala: Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger tomatoes and herbs. Bean Thoran: Beans, Onion, coconut, Green chillies, Garlic, oil & curry spices Green Salad: Lettuce, chick peas, tomato, cucumber and carrot Poori: Puffed unleavened deep fried bread Rice Soft Drinks are included $18.00 includes tax & tip. You will be paying me directly so please bring cash. It will be possible to order extras from the menu, for these you will pay the restaurant directly. Tuesday, May 31, 2011
June 18 Hello Everyone, We've had a change of plans. There was a scheduling mix up with Nature's Market so we're going to try to get there in July. For this month we are going to be dining at A Taste of India on Wickham Rd. in Melbourne. They do what I hear is a delicious buffet and since the buffets have been so well received this should be a great event. Anil was very happy to accommodate us and he will be sending me a menu and price to forward to you soon. Please mark your calendars for June 18th at 5:30pm. Once again, this is an open invitation so invite your friends and neighbors. We hope to See you all there:) P.S. The King Center (which is about 3 miles from A Taste of India) is presenting JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at 2:00pm and 7:30 pm in case you'd like to make an afternoon or evening of it. Several of us will be attending the 2:00 performance, if you're interested tickets are available at http://www.kingcenter.comSaturday, May 14, 2011
Remember May 21st:) Here's your friendly reminder.....This month's dining out is just a week away:) If you haven't made your reservations yet, why not reply while you're reading this email? I'm the worst....God Bless Barbara, I was always getting in just at (or after,lol) the deadline because I tend read through my email quickly and intend to "do that later" ... So if this sounds familiar to you, I truly understand and that's why I send so many reminders, cause I needed them:) So if you have replied, please forgive me....if you haven't just click reply now while your thinking about it, and let's eat, drink and be vegan ;) This month our Dining Out will be held at Azteca II in Cocoa Beach on May 21st. at 6pm.
Ronie has put together a wonderful buffet menu for us. I was please to learn from him that they regularly prepare their beans without lard and the rice has a tomato base; no chicken stock, there is no sour cream in the guacamole :) Azteca II is already vegan friendly, let's show them we appreciate it.
Please feel free to share this email with others you think might be interested in a delicious meal with good company... That would be everybody :) Take a look at the diversity of our membership. Vegans come in all forms. We are executives, service providers, engineers, retirees, and students. Part of what HPOB does is introduce the vegan lifestyle and provide education on the values and benefits of living it. Our events are always open to all.
Please reply directly to hpobdiningout@gmail.com with RSVPs or with questions.
Celebrate your good health :) Kim & Rich
Happy Mother's Day
Azteca II Mexican Restaurant @ The Resort on Cocoa Beach 1600 N. Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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