Past Events

Sedona VegFest
January 18th & 19th, 2020

As in each of the prior three years, Sedona VegFest 2020 was a two-day celebration of the joys of plant-based eating. Participants were able to learn from some of the top, national experts in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle as these relate to human, environmental and animal health and welfare – all in a fun, festive atmosphere. The VegFest exhibit area featured exciting products, services and information supportive of whole food plant-based living.

For this event I was on the Planning Committee and the “Ask The Chef Panel”. I also participated in the Sunday lunch, demoing my Root Vegetable & Fava Bean Tagine with Quinoa and Chermoula Drizzle, a recipe that I created specifically for the Veg Fest. I also provided helpful tips in the kitchen during the demo.


Cornville Culinary Chili Cook-Off

This was such a great event, especially since the 1st and 2nd place winners were the two vegan options, out of 30 participants! My entry got 2nd, and you can read more about it HERE!


Sedona VegFest
January 19 & 20th, 2019


VegOut! Scottsdale Vegan Beer & Food Festival

Get ready to VegOut in Scottsdale! VegOut Events, in partnership with FoodInRoot & Local First Arizona, is proud to present the 1st Annual VegOut! Scottsdale Vegan Beer & Food Festival, a two-day event on March 17 & 18, 2018! Save the date(s)!

Set in the beautiful Scottsdale Waterfront during the best weather of the year, VegOut! Scottsdale is a celebration of vegan food & drink, live entertainment, educational speakers, chef demonstrations, fitness classes, and a ton of fun for all! More than 100 expected vendors will be exhibiting on the waterfront, with a full line up of vegan programming for 2 full days of action!


Sedona VegFest (Peaceful Plates, Peaceful World)

Saturday – Sunday, January 20-21, 2018
Location: Sedona Performing Arts Center,
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ

Vegan Friendsgiving Vegan Night Out

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 6-8pm
Location: Bar 1902 @ Whole Foods Market, 1420 West State Route 89A, Sedona

Join us for a night of fantastic food, luscious libations, and convivial conversations couple with giving back to your community…the making of a fun and gratifying evening. Mudshark Brewery from Lake Havisu will be featuring their seasonal brews (Hot for Teacher Apple Pie Hefeweizen, Candelburner IPA, and Full Moon Belgian White Ale.  For every beer sold, $1 will be donated to the Sedona Food Bank.  Plus, everyone who comes will receive a free vegan treat to take home!

We’ll be ordering our meals and beverages off the menu with separate checks. Bar 1902 has a plethora of vegan option with the ability to veganify most of their vegetarian options.


Free Lecture & Demonstration Series
Don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking?
Don’t want to heat up the kitchen using your stove and oven?
SATIATING SUMMER SOUPS
Refreshing, Comforting, Quick, and Easy
Thursday, July 27, 7:00pm
Woodbury Public Library
33 Delaware Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096 • 856-845-2611
Linda Voorhis will be making luscious and hearty soups that take moments to prepare,  yet taste like they took all day. And they require no cooking whatsoever.
Linda will be making the soups right on the spot during the class and then share the joy of savoring them.
Samples of the soups wilI be
Minestra Verdura e Riso (Broccoli & Rice) and Thai Corn-Coconut Soup.
Free Vegetarian Starter Kits and Soup Samples!
Sponsored by
Vegetarian Society of South Jersey
PO Box 51, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 thevssj@gmail.com • 609-848-8341 • vssj.com


JL Fields,
Culinary Instructor

This was a sold out event.  JL Fields showed us how to use the Air Fryer by making kale/potato nuggets and Soy Curls.  She used the electric pressure cooker when she dazzled us by cooking the potatoes and kale in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop.  Lots of amazing tips.  Everyone left confident they could use both appliances.

Advance Paid Registrations Only

$26.50 per person include the demonstration, tasting, recipes, raffle entry, and book signing (JL will have books for purchase at the demo, or you can bring your own copies for her to sign).

July 15, 2017 – 1-3PM - Vegan Air Fryer & Vegan Pressure Cooking 101 – A Cooking Demonstration class with Culinary Cookbook Instructor and Cookbook Author, JL Fields

Location:  Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders, 1002 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ

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