peta2's Sandwich of the Week: Breakfast Sandwich November 5, 2009

Posted by Marta at November 5, 2009 11:02 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 7 ) | TrackBack

We have seen some amazing sandwiches but something is missing. The most important meal of the day needs a sandwich and peta2 D.C. is up for the challenge. So I enlisted the help of our lovely interns to make and taste test our sandwich.

Here it is the easy Mexican Fauxwich recipe (Faux as in fake eggs).


Ingredients:

-Vegan English muffins (read the package; you don't want any eggs or dairy)
-Fantastic Brand Tofu Scramble (available at many grocery stores and health food stores)
-14 oz package of extra firm tofu
-Salsa
-Guacamole


Steps:
1) Open the tofu package and drain the water
2) Cut the tofu into half inch cubes (be careful with sharp and pointy things, please)
3) Place tofu cubes in a large bowl; add the seasoning packet and a tablespoon of oil
4) Stir and smash large chunks with a fork
5) Heat the tofu mixture in a pan for about 3 minutes stirring occasionally
6) Slice and toast the English muffins
7) Put some scramble on a toasted English muffin and top with salsa and guacamole
8) Share with friends!


Now you can spice your breakfast sandwich up anyway you like; maybe some spicy peppers or vegan cheese.

How would you top off your Mexican Fauxwich?

Smiles!
-Regina

peta2's Sandwich of the Week: Breakfast Sandwich November 5, 2009

Posted by Marta at November 5, 2009 11:02 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 7 ) | TrackBack

We have seen some amazing sandwiches but something is missing. The most important meal of the day needs a sandwich and peta2 D.C. is up for the challenge. So I enlisted the help of our lovely interns to make and taste test our sandwich.

Here it is the easy Mexican Fauxwich recipe (Faux as in fake eggs).


Ingredients:

-Vegan English muffins (read the package; you don't want any eggs or dairy)
-Fantastic Brand Tofu Scramble (available at many grocery stores and health food stores)
-14 oz package of extra firm tofu
-Salsa
-Guacamole


Steps:
1) Open the tofu package and drain the water
2) Cut the tofu into half inch cubes (be careful with sharp and pointy things, please)
3) Place tofu cubes in a large bowl; add the seasoning packet and a tablespoon of oil
4) Stir and smash large chunks with a fork
5) Heat the tofu mixture in a pan for about 3 minutes stirring occasionally
6) Slice and toast the English muffins
7) Put some scramble on a toasted English muffin and top with salsa and guacamole
8) Share with friends!


Now you can spice your breakfast sandwich up anyway you like; maybe some spicy peppers or vegan cheese.

How would you top off your Mexican Fauxwich?

Smiles!
-Regina

peta2, Welcome to the District! September 2, 2009

Posted by Marta at September 2, 2009 11:36 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBack

This is my first peta2 blog, which is really cool, but right now you're thinking, "Who are you?" Well a little about me: I'm Regina a.k.a. Reggie, DC Street Team Coordinator, fan of vegan cupcakes, the Metro Master, and I say weird things like Hearts and Unicorns. But enough about me.

The peta2 DC Street Team has been rocking the District for three months now and we have a lot to brag about! Check out all the craziness we've been up to.

We have collected over 1,300 petition signatures to show that Animal Testing Breaks Hearts for the millions of rats, mice, rabbits and other animals that suffer in labs this year.

With 22 participants, the McCruelty demonstration in Rockville, MD, was a huge success letting everyone who passed by know that McDonald's suppliers are cruel to chickens. These very social birds are being tormented and hung from shackles while their throats are slit—all while conscious.


Some individuals in particular have been rocking it extra hard! Jennifer and Christine from George Mason University officially started the Animal Rights Collective (ARC)—the university's new animal rights group. They started off with a delicious vegan bake sale to raise funds for the new student group. Yum!


Rob just completed his internship with peta2, traveling around the country to many different shows like Rock the Bells, Warped Tour, 10 for $10 and Rise Against/Rancid—spreading the word that Animal Testing Breaks Hearts. Yay, Rob!


Kandace, our resident vegan fashion guru, has an amazing blog Fashion is my Girlfriend and was featured on the DC Vegan blog for her compassionate fashion sense. Every post helps you look good while helping animals by not wearing fur, leather, or wool.


Michelle started VegTerps, the animal rights group at the University of Maryland. They not only will be campaigning to help animals but also will be eating some awesome veg food at the university's veg friendly co-op, the Maryland Food Collective.


Wow that's a lot for three months—but we're just getting started! If y'all are in the District come out and say hi. And if you want to get busy for animals in your town, get some friends together and email peta2@peta2.com for petitions, stickers, and advice on how to get started.

Smiles!—Regina

We'll Pay You to Hang Out With Us August 31, 2009

Posted by Ryan at August 31, 2009 4:30 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 10 ) | TrackBack

I'm often asked—how did you get involved in peta2? What was the first step?

I've spent many an hour trying to come up with a heroic story, talking about my triumphant rise, overcoming incomparable obstacles to become the Herculean animal activist I am today—but that would be a lie.

The truth is that I started like so many others did—as a peta2 intern!

The PETA internship program is a unique program, allowing young people to travel around the country, participate in attention-grabbing demonstrations, work on special projects with our legendary staff, and really hone your activist skills.

What else do you get?

• $75/week of spending money
• School credit
• Free (delicious) vegan lunches
• The opportunity to hang out with Pulin

Yes, it's the good life. So what are you waiting for? You can do it! Heck, they let this dude in ...