"I like bacon," one kid tells the director. She's responding to whether or not she likes meat and every kid present gives pretty much the same response. Aye. They're into it.

They're being asked about meat because the kids are about to try a host of meat and cheese substitutes in a series of vegan dishes. Naturally, some explanation is needed.Veganism is harder to explain to a kid than you might expect. (It's also sometimes hard for adults.) It's easy to say vegans don't eat any product that comes from an animal, but how do you respond when the kid says, "What!? They don't eat chocolate!"

The regulars in the "Kids Try" series are used to having the rug pulled from underneath them when they find out they're eating something horrifying. (At least, to kids. Looking at you, vegetables.) So, while eating Chick'n Nuggets, it's not surprising they're skeptical when asked, "Would you believe me if I said there wasn't meat in them?"

For the most part, the experiment has kidshappilyeating vegan substitutes. Though, one girl knocks the world fakon and tofurky down a peg while eating vegan nachos, noting it'd be better if it had "real cheese and real meat." Another kid is asked if he'd like to become a vegan now and he responds, "No. I want to be American."

So, kids might not be the best control group for fake meat's ability to pass as meat. One kid is asked what his favorite meat is. He replies, in the form of a question, "Horse?" Watch all the confusion above.

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The internet is full of reports of children going HAM in restaurants but in most cases, the rowdy kids belong to the customers, not the proprietors. Perhaps thats why Imagine Vegan Cafe in Memphis, TN is attracting so much attention on social media right now. Earlier this week, a customer wrote a review of this small restaurant that mentions a naked baby running around the dining room showing off its butthole. To make matters worse, the proprietors wrote a series of angry responses on their Facebook page, before deciding to completely delete the account. Heres the Google Plus review that got the ball rolling.

Twitter user @octave took screengrabs of the owners responses to this review, which included a warning: Im about to start calling out names and pictures of people who leave us bad reviews, especially when it deals with our children. You will no longer be allowed to come and dine at Imagine. Especially when you lie about our babies. The owners also explained: Were starting with Chelsea Bartley. And, as a further warning: Haters are not welcome at Imagine!!!

meanwhile in memphis: a vegan cafe is losing its mind on facebook because a yelp reviewer said the owner's kids showed them their butthole pic.twitter.com/LgkrTGsojW

In another pair of Facebook messages that have since been deleted, the owners fess up to the fact that these were in fact their children, and sometimes the kids dont wear diapers in the dining room:

Another customer also purports to have seen something even stranger.

According to the restaurants homepage, Imagine Vegan Cafe is a family owned and operated establishment specializing in real food for real people. The website includes a photo of owners Adam and Kristie Jeffrey, and their brood of smiling children. Eater tried calling the owners of Imagine Vegan Cafe this afternoon, but nobody picked up the phone.

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Also known as The Morticia Addams of the Raw Vegan World, longtime chef Adaora Osimiri-Lewis is the mysterious beauty behind the popular Goth in the Raw blog and Instagram account. Her gorgeous recipe photos have gained her a devout following among fans of raw and vegan food.

Her fondness for cooking, health, and gothic subculture developed around the same time. At age 16, she realized that being gothic doesnt mean that you have to do dark, twisted things like eating dead animals. Shes been vegan ever since and has been following a raw-food diet for about six years.

Were obsessed with her dark, sinister aesthetic and insanely delicious raw vegan recipes.

1. The Nosferatu Pop is an ode to Dracula and includes dark cherries, cracked black peppercorn, lemon, lemon zest, and agave.

2. This black cashew cheese looks to-die-for.

3. This is the perfect witching-hour treat (also known as a midnight snack): Pumpkin King Nice Cream topped with Coconut Ash and Banana Super-Dark Raw Chocolate.

4. The perfect centerpiece for Halloween (any goths favorite holiday), her creamy Kumato and Purple Bell Pepper Soup is sprinkled with Rosemary Garlic Eggplant Croutons.

5. Vixens, this ones for you: Chopped Red Kale Salad with Netherworld Goddess Dressing and sunflower seeds.

6. Night Flight Smoothie Bowl, anyone? I mean, how cute is this?

7. Have a sweet tooth? (Or should we say, sweet fang?) This Pretty in Putrid Cheesecake Tart is for youmade with muscovado sugar, shredded coconut, black chocolate drizzle, and candied lotus root.

8. The Widow Fettuccine Alfredo features back garlic, shaved black trumpet mushrooms, and Brazil nut parmesan.

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8 Reasons We're Obsessed With Vegan Blogger Goth in the Raw - PETA (blog) (press release)

Water aerobics is fast becoming a popular exercise trend among all age groups. Exercising in water is considered a therapeutic exercise, which has accelerated the uptake of water aerobics as mainstream exercise in different parts of the world.

Experts have investigated the advantages of water aerobics, and have found that this form of exercise accrues several benefits to all of those who participate in it. Benefits include strength and cardio building as well as promoting joint strength.

The following are some health benefits of water aerobics according to science, as well as helpful tips for beginners.

I. Water aerobics helps improve flexibility

Scientific studies show that water aerobics can help improve flexibility as the joints increase their range of motion when they adjust to the resistance of the water. Experts opine that water aerobics helps increase the range of motion of the joints especially in older individuals.

In addition, experiments done on the elderly, (individuals aged 60-82), show that aquatic exercise significantly increases their shoulder flexibility.

Studies also show that water based exercises are crucial in improving flexibility, and mobility in individuals suffering from either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

A study conducted on obese children in elementary school showed that aquatic exercises helped improve their flexibility when compared to the control group.

Bottom Line: Aquatic aerobic exercises help improve the flexibility and mobility of all individuals including those who suffer from obesity, RA, osteoarthritis, and the elderly.

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Fort McClary Park Music Fest July 8

There'll be a Music Fest from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 to benefit the Fort McClary Park in Kittery and End 68 Hours of Hunger. Presented by the Friends of Fort McClary and the group Shades O' Grass, the festival will feature all kinds of acoustic music. Admission is $7 per person and donations above and beyond that will be graciously accepted. Bring lawn chairs and your own picnic or choose from the onsite food concession available. Musicians and musical acts are invited to perform also. Call(603) 757-4382, (207) 438-6087 or email shadesofgrass@hotmail.com.Fort McClary Park is located on Route 103 three miles from Kittery Traffic Circle on the left, approximately mile past the fort entrance, which is on the right. For more information, call (207) 703-3629 or visit http://www.fortmcclary.org.

Sculpture exhibit at Discover Portsmouth

Metal, ceramics, wood three renowned Seacoast sculptors working in three materials are the focus of the latest exhibition at Discover Portsmouth. Seacoast Sculpture from Material to Masterwork, which opens July 7 and will run through Oct. 1, unites the career work of master artists Sumner Winebaum, Jane Kaufmann and Michael Stasiuk in the historic Academy Gallery at 10 Middle St., Portsmouth. A companion show in the Balcony Gallery, Sublime Mud! features work by over two dozen members of the New Hampshire Potters Guild. A lecture series accompanies the dual exhibitions, plus special free Saturday morning sculptural workshops for kids and a bonus meet-the-artist Sunday event.The exhibition is free and open to the public. There'll be a Members Opening Gala on Thursday, July 6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for members of the Portsmouth Historical Society.Enjoy a glass of wine, savor delicious refreshments, and mingle with the artists and art-lovers. Admission is $20 and tickets can be purchased at http://www.portsmouthhistory.org.

Panel discussion at Langdon exhibit

Historic New England presents a panel discussion with featured artists from the current exhibition, "Sea to Shore: Sculpture Inspired by the New England Seacoast" on Thursday, July 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Governor John Langdon House, 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth. The exhibition will be open for viewing from 5 to 5:30 p.m., and immediately following the program from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The panel will feature sculptors Susan Neet Goodwin, Lindley and Jeff Briggs, and Jeffrey Cooper. Susan Neet Goodwin has traveled extensively and many of her sculptures focus on people from the far corners of the world including Senegal, Australia, and Mexico. In this exhibit, her subjects are closer to home an Eastport Cannery Worker in Maine and a Pastry Chef.Husband and wife Jeff and Lindley Briggs work collaboratively and on their own sculptures. Jeff created the animals for The Greenway Carousel on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway in Boston. Jeffs Lobster on display in the exhibit is a replica of the one that he created for the Carousel. Lindleys "Sirena and Consorts in a Sea of Shells and Colossal Shell Goddess" evoke the beauty of women and our connection to the sea.Jeffrey Coopers interests lie in the healing beauty of the natural world. His sculpture "Fragrant Flow" is also a magnificently carved bench for relaxing and meditating.Admission to the panel presentation is $5. Members of Historic New England and New England Sculptors Association are free. Call 603-436-3205 to register or visit http://www.historicnewengland.org.

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Artist Helen Binns will display her work until July 28.

The Rollin Art Centres current art exhibit features watercolour painter, Helen Binns, and is titled Inspired by Island Life. Binns is inspired by the beauty that surrounds her and this is evident in her artwork. From crabs on the beach to orcas swimming in the ocean, Binns captures these magnificent creatures through soft watercolours. Join us in the gallery on Saturday, July 8 from 1-3 p.m. for refreshments and an opportunity to meet Binns. The exhibit runs until July 28.

CONCERT IN THE GARDEN

Join us this Sunday, July 9 from 1-5 p.m. at The Rollin Art Centre, where we are having a musical fundraiser. Twenty two local musicians, led by Don Bergen, are set to perform. Bring your blankets or grab a table, and be prepared to have a lazy afternoon listening to great music. Hot dogs and chili will be available for sale. Admission is by donation.

ART CAMP MAGICAL KINGDOM

Our summer art programs are catered to children aged seven to 12 years old who are interested in art and expressing their creativity. The July 11, 12 and 14 camp is themed Magical Kingdom. Princes and princesses from all over the kingdom will join us to make crowns, swords, castles and even their own royal crest. Register today for at the Rollin Art Centre. Weekly camps are $50

TEAS ON THE TERRACE

Our next tea on the terrace is Thursday, July 13, from 1-3 p.m. with Dennis Olsen as the musical guest. From his classical guitar recitals, to nightclubs and dance halls playing blues, rock and country, Olsen has been delighting and amazing audiences with his guitar prowess for more than 30 years. Join us for an afternoon of relaxing music and the sweet taste of strawberry shortcake. Tickets are only $12. Call today to reserve your tickets. Seating is limited.

DONATE Q POINTS TO ROLLIN ART CENTRE

Looking to help out the Community Arts Council and the Rollin Art Centre? Donate your Q points (Quality Food points) to the Rollin Art Centre to help with special events, food platters, etc.

Just let Quality Foods know you would like to donate your points to the Rollin Art Centre.

CLASSICAL CONCERTs

Classical Concert Series subscriptions, beginning Nov. 26 with A Touch of Brass Quintet, are now available at the Rollin Art Centre and Echo Centre. Subscriptions/tickets are $105 for the series of three concerts. Concerts are on Nov. 26 with A Touch of Brass Quintet, March 10 with Vancouver Chamber Choir and May 19 with Jacob Cordover. New venue and only 200 subscriptions are available.

JANE AUSTEN FEST

The Jane Austen Festival takes place July 15-16 and is a family-friendly event. Challenging once again the Guinness Book of World Records, the Centennial Belles need your help. Tickets at Rollin.

Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council. Call 250-724-3412.

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There are plenty of terrific ways to explore Pittsburgh on the first Fridays of each month during summer, including Mt. Lebanons First Fridays, which runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Spanning Washington Rd., the series features live music, all-ages activities and the chance to visit the business districts manyindependent restaurants, boutiques and galleries.

Head there Friday for live music by the rockin Red Beans & Rice Combo.Free to all ages, the concert takes place in Central Square, offering a tranquil grassy area for relaxing, space for the kids to dance and convenient access to the T and surrounding shops.

Featuring Lebo-based illustrators Wayno and Dave Klugalong with acclaimed pianist Tom Roberts, the suave and witty combo will delight crowds with its danceable blend of Nola R&B, barroom ballads and Tin Pan Alley jazz.

Head to Commonwealth Press for apop-up shop featuring childrens products by 2468 KIDS, sweet and salty popcorn snacks and more.

Mark your calendars for August 4 with The Grateful Dead tribute band Fungus, and September 16 for the Uptown Block Party with Radio Tokyo.

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These days, being able to find vegan products and specialty stores in the U.S. really isnt that hard. After all, most grocers have well-stocked aisles, filled with plant-based options and the list of vegan food stores and restaurants is pretty impressive.There is a slew of stores popping up lately as the vegan trend grows, like Londons own vegan grocery store called GreenBay. Australians can check out Vegan Perfection, and if you live in the UK,you can make a visit to Honest to Goodness. Most recently, India-based startup Wegan Foods landed funding to offer vegan options to its plant-based community in Mumbai. And now, vegan consumers in Isreal have reason to celebrate, with the opening of its first vegan supermarket in Tel Aviv!

Gal Hayarok (Green Wave), opened in the Caramel Market of Tel Aviv, which is considered the vegan capital of Israel, and offers several vegan bars and restaurants. The new supermarket boasts over 4,000 plant-based products and describes itself as a safe space for herbivores.

Founders RefaelAvraham and EylonZakzar,want to make vegan options more accessible and with their plans to open five more stores across the country by next year, that shouldnt be a problem. The founders also personally guarantee that all their products are absolutely, 100 percent animal-free at all stages of production. Some of the products sold include baked goods, snack foods, legumes, cheeses, cereals, dairy-free alternatives, ready-meals, protein bars, and spices.

Plant-based eating has grown tremendously in Israel over the last decade. This comes as little surprise seeing as Israels Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development made the move toinstall cameras in their slaughterhouses, and the Israeli Armydecidedtoserve vegan food in theircafeterias back in 2014. Additionally, Israel has more vegans per capita than any other country in the world. With the addition, and hopeful expansion, of this vegan grocery chain we cant wait to see whats next for this awesome country!

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Vegans, rejoice. A restaurant week just for plant eaters is coming to Baltimore.

Baltimores Vegan Restaurant Week will be Aug. 18-26, said event coordinator Shannon Light Hadley, and aims to include dozens of Baltimore-area restaurants.

Vegan Restaurant Week will not operate like typical restaurant weeks, when patrons shell out hefty sums for a three- or four-course prix-fixe menu. Rather, restaurants are challenged to create an innovative vegan menu item like Blue Pit BBQs pulled jackfruit and slaw sandwich, a vegan alternative to traditional pulled pork or chicken.

The main goal is, on the patron side, to say, Hey, a vegan option doesnt have to be something that sounds boring, Hadley said.

The new endeavor was born out of a partnership between Hampdens Golden West Cafe and Mount Vernons The Land of Kush. Golden West Cafe had been hosting its own version of a vegan restaurant week twice a year for the last few years, said Hadley, who is part of the restaurants management staff. Land of Kush co-creator Naijha Wright-Brown approached Golden West and proposed a collaborative project.

Wright-Brown and Hadley have been beating the streets, Hadley said, to drum up interest in their respective neighborhoods. There are 10 restaurants currently involved in the restaurant week, but organizers would like to lock in 40 participating establishments, Hadley said.

Visit Baltimore and Yelp are sponsoring the restaurant week and will be promoting the event as it draws closer. The Black Vegetarian Society of Baltimore and the Restaurant Association of Maryland are also sponsors.

Richard Gorelick, The Baltimore Sun

Hampden's pioneering restaurant serves huge portions of family-friendly fare

Hampden's pioneering restaurant serves huge portions of family-friendly fare (Richard Gorelick, The Baltimore Sun)

Hadley said Vegan Restaurant Week aims to be financially accessible on all levels to patrons who might not want to spend lavishly to participate and to restaurants that might be too daunted to create a whole vegan menu.

Theres a lot of evidence that a plant-based diet is healthy for you, healthy for the environment, Hadley said. Theres a large population that [engages in] this mindful eating, so if youre not supporting them, youre missing out.

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Lately, it feels a little bit like theres been a mandate set in place that says we cant go a week without a new, all-vegan grocery store opening up. Last week, the French organic grocery chain, Naturalia, opened up three all-vegan locations. Not long before that,Londons first all-vegan grocery store opened its doors. While nowadays, its easy to step into just about any grocery store with a full weeks worth of staples like plant-based milk (and not just almond, soy, and coconut highfalutin varieties, like macadamia and hemp), tempeh, tofu, and of course fresh fruit and veggies, the concept of a vegan grocery is nice. Its aplace where you can do you shopping without having to check the label unless you have allergies, which in that case, please check the label.

This summer, Long Islands first completely vegan grocery, Sweet to Lick The Market, will open its doors in Williston Park, a village on western Long Island. The shop will open three doors down from Sweet to Lick, Long Islands first vegan bakery. According to The Island Now, the market will feature fresh local greens and packaged vegan foods, so shoppers will be able to pick up their groceries and then go grab avegan Italian rainbow cookie,in true Long Island fashion, only without the eggs or dairy. (P.S. Cant make it out to Long Island? Try this recipe for vegan Italian rainbow cookies.)

In spite of being close to New York City, one of the most veg-friendly cities in the world, Long Island has long been a dry spot when it comes to vegan options. Luckily, as more and more people in the United States are choosing to eat more plant-based foods, options have grown. Little Nook Cafe, a late night spot in Sayville, offers vegan pizza and baked goods from the award-winning Vegan Treats bakery in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Cornucopia Natural Foods, also located in Sayville, is an organic grocery that offers local produce, vegan grocery staples, and a deli counter in the back with a wide selection of options for those looking to grab a quick bite to eat. And Sweet Annabelles,a vegan ice cream company whose founder Lorene started off selling her wares at a former dairy-farm-turned-sanctuary or at farmers markets, is now available at Batata Cafe, a local spot that offers a vegan menu.

Sweet to Lick The Market is set to open later this summer. According to founder Michael Sabet, So many of the vegan spots are like, just so cool, and Im maybe just not cool enough to be there. But this is my place. Its exactly as cool as I am, so my familys welcome, your familys welcome.

Love to cook plant-based? We highly recommend checking out theFood Monster app, a food app available for bothAndroidandiPhone. The app has over 8,000+ vegan recipes with 10+ recipes added daily. Give it a try!

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