AHMEDABAD: To commemorate the centenary year of Satyagraha Ashram at Sabarmati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Ahmedabad and spend 30 minutes at the Ashram. He will inaugurate a new exhibition at the Ashram, plant a tamarind tree, visit Hruday Kunj and make announcements regarding a new Rs 220 crore Sabarmati Ashram area development plan. The PM will then present the Ashram digital copies of the entire 'Gandhi Papers' curated by the National Archives of India (NIA). The PM will pay tribute to Jain saint and philosopher, Shrimad Rajchandra and release a Rs10 coin and commemorative stamp marking his 150th anniversary, and also release a special day cover of the India Post themed on the Hruday Kunj at Sabarmati Ashram on June 29. Modi had spoken about Shrimad Rajchandra in his Independence Day speech, last year. The Gujarat-born saint-philosopher who interacted with Mahatma Gandhi before he went to South Africa is believed to have left a deep impression on Mahatma's life and had influenced his thoughts on truth, non- violence and austere living. Gandhi first met Rajchandra on his return from England as a barrister. He admired the Jain saint deeply for carrying out his duties so ably and with complete detachment, while being a father to four children and a dealer of precious stones. Gandhi's made his reverence for Rajchandra clear: "In my moments of spiritual crisis, Shrimadji was my refuge," Bapu has written in his autobiography.

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PM Modi said Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts have the power to mitigate the challenges the world is facing today and he urged all to make cleanliness a habit, since that would be a tribute to Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary in 2019.

On the first day of his Gujarat tour when PM Modi arrived in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Ashram not only did he revisit Bapu's memories he also spun his charkha. Apart from this, the PM released a commemorative postage stamp and coin on Shrimad Rajchandra, the spiritual guru of Gandhiji.

Celebrating the centenary of the establishment of the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad PM Modi first visited the Sabarmati Ashram and planted a sapling. After this, he paid floral tributes and unveiled a statue of Gandhiji.

PM Modi viewed various memorabilia associated with Mahatma Gandhi in the ashram while ashram residents informed him in detail about the many objects in the institute and their significance. After this when he arrived near the charka kept there he spun cotton yarn.

The PM also visited the museum in Sabarmati Ashram and wrote his thoughts in the visitor's book. After this, he released commemorative postage stamps and coins on Shrimad Rajchandra, Bapu's spiritual mentor.

He said that no personality of the world could influence Gandhiji, except for Shri Rajchandra ji. Describing his guru as a great man, the PM said that his memory should be preserved for generations.

The Prime Minister also said that if we had instituted Gandhiji as a messiah of peace in the world then the UN Secretary-General would have been inspired by a visit to Sabarmati. PM Modi said that Bapu's ideas still have the potential to mitigate the challenges faced by the world.

The PM also discussed Bapu's Bhajan Vaishnav Jan Ko and said that there is so much strength in it that you will know where you have to go, what to do. PM Modi appealed to people to come to Sabarmati Ashram.

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Kelly Thompson, owner of the Whole Grain Bakeshop in Brewer, became so overwhelmed with orders last fall that this year, she decided to move her vegan and gluten-free bakery into larger, permanent digs.

Thompson spent all of May moving out of the kitchen at St. Patricks Episcopal Church in Brewer and into a larger commercial kitchen and storefront at 231 North Main St. in Brewer. A grand opening was held last week.

Ive always said that I wanted a place of my own, some help, and a line out the door, said Thompson. [I now] have a larger, more well-equipped kitchen to increase production and be able to meet the demand.

Thompson makes a wide array of gluten-free and vegan treats, including breads, cookies, coffee cakes, whoopie pies, muffins, biscuits and more, as well as cakes and cupcakes to order.

With the move has come an expansion of the menu, including coffee and tea, weekly soups, stews and chowders made in the crock pot, and oven-baked casseroles to take home and re-heat. Thompson will also sell local products like Savage Coffee Company coffee, Highland Organics teas and blueberry products, Kinneys Sugarhouse maple products, and a variety of gluten-free and vegan candies.

Thompson, a 2010 UMaine graduate where she studied human nutrition, opened her business in June 2014, initially selling at local farmers markets and taking orders. She said there was a distinct lack of options in the Bangor area for gluten-free and vegan treats, and decided to fill the void with her goodies.

Through my extensive research, Ive identified a huge need in this area for healthier baked goods, as well as, the pressing need for more gluten-free options, she said.

For more information, visit wholegrainbakeshop.com.

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The Root and Around The World In Seven Days are each popping up with vegan meals in July.

The Root's SummerVeganFeast takes place on July 13. Executive chef Nick Rodgers six-course, meat-free meal is anchored by fruits and vegetables from Ann Arbor's Sunseed Farms.

The menu includes:

Cedar planked summer vegetables

First Course

Beet and berries with red quinoa, avocado, and beet soil

Second Course

Grilled Radish salad with dates, apples, almonds, and onion

Third Course

Cream of celery soup with raisins, walnuts, and leafy tops.

Intermezzo

Bail granita with strawberry powder

Fourth Course

Cauliflower steak with pickled hot peppers, olives, caper, herbs, and lemon

Fifth Course

Sorbet trio with blueberry, plum, and apricot

A second pop up - Around The World In Seven Days - is planning two events for July 9 and July 23 that feature cuisine inspired by dishes from countries like France, Benin, and Dominican Republic.

One of its July 9 menus includes three courses with a crab cake served over a bed of arugula; plantain pancakes served with scrambled tofu; and apple crisp.

Around The World In Seven Days is held at1514 Washington Blvd., Detroit. Two seatings are available each day. Tickets are $37 and are available at http://www.aroundtheworldin7days.com

The Root is located at340 Town Center Blvd., White Lake.Tickets are $60 and are available at http://www.therootrestaurant.com.

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Doron Petersan, the owner of nearly 20-year-old vegan bakery and cafe Sticky Fingers, doubled the availability of her sugary seasonal cupcakes and walnut-studded sticky buns in the District last summer when she opened Fare Well. The Atlas District diner/bar/bakery has since gotten attention from visiting celebrities, including actress Edie Falco, and high-profile politicos. Petersan says New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker gave her a big hug when they first met.

Now, in honor of Fare Wells first anniversary, Eater checks in with Petersan about growing her empire (she just unveiled a new enclosed backyard patio on H Street), cultivating regulars with dessert, and figuring things out on the fly.

What has the first year been like?

Doron Petersan: Its always terrifying opening a restaurant, right? But we didnt really know exactly how people were gonna respond to not only a vegan concept, but also the combination diner/bakery/bar is not one that you see everyday. People walk by and they see the bakery case and theyre like, Oh youre a bakery! And then they see the bar and theyre like, Wait a minute, youre not just a bakery. Its interesting to see how people perceive it.

What have been your most popular menu items?

DP: Burger, pancakes, and pierogies have been our top sellers. And then our burrata. I mean where else can you get vegan burrata? And our desserts are really strong. I like that cake is our strong point.

With [the new] Whole Foods and so many of the condos and apartment buildings going up, weve had so much more foot traffic. People see the cases and they walk in and they grab a cookie. And theyre like, Wait its vegan? How do you do it? Then I hand them a cookbook and they buy it. Sometimes they come back the next day because they dont want to make it cause bakings hard (laughs).

Youre still operating Sticky Fingers in Columbia Heights. What has it been like to balance the two?

DP: I was [in my early twenties] when I started and I didnt know what I was doing. It took me a long time to figure out but also I didnt really have a plan other than to create a really strong bakery. Expansion and growth isnt only about a second store. I can make decisions left and right and come up with ideas all day long, but its really giving people what they want. We definitely want to grow and expand, we just want to figure out the best way to go about it.

Whats on deck for next year?

DP: Were definitely going to be working on catering in some capacity; moving from bakery-cafe into full-service bakery/diner/bar. We have a years worth of numbers behind us and well work off of that. But the goal is always to feed the masses and to make sure that theres delicious food.

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Jimmy Geurts checks out the downtown Sarasota restaurant after multiple reader recommendations

Thanks to everyone whos read Vegging Out so far and has shared some of their own favorite local vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants with me. Im keeping track of everyones recommendations for consideration for potential future columns.

So when I got multiple suggestions for Ionie and found all of its dishes are vegan, raw, organic and gluten-free not exactly the norm for restaurant menus I decided I needed to check it out.

Technically Ionie, which is located in downtown Sarasota at 1241 Fruitville Road, isnt strictly a restaurant. Its also a retreat that offers yoga, massage therapy, acupuncture and other wellness options.

But located within that is a small cafe, comprising six two-seat tables in a nook of the building. Its menu features casual lunch staples like pizza, salads and noodle dishes made considerably more eclectic by its all-vegan, all-raw approach.

The Greek pizza ($11) is a pretty representative example of the cafes menu. With a crunchy buckwheat, carrot and flax crust and creamy nut cheese spread, it almost feels more like a large cracker than a proper pizza. Yet the real attraction is the spinach, kale and olives that top the pizza, with the fresh greens contrasting with the saltiness of the olives.

The taco salad ($15) also offers an inspired take on a comfort food staple. The walnut meat topping may not much resemble the ground beef its replacing, but the vegan sour cream is remarkably convincing, and blended with romaine lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo and generous servings of avocado slices, its a strong approximation of the traditional meal.

The only item I tried that was a little too unconventional for my tastes was the veggie burger with fries ($13), which maybe I shouldve expected as the all-raw menu meant it couldnt be grilled or fried. The rutabaga fries are essentially rutabaga peeled and sliced like fries (though the honey mustard dipping sauce was tasty), and the dehydrated veggie burger wasnt to my taste.

Still, I enjoyed enough of what I had that I would consider coming back and exploring its selections further. And certainly its all-raw, vegan and gluten-free menu makes it a boon for anyone with those diets and a standout in local veggie-friendly restaurant options.

Thanks for the recommendation, readers.

What other Sarasota-Manatee restaurants offer tasty vegetarian dishes? Email me at jimmy.geurts@heraldtribune.com.

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Jun 29, 2017, 1:04 pm EDT |By William White, InvestorPlace Writer

Taco Bell, which is part ofYum! Brands, Inc.(NYSE:YUM), is now serving vegan rice again.

The new Taco Bell vegan rice is listed as Seasoned Rice on the companys menu. The menu item was available in April, but was removed and replaced with a vegetarian option. The Mexican food chain originally didnt plan to have the option back on the menu until the end of summer.

We worked closely with our supplier to make it happen as quickly as possible to let our vegan fans know we were committed, Alec Boyle, a Taco Bell spokesman, told VegNews. We recognize we have a lot of vegans and vegetarians who come to us, and that even meat-eaters and flexitarians come to us and enjoy our vegan products.

To cut down on confusion, Taco Bell now only serves Seasoned Rice to its customers. This makes it easier for vegans and vegetarians to keep track of what they are eating, without it being a bother to other customers.

Taco Bell actually has a full guide on how to eat vegan at its restaurants. This includes a full list of items on its menu that are vegan certified by theAmerican Vegetarian Association. That list is as follows.

You can learn more about Taco Bells vegan options by following this link.

As of this writing, William White did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.

Article printed from InvestorPlace Media, http://investorplace.com/2017/06/taco-bell-vegan-rice-yum/.

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Lara Walker is the owner of TwoTails DC, a boutique dog-walking service. Check out their gorgeous Instagram feed for more information.

Photo courtesy TwoTails DC/Lara Walker

Following is my annual reminder that more pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day in the US. July 5th is the busiest day for animal shelters.

For your pets safety, please keep them safe inside with relaxing music or ambient noise.

Fireworks terrify many pets, dogs and cats: Create a safe haven for your pets in a sheltered, escape-proof part of your home w/ plenty of water. Turn on soothing music or ambient noise to help mask the fireworks with familiar sounds. The TV is another option, although its not ideal if the programming becomes loud or violent, or news programs replay fireworks displays.

If you have a ThunderShirt for your dog, this is the ideal day to use it! (If your dog has thunderstorm, fireworks, or other noise related anxieties and you have questions about the ThunderShirt, let me know. Contact info above.)

Trumpets, drums, sirens, prop guns, canons, fireworks, poppers All these loud sounds can terrify your pets. If youre thinking of taking your dog to a parade this weekend, please think twice. But if you must, please: Bring lots of water and make sure its not too hot and humid (your dog would be happier at home in AC) Be sure to keep your dog on a secure lead with a well fitting collar or a slip-proof harness. Make sure your dogs ID tags and online chip info and photo are up to date. Even the calmest and most well-behaved dog can be startled and bolt if surprised by a loud noise. It only takes a second for something to go horribly wrong, so best to be prepared to keep your fur babies safe.

Happy 4th! All my best, Lara

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Former nurse plays healing music

Bradley Blackburn, WFAA 6:38 PM. CDT June 27, 2017

After decades spent helping patients as a registered nurse, Diane Michal found a new way to care for patients. (Photo: WFAA)

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - They say music has the power to heal, and it's the reason one Grapevine nurse is starting a new career.

After decades spent helping patients as a registered nurse, Diane Michal found a new way to care for them while following a lifelong passion for music.

"When we play for patients, it's not performance. It's service," said Michal. "We're looking at where they are in the moment, and what their needs are."

Michal still works as a nurse, but she's now pursuing a career as a certified music practitioner. She plays the flute weekly in the lobby of Baylor Grapevine, in addition to other Baylor hospitals.

"We are just there providing the music with no real expectations from the patient," said Michal.

She played songs ranging from classical to pop, rendered in the peaceful tone of the flute.

"Beautiful music, and it's really relaxing," said Emile LeBlanc, who was listening in the lobby as she cradled her 2-week-old baby. "She's sleeping right through it, so I think she's doing good. She likes it."

Michal is a volunteer, but there are several staff music practitioners. It differs from music therapy, where music is actually prescribed. This, Michal said, is less clinical but still with a purpose.

"They may have needs for comfort. They may have needs for distraction," she said.

Michal has loved the flute since she first picked it up in the fourth grade, and through high school, she thought of pursuing music as a career. Her parents suggested otherwise.

"My parents really discouraged me from going into music. I think they had this image of a starving musician," she said.

She largely gave the up flute as she focused on medicine. She served 20 years as a nurse in the Navy before moving to civilian work. But five years ago, she rediscovered her love of the flute when she began playing at her church.

"I started in the orchestra, picked up my old, old flute from high school," Michal said.

Now, after private lessons and a certification program, she is close to achieving her goal of becoming a certified music practitioner and hopes to do the work full time. She'll still be serving patients, but with renewed passion.

"To me, it's a blessing to play for them," she said.

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The Inn at Crestwood is a beautiful venue in Boone that can provide residents and guests of the High Country with a wide array of accommodations. Not only does The Inn offer rooms for people to stay inbenefitting from its stunning environment and viewsbut The Inn also acts as a venue for spas, romantic getaways and weddings.

With amazing rooms, and some of the most awe-inspiring set-ups for weddings, its natural to assume that The Inn also provides delicious food at The Table Restaurant, where everything is served fresh in a memorable atmosphere.

This summer, The Inn at Crestwood is opening its welcoming arms to the community of the High Country to join it for the summer music series that is currently in full-swing.

Every Thursday from 6-9 p.m., there will be a different local musical artist to perform for those currently staying at The Inn or those simply passing through or stopping by to listen to some great music in a relaxing setting. It doesnt matter who you are, everyone can find a place at The Inn for these musical performances.

Theres a wide variety of music from Southern Rock to Brazilian, said Hannah Woodard, The Inns Marketing Manager.

This Thursday, June 29th, you can see Jimmie Griffith, a Brazilian singer, composer and guitar player, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Other performers that are part of the series include Folk & Dagger, Redleg Husky, The King Bees and Handlebar Betty. While there you can also enjoy The Inns seafood boil for $20 an amazing price for some of the most delicious food in the High Country!

Its a good time. You get to sit outside with great views, and its a really talented show,said Woodard. Everything is very local local bands and local breweries sponsor bands, so we have pint specials.

Who could ask for more? Local music, local people, pint specials and incredible deals on seafood it sounds like the perfect combination for a beautiful summer evening in the High Country.

The Inn is located at 3236 Shulls Mill Rd. in Boone.

For reservations or more information, call 828-963-6646 or visit The Inn at Crestwoods website.

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