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BEAUTY WITHOUT CRUELTY LAUNCHES 'LIVING WITHOUT CRUELTY' COOKBOOK

World Day for the Abolition of Meat was 30th January 2010. This day is intended as a means of promoting the abolition of the idea of treating/viewing/exploiting animals as food. Worldwide, six million sentient beings are killed for their meat every hour, and this figure does not include fish or other sea animals, who are, of course, included in the demand for the abolition of meat.

Meat consumption causes more suffering and death than any other human activity and is completely unnecessary. The inclusion of flesh foods is using up our water and land resources, polluting our planet  and directly contributing to the starving of millions of people world wide as well as causing ill health through heart disease, cancer and more.

BWC felt that in order to make things easier for people considering changing their eating habits, a cookbook with locally available ingredients and with easy and often familiar recipes, albeit with a twist, was essential. Initially our first little booklet was in response to requests and the positive feedback ensured the already planned cookbook. To this end, all the recipes have been tried and in many cases, are firm household favourites of the author (myself) or the other contributors.

 Thus we have 89 recipes that are easily within in the grasp of anyone familiar with the kitchen, and we have included information on certain items such as nutritional yeast flakes, tofu, protein, the newer ‘super food’s that are easily available such as goji berries and walnuts, information on the dairy industry, farming and more. We also offer a small selection of familiar food items that are animal ingredient free, most of which can be found at the local supermarket, a large pharmacy chain or health stores. Recipes have been included, by a few famous South Africans who eat with conscience and they also include their favourite quote with us.

This will be one of those books where the readers will try most of the recipes, and will be sure to dip into on a regular basis. from Mediterranean Baked peppers, Spiced Chickpea cake with roasted vegetables and Braaied Brinjal steaks to Chickpea and mushroom curry pancakes and Toni’s terrific fishless cakes, Cauliflower lemon sauce for pasta and Mushroom nut rolls to sweet endings like upside down Banana Loaf, Whiskey fudge and amazing chocolate cake, this book is sure to please.

Of course the purchase of the book also supports the work that Beauty Without Cruelty does to expose and act upon animal abuse and exploitation in all forms, including farming, vivisection, wildlife exploitation, cosmetic testing and animals in Entertainment, which makes this a worthwhile purchase in any event!

Beauty Without Cruelty South Africa, now in their 35th year, are delighted to announce the launch of their Living Without Cruelty cookbook to coincide with World Day for the Abolition of Meat 2010.

Some recipes have been submitted by well known South Africans, including Patricia Glyn, intrepid traveller,  author and speaker, Jo Day, SA’s queen of rock and Claire Johnston and John Ledyen, formerly of Mango Groove.

Our grateful thanks to Charoltte Rhys for their generous support of this project!

 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR SEALS MARCH 2010

According to Sea Sheperd, The Canadian commercial seal "hunt" is the largest mass slaughter of marine mammals in the world. Canada intends to kill over 325,000 seals this spring with an additional 10,000 harp seal quota for an aboriginal allowance!" 

JOIN US SUNDAY 14TH MARCH 2010 AT 08H30 ON EDINBURGH DRIVE WYNBERG CAPE TOWN AND SAY NO TO FUR! MAP AND DIRECTIONS

Click here to download the Powerpoint presentation.

If you cannot join us due to road closures in your area, feel free to grab a friend or two and stand with your posters along the route in your area at the same time; remember the cyclists start early, so you will get the people ahead! Spead out a bit and enjoy! Let us know how it goes, take a pic or two and send it to us for the next newsletter.

'Clubbing' tee shirts (see below) can be ordered from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at R180 incl postage and packaging. E-mail EFT, postal address and size. Red only. Limited stocks!

• Mickey Treurnicht - Overnight stay for two at Drakenstein Lion Park near Paarl, kindly sponsored by Drakenstein Lion Park
• Glynis Schmidt - Designer Tea Pot by Tanya Knöckler-Golding, ‘Compassion’  teapot designed and generously donated by Tanya Knöckler-Golding
• Peter Pierce - Woolworths Skin care hamper
• Jessica Notelovitz - BWC teeshirt
• Jacqui Cockroft - Living Without Cruelty Cookbook

We now proudly announce our new tee, also conceptualised by Roedean students,  available in Sky Blue, Green  (seen below) Navy and White, standard tee sizes, SMLXL and in age 13/14 (for a snugger fit women size 32/34) Limited stocks. Get yours now! Only R150 ex p&p. Thick 100% cotton tees,  made in South Africa.Mail your EFT, address and size details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 A vegan braai (barbecue) was held in September to celebrate Heritage Day and as a small fundraiser . The food was fabulous! Our first event of this nature and almost 3 dozen poeple supported the venture, which is to be an annual event at Deer Park Cafe in Vredhoek Cape Town. 

 
A  RECENT PROTEST against fur was held at the V&A waterfront Cape Town in August and there was a good response from BWC supporters! The reason for the demonstrations is not to change store owners minds or legislation (which would seldom occur) but to create a forum for public awareness and education by drawing attention to the issue and handing out educational material. Ensuring the public is aware of the source of many trinkets, trims and toys (usually cat and dog fur) is essential to reducing and ultimately elimination the sales of these horrendous items. THAT is what will work.

While not a campaign as such, it is worth noting what we have attempted to do with regard to ensuring that monies given by the public for South African causes remains here:
We have unhappy news in the world of animal rights in South Africa. This insert, from Chairperson Beryl Scott in July 2009: The existence of an animal welfare/rights organisation depends largely on the generosity of its members and supporters, who make donations and bequests in the belief that the money they contribute will be used to better the lives of the animals they care so much about. Read more here :  files/The existence of an animal welfare.doc