Bozeman Magazine

Live and Let Livingston Celebrates Rolled Oats January is National Oatmeal Month, and it isn’t just for breakfast anymore! Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They're gluten-free and a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits, including lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease. You know rolled oats are great in cookies, desserts, and granola – but they also delicious in risotto, soups, and vegan meatloaf. The monthly Live and Let Livingston Vegan Food Potluck will take place at the Park County Senior Center, 206 South Main Street, on Sunday, January 13th at 4:30pm. Everyone is welcome; attendees don’t have to be vegan - but the food does. The (always optional) theme this month will be Oats, and the five minute recipe demo will be Homemade Oat Milk. It’s like milk, but made for humans. • What to bring: Bring a friend and a 100% plant-based dish, free of flesh, eggs, animal-derived dairy, honey, and gelatin. Don’t cook? Keep it simple; bring fruit or corn chips or a drink to share! For the benefit of those with food allergies, please bring your recipe or a list of all ingredients used. Live and Let Livingston meets on the second Sunday of every month, at 4:30pm. Delicious food, educational resources, and recipes are shared with those who care about their health, the planet, and most of all, the animals. Paper plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and warming trays are provided, along with hot tea, coffee, and non-dairy cream. Anywhere from 2-4 dozen people attend and there are usually several gluten-free and raw dishes offered, along with the inevitable… cupcakes! • Important to know A plant-based diet is a win-win-win: for our bodies, for the environment, and for the animals. Everyone is welcome! You don't have to be vegan, but the food does. For more information or cruelty-free recipes, join Live and Let Livingston on Facebook and Vegans Rock Montana on MeetUp.com or call Bonnie Goodman at 222-0321 to be added to the monthly recipe email list.