Live and Let Livingston relishes National Hot Dog Month Summer barbecues don’t have to mean burnt flesh on a grill. With all the vegan meat products hitting store shelves, it’s easy to substitute compassion when choosing what to bring to the table. Today's veggie dogs have all the juicy, meaty deliciousness of traditional sausages - without the misery, violence, hormones or nitrates. We recommend the Field Roast, Tofurky, LiteLife and Beyond Meat brands. The monthly Live and Let Livingston Vegan Food Potluck will take place at the Park County Senior Center, 206 South Main Street, on Sunday, July 14 at 4:30pm. The (always optional) theme this month will be National Hot Dog Month, and the recipe demo will be homemade coleslaw. Everyone is welcome; tourists and the veg-curious alike. Attendees don’t have to be vegan - but the food does. Potluck attendees are asked to bring a friend and a 100% plant-based dish; free of flesh, eggs, fishes, animal-derived dairy, honey, and gelatin. For the benefit of those with food allergies, attendees should bring their recipe or a list of all ingredients used. The theme is always optional, and those who don't want to cook can bring something to drink. 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. Plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and warming trays are provided, along with hot tea, coffee, and non-dairy creamers. Anywhere from 2-4 dozen people attend and there are usually several gluten-free and raw dishes offered, along with the inevitable… cupcakes! For more information or cruelty-free recipes, join Live and Let Livingston on Facebook and Vegans Rock Montana on MeetUp.com, (where recipes are listed on the message boards) or call Bonnie Goodman at 222-0321 to be added to the monthly recipe email list.