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Hundreds gathered Saturday for the Women's March in downtown Austin from Wooldridge Square to the Texas Capitol.
The event was part of a national movement for women to march against President Donald Trump's nomination for Supreme Court to fill the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg's seat. The Austin march was organized on Facebook.
Prior to the march, the event featured multiple speakers, including Democratic House of Representative candidates, Wendy Davis and Julie Oliver.
"Four years ago we were on the precipice of electing the first woman president," Davis said referring to Hillary Clinton's candidacy. "Little did we know at the time that a nightmare was about to begin," she added.
According to the national Women's March Facebook page, the organization planned to host over 425 in-person and virtual events on Saturday. This is the second Women's March that the group has hosted in 2020. Similar marches took place in other central Texas locations, including Georgetown and Bastrop.
The Women's March coincided with a dynamic day of activism in Austin, as the March for Trump and the Climate of Hope and Peace for Armenia events also descended on the Texas Capitol throughout the day.
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Capital Metro is making sure people can get to the polls to vote this year.
<p>MetroBike, Capital Metro's bike rent program, is offering free 24-hour bike rentals as part of youth cycling nonprofit <a href="http://ghisallo.org/" target="_blank">Ghisallo Cycling's</a> ATX #pedaltothepolls initiative anytime during voting. The offer can be redeemed at a kiosk or on the app.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="fa34a0c459ce39dabf1c6c8e50032f93" id="e23fa"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1321084277702991875"><div style="margin:1em 0">Exercising while exercising your right to vote? @ATXMetroBike is offering a free 24-hour pass during voting.… https://t.co/LGRRU7K9xg</div> — Capital Metro (@Capital Metro)<a href="https://twitter.com/CapMetroATX/statuses/1321084277702991875">1603806011.0</a></blockquote></div><p>And Capital Metro isn't stopping there; it will also provide free bus rides all day on Nov. 3 in spirit of Election Day.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7f738def93f32fd7795154d14805161a" id="fddea"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1319037006610128896"><div style="margin:1em 0">🎉 Big thanks to @CapMetroATX for offering free bus rides Election Day! To redeem a free #MetroBikeATX Bike Pass to… https://t.co/Io4KgIMHWU</div> — MetroBike (@MetroBike)<a href="https://twitter.com/ATXMetroBike/statuses/1319037006610128896">1603317903.0</a></blockquote></div><p>Additionally, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative is <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/edd91f79cc1345099b65f6a30d50fb14" target="_blank">providing free voter information</a> including poll maps, bike and bus routes, and voting guides up until Nov. 3.<br/></p><p>To access free bike rides, use the following codes:</p><p>On the BCycle app:</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Early Voting: EVOTE20</li><li>Election Day: 2020VOTE</li></ul><p>At a kiosk:</p><ul class="ee-ul"><li>Early Voting: 3868320</li><li>Election Day: 868320</li></ul>
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(Charlie L. Harper III/Austonia)
After sounding the alarm last week that the pandemic was growing in Austin, local health officials said Tuesday there are signs of a possible plateau. But caseload increases across the state suggest another surge is on the horizon, and researchers at the University of Texas at Austin estimates that there is a 100% chance the pandemic is growing locally.
<p>"Right now, the projections for Thanksgiving are bleak, but it's not too late to turn that around," Austin-Travis County Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott said. "And I'll tell you that if we experience a surge during Thanksgiving, that surge will not be over by Christmas." </p><p>Positively, the seven-day moving average of daily new confirmed cases in Travis County is 86, as of Monday evening, down from 93 a week ago. Similarly, the seven-day moving average of daily new hospital admissions is 21, down from more than 23 last Wednesday, and only 11 new admissions were reported on Monday.</p><p>Escott said this is "not a clear downward direction yet" but expressed hope for further decline.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>However, there are other indicators that remain concerning.<br/></p><p>The COVID-19 Modeling Consortium at the University of Texas at Austin project the Austin metro will "break into Stage 4 territory of risk as early as Nov. 4," Escott said.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">(COVID-19 Modeling Consortium at the University of Texas at Austin)</small></p><p>Currently, the Austin area is at <a href="https://austonia.com/austin-covid-stage-3" target="_blank">a Stage 3 level of risk</a>, according to Austin Public Health's risk-based guidelines. The main factor in determining risk is the moving average number of daily COVID-related hospital admissions. At Stage 4—which the metro was in between late June and late July—the daily hospital admissions would total 70 or more.<br/></p><p>Escott emphasized that Austinites can reverse this trajectory by redoubling their protective actions: masking, social distancing and washing their hands. But he expressed concern about the consortium's models for different large cities across Texas—and especially El Paso, where <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/10/26/927866489/el-paso-judge-issues-2-week-curfew-to-stem-surge-of-covid-19-cases" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hospitals are at capacity</a> and a countywide curfew is in effect. </p><p>"This is certainly something we have to pay attention to because, as we saw this summer, surges in other jurisdictions across the state often predated surges of our own," he said. </p><p>Another concern is a significant increase in the number of new COVID cases reported at long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.</p><p>In the last two weeks, Austin-Travis County facilities have reported 40 new cases, four times the number reported in the previous two-week period. </p><p>Compounding this risk is a shortage of personal protective equipment.</p><p>The Texas Public Interest Research Group, a left-of-center advocacy group, released a report on Tuesday that found more than 10% of nursing homes across the state have no N95 masks. </p><p>"It's unconscionable that Texas is dealing with severe PPE shortages at this point in the pandemic," TexPIRG State Director Bay Scoggin said at a press conference on Tuesday.</p>
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(Bob Daemmrich)
Austin ISD will offer face-to-face, on-campus learning to all students whose families choose to take advantage of it starting on Monday, Nov. 2, in compliance with the Texas Education Agency's guidelines.
<p>To prepare, the district has ordered plexiglass dividers and will install them at all campuses next week, AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde said at a board meeting on Monday. It is also working to access a supply of <a href="https://austonia.com/rapid-covid-test" target="_blank">rapid tests</a>.</p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are now at the front of the line for the rapid COVID-19 tests and are working on having this possibly on hand next week.<br/><br/>The rapid testing is 97 percent accurate and the district would get a supply each month.<br/>— Austin ISD (@AustinISD) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustinISD/status/1320874955211476992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>Despite these preparations, Elizalde said she does not expect a mass return of students to campus.<br/></p><p>"I do not believe that on Nov. 2 we will be anywhere near 100% of students reporting to campus," she said.</p><p>As of Thursday, 36% of elementary students, 12% of middle school students and 4% of high school students are attending in-person class. Although in-person attendance among elementary students has nearly doubled since mid-October, attendance among middle and high school students has remained relatively flat.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">(Austin ISD)</small></p><p><strong>Funding concerns</strong><br/></p><p>This is likely to change, however, because the TEA guidelines also stipulate that middle and high school students must offer face-to-face instruction—"making it necessary for students to transition between class periods," <a href="https://www.austinisd.org/openforlearning/news/nov2-faqs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">according to the district's website</a>—as of Nov. 2 to receive state funding. </p><p>This compounds the district's financial woes.</p><p>Chief Business Officer Larry Throm told the board <a href="https://austonia.com/austin-isd-enrollment" target="_self">on Sept. 28</a> that an enrollment drop could lead to a state funding shortfall as great as $51.4 million and require layoffs of as many as 232 teachers, among other cost-cutting measures. </p><p>Although enrollment numbers improved slightly from late September to mid-October, it remains around 5,000 students shy of its enrollment of 80,621 students last year. </p><p>Elizalde has attributed the drop to virtual learning and emphasized that this trend is not unique to AISD.</p><p><strong>Teacher accommodations</strong> </p><p>Since AISD reopened its campuses on Sept. 8, the district has reported 58 confirmed COVID cases. Of those cases, 34 were among employees, 18 among students and six were not attributed. </p><p>At the board meeting, Elizalde also addressed concerns about COVID-era accommodations provided to staff. </p><p>As of Monday, AISD has granted accommodations to 1,201 staff members. Of those, 756 are teachers.</p><p>Elizalde <a href="https://austonia.com/austin-isd-enrollment-2648193236" target="_self">said earlier this month</a> that AISD has granted accommodations to more teachers than either Dallas ISD or Houston ISD, both of which are significantly larger. </p><p>These accommodations expire on Dec. 31, Elizalde said, adding that she will share information about the number of accommodation requests for the spring term on Nov. 9. </p><p>Education Austin, a union that represents 3,000 district employees and has encouraged its members to pledge not to attend in-person classes, took credit for this in a tweet on Tuesday.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2a58f3c993f8eecf91c465ee3b7d75c5" id="bf047"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1321122180403499015"><div style="margin:1em 0">After public pressure, the district has now committed to keeping all approved accommodations in place through the e… https://t.co/SVOHtbdcKr</div> — Education Austin (@Education Austin)<a href="https://twitter.com/EdAustin_TX/statuses/1321122180403499015">1603815047.0</a></blockquote></div>
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Zack Morgan playing the piano during his set at the airport.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is keeping the tradition of live music at the airport alive.
<p>The airport has reinstated its in-terminal music program with AUS Live and Instrumental bringing live music back to passengers waiting for their flights and continuing to provide paid gigs for local musicians in light of COVID-19. </p><p>The program has undergone some changes due to the pandemic: musicians are now required to play only instrumental music while wearing a mask for the duration of their performance and maintain safe distance, the equipment is sanitized in-between uses, performing areas are stanchioned off with plexiglass and musicians must use a virtual tip jar. The switch to only instrumental music is due to singing being a high-risk COVID-19 activity. </p><p>The airport said it hires exclusively Austin musicians, and has one of the most robust music programs in the country—matching the city's title of live music capital of the world. </p><p>Zack Morgan, a local keyboardist, said he enjoyed playing at the airport recently because he got to share his music again in a safe way.</p><p>"First and foremost, it felt safe and well-thought-out," Morgan said in a press release. "On top of that, I was able to make good money and bring some smiles to the travelers who are so accustomed to live music at our airport. I was also able to live stream my performance and share the music even further."</p><p>Before COVID-19, Michael Pennock, AUS music coordinator, booked around 30 musicians per week, but now only about three are booked a week. The airport plans to bring back live music to the Asleep at the Wheel main stage and various restaurant locations in November.</p><p>Pennock said people often tell him that they missed the music at the airport.</p><p>"With the music industry being decimated by COVID-19, this is our first step forward to bringing live music back at AUS and supporting local musicians," Pennock said. "Music brings people joy and will help bring some small sense of normalcy back. We all need that right now."</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>More on the airport: </strong></p>
<h2><a href="https://austonia.com/austin-airport-traffic" target="_self">Austin airport shows disturbing trend with passenger traffic still way down from last year</a></h2>
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By Abby Livingston
WASHINGTON — With the support of Texas' two senators, the U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court in a 52-48 vote Monday evening.
<p>U.S. Sens. <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/john-cornyn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Cornyn</a> and <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/directory/ted-cruz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ted Cruz</a>, both Republicans, were <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/18/ted-cruz-john-cornyn-supreme-court/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">early and robust backers</a> of President Donald Trump's nomination of Barrett. She will fill the seat of the <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/18/ruth-bader-ginsburg-ted-cruz-john-cornyn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg</a>, who died last month. The confirmation process was one of the swiftest in recent memory, and Barrett's ascension is expected to move the court in a <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/20/supreme-court-justice-texas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">more conservative direction</a>.</p><p>But it will not come without political and policy consequences. Barrett will be in place to hear the state of <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/25/texas-affordable-care-act-supreme-court/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Texas' challenge to the Affordable Care Act</a>, which is scheduled for oral arguments after the Nov. 3 election. And her ascension to the court will likely have <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/20/supreme-court-justice-texas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">long-term implications</a> for legal fights over abortion, immigration, voting rights and many other issues.</p><p>Democrats have firmly opposed Barrett's nomination, noting that Republicans in 2016 refused to hold hearings or a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's nomination for the court in an election year. The 2016 opening, Democrats note, came several months earlier in the election cycle than the death of Ginsburg.</p><p>Democrats raised hundreds of millions of dollars after Ginsburg died, and millions of campaign dollars poured into the campaigns of down-ballot candidates in Texas, including that of Democratic Senate nominee MJ Hegar, who is challenging Cornyn for the Senate seat he has held for 18 years.</p><p>Barrett is Trump's third confirmed nominee of his first term. Cornyn called her "exceptionally qualified" for a seat on the high court.</p><p>"I have faith in Judge Barrett's ability to fairly interpret the law and apply it to cases before her," Cornyn said in a statement. "Nothing more and nothing less."</p><p>Cruz said Barrett's confirmation "comes at a critical time" for America.</p><p>"Confirming Justice Barrett to the Court is a great victory for every American who cares about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and our fundamental liberties," Cruz said.</p><p><strong>More:</strong></p>
<h2><a href="https://austonia.com/austin-rbg-mural" target="_self">East Austin gains new Ruth Bader Ginsburg mural with community help</a></h2>
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(Emma Freer)
The Texas Army National Guard dispatched troops to the state Capitol in June amid protests over the death of George Floyd.
The Texas Army National Guard said Monday that it had been ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott to dispatch 1,000 troops to five major cities across the state, including Austin, in connection with the election.
<p>Troops could be deployed to Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio as soon as this weekend, <a href="https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/politics/article/Texas-Guard-Abbott-to-order-1-000-troops-to-15676005.php" target="_blank">the San Antonio Express News reported</a>.</p><p>"The Texas Military Department was activated to provide additional support to the Department of Public Safety in the summer of 2020," Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, the Adjutant General of Texas, said in a statement emailed to Austonia. "Texas Service Members continue to support DPS in this capacity, guarding historical landmarks such as the Alamo and the State Capitol. To be clear, there has been no request nor any plan to provide any type of support at any polling location in Texas."</p><p>Austin Mayor Steve Adler was not immediately available for comment. </p><p>Local police and city leaders <a href="https://austonia.com/austin-protest-election-week" target="_self">said earlier this month</a> that they are preparing for November protests.<br/></p><p>"The Austin Police Department will plan and prepare for any large protest or civil unrest events related to the upcoming elections," spokesperson Tara Long said in an email to Austonia. "The goal of such preparations is to ensure the safety of the community, while protecting the rights of people to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights." </p><p>Austinites marched through the city on the day after the November 2016 election to protest Donald Trump's victory in spite of the fact that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. And tens of thousands descended on downtown Austin in January 2017, on the day after Trump's inauguration, in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington. </p><p>More recently, Austinites have protested police violence and the death of George Floyd. Although most of the protests have been peaceful, one in July ended in the shooting death of <a href="https://austonia.com/austin-protests-garrett-foster" target="_self">armed demonstrator Garrett Foster</a>. </p><p>Some attendees at a memorial for Foster showed up heavily armed, including members of the Proud Boys militia, a right-wing extremist group. </p><p>Texas Guard members were deployed to the state Capitol, as well as other locations, during these protests. </p><p>More on Election Day:</p>
<h2><a href="https://austonia.com/austin-protest-election-week" target="_self">After a summer of tension and protest, Austin braces for election-week unrest</a></h2>
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Cold weather is finally hitting Austin, which means it's time to enjoy staying at home and bundling up with some cozy meals.
If you haven't become the cook of your dreams since the pandemic hit, now is the perfect time to try out these recipes which will surely warm your belly.
Blackberry, bacon grilled cheese
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDU5MzQwMS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTU4Nzg0N30.y0sULvOAmBjq1ZbNdQ1fdOUgenNLSkbQitW2O-v-h2E/img.png?width=1200&coordinates=0%2C231%2C0%2C369&height=800" id="248c9" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0e9c480efdcda9ca576b8bf3de759c3c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>If you are looking for a completely different take on a traditional comfort meal, try making a blackberry, bacon grilled cheese. Blackberry, bacon and jalapeños on a grilled cheese? Sounds bizarre, but the mixture of savory, sweet and spicy will have you making these every week.</p><p>This easy recipe will only take 15 minutes and will allow you to cozy up on the couch ready to binge watch your favorite show. For any sandwich lover, this take on a grilled cheese will brighten up any gloomy, cold day.</p><p>You can find the recipe for the blackberry bacon grilled cheese<a href="https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/blackberry-bacon-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p>Jambalaya
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDU5MzM5OS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1OTc5OTEyMX0.760iOWCfyYyyXbA7NmyTDUa4FctY00REUXftmBLAtA8/img.png?width=1200&coordinates=0%2C117%2C0%2C439&height=800" id="2fca4" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ecd9c9503736d209e8dd3e11b94bb4f5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>For those of you looking for a hearty and flavorful wintertime dinner, try spicing up your kitchen skills by making a cajun jambalaya.</p><p>Jambalaya is a popular dish originated in New Orleans with West African, French and Spanish inspired flavors. With so many different varieties of flavors, you can modify your jambalaya to suit your desires, and add your own touch to the dish.</p><p>This recipe will take about 55 minutes, and will definitely make your neighbors envy the smell coming from next door.</p><p>You can find the recipe for the cajun jambalaya <a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/jambalaya-recipe/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Sheet pan chicken tikka with cauliflower and chickpeas
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDU5MzQyNS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxMTgyOTE3MX0.OOSOmCgn2kXx-KsiZGjZ_cs5r7X1qZZdwNYAJ5lKR_0/img.png?width=1200&coordinates=0%2C310%2C0%2C311&height=800" id="287c6" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5ada473e20e0a3d9e8e302019bbb3c52" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><br>For anyone looking for an easy meal prep during the colder months, try making a sheet pan chicken tikka with cauliflower and chickpeas. This recipe is protein-packed and takes 55 minutes to make.</p><p>This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to get home, cozy up in their favorite sweater and enjoy a warm, flavorful meal. Try pairing this chicken with rice or quinoa for some more substance.</p><p>You can find the recipe for the sheet pan chicken tikka with cauliflower and chickpeas <a href="https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/recipes/a25620918/chicken-tikka-sheet-pan-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>Spicy pork ramen noodle soup
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDU5MzQwMC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNzc0NjkyMH0.cIfhB4xkAQdcDYlugGFahbUFRJW-AEklw9i-t68QHxo/img.png?width=1200&coordinates=0%2C530%2C0%2C68&height=800" id="b5335" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e2f83e6aa50d5d8eafd7c4333b0a51ce" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><br>If you have five hours to spare at home, put those ramen packets aside and attempt making your own spicy pork ramen. Although it is a bit more time consuming, this ramen will impress everyone in your home and you'll forget about buying ramen from the grocery store.</p><p>The broth is made by slow cooking the pork for four hours, which will enhance the taste and be so worth it. Customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables and spice it up a bit more with chili flakes.</p><p>You can find the recipe for the spicy pork ramen noodle soup <a href="https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/spicy-pork-ramen-noodle-soup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>Vegan mushroom wild rice soup
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDU5MzM5Ni9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MjU5NzI4MH0.YAE_oJnS50B4xV024Eqhs-9AJESRflIpE5XFzCtPHgI/img.png?width=1200&coordinates=0%2C326%2C0%2C191&height=800" id="1f92b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="321a1ea7ed77821f7751ba016b02315b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>As cold weather approaches, what could be better than a mushroom wild rice soup for dinner? When thinking of winter, cream and mushroom definitely come to mind. If you are looking for the perfect cold weather dish, look no further.</p><p>This warm and comforting dish will take about an hour to make and is completely dairy and gluten free. With minimal ingredients and only one pot needed, the total time you'll spend making this soup is about how long it would take for you to order take out and pick it up. Homemade tastes better anyway.</p><p>You can find the recipe for the vegan mushroom wild rice soup <a href="https://shortgirltallorder.com/vegan-mushroom-wild-rice-soup" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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