How to Marinate Tofu
Tips and Recipes Ideas for Tasty Tofu! Back in episode 8 of the podcast, we talked “All About Tofu”, explaining what it is and sharing a few tips for cooking with it. 291 episodes later we’re back with another round …
Vegetarian and Vegan Food
Recipes, healthy eating, restaurant reviews, cuisines, juicing, smoothies, baking, and more.
Buddha Bowls – What They Are and Why You NEED Them In Your Life
What are Buddha Bowls? Larissa and I are busy people, as are most of the folks in our community. Full-time jobs, kids, pets, and finding time for friends and family can make it challenging for anyone to plan meals, …
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Vegan & Vegetarian Sandwich Ideas for the PBJ Weary
When I first became a vegetarian in 2013 I thought my sandwich life would consist of egg salad, peanut butter and jelly, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Little did I realize that the number of vegan and vegetarian sandwich ideas was …
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8 Awesome Vegan Baking Tips and Some Yummy Recipes!
‘Tis The Season for Vegan Baking! A cold weather day is a perfect day to enjoy a warm beverage and some yummy baked goodness! Living a vegan lifestyle (or simply trying to reduce the number of eggs and dairy in …
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Are Fritos Vegan? (And Other Surprisingly Vegan Foods!)
When we first because vegetarians in 2013, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the answer to the question, “Are Fritos vegan?” is a surprising, YES! Fritos are vegan! However, this only includes the regular, scoops, and BBQ …
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The Mise En Place Mindset
What the Heck is “Mise En Place”? Listeners of the podcast may recall that I completed the Forks Over Knives Online Cooking course earlier this year. If you haven’t checked out my review of the course, you can hear it …
8 Simple Vegan Turkey Substitutes That Don’t Suck
Yes, the holiday season is officially upon us! So many holiday traditions are based around amazing food, and being meat-free doesn’t mean that you need to miss out. In fact, there are so many meatless alternatives to the traditional “holiday …
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Fake Meats Are Making Some People Very Angry! Here’s Why
Fake meats, yes they are actually making some people very angry! Why? I was really curious about this after having read some angry comments on a Tweet where someone shared a picture of a vegan brisket. While most of those …
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10 Yummy Trader Joe’s Vegan and Vegetarian Munchies
Back in 2018, we took our first “legit” trip to Trader Joe’s. We asked our closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society for some of their top Trader Joe’s Vegan and Vegetarian products and they did not disappoint! In …
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The Best Vegan Cookbooks for Every Skill Level
One Can Never Have Too Many Vegan Cookbooks! Recently, a member of our closed Facebook group (the Peas and Carrots Society), Michelle Wilkinson, asked, “If you could only recommend one vegan cookbook for families that want easy fast recipes, what …
Air Frying – Awesome or Just a Bunch of Hot Air?
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we investigate air frying. Wait…what? How can you fry something without a ton of oil? And even if you can, how many vegetarian things can you actually fry? You’re about to find …
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Our Best Tips for Cooking with a Wok
Cooking with a wok doesn’t have to be difficult. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re all set to wok and roll! (see what we did there?) We’ll be discussing all things how to cook with a wok …
Peanut Milk
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about a new nut milk that’s poised to become a staple in plant-based households…PEANUT MILK! Please note that some of the links on this page may be …
What’s the Deal with Palm Oil? (VZ 251)
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss palm oil–what it is, how palm oil production is harming our planet, and some ways you can help mitigate that damage. Please note that some of the links on this …
Rice! (Types, Health Benefits, & More)
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about rice. We discuss some of the most common types of rice (white, brown, red, and black), the health benefits of eating rice, and also some of the warnings about eating …
Tips for Oil-Free Cooking (VZ 248)
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we provide some tips for oil-free cooking. What this episode is NOT: because we are not trained in nutrition or in the medical industry, our goal is not to convince you …
Fresh Ideas for Vegetarian and Vegan Lunches (VZ 242)
Vegetarian and Vegan Lunches Can Be So Much More Than Salad! Having a healthy lunch at work or school can be difficult, particularly if you don’t have access to a microwave. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we …
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Freezer Cooking (VZ 238)
Your Freezer is Your Friend! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll explore the world of freezer cooking, a great way to navigate busy lives and still eat healthy. Please note that some of the links …
The One That’s All About Avocados! (VZ 233)
All About My Favorite Fruit….Avocados! This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about avocados! If you’ve been listening for a while, you know that Larissa doesn’t care for avocados but, she knows most of our VZ community is …
Tips for Giving Up Dairy (VZ 232)
Dairy is Usually the Hardest for People to Give Up! For those new to the veg lingo, vegetarians consume some animal products whereas vegans avoid all foods and products made of or by animals (including honey). When we started …
What is Kombucha? (VZ 228)
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll talk about fermented tea, commonly called kombucha. We’ll talk possible benefits, store-bought versus homemade, and how to make your own, plus share insights from the Peas and Carrots Society. Please note …
Ch-Ch-Ch- Chia Seeds! (VZ 227)
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we learn about the incredible versatility and nutritional value of chia seeds (proving once and for all that they should be eaten and not sprouted in goofy-looking terracotta pots). Please …
To Cook or Not to Cook? Hint: Some Vegetables Are More Nutritious Cooked! (VZ 226)
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss why some vegetables are more nutritious cooked. We share some tips for retaining nutrients when cooking, and some factors to consider when deciding whether to cook veggies or eat them …
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Soup — Yes, It CAN Be a Meal! (VZ 224)
It’s the Season for Soup! Fall is almost officially here, and Fall is soup season! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share tips for creating delicious plant-based soup. Please note that some of the links on this …
Watch Out for Food Fraud! (VZ 222)
Don’t be Fooled by Food Fraud! According to Michigan State University’s Food Fraud Initiative, food fraud is “a collective term used to encompass the deliberate and intentional substitution, addition, tampering, or misrepresentation of food, food ingredients, or food packaging; or …
