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In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we welcome Torrey DeVitto. Torrey is an actor and musician who has recently wrapped up 6 seasons on Chicago Med. In addition to being an actor, Torrey is a passionate animal advocate. …
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With the prices of everything up these days, people are really having a hard time with expenses–including food. A common misconception about eating plant-based on a budget is that it’s a hard thing to do. Having been plant-based since 2013, I …
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Happy Easter! With so many great plant-based recipes out there these days, there’s absolutely no reason any vegan or vegetarian should feel deprived during the holidays including Easter dinner. If you’re looking for something delicious to whip up for that …
9 Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Easter Dinner, Brunch, and Lunch Ideas Read More »
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss 3 recently published plant-based news stories that caught our attention. Vegetarian Zen is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a monetary commission. Additionally, the …
Planning a wedding can be very stressful in itself. Planning a VEGAN wedding can be even more stressful, because in some locations food choices may be limited. In this article, we share 9 tips to help you host an amazing …
Plan to Eat is definitely our favorite meal-planning app by far. In this review, we’ll explain some of the great features that have kept us loyal Plan to Eat customers for years. You can listen to us discuss the app …
Plan To Eat is The Best Meal Planning App We’ve Tried! Here’s Why Read More »
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we celebrate 400 episodes of Vegetarian Zen! We discuss: What we’ve learned since starting the podcast Some of our favorite Vegetarian Zen episodes What the future holds for Vegetarian Zen Here are …
‘Tis the season for gift-giving! We’ve curated a list of 12 great gifts for vegans, vegetarians and, well, just about anyone who enjoys a great gift! You can listen to us discuss these in episode 396 of the podcast or …
12 Great Gifts for Vegans and Vegetarians in 2021 Read More »
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we welcome Heather Beck of K9 Lifeline, a company that specializes in training, education, and care of dogs. Larissa and I first learned about K9 Lifeline when we were watching one of …
Building Better Human and Dog Relationships with Heather Beck of K9 Lifeline Read More »
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Joanne Roach of The Foodies, a site that helps children understand where food comes from. It’s all about trying new things to make the link between the seasons and their plates. Disclaimer: …
Teaching Kids to Grow, Cook, and Taste the Seasons with Joanne Roach Read More »
Growing hot peppers is definitely something that I’ve been considering, especially since we’ve been expanding our backyard garden. In this episode we talk to expert pepper grower Jenny TB of Grow Hot Peppers about the best way to get started …
Growing Hot Peppers with Jenny of Grow Hot Peppers Read More »
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, Larissa and I discuss a few recent plant-based news stories that have caught our attention. Disclaimer: Information on this site and on our podcast is presented for educational purposes only. Always speak …
This Week In Plant-Based News (June 2021) (VZ 386) Read More »
I recently completed Rouxbe’s Culinary Rx online cooking course. Even though I completed their Forks Over Knives course in 2018, I wanted to see if this course (which is quite a bit less expensive) would be worth the price which, …
How Culinary Rx Can Boost Your Plant-Based Cooking Skills (VZ 385) Read More »
When we became plant-based in 2013 there weren’t a lot of vegan options, particularly vegan Easter candy. Fast forward to 2021, and plant-based products are on the rise! This includes a broader offering of vegan Easter candy. So, after an …
Before we share our 7 tips for a successful Veganuary, let’s talk about what Veganuary is in case you’re new to it. What is Veganuary? Veganuary is a month-long challenge that has taken place every January since 2014. The …
Hey Friends! The 2020 Vegetarian Zen holiday gift guide is here! Some of our partners are having amazing Black Friday Sales so be sure to check them out. Rouxbe You may recall that I graduated from the Rouxbe Forks Over …
***Amazon 2020 Prime Deals are Now Over*** I love Amazon (sometimes a little too much, says my credit card…LOL). Here are 5 products we’ve talked about in previous podcasts/posts that we thought might be of interest to our Vegetarian Zen …
After we researched and recorded podcast episode 107 – “Is Danger Lurking in Your Kitchen Cabinets?” and learned that using non-stick cookware can actually have negative impacts on health, we decided we needed to make some changes. Enter Le …
Le Creuset Skillet Review: Is It Worth the Price? Read More »
Travel is very limited these days, but there are certainly still opportunities for us to support our local businesses. In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Benjamin Hagerty and Brianne Nemiroff of the blog It’s Bree and Ben; …
Traveling and Supporting Local Businesses with Bree and Ben Read More »
If you’ve struggled with the idea of going vegan because you can’t imagine life without some of your favorite foods, perhaps trying out part-time veganism is the thing for you! In this episode of the podcast, we interview Siovonne …
Why Being a Part-Time Vegan is Better Than Nothing with Siovonne Smith Read More »
When we decided to start a garden in our backyard, we knew we wanted a raised garden bed. We have 2 large dogs and wanted to be sure the garden was safe and that they were safe too! After …
Our Gronomics Raised Garden Beds (with Assembly Instructions and Pics!) Read More »
Who doesn’t love the smell of a beautiful herb garden not to mention the taste of freshly cut herbs! A few years ago, I wrote about how I assembled my Gronomics raised garden bed boxes. You can read more on …
A Guide To Creating Your Own Backyard Elevated Herb Garden Read More »
Vegetarian and vegan travel can be tricky. When I first became a vegetarian, I was still working at my corporate job and traveled regularly for business. Back then I learned about some of the challenges that can arise for plant-based …
Vegan Travel Tips with Brighde Reed of World Vegan Travel Read More »
We are knocking on the door of a brand new year which means many people are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. “New Year, New Me!” is the rallying cry of many people vowing to start good habits and ditch old …
We are RIGHT in the thick of the holiday season with many people getting together for family, fun, and food! Navigating the holidays can be challenging for ANYONE. However, making your way through potlucks and parties can be especially challenging …
7 Tips for Navigating the Holidays As Vegetarian or Vegan Read More »
