The Vegetarian Zen Podcast
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Vegan Baking with Ed and Natasha Tatton of BReD
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Ed and Natasha Tatton, co-founders of BReD – Organic Sourdough, a 100% plant-based café and bakery in Whistler, British Columbia. We talk to Ed and Natasha about vegan

What’s New in Plant-Based News October 2023
In this episode of The Vegetarian Podcast, Larissa and I talk about 3 recent news articles that caught our attention. Things are moving so fast in the plant-based space that we like to discuss topics here, and we encourage you

20 Vegan Halloween Candy Favorites Your Trick or Treaters will LOVE (2023)
Halloween is a time for costumes, spooky vibes, and, of course, candy! But if you’re committed to a vegan lifestyle and conscious choice in vegan foods, searching the candy aisle for vegan Halloween candy can be a bit like walking

What Is World Vegetarian Day? 8 Ways to Celebrate Vegetarianism
World Vegetarian Day is more than just a day to skip the meat; it’s a celebration of a lifestyle that has numerous health benefits and a positive impact on the planet. Established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977,

15 Delicious Vegan Fall Desserts You Need to Try!
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share 15 vegan fall desserts that are the perfect way to top off a wonderful dinner or yummy breakfast. If you’re new to vegan baking, check out our vegan baking primer,

10 of Our FAVORITE Vegan Snacks (Updated 2023)
Whether you are a “sweet” or “salty” type of snacker, there are really a LOT of choices available to you when it comes to vegan snacks! Here is a list of the top 10 vegan snacks we’re noshing on in

10 Vegetarian Lunch Ideas We’re Trying This Month!
In the quest to find healthy, satisfying, and delicious meals, vegetarian lunch ideas often top the list. Forget plain old boring salads; we’re talking about hearty salads, grain bowls, and so much more. We’ve curated a list of 10 vegetarian

Reimagining Leather With Stephanie Downs Of Uncaged Innovations
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re chatting with Stephanie Downs, CEO and Co-Founder of Uncaged Innovations, a company that creates material that mimics leather without sacrificing the characteristics that make it a desired material for the fashion,

Plant-Based Cooking Made Easy With Diane Rose-Solomon
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast Larissa and I are thrilled to have Diane Rose-Solomon to the show. Diane’s an animal rescue advocate, award-winning author, filmmaker, and the creator of What’s Plant-Based Cooking Good Looking?. A certified Humane

Embracing the Reducetarian Lifestyle: Brian Kateman’s Vision of a Healthier Planet
As I write this, the planet has just experienced some of the hottest days ever recorded. And yet, there are still a lot of people who aren’t heeding the alarm bells. In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re

Mycoprotein: What Is It and Why Your Body and Planet Will LOVE It!
Over the weekend I read an article in the Veganconomist on the topic of mycoprotein. “What is mycoprotein?”, you might be asking. Mycoprotein is a plant-based protein made from a fungus, and it’s something you may want to pay attention

12 of The Most DELICIOUS Vegan Chips in 2023
Whether you’re a potato chip lover or corn chips are more your thing, there are plenty of vegan chips on the market these days that are either intentionally or “accidentally” vegan. Below you’ll find 12 of our favorite vegan chips