The Vegetarian Zen Podcast
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Building Better Human and Dog Relationships with Heather Beck of K9 Lifeline
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
Saving Our Seas with Doug Hines of Atlantic Natural Foods
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we welcome Doug Hines, CEO of Atlantic Natural Foods, maker of sustainable, affordable, convenient plant-based products. We talk to Doug about his experiences at Bumblebee; about how the commercial fishing industry is destroying
10 of The Best Vegetarian Cookbooks for Beginners
Let’s say that you have a friend who is interested in exploring a plant-based lifestyle and wants to start by trying some simple vegetarian recipes at home. What are the best vegetarian cookbooks for beginners you would recommend? Well, we
Teaching Kids to Grow, Cook, and Taste the Seasons with Joanne Roach
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:
No Oil? No Problem! How to Cook Without Oil
I was a TOTAL skeptic when it came to oil-free cooking. It wasn’t until I took Rouxbe‘s Forks Over Knives Cooking course and learned how to cook without oil that I even realized it was possible! In this episode of
Fabulous Vegan Cake Mix for the Baking-Challenged
What if I told you that you could take an off-the-shelf cake mix and transform it into a delicious VEGAN cake mix? It’s true! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about how you can easily veganize
8 of the Best Vegan Yogurt Brands of 2021
Oh, how I LOVE a cup of vegan yogurt topped with fresh fruit in the morning! And to think, just a few years ago, there weren’t that many vegan brands to choose from. These days, however, there are so many.
Tyler Mayoras and the Making of Cool Beans
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Tyler Mayoras, CEO and co-founder of Cool Beans, a company that strives to bring whole-food goodness to the frozen foods section of your grocery store by creating minimally processed food
Growing Hot Peppers with Jenny of Grow Hot Peppers
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
This Week In Plant-Based News (June 2021) (VZ 386)
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
How Culinary Rx Can Boost Your Plant-Based Cooking Skills (VZ 385)
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,
10 of The Most DELICIOUS Vegan Chips in 2021
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we list 10 favorite vegan chips recommended by us and/or our trusted closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society. You can listen to us discuss our favorite vegan chips here or