The Vegetarian Zen Podcast
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Healthy AND Sustainable Malibu Mylk with Brittany Fuisz
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we welcome Brittany Fuisz, CEO and Founder of Malibu Mylk, a sustainable, allergen-free alternative milk. We talk to Brittany about her background, learn how she created Malibu Mylk, and also where

Veggie-Only Burgers with Jason Rosenbaum of Actual Veggies
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen Podcast we welcome co-founder of Actual Veggies, Jason Rosenbaum, Actual Veggies offers delicious chef-crafted fresh and refrigerated burgers that celebrate vegetables because they are ALL vegetables! Jason Rosenbaum and Hailey Swartz of Actual

Celebrating 400 Episodes of Vegetarian Zen!
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

14 Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Recipes
The holiday season is my absolute FAVORITE time of year! For me, it’s always meant Christmas Eve with family and friends, and a great Christmas meal. Contrary to many stereotypes, being a vegan or vegetarian doesn’t mean missing out on

20 Vegan Costco Finds That Make The Membership Worth It!
Recently, a Costco opened up just down the street from our house and we were SUPER excited! I’d heard that they have some great vegan products, and once we joined and had a look we were NOT disappointed! You can

5 Vegan Tamales Recipes Plus Tips For Making Yours The BEST!
Some of the best memories of my childhood come from being at my grandmother’s house, playing with my cousins and smelling delicious food aromas wafting through the cool fall air. One of my grandmother’s favorite foods to make around the

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 how to cook without oil that I even realized it was possible! In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss how to cook

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