On this episode of Veg Out, Barbi and Sweta speak with Samita Sarkar about the science of baking. Samita is the daughter of two chemistry PhDs and is quite knowledgeable about science herself. She shares her expertise and offers advice about how to make good desserts. At the end of the podcast, Barbi shares some online events that TVA has for all of us staying at home. 

***Please note that the Buy Good, Feel Good has been postponed until the fall.  Please refer to their website for updates.*** On this edition of Veg Out, Jeanette welcomes the founders of three indie beauty and cosmetic brands that will be exhibiting at the upcoming Buy Good, Feel Good Expo. We welcome: Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty Alicia Sharp, founder of Upfront Cosmetics Jillian Baker, founder of TAMA Cosmetics  Listen now to Veg Out! The Toronto Vegetarian Association is pleased to be a friend of the Buy Good, Feel Good Expo. As a bonus for our podcast listeners, you can use the discount code VEGLOVE for 50% off tickets for the opening night reception.   

On today’s episode Steve and Sweta speak with Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice. We discuss Camille’s experience as an animal rights lawyer in Canada, the changing landscape of the Canadian animal rights movement and bill 156, Ontario’s “ag-gag bill.

We are back at the TVA offices for a new episode of Veg Out! Today, Steve and Jeanette share highlights from this year’s Veg Food Fest, they review the new Toronto location of Lov, and share details about Globally Local and Odin. 

On today’s episode of the podcast, we talk about the history of “clean meat” aka science meat, or cultured meat. Listen now to Veg Out! Links and Resources: We forgot to mention that Perfect Day sold their first product earlier this week, ice cream.  It sold within the first few hours and was only available to be shipped in the USA. Perfect Day Foods 

This week, Veg Out gets inked! We welcome Justice and Ronan, co-owners of Imperial Tattoo to talk about vegan ink, popular veg tattoo designs, tips for new timers and inspiration for tattoo enthusiasts

On today’s edition of the show, Mark and Jenn from the Toronto Veg Fitness Group return to get us excited about getting active for the summer. We talk about how to start a new fitness routine, staying motivated, monthly challenges and tips for running, just in time to sign up for the Veg Team running at the Scotiabank Waterfront 5k, half and full marathon.

We also preview the upcoming TVA fundraiser Vegan Rock 11.

On today’s podcast, our volunteers speak with Judy Newman, coordinator of the Toronto Starch Solution Social Group. You can find a number of social groups and veg meet-ups through the TVA. The Starch Solution Group meets on a monthly basis to share delicious food, ideas, recipes, support, and get to know one another as we improve our health and our lives following the guidelines in Dr John McDougall’s book, The Starch Solution. 

On a long weekend edition of Veg Out, Ally Lazare aka Mama Vegan stops by to talk about her cookbook Ally’s Kitchen: Comfort Food, with special guest her daughter Audrey! You can support Ally’s kickstarter campaign to receive incentives and get your own copy of the book.

On today’s episode of Veg Out, we have a look at the Toronto Life’s picks for the best vegan pizza in the city. How many have you tried?