Veg Out

On today’s episode of Veg Out, Lisa, Vivian and Steve talk about how to cook vegan and incorporate more produce when you don’t know how to cook. This is a topic we’ll probably have to go into more detail in the future because there’s so much to cover, but Vivian asks questions coming from a perspective of a busy person who doesn’t have time to cook or much cooking experiences. Header image of vegan cheesecake by Jackie Sobon from Vegan Yack Attack! Resources & Blogs Mentioned: 

Produce Made Simple Hot For Food Mary’s Test Kitchen Cheap Lazy Vegan The Viet Vegan Vegan Yack Attack Listen Now.

Today John, Steve and Cait discuss their favourite vegan restaurants in Toronto.  Spoiler Alert: 

John has a new favourite.  The trio also discuss upcoming TVA events and the co-hosts “vegan background stories”.   

On today’s episode we welcome guest Matt Noble, co-founder of the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank. Listen now to Veg Out! 

Today Steve and Ana have the pleasure of meeting and talking to Michael and Toni Abramson the owner’s of YamChops a Toronto based Plant Based Butcher Shop.  Michael and Toni share their inspiring stories of their journey of starting a business and sharing their passion with world. In the past 4 years in addition to opening the First Plant Based Butcher shop, they appeared on Dragon’s Den in 2015, have published their first book and are in the process of opening a number of franchises.  Join us in this inspiring conversation to learn more. Yam Chops – the online store and store front information Yam Chops – the book Listen Now.

On today’s episode of Veg Out, Jeanette, Steve and Lisa talk about wedding season and talk about Lisa’s vegan wedding planning and how that’s all coming together. From venues to caterers, to guests hesitant about an all-vegan wedding, Lisa shares her ongoing experience with planning her wedding with her vegetarian partner. Got any vegan planning tips? We’d love to hear them! Email us at [email protected]! For more updates on Lisa’s vegan wedding planning, you can check her YouTube channel and find her recipes on her blog Listen Now.

Today Jeanette and Ana talk to the Sean O’Callaghan aka the Fat Gay Vegan about his book, his vegan journey, his love of vegan events and his form of activism. Listen to Veg Out!     

Today John and Ana discuss what they believe to be the current vegan trends.  Ana also gives a review of Disgraceland (which is now fully vegan and where members can get a special discount this month.  The two co-hosts also talk about next weekends Vegan Bake Off. Check out the TVA events calendar for more information but many of our upcoming events. Listen Now!

In today’s episode of Veg Out, Ana, Lisa and Steve talk about how different aspects of fictional culture hint at plant-based living as the future. Referencing Star Trek, Subnautica, and The Orville, the RC crew discusses today how technology today is inspired by tech from sci-fi and fantasy, and how many of them echo themes of vegetarianism. Listen Now: 

On a special Family Day weekend edition of Veg Out, we meet Emre and his vegan family – the beautiful golden retrieves Raio and Maia! Emre shares stories of his vegan activism and his experiences with transitioning his dogs to a vegan diet. Listen now to Veg Out! Some vegan dog food brands for those who are looking: 

Natural Balance Vegan Formula  Can be purchased at online (Toronto based) retailer wooftown.ca/ or Global Pet or Pet Valu (always call in first to confirm they have it in stock) vecado.ca‎ v-dog.com How to donate your fur coat or fur trim.   

On today’s episode, we are joined by Emily from the Toronto Vegetarian Association to get us excited about the upcoming Vegan Bake Off! We also review the new cookbook Vegan for One, by Ellen Jaffe Jones, which you can borrow from our Resource Centre. And we encourage people to check out the special prix fixe dinners at Grasshopper Restaurants. Listen now to Veg Out!