Veg Out

In today’s episode of Veg Out, John, Ana, Steve and Lisa had a pretty energetic chat about Veg Food Fest, their experiences at the festival and some highlights, and some casual chats of what’s new in the vegan scene for them! Links: Sudsatorium The Eco Well Sade Baron Vegan Oktoberfest Velo Vegan Vegan Cuts Listen Now: Veg Out 406: Veg Food Fest Recap & Gluten vs Seitan

This is the last in a special interview series with some of the fabulous people that will be presenting at the upcoming Veg Food Fest. On this week’s podcast, we focus on the food! Jeanette is joined by Sam Turnbull from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken, and fellow Veg Out host Lisa Le from The Viet Vegan. Sam and Lisa tell us about their blogs and preview their respective cooking demos. You can catch Sam’s demo “Get-er Done Vegan Recipes” on Sunday at 4 pm and Lisa’s demo “How to Love Your Veggies” is on Saturday at 8 pm, both at the Lakeside Terrace at Harbourfront Centre. Click to listen! Veg Out with Sam Turnbull and Lisa Le.

This week, we’re continuing our special interview series focusing on some of the presenters from the upcoming Veg Food Fest. Angeline, Steve and Jeanette speak with Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith about his vegan life and family, his proposed legislation for modernizing the animal protections act, and what Canadians can do to bring change to our current animal protection laws. Click to listen! Nathaniel Erskine-Smith will be speaking about Legislation for Animals on Sunday September 10th at 6 pm at Veg Fest, in the Studio Theatre at Harbourfront Centre. Read more about Nathaniel at work, his Wikipedia biography, his wife Amy the vegan nutritionist and chef, the modernizing animal protections act, next steps for animal protection which he envisions now that Bill C246 has been defeated, like Bill C22 before it, and the parliamentary process. 

On this week’s Veg Out, we present a feature interview with ethologist and New York Times best selling author Jonathan Balcombe. Jeanette, Steve and Jonathan talk all things fishes – from the fascinating stories from his book What a Fish Knows, to personal stories about our interactions with fishes, and what we can do to protect our underwater cousins. Jonathan will be speaking at this year’s Veg Food Fest on Saturday September 9th from noon to 1 pm in the Studio Theatre at Harbourfront Centre. 

Today John, Ana, and Steve discuss the upcoming Veg Food Fest, and the presenters who the co-hosts are excited about hearing.  John discusses his self-imposed “2 Week Organic Challenge” and the obstacles he had to navigate while eating 100% organic for two weeks.  The hosts also discuss how lucky they are to be vegan during a time when they have easy access to a vegan Registered Dietician (Pamela Fergusson).  Steve also discusses the food preparation and planning that goes into a multi-day train trip. Listen Now!

Today on Veg Out, Ana, John, Vivek, and Wynn are joined by TVA’s Festival and Events Coordinator Emily to discuss the upcoming Toronto Veg Food Fest, taking place Sept 8-10th at the Harbourfront Centre. We also had a chat with Emily about her participation with the Toronto Vegetarian Associaton Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon team, including how listeners can get involved. Join us at the event on October 22nd! Check out more on the 2017 Veg Food Fest  Support our Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon team Also mentioned in the podcast, great food and service at local Toronto restaurant, Awai 

Today John and Ana celebrate the 400th episode of Veg Out by interviewing Anne-Marie Campbell.  Anne-Marie Campbell is a vegan athlete who trains in Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts.  Anne-Marie has a lengthy history of being an athlete, with over twenty years of competing in a wide variety of sports.  She speaks about veganism connects with athletic accomplishments and goals.   Listen Now! 

In today’s episode of Veg Out, Ana, Steve and Lisa talk about the politics of supporting non-vegan restaurants and why it can be beneficial for vegan advocacy! Let us know your thoughts, email us at [email protected]! Links & Info:   Join the Toronto Vegetarian Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon by emailing Barbi: [email protected] Share your thoughts on rebranding the Veg Food Fest! Survey here. Events: For all upcoming events, please check our events calendar! June 24 – Vegan Wine and Cheese Fest June 25 – Ralphy’s Retreat: Sanctuary for Pot-Bellied Pigs and Farm Animals 2nd Annual Open House July 8 – Toronto’s 8th Annual Veggie Parade July 9: Vegan Meet Up for cross town walk from High Park to Corktown Common. Meet at 11:45 am at High Park Subway Station. July 9 – Veg Speed Date July 9 – Sarnia Veg Food Fest July 16 – Storybook Farm Primate Sanctuary Public Open Day Listen Now: Veg Out 399: Talking About Supporting Non-Vegan Restaurants 

Today Angeline, Ana, Steve, and John are joined by Lucas. Lucas is on today’s show to discuss Veg Speed Date; he is the organizer of these fantastic veg events that take place in Toronto. A summer event is planned for Sunday, July the 9th at The Steady Cafe and Bar (Lucas blunders when he says it’s on July 19th – the event is on Sunday, July 9th). These events are another great way to meet new and interesting Veg people in Toronto. To find out more about Veg Speed Date events check out their website. Listen now: Veg Out June 17 Veg Speed Date

On this week’s episode, Jeanette gives her review of her recent trip to Vancouver including stops at Nice Shoes, Vegan Supply, Virtuous Pie and the Arbor. We wish Shalini well as she embarks on a two year backpacking trip through South-East Asia and South America. She shares some of her planning tips for travelling while vegan. And Steve shares his strategy for a biking/camping excursion, and taking the train across Canada. We also chat about the upcoming Vegan Rock! fundraiser, and the 5 ingredient challenge from the Vegan Baking Group. Vegan Rock! 9 is graciously sponsored by Green Zebra Kitchen, Mama Vegan, Sick on Sin, Tori’s Bakeshop, Truth Belts, Vegan Stokes Cheeses, and Vegetarian Haven. Listen Here: Veg Out