Vegan Sourdough Masters Ed & Natasha Tatton on Revolutionizing Plant-Based Baking

Welcome back to another episode of the PBN Podcast!

In this episode, we’re thrilled to break bread with Ed and Natasha Tatton, the dynamic duo behind 'Ed's Bred', the revolutionary BReD–Organic Sourdough, Whistler, BC's premier 100% plant-based café and bakery. From Natasha's globe-trotting adventures as an English teacher to her heartfelt mission in the front lines of a vegan eatery, to Ed's transformation from a globe-trotting chef to a maestro of vegan sourdough, their story is a delectable blend of passion, advocacy, and artisanal excellence.

Dive into the heart of their journey, exploring how they've kneaded their individual paths into a shared vision that's not just about baking bread but about sowing seeds of compassion, sustainability, and community well-being. Hear about the challenges and triumphs they've encountered while turning BReD into a B Corp-certified beacon for plant-based living and how they're using their business to stir up positive change for people, animals, and the planet.

Follow Ed's Bred here - https://www.instagram.com/eds_bred/?hl=en

Host: Robbie Lockie

Editor: Polly Foreman

Audio Editor: Phil Marriott

Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk

Producer: Xisca Taylor

00:00:00 An Introduction to Ed & Natasha Tatton

00:04:24 Beginning the vegan journey

00:12:25 Life in Whistler, Canada and opening a vegan bakery

00:17:29 Why Whistler? (GoWhistler interview clip)

00:20:22 Vegan or Plant-Based?

00:21:50 Maintaining a good relationship whilst working together as a couple

00:25:56 The vegan ethos: incorporating vegan principles into baking

00:26:47 Vegan Bakery in a Ski Resort becomes a B Corp! (BReD video clip)

00:27:50 Training staff to use positive language

00:37:10 The magic of Sourdough

00:45:00 Gluten and wheat intolerance

00:47:52 BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-Based Baking - Ed & Natasha’s recipe book

01:01:30 The 5-year plan and future dreams

01:03:45 Stranded on a desert island