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Veg OutNov 18, 2023
Veg Out 570: Language Matters
Speciesist language reflects our societal norms that certain species are inferior to others. Words that are commonly used in our language can emphasize these norms, while the use of euphemisms can help to create a mental distance from any animal suffering. Join us as we discuss speciesist and non-speciesist language and some opportunities for how we can make shifts towards using more animal-friendly language in our everyday conversations.
News and Events Links:
Stefano's Sandwiches: https://www.auburnlane.com/stefanos-sandwiches-plants-a-new-home-on-dundas-west/
Fresh Restaurant: https://www.freshkitchens.ca/en/locations/on/toronto/386-bloor-street-west
5 Principles Vegan Pop-Up Brunch (June 16): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-pop-up-brunch-tickets-907230850897?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
The Art of Kindness (June 29): https://www.facebook.com/events/975445924131859/
Episode Links:
Animalogy Podcast by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animalogy-podcast/
PETA's Animal-Friendly Idioms: https://www.peta.org/features/animal-friendly-idioms/
The Save Movement Non-speciest Language: https://thesavemovement.org/non-speciesist-language/
How Do People Feel About Non-Speciesist Language (summary by A. Koosis from Faunalytics): https://faunalytics.org/how-do-people-feel-about-non-speciesist-language/
Credits: Hosts: Sweta, Jeanette and Jen Editing: Sweta Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 569: Veg Restaurants Gone Too Soon
Barbi, Greg and Jeanette reminisce about veg restaurants that have closed in the recent past, plus a discussion on the state of vegan businesses in the city, and why it's so hard to survive. This is part two of our veg restaurant series. Part one was all about the OG Restaurants.
News and Events:
“Gather & Graze" A Casual Canapé Night
Taqueria Vegana soon to open a location at Dupont and Symington.
Bellona Kitchen is opening a new location at 680 College
Animal Liberation Kitchen serving high tea every Sunday
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi, Greg and Jeanette
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 568: A Vegan's Guide to Potlucks
Does cooking for others make you a bit nervous? Are you looking for simple recipes to make? Are you low on time or cooking space? Don't worry; we've all been there! On this episode we reveal our tips, tricks, and some pet peeves too. Whether you're cooking for yourself or other people, you'll want to have a listen.
Links:
Baklava recipe: https://cardamomandtea.com/12572/vegan-baklava-the-easy-way/
Animal Justice Defeats Ontario Ag Gag Law in Court: https://animaljustice.ca/blog/animal-justice-defeats-ag-gag-law
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette, Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 567: O.G. Veg Restaurants
The last few months have seen several closures of veg restaurants across the GTA. With that in mind, we wanted to celebrate and remind everyone of the great vegan places that still exist, and have been around for a decade or more! Friend of the podcast Greg joined Barbi and Jeanette to share their picks for places and dishes, along with suggestions from members of the Toronto Vegans Facebook Group.
Plus, we were joined by Lanre Onigbinde-Bey, co-founder and owner of 5 Principles Cuisines, to talk about their food and their upcoming Vegan Pop Up Brunch.
Events and News:
Amy Symington Research Study
Links:
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi, Jeanette and Greg
Guest: Lanre Onigbinde-Bey
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 566: No Meat Required
Listen as Barbi, Jen and Sweta have a conversation inspired by the book No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating by Alicia Kennedy. We'll be talking about the pros and cons of the rise of veganism and vegan products within the mainstream capitalist system and whether or not it's important for veganism to be operating outside of that. We'll also talk about whether or not it matters that there's an increasing corporate influence over veganism. Listen now!
Links
No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating by Alicia Kennedy.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/723795/no-meat-required-by-alicia-kennedy/9780807069172
Jinglepear Deli Cooking Workshops: https://jinglepeardeli.ca/products/workshop-breakfast
Vegan Pop-Up Brunch (Sun April 28): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-pop-up-brunch-tickets-875630734097?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Eating Plants Toronto Film Premiere (Tues April 30th): https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/eating-plants-toronto-premiere-qa-screening/
The Sunday Market at Wishing Well Sanctuary (Sun May 5): https://www.facebook.com/events/s/4th-annual-family-festival-at-/939762801190722/
Food Empowerment Project: https://foodispower.org
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi, Jen and Sweta
Episode Summary: Barbi
Editing: Sweta
Theme Song: Matt Judge
Veg Out 565: Homelessness and Companion Animals
Sanctuary Doc is a nonprofit multimedia project sharing visual stories of compassion for animals across challenging contexts. One such story involves exploring the connection between humans experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. On this episode, we are joined by Sanctuary Doc’s co-founder, Thomas Machowicz, and board member, Diana Hulet. Both are animal photojournalists who have been using their lens to capture the bonds and realities faced by people and their companion animals experiencing homelessness, as well as the vet teams who help keep the animals healthy and these families together. Join us as we discuss the importance of bringing visibility and compassion to humans and non-human animals in vulnerable circumstances and the role of mindfulness in animal activism and photography.
Links:
Sanctuary Doc (@santuary_doc): https://www.sanctuarydoc.org
The PAW team (@paw_teampdx): https://www.pawteam.org
Project Street Vet (@thestreetvet): https://www.projectstreetvet.org
The Arizona Pet Project (@thearizonapetproject): https://azpetproject.org
Jameson Humane (@jamesonehumane): https://www.jamesonanimalrescueranch.org
The Raw Society Magazine (@the_raw_society): https://therawsociety.org/the-raw-society-magazine/
TVO's The Agenda - What's Behind the Rise in House Pets Being Abandoned? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9-FSGDeugo
Caribbean Vegan Brunch: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caribbean-vegan-brunch-tickets-835999305427?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete&keep_tld=1
Vegan Egg Hunt at Wishing Well: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-egg-hunt-tickets-859002418357?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
Easter at Farmhouse Garden: https://www.farmhousegardenanimalhome.com/events/easter-at-the-farm
Vegan Bake sale at ALK benefitting Sulala Animal Rescue and New Cat City Rescue: https://facebook.com/events/s/vegan-bake-sale-proceeds-to-su/434717688993460/
Credits:
Guests: Thomas Machowicz (@thomasmachowicz; https://www.thomasmachowicz.com) and Diana Hulet (@dianamhulet; @whatifwesawthem; https://www.dianahulet.com)
Hosts: Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Jen
Theme: Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 564: Reimagine Agriculture
Activism is all about reshaping perceptions, practices, and policies. This is what Reimagine Agriculture does. Reimagine Agriculture uses these techniques to make changes to the food system, fundamentally changing the way we grow, distribute, and consume our food. On this episode we speak with Allison Penner the Executive Director of Reimagine Agriculture about cultivated meat, food waste and Canada's food guide.
Links:
Reimagine Agriculture: https://www.reimagineagriculture.org/
Veg Out 442: Canadian Food Guide https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IvDVNU0nDEJ807zseGAPy
Body Shop: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/body-shop-canada-took-revenue-left-company-in-debt-1.7133312
Le Végétalien on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/le_vegetalien/
Weekly Knitting and Crocheting at Jinglepear Deli: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/weekly-vegan-knitting-crochet-circle-tickets-846019195187?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Credits:
Hosts: Sweta and Jen
Guest: Allison Penner
Episode Summary: Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Theme Song: Matt Judge
Veg Out 563: Interview with a Vegan Ironman Athlete
When you think of one of the most gruelling tests of endurance and fitness, the ironman triathlon is definitely one of them. On this episode, we talk with Todd Crandell about his incredible journey towards becoming a vegan endurance athlete, having completed over 100 of these events thus far. We chat about the positive impacts of veganism on his races as well as his nonprofit foundation, Racing for Recovery, which supports individuals recovering from substance abuse by promoting a lifestyle of health, fitness, and sobriety. We also discuss his recent book about veganism called Do No Harm: Discovering the truth and the power behind a compassionate lifestyle. Join us as we explore the inspiration behind the book and the significance of sharing such an important message with its readers.
Links:
Racing for Recovery: https://racingforrecovery.org
Do No Harm: Discovering the truth and power behind a compassionate lifestyle: https://racingforrecovery.org/shop/do-no-harm-book/
Vegan Pizza Party at Aunty Em’s Deli & Coffee (March 1): https://www.facebook.com/events/267624782807840/
Vegan Sugar Shack at Aunty Em’s Deli & Coffee (March 9/10): https://www.facebook.com/events/2336840399852951/
Planted Expo: https://www.plantedlife.com/planted-expo-toronto-2024
Credits:
Hosts: Jen and Steve
Guest: Todd Crandell, also known as The Original Sober Triathlete (Instagram: @soberultraman)
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 562: Living the Veg-Omni Life
It can be hard to navigate the dating world as a vegetarian or vegan. But let's say you meet someone great. But... you are veg, and they are not.
What do you do?
In honour of Valentine's Day, Barbi and Jeanette welcome two veg/omni couples on the show to talk about how they manage their blended veg households, and give you some tips on how you can share your veg views and food with your partner, your family and beyond!
Listen to part one on this series Veg Out 550: Would You Date an Omnivore?
Links:
Sweets from the Earth: Valentine’s Cookies Vegan Food Sampling at Jinglepear Deli
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi and Jeanette
Guest: Danielle, Jonathan and Katie
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 561: Sausage Party, Aunty Em’s Deli, and Everything in Between
On this episode we interview Emily De Beus, the owner of Sausage Party and Aunty Em’s Deli. Emily tells us about the history of both places, foraying into coordinating vegan events, and shares what they have in store for us in 2024.
Links:
Sausage Party Vegan Valentine’s Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1098860794805970/
Aunty Em’s: https://www.instagram.com/auntyemsdeli/
https://www.facebook.com/auntyemsdeli/
Vegan Baking Chocoholic Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/734338828621074
Odd Burger: https://oddburger.com
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi and Jen
Guest: Emily De Beus
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Barbi
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 560: Vegan Myth Busting
Veganuary is a non-profit organization out of the UK that encourages people to try veganism for the month of January. You can sign up here to get meal plans, recipes and their celebrity cookbook. Lots of resources available at the site, and we’ll of course link to it in the show notes.
Veganuary can help with the food choices, but there’s also the social aspect of veganism. It can be difficult navigating being vegan in your work, family and personal life. There are lots of myths about being vegan that we would like to debunk for you today so we can help you on your journey to veganism, or if you are already vegan, reinforce what you know, and give you tips on how to explain these things if you are ever in a position to do so.
Links:
Sausage Party's Valentine's Market: https://www.facebook.com/events/1098860794805970/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Sign up for Sam Turnbull's Seitan School: https://theultimatevegankitchen.com/
Body Shop Certified 100 percent vegan: https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/beauty/the-body-shop-vegan/
Dog meat ban coming to South Korea: https://www.hsi.org/news-resources/south-korea-bans-dog-meat-industry/
Eating Healthy on a Budget: https://open.spotify.com/episode/457XBrXNisu51MDq3SFpFx
Vegans and Protein: Brenda Davis, RD on Main Street Vegan Podcast: https://mainstreetvegan.com/the-surprising-truth-about-protein-vegans/
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi, Jeanette and Sweta
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 559: Veg Out's 2023
We are looking back at some of the highlights from the past year of Veg Out. You’ll be hearing some clips from interviews and discussions that have taken place on the podcast in 2023, as chosen by your hosts Sweta, Barbi, Jen and Jeanette.
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta, Barbi, Jen, Marni and Steve
Guests: Sinead Hammonds, Steve Leckie, Sonia Faruqi, Thomas Machowicz, Stacey Bowman, Sam Turnbull, and David Magina, Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 558: Beyond Veganism
You're vegan or you're working on it. Now what? In this episode, we look at the other aspects of our lives, and share techniques we use to be better to the planet and its inhabitants: activism, volunteering, purchasing habits and more. This episode is perfectly timed to help you create some new years resolutions.
Links:
Ontario to ban puppy mills: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/puppy-mills-ban-ontario-legislation-1.7049297
Vegholic: https://vegholic.com
Live Kindly Sustainable Living: https://www.livekindly.com/blog/
The origins of the Carbon Footprint campaign: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/23/big-oil-coined-carbon-footprints-to-blame-us-for-their-greed-keep-them-on-the-hook
Food Empowerment Project: https://foodispower.org/human-labor-slavery/slavery-chocolate/
Toronto Waste Wizard: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/waste-wizard/
Ontario Place for All: https://ontarioplaceforall.com/ Credits:
Hosts: Barbi, Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 557: Vegan Gift Guide
Barbi and Jeanette have put together an epic vegan gift guide that you can use for December or all year round! Events and Veg News:
Vegan Pizza Party at Aunty Ems Deli
Grayson's - new bakery serving vegan cinnamon buns and challah
New location of Saigon Lotus on Yonge Street
Holiday Market at Animal Liberation Kitchen
Vegan Baking Group Cookie Exchange
Gift Guide!
Store-bought Food Items:
The Candy Bar - vegan kit kats and other hard to find items
Vegan smores kit
Mini waffle maker with pancake mix and syrup
Homemade Food Items:
Minimalist Baker Roasted Curry Cashews
Homemade soup mix in a jar - just add water
DIY spice mixes - hot chocolate, jerk spice mix, ramen, pumpkin spice, tofu scramble, curry, etc
Cookies
Dog treats
Cat nip toys
Books:
Apparel/Grooming:
Vegan gloves
Food or animal themed socks
Vegan belts, Truth Belts
Shampoo Bars
Vegan Lip Balm
Vegan Hand Lotion
Eco Friendly: Travel Utensil Set
Glass Straws
Reusable plant based food wrap
Reusable cloth produce bags
Charitable Gifts
Sponsor an animal at Wishing Well
Donkey Sanctuary of Canada - sponsor a donkey
Project Jessie through Animal Alliance of Canada
Famhouse Garden Animal Home private tour
Experiences: Gift cards from a vegan restaurant
Cooking courses - Ultimate Vegan Kitchen, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Massage
Facial or spa services - Pure and Simple uses vegan products upon request
Yoga Class
Gym Guest Membership
Manicure/Pedicure at a place that uses vegan products
Gift Boxes and Delivery Services:Fair/Square
Plant Curious Holiday Gift Box
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi and Jeanette
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 556: Craving Vegan
Do you enjoy crunchy, cheesy, or eggy? How about meaty, carby, or chocolatey? You'll find all these flavours, textures and more in the new cookbook Craving Vegan, by the fabulous Sam Turnbull, author and creator of It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken.
Sam joins the podcast today to talk about her new book, her online cooking classes, and how you can satisfy whatever you crave as a vegan, simply and affordably.
Links:
Global Online Premiere of Ending Real Fur (Nov 24): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ending-real-fur-film-premiere-on-unchainedtv-tickets-743837296377?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sausage Party hosting a German Christmas Themed Holiday Pop-Up (Dec 1): https://www.facebook.com/events/890604422463592
Vegan Christmas Market (Dec 9/10): https://www.facebook.com/events/851482056631323/
Animal Justice Holiday Party (Dec 1): https://action.animaljustice.ca/page/135224/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=yutwturl
Vegan Holiday Wine & Dine (Dec 2): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-holiday-wine-dine-tickets-722175736067?aff=oddtdtcreator
Vegan Fashion Show (Dec 3): https://www.theveganfashionshow.org/ Vegan Baking Group Holiday Cookie Exchange (Dec 23): Email tvabaking@gmail.com to RSVP or for more info.
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi and Jen
Guest: Sam Turnbull
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 555: The Sting About Honey
Honey-free is the way to be! But why? What is wrong with eating a little honey? Join Jen and Sweta as they figure out how and why honey gets made, how it's collected and its environmental impact. Test your bee knowledge by sticking around for a quiz at the end of the episode.
Links: Send a letter to you MP. Say no to bill C-275: https://winnipeghumanesociety.ca/vote-no-on-bill-c-275/
Apple Juice Honey Recipe: https://www.marystestkitchen.com/vegan-honey-apple-syrup-jelly-lemon/
Sausage Party presents The Wurst Market Ever (Nov 10): https://www.instagram.com/sausagepartytoronto/
Online Veganic Summit (Nov 10-12): https://veganicsummit.com
2023 International Vegan Film Festival (Nov 16): https://theivff.com/ Jinglepear Deli is hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Market (Nov 19): See @jinglepeardeli on IG
Ending Real Fur! Documentary Premiere: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ending-real-fur-toronto-premiere-red-carpet-tickets-747581224567?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
A Very Merry Market (Nov 25): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-very-merry-market-vegan-and-planet-friendly-tickets-732989018887
Afroveganism: A Plant-based Lifestyle for Black People (Nov 30): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afroveganism-a-plant-based-lifestyle-for-black-people-tickets-676159089037?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Credits:
Hosts: Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 554: Polling Our Taste Buds
Ingredients can make or break a meal for vegans. Join Jen, Sweta and Steve as we explore questionable ingredients, our favourite ingredients and ingredients we wish didn't exist.
Links:
Toronto Vegan Drinks (Oct 27): https://www.meetup.com/torontovegan/events/296515720/
Mississauga VegFest Halloween Monster Market (Oct 28): CANCELLED
Farmhouse Garden Home’s Halloween Visiting Day (Oct 29): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-at-the-farm-tickets-720750904357?aff=oddtdtcreator
15th Annual EcoFair Toronto (Nov 5): https://ecofairtoronto.org
Sausage Party presents The Wurst Market Ever (Nov 10): https://www.instagram.com/sausagepartytoronto/
Vegan Pop-up Brunch (Nov 19): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegan-pop-up-brunch-tickets-733978799347?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Revelstoke Cafe: https://www.revelstokecafe.com
Credits:
Hosts: Sweta, Jen and Steve
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 553: Growing Your Own Sprouts and Microgreens
Guest Steve Leckie joins Barbi and Steve B to talk about growing sprouts and microgreens in your own home, which is easier than you think! They’ll share different techniques, tips for where to find what you need to get started, and of course, why you should be keen on sprouting in the first place.
Links: Sneak peak of Bar Avelo: https://www.avelorestaurant.com/sneak-peak-of-bar-avelo/
Veg Out Instagram for sprouting pictures: https://www.instagram.com/vegoutpodcastto/
Credits:
Guest: Steve Leckie
Hosts: Barbi and Steve
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 552: Plant Based Treaty at the University of Toronto
On today's episode, we talk to an amazing activist, Yarim Hinojosa, who has been involved in championing the Plant Based Treaty campaign at the University of Toronto. We'll hear about the initiatives that are taking place on campus to address how our current food systems are fuelling the climate crisis. We'll also learn how universities provide a unique opportunity to implement the Plant Based Treaty and how the benefits of switching to a plant-based food system extend far beyond climate change. It's an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss!
Links:
Veg Out Podcast Episode 523: Plant Based Treaty: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nqbhJ6OgWqOrvEG7ZjtzD?si=jB_n-ITsQlmvapE5Aphslg
Plant Based Treaty University of Toronto: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedtreatyuoft/
Plant Based Treaty: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/
Eating Our Way to Extinction: https://www.eating2extinction.com/
March for the Land - Walk with Land Alliance (Sep 27): https://freegrassy.net/march-for-the-land-walk-with-land-alliance/
Toronto Vegan Meetup (Sep 29): https://www.meetup.com/torontovegan/
Barrie Unity Fest - Halloween Edition (Oct 28): https://www.instagram.com/barrie_unityfestival/
Halloween Monster Mash Market by Mississauga Vegfest (Oct 28): https://mississaugavegfest.ca/
Vecado's Blog Post on Plant-Based Cat Study: https://vecado.ca/blogs/vegan-pet-food/promising-new-studies-suggest-cats-and-dogs-can-be-healthy-on-a-vegan-diet
Credits:
Special Guest: Yarim Hinojosa (yarim [at] plantbasedtreaty.org)
Hosts: Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Replay - Veg Out 495: Odd Burger with James McInnes
You may know Odd Burger (formerly Globally Local) for their Famous Burger, or their BacUN Breakfast Sandwich, but did you know they started out selling produce? Or did you know about their charitable work, or plans for expansion? James McInnes, the CEO of Odd Burger, joins the show to talk about their approach to fast food and veganism.
Links:
VegTO Fest: https://www.veg.ca/veg-to-fest
Peterborough Veg Fest: https://ptbovegfest.ca
Vegandale Toronto: https://www.vegandalefest.com/toronto
Thien Tam Restaurant: https://www.instagram.com/thien_tam2907/
Odd Burger: https://oddburger.com/
Credits:
Hosts: Sweta and Jen (current), Jeanette and Sarah (Episode 495)
Editing: Sweta
Theme Song: Matt Judge
Veg Out 551: VegeCert
Wouldn’t it be amazing if someone could decipher all those ingredients listed on an item you picked up at the grocery store and tell you if it’s truly vegan- or vegetarian-friendly? Look no further! There’s a non-profit organization called VegeCert, that certifies vegan and vegetarian food products by verifying ingredients and assessing the facilities that manufacture them. On today’s episode, Barbi and Jen chat with VegeCert’s managing director, Richard Rabkin, to learn all about VegeCert, its certification process, its certified products, and its role as a presenting sponsor at this year’s VegTO Fest. Join us to hear how VegeCert makes grocery shopping easier and helps vegans and vegetarians feel confident in choosing the foods they eat!
Links:
Vegans Who Snack Food + Art Festival (Sept 1): https://www.instagram.com/veganswhosnack/
Barrie Unity Festival (Sept 9): https://www.instagram.com/barrie_unityfestival/
VegTo Fest (Sept 9/10): https://www.veg.ca/veg-to-fest
Peterborough VegVest (Sept 17): https://ptbovegfest.ca/
Ritter Sport Vegan Chocolate: https://brandhub.ritter-sport.com/vegan
VegeCert: https://vegecert.com/
Veg Out 537: PC Plant-Based, What We Like https://open.spotify.com/episode/6muKCYajOAeuzNlCiuvb0V
Credits:
Guest: Richard Rabkin, managing director at VegeCert
Hosts: Barbi, Jen
Editing: Sweta
Theme Song: Matt Judge
Veg Out 550: Would you date an omnivore?
Would you date an omnivore? Have you dated an omnivore? On today’s episode, Jeanette, Jen, and Barbi review a recent article from Bon Appetit Magazine titled “Meet the Vegans Who Only Date Other Vegans” and discuss the pros and cons of dating only our own kind.
Links:
Hector’s Birthday Bash at Wishing Well Sanctuary
https://wishingwellsanctuary.org/upcoming-events
Burlington Veg Fest https://www.burlingtonvegfest.com/
Farmhouse Garden Animal Home https://www.facebook.com/farmhousegardenanimalhome/
Revelstoke Trivia Night https://www.instagram.com/p/CvxZY7MuISv/?hl=en
Mally’s Third Chance Raccoon Rescue https://www.facebook.com/mallys3rdchance/
Bon Appetit Article
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/vegans-who-only-date-vegans
Vegan Dating Apps:
Grazer - https://grazerapp.com/
Vegan Dating Lounge Discord - https://discord.com/invite/CJnKNpnZB7
Veggie Connection - https://www.veggieconnection.com/
Community Building Tips:
Volunteer with us! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/veg-out-531-wont-you-join-us/id1661444569?i=1000591215977
Veg Out is now on three more platforms:
Amazon Music:
https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/00d23ae9-7211-4a12-a7e2-2d95faad7949/veg-out
iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-veg-out-120428203/
RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/veg-out-WPdv4q
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi, Jen and Jeanette
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Barbi and Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 549: Transfarming Switzerland
Have you heard of this process called transfarmation? On this episode, we talk to photographer and filmmaker, Thomas Machowicz, about the We Animals Media short film he co-directed with Sabina Diethelm, called Transfarming Switzerland. This is a must-see heart-warming film that follows the journey of Sarah Heiligtag as she helps to carve a path for farmers in Switzerland, and beyond, to move from animal production to animal sanctuaries and veganic farms. Join us as we chat with Thomas about this inspiring film, as well as his work with Molly Condit on the Sanctuary documentary, which captures visual stories about compassion for animals and the people who rescue them.
Links:
Met Radio: http://metradio.ca
Nate Erskin-Smith: https://www.meetnate.ca/register/
Nate Erskin-Smith on Animal Welfare: https://beynate.ca/animal-welfare/
Transfarming Switzerland: https://youtu.be/6IH_tEtgFa0
Thomas Machowicz: https://www.thomasmachowicz.com/
Sanctuary Documentary: https://www.sanctuarydoc.org/
Peaceable Kingdom: https://www.tribeofheart.org/sr/pkj_english_m.htm
Sarah Heiligtag: https://www.youtube.com/@hofnarr
The Last Pig: https://www.thelastpig.com/
The Raw Society Magazine: https://therawsociety.org/the-raw-society-magazine/
73 Cows: https://lockwoodfilm.com/73-cows
Chickens: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9wHzt6gBgI
Credits:
Hosts: Jen, Sweta
Guest: Thomas Machowicz
Editing: Sweta
Theme music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 548: Jinglepear Deli
Sinéad Hammons has always wanted to own her own business, and when she became vegan, she had a sense that her business would be about food. She saw a need for folks to be able to pick up delicious, healthy, grab and go vegan items, and when she saw an opportunity to transform a former butcher shop in the east end to a vegan deli, she took it and Jinglepear Deli was born!
Links:
Sarnia Veg Fest
https://www.facebook.com/sarniavegfest/
Our new Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/vegoutpodcastto
Jinglepear Deli:
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette and Marni
Guest: Sinéad Hammons
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 547: Cheap Eats
During these recent times of inflation, you might feel your budget is too tightly squeezed to afford to eat out. Today Steve and Barbi chat about some of their favourite places to eat in Toronto that remain relatively affordable despite rising prices elsewhere. From savoury to sweet, dine in to take out, we’ve got suggestions for where you can still eat out with old school prices.
Hosts: Barbi and Steve
Editing: Jeanette
Episode Summary: Barbi
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 546: Interview with a Former Slaughterhouse Inspector Turned Animal Rights Activist
Looking to hear an inspiring story about going veg and becoming a voice for the animals? We have one for you! On this episode, Sweta and Jen speak with David Magina, also known on social media as The 40 year old Vegan, about his journey from working as a slaughterhouse inspector to becoming a vegan and prominent animal rights activist.
Links:
Bill S-5: https://animaljustice.ca/blog/toxicity-tests-on-animals
BiteSizeVegan: https://bitesizevegan.org/ptsd-in-slaughterhouse-workers/
The 40 Year Old Vegan: https://linktr.ee/The40yearoldVegan
Brave New Life Project: https://www.bravenewlife.org/
Credits
Hosts: Jen and Sweta
Guest: David Magina
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 545: Portrayal of Vegans and Vegetarians in Pop Culture
How are vegans and vegetarians typically represented in TV shows and movies? Do these representations paint a positive picture, or do they play into common stereotypes? Join Jeanette, Sweta, and Jen as they discuss their thoughts on some fictional characters that have been portrayed on various TV shows and films over the years.
Links:
Wishing Well Sanctuary Yoga: https://wishingwellexperience.ca/classes/
Vegan Market in Barrie: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq6ZUE-vfEO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Vegans Who Snack Food + Art Festival in Ottawa: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr3i2-_gSOL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
VegTO Fest: https://www.veg.ca/vegto-fest
Credits:
Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta, Jen
Editing: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 544: Effective Activism Tactics
Sweta, Barbi and special guest host Sonia Faruqi discuss critiques of the animal rights movement. Using comments made in the book End of Animal Farming by Jacy Reese, they reflect on the tactics the movement uses. Links:
https://www.cobsbread.com/products/plant-based-cinnamon-bun/
https://www.facebook.com/events/596398428582195/628153292073375/
https://www.facebook.com/events/6395582500462551/?ref=newsfeed
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_End_of_Animal_Farming
Credits:
Hosts: Sweta, Barbi, Sonia
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 543: Lotus Feast Community House
More than 20 years ago Steve Leckie bought a house in Bloordale Village and decided to share it with renters who were vegetarian and wanted to live a more communal lifestyle. Now the Lotus Feast Community House is home to 12 residents and has expanded to another house nearby. We talk with Leckie and one of his tenants, Vishal, about what it’s like to live at Lotus Feast, how you get in and what the future holds.
Links
Lotus Feast Community House: http://lotusfeast.com/
Lotus Feast on Workaway: https://www.workaway.info/en/host/289283348265
Lotus Feast on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/4020596?source_impression_id=p3_1682266491_%2FONO5zsShA%2FPsKKx
Vegetarian Eco Camp: vegcamp.ca
Toronto Vegan Meetup Page: meetup.com/torontovegan/events/
Credits
Hosts: Steve, Marni
Editing: Marni, Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 542: Vegans and Vegetarians of the Past, Come Back!
It’s one thing to start a veg diet, and it’s another to maintain it. We talk to Dr. Andrea Polanco from Faunalytics about their recent study focused on identifying barriers faced by former vegans and vegetarians that led to them leave their veg diets and what we can do to help them come back.
Links:
Bringing Back Former Vegans And Vegetarians: An Obstacle Analysis: https://faunalytics.org/veg-obstacle-analysis/
Reforming Animal Agriculture Subsidies: A Guide for Advocates: https://faunalytics.org/reforming-animal-agriculture-subsidies/
Planting Seeds: The Impact Of Diet & Different Animal Advocacy Tactics: https://faunalytics.org/relative-effectiveness/
Faunalytics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/faunalytics/videos
Canadians for Responsible Food Policy: https://responsiblefoodpolicy.ca/
Planted Expo Toronto: https://www.plantedlife.com/toronto
Wishing Well Sanctuary Family Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/701312201606373/
Credits:
Hosts: Jen and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Jen
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 541: Trust Me, It's Vegan
Whether it be at a family function, restaurant, or other social gathering, when someone who is non-vegan prepares a vegan meal for you, do you ever wonder if they got it right? Join Sweta, Barbi and Jen as they explore this question and share their experiences.
Links:
Evolving Vegan - TV Series
Coffee Wars - Movie
Credits:
Host: Jen, Barbi, Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Jen
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 540: Bellona Kitchen
A new plant-inspired restaurant, called Bellona Kitchen, opened in Toronto’s west end at the beginning of the year, bringing us vegan and vegetarian dishes with an Italian influence. We chat with Johnnie and Aggie Fusco, the owners of Bellona Kitchen, about the inspirations behind their restaurant, the experience they provide, and of course, their menu full of fresh and home-made dishes.
Links:
Bellona Kitchen https://bellonakitchen.ca
The Wurst Market Ever https://www.facebook.com/events/541768224716866/
Toronto Vegan Meetup https://www.meetup.com/torontovegan/
Credits:
Host: Jen
Editing: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 539: Hello ChatGPT, I’m Vegan
Everyone’s talking about AI these days, particularly about ChatGPT. We wondered if the game-changing (albeit super-scary) AI chatbot would be able to help us plan a plant-based meal. So we asked it. Several times. The results are amusing, amazing, and a bit underwhelming all at the same time.
Links
ChatGPT: chat.openai.com
Credits
Hosts: Jeanette, Marni, Jen
Editing: Jeanette
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 538: Retro Cookbook Roundup
How did vegans cook before the days of vegan recipe blogs, TikTok clips and YouTube videos? We used cookbooks! In this episode Barbi and Sweta discuss their beloved old cookbooks and even some zines. Hear about their favourites and some of yours as they journey through their baby vegan days.
Links:
Family Festival at Wishing Well Sanctuary
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 537: PC Plant-Based, What We Like
Wondering about all those PC Plant-Based products you see in stores? Join us as we discuss what we enjoyed, hated and what could be made a bit better with some adjustments. Listen now!
Links:
Global and Mail: Canada to ban cosmetic testing on animals
CBC: Canada trails other nations on banning animal-tested cosmetics. A new plan aims to change that
Credits:
Hosts: Marni, Jenn and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 536: Vacationing at Wishing Well Sanctuary
Wishing Well Sanctuary is known as a safe haven for animals, and a place where you can visit and volunteer...but did you know you can also camp at the sanctuary? You can experience this magical place in all sorts of ways - from doing yoga with the llamas to getting a tarot card reading, watching a movie in a rustic barn, or even hosting your birthday, bachlorette party or any other special occasion that you can think of. Stacey Bowman is an animal caretaker at Wishing Well, and she dropped by to speak with us about all the exciting things you can experience at the site, plus we learn about some of the rescued animals like Hector the 40 pound turkey, and Thunder, the Llapaca.
Wishing Well Experience https://wishingwellexperience.ca/
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi Lazarus, Jennifer Semotok and Jeanette Cabral
Guest: Stacey Bowman
Editing: Jeanette Cabral
Episode Summary: Jeanette Cabral
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 535: Cat Fostering with Toronto Cat Rescue
If you’ve ever thought about fostering a cat but were scared to take the plunge this episode is for you. We speak with Bonnie Levine, the Executive Director of Toronto Cat Rescue, about what’s required of feline foster parents. Who makes a good candidate? Can you handle the emotional toll of a sick kitty? What if you want to go away for a few days?
Links:
Toronto Cat Rescue: https://www.torontocatrescue.ca/
Valentine and Anti-Valentine meetup: https://www.meetup.com/torontovegan/events/290767318/
Upside Foods and the FDA: https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/16/upside-foods-cell-cultured-meat-fda/
New York Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act: https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/18/us/new-york-state-bans-cosmetics-animal-testing/index.html
Credits:
Hosts: Marni and Sweta
Guest: Bonnie Levine
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Marni
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Replay - Veg Out 413: Goal Setting
We're off this week, but we'll have lots of great content in the new year. In the mean time, have a listen to one of our episodes from 2017 about goal setting. It has lots of good content to get your year started.
Links:
No Meat Athlete New Year's Resolution: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/3-steps-in-december/
Credits:
Hosts: John, Jeanette and Steve
Theme Music: Matt Judge
2022 Intro: Jen and Sweta
2022 Editing: Sweta
Image: Estée Janssens
Veg Out 534: Vegan Community Building
Wondering how you can meet other vegetarians and vegans in the GTA? Or how you can stay in the loop about new vegan businesses or products on the market? Or where you could host a vegan event or get help with an artistic project? On this episode, we’re joined by Sue Spahr, founder of the new Wishbone Animal Rights Lab, to talk about local vegan groups and resources that can help you get more engaged with the veg community in the GTA.
Links:
Animal Rights Activism: Studio & Streets! Go Fund Me page
Credits:
Hosts: Barbi, Steve, Jen
Guest: Sue Spahr
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Barbi
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Image: Samantha Gades
Veg Out 533: Consider the Kitchen
Knives, microwaves, rolling boils and other kitchen things! Learn all about the hidden secrets of your kitchen as Jeanette, Barbi and Sweta discuss kitchen facts and history.
Links
Consider the Fork: Book Website
Social Herbivore: Holiday Wine & Dine Event, December 9, 7-10pm
Vegan Baking Group: Facebook Page
Credits
Hosts: Jeanette, Barbi and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 532: Foodshake
This week we chat with Serena McDonnell, a data scientist and quant researcher who, in her spare time, created Foodshake — a web app that converts any recipe to vegan. Inspired by her father’s reluctance to cook for her after she went plant-based Serena realized she could funnel all the conversions she’d figured out on her own (and with the help of testers in the Toronto veg community) into an application that makes adapting old family recipes, or any dish you find online, as easy as plant-based pie.
Links
Foodshake: Foodshakeapp.com
Newsletter about the app: Foodshakeapp.substack.com
Serena’s Tiktok: Tiktok.com/@friendlyveg
Serena’s Instagram: Instagram.com/friendlyveg_
Serena’s Youtube: Youtube.com/@friendlyveg
Credits
Host: Marni
Guest: Serena McDonnell
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 531: Won’t You Join Us?
Today we’re talking about you. And us. Specifically, you joining us. That’s right, Veg Out is looking for new volunteers. We want new blood and we think you might be a match. If you agree, tune in to this episode to find out how we all joined the Veg Out crew, what we’re looking for, and how you can get in touch.
Credits
Hosts: Marni, Sweta, Steve
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Image: Harry Cunningham
Veg Out 530: Ask Veg Out
There are few people who like to dole out advice more than vegans coming to the aid of other vegans. Perhaps it’s our do-gooding nature, perhaps we just enjoy spreading the word, perhaps we get too excited about soup. Today we scour the Toronto Vegans Facebook group for questions about all things vegan and attempt to answer them. Who knows, it may become a regular episode.
LinksToronto Vegans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontovegans
Halloween at the Farm: https://www.veg.ca/local-events/halloween-at-the-farm
A Very Merry Market: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-very-merry-market-tickets-432926784667
CreditsHosts: Marni, Sweta, Barbi
Editing: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Image: Towfiqu barbhuiya
Veg Out 529: Vegan Dog Social
Today we’re joined by Charles Ng, owner of the store Bark & Meow. He's here to talk about vegan dogs and about his event taking place on October 15th. Learn about Toronto's first ever Vegan Dog Social on this episode of Veg Out.
Links
Vegan Dog Social event on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/events/christie-pits-park/vegan-dog-social/1177499856313295/
Credits
Hosts: Steve, Sweta
Guest: Charles Ng
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 528: Vegan Fashion Show
Today we’re joined by Angie Bell, the host of Toronto’s inaugural Vegan Fashion Show which takes place on October 2nd with proceeds going to Animal Justice. We talk about some of the designers taking part and other fun stuff planned for the night including music, food and a sketch artist who’ll be creating on-the-spot artwork.
Links
The Vegan Fashion Show: https://www.theveganfashionshow.org
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-vegan-fashion-show-tickets-366549037037
Animal Justice: https://animaljustice.ca
Plant-Based Deals Book: https://thisisplantcurious.com
Ralphy’s Retreat: https://www.facebook.com/events/794723708231480
Credits
Hosts: Barbi, Marni
Guest: Angie Bell
Editing: Jeanette Cabral
Episode Summary: Marni
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 527: Burgers
With another long weekend coming in a few weeks, let's discuss burgers! Condiments, buns, brands we talk about it all on this episode of Veg Out.
Credits
Hosts: Marni, Steve and Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 526: Veg Labels
Vegan, Plant Based, Vegetarian, Ovo Lacto, Flexitarian – there are many ways to describe how and what you eat. For some, labels are necessary and are held as a way to express their beliefs and maintain their values. For others, it is a starting off point to get to the place they want to be. Can you be vegetarian and wear leather? Vegan and eat honey? Or kill insects? Barbi, Steve and Jeanette talk about veg labels and the impact they have on the veg community.
Veg Out 525: We’ll Meat Again?
No, we’re not considering turning our backs on our vegan life choices. Instead we’re talking about mock meats, meat substitutes and protein alternatives. But we also broach the topic of lab-grown meat. When the cell-cultured stuff is ready for mass consumption will we be first in line to try it, or are we happy with the alternatives we already have?
Credits:
Hosts: Marni, Steve, Sweta
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Marni
Theme Music: Matt Judge
Veg Out 524: Vegan Brownies
The Vegan Baking Group recently held a brownie bake off, which inspired Barbi, Sweta and Jeanette to talk about all things vegan brownies, but they also reminisce about cookie pizzas, baking as kids, baking fails, and annoying baking trends.
Veg Out 523: Plant Based Treaty
Join Steve and Sweta as they speak with guest Jacinta McDonnell from the . The Plant Based Treaty initiative is a grassroots campaign designed to put food systems at the forefront of combating the climate crisis.
Credits:
Hosts: Steve, Sweta
Guest: Jacinta McDonnell
Editing: Sweta
Episode Summary: Sweta
Theme Music: Matt Judge