In this episode of the vegetarian zen podcast, we’re going to discuss my recent completion of Rouxbe’s Culinary Rx Online Cooking course. You may recall that in 2018, I took their Forks Over Knives cooking course so I decided to give another course a try. I’ll tell you what I learned and give you a rundown of what this course entails should you choose to look into it for yourself or for that aspiring plant-based chef in your life since you can also gift this course.
May 30, 2021•27 min
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast isn’t quite the healthiest episode we’ve ever done but, life is all about balance right? Today, we’re talking about the top 10 vegan chips as voted on by us and by our trusted Peas and Carrots Society. We started Vegetarian Zen in 2013 and we like to stay on top of food trends. Things are changing so fast in the plant-based world and that’s a great thing because the more vegan and vegetarian options there are, the more people are inclined to give it a t...
May 16, 2021•29 min
Vegan coffee lovers rejoice! With the rise of vegan plant-based milk over the past several years, there are PLENTY of vegan coffee creamers to choose from that can take that morning cuppa Joe from drab to fab! Even if you aren't a vegan but are simply looking to reduce dairy, these non-dairy options won't disappoint. In this episode of our podcast , break down the most popular vegan coffee creamers and tell you a little about each so that you can decide for yourself if they're right for you!...
May 02, 2021•31 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Skye Michael Conroy aka The Gentle Chef. Skye is a vegan chef and author of several vegan cookbooks including his latest, “Crafting Seitan: Creating Homemade Plant-based Meats.” Skye talks to us about his journey to becoming vegan and shares how he became a vegan chef. We’ll also talk about his book, Crafting Seitan, which can help you break away from commercial mock meat products and learn to make your own delicious versions, complete wi...
Apr 18, 2021•39 min
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Jenny Goldfarb, the founder of Unreal deli the finest plant-based deli meats inspired by over 100 years of New York deli history. We talk to Jenny about what inspired her to create Unreal Deli, what it’s like running her plant-based business and also, about her experience on Shark Tank where she landed a deal with Mark Cuban.
Apr 04, 2021•42 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Certified Life Coach Michele Olender. Michele specializes in helping people eliminate consumption of animal products and helps existing vegetarians/vegans take on challenging new goals.
Mar 21, 2021•53 min
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about black salt also known as Himalayan black salt or Kala Namak. We discuss the benefits, side effects, where you can buy it, and provide you with a few recipes to get you started cooking with it.
Mar 07, 2021•24 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to welcome food writer Peggy Brusseau, author of The Contented Vegan.
Feb 21, 2021•43 min
In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Doug Evans, an entrepreneur who was an early pioneer in the natural food industry. In his new book, The Sprout Book , Doug talks all about sprouts and how we can tap into the power of the planet’s most nutritious foods.
Feb 07, 2021•48 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Molly Patrick. Molly is the co-founder of Clean Food Dirty Girl whose mission it is to help people eat more plants while finding joy in doing so.
Jan 24, 2021•52 min
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to welcome Kiko Ellsworth. Kiko is an Emmy award-winning actor, producer, director who has appeared in hundreds of television shows, films, and commercials but he also has an inspiring story on how he became the person he is today which, among other things, is someone who is very passionate about veganism and leading a holistic, cruelty-free lifestyle.
Jan 10, 2021•54 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re chatting with Adriane Marie, founder of Healabel , an awareness initiative that aims to improve consumer transparency by shedding light on our purchases. In addition to talking to Adriane about Healabel, we’ll also be talking to her about her new self-published children’s book, The Roots of our Food . Adriane wrote, illustrated, and narrated this book and we are looking forward to talking to her about her inspiration for creating it....
Dec 27, 2020•47 min
In today’s episode, we are pleased to welcome Hollan Hawaii. Hollan is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, health advocate, former restaurant owner, mom of three, plant-based cookbook author, and expert in vegan plant-based food. We’re going to talk to Hollan about her cookbook Good Food Gratitude and the positive impacts she’s experienced when she moved to a plant-based diet over a decade ago.
Dec 13, 2020•42 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be reviewing Splendid Spoon! Splendid Spoon is a meal subscription service that specializes in clean ingredients. We'll share our honest review of pros and cons.
Nov 29, 2020•21 min
In this episode of our podcast, we talk about “upcycling”. We discuss what it is, how it’s different from recycling, and talk about our business, Cheery Bird Vintage, and how we use upcycling as a BIG part of that business.
Nov 15, 2020•32 min
While I've always been a big fan of juices and smoothies, wellness shots aren't something I've made at home so, I decided to do some experimenting! Not familiar with wellness shots? No problem! In this episode, you'll learn: What Are Wellness Shots? Are Wellness Shots Good for You? Are There Any Risks with Taking Wellness Shots? Do I Need a Juicer to Make My Own? Some Common Ingredients and Their Benefits 8 Wellness Shot Recipes How to Store Your Wellness Shots...
Nov 01, 2020•36 min
In this episode of the VZ podcast, we are pleased to welcome Alison Tierney. Alison is an outpatient oncology dietitian working with patients during cancer treatments to ensure adequate nutrition and symptom relief.
Oct 18, 2020•47 min
Marion is a Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita at New York University. Her passionate and clarifying insights into food politics challenge people to consider their own role in the global food chain, and to strive for a healthier, more sustainable, more equitable future. In our conversation with Marion we talk about her latest book, Let’s Ask Marion, which takes a conversational Q&A format with questions posed by environmentalists and food writer...
Oct 04, 2020•42 min
Batch cooking can help you save time, money, and stay on track with your health goals. Stephanie Dreyer shares her TOP tips for batch cooking.
Sep 19, 2020•41 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re talking about vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. We’re going to discuss: Some sunscreen terminology to help you better understand how to pick a sunscreen that’s right for you One not-too-common term we’ll share is “reef-safe”. We’ll talk about how some countries and US states within the US are banning certain sunscreens. We’re going to give you 7 of the best cruelty-free, vegan, reef-friendly sunscreens as recommended by our closed Facebook gr...
Sep 06, 2020•36 min
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about lentils. You’re going to learn: What lentils are The different types of lentils What lentils do for your body 5 recipes to inspire you plus 3 unconventional ways to eat them
Aug 23, 2020•26 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share 10 vegetarian and vegan pantry essentials that can help ensure you're always ready to cook up something delicious and nutritious!
Aug 09, 2020•39 min
It’s summertime and the living is easy. While it’s blazing hot down here in south Texas and going outdoors is something really tough to do right now, we thought this would be the perfect time for a virtual vegan Picnic! We asked our friends in our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, to let us know what they’d be bringing. In this episode of the podcast, we’re going to share some of their responses.
Jul 26, 2020•22 min
In this episode, we welcome Jen Rao of Clear Your Life. Clear Your Life was founded on the belief that simplified, beautiful living space will not only reduce stress but allow you to create better relationships, work & fulfillment in your life. Jen recently wrote an article titled, "The Ultimate Intentional Living Road Map" where she discusses how we can design our lives to be more in line with our values. Whether it’s finally making the decision to go plant-based or finally starting a busin...
Jul 12, 2020•45 min
Vegan and vegetarian food can sometimes get a bad rap as consisting of nothing more than bland food! I know that before I became a vegetarian, I believed this stereotype just because I didn’t know any better. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are putting that stereotype to rest! We’ll be sharing 10 of our FAVORITE go-to seasonings and also sharing some from our close Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society.
Jun 28, 2020•41 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Callee Ackland of Hippie Haven, the first zero-waste store in South Dakota. We’re going to talk to Callee about what a “zero-waste” store is, and also about the mission at Hippie Haven whose vendors are 70% women-owned.
Jun 14, 2020•45 min
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to welcome Laura Theodore, aka. The Jazzy Vegetarian. What’s EXTRA exciting about having Laura on the show is that she was one of our inspirations for creating The Vegetarian Zen podcast. Many of you know that we started Vegetarian Zen as a place for people to feel comfortable asking questions and learning more about being plant-based without feeling bullied or pressured. We wanted to focus on the positive aspects of being vegan or ve...
May 31, 2020•34 min
In this episode of the VZ podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Benjamin Hagerty and Brianne Nemiroff of the blog It’s Bree and Ben: Live and Travel Kindly. We talk to them about how they started out their life of travel and how they use their blog to help guide people to kind choices in travel, dining, and shopping.
May 17, 2020•40 min
A plant-based diet is a powerful tool in helping you manage your diabetes. It can even reverse it! A few weeks ago, Larissa had a bit of a scare with her blood-sugar levels shooting up. Because she can’t take any medicines such as Metformin to help her control her diabetes, she needs to ensure she’s eating right and moving. This recent scare made us go back and review some of the basics about controlling diabetes. In this episode of the VZ podcast, we’re going to share 7 things you should know a...
May 03, 2020•21 min
Today we are excited to welcome Siovonne Smith, author of the book The 3-Day Vegan. When we reviewed Siovanne’s book, The 3-Day Vegan, we really resonated with the message. In her book, Siovanne gives you step by step suggestions, inspiration, and motivation to help you ease into veganism 3 days at a time. Whether you’re a vegetarian looking to incorporate some vegan days or, you’re an omnivore who isn’t really interested in becoming vegetarian or vegan but would simply like to reduce your consu...
Apr 19, 2020•51 min
