Veg Out

On this episode, we’re talking with vegan veterinarian Dr. Nicole Howe! We chat about what it’s like to pursue a career in veterinary medicine as a vegan, including some of the ethical challenges and difficult situations that can arise during veterinary training and in practice. Join us as we explore life as a vegan veterinarian and the realities of navigating the field while staying true to one’s values!Links:Yves Veggie Cuisine Returns to Canadian Grocery Shelves Under Maple Leaf Foods (Vegcomonist): https://vegconomist.com/company-news/yves-veggie-cuisine-returns-canadian-grocery-shelves-under-maple-leaf-foods/Planted Plant-based Cuisine - in person cooking classes by Michael Abramson: https://www.plantedplantbasedcuisine.com/Small Changes, Big Impact - A Food and Futures tests by VegTO: https://www.veg.ca/veg-to-festCredits:Cohosts: Jen and BarbiGuest: Dr. Nicole HoweEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

Fibremaxxing is the latest trend in the wellness space, but before you rush out to buy psyllium husk in bulk, listen to this episode! Desiree Nielsen is a registered dietitian and self confessed fibre nerd. She joins Barbi and Jeanette to talk all things fibre - what it is, what it does, how to incorporate it into your diet - all through evidence based, practical, plant-based advice. Links:Desiree Nielsen (https://desireerd.com/)Better Batter Cookie Co. (https://betterbattercookieco.com/)The New Gold Standard Documentary Screening (https://thebeaglealliance.org/documentary-film-canadian-inaugural-premier-screening/)Four Course Dinner Fundraiser at Iris Toronto (https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc9Bi8ByUfw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== )Desiree NielsenHosts: Barbi and JeanetteSummary and Editing: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme song: Matt Judge

The first episode of Veg Out aired in 2006, so today all five of us are recording together to remember what life was even like as a vegan in the GTA 20 years ago. We reminisce about the excitement over vegan pizza (without any cheese!), raw food, activism, our favourite restaurants that are no more, and thankfully some that are still around!Links:Pilot Episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pilot-episode/id1661444569?i=1000712317101Vegan Vegan Night Market: https://www.theveganmarket.ca/torontoPeterborough Veg Fest:https://ptbovegfest.ca/Avo Organic Kitchen:https://avoorganickitchen.com/Plant Curious:https://www.thisisplantcurious.com/toronto-homeCredits:Hosts: Barbi, Jeanette, Jen, Steve and SwetaEditing: JeanetteSummary: BarbiSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge

The carb fest continues! We've talked about potatoes and pasta, and now we are learning how to bake delicious, crusty and flavourful vegan bread at home! Jeanette's culinary cousin Hannah comes on the podcast to share her tried and true tips for baking bread. Links:VegTO Sunset Social with Sau Bake(https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegtos-sunset-social-with-sau-bake-tickets-1993344721722?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)Upcycling Fashion Show(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upcycling-fashion-show-tickets-1994596809751?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)Vegetarians of High ParkDinner at Lettuce Love, Friday September 4th from 6-8 pm. RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, September 1st.Bread Recipes:Nigella Lawson's Essential White Loafnote: can use vegan butter or olive oil in place of dairy butter(https://chileanflavor.blogspot.com/2009/06/essential-white-loaf.html)Nora Cooks Vegan Focaccia(https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-focaccia/)Mary's Test Kitchen Fluffy Flax Hamburger Buns(https://www.marystestkitchen.com/easy-vegan-hamburger-buns-no-special-ingredients-needed/)It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken Bread Recipes(https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/category/recipes/lunches-dinners/bread-recipes/)

Dumplings, sauces, spices, oh my! There are so many flavourful, affordable and unique vegan products or accidentally vegan products waiting for you at the dozens of East Asian grocery stores around the GTA. Sweta, Steve and Jeanette share some of their picks, plus our top stores.Links:Toronto Baking Group Muffin Meet Uphttps://tinyurl.com/57cnsptzVegTO Summer Eventshttps://www.veg.ca/Credits:Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta and SteveEditor and Summary: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge