Veg Out

Today on Veg Out we talk about all things breakfast and brunch with Jennifer Needham, coordinator of the Toronto Veg Brunch Group. The group chats about their favourite vegan brunch places in the city and what they make at home for their own breakfasts. You can check out Jennifer’s blog here. Listen here! 

Vegan youtube star Lauren Toyota stops by to talk about her upcoming cookbook Vegan Comfort Classics:  101 Recipes to Feed Your Face, that’s available now for pre-order. Listen now!     

On today’s edition of Veg Out, John, Jeanette and Steve offer some tips on goal setting for the year. Clink on the link below to hear the full episode, or subscribe through itunes or on our Veg Guide App. Listen to Veg Out! Join the Veg Fitness Club! Three Step Plan to Crush Your New Year’s Goals from the No Meat Athlete. Twelve month habit challenge from the No Meat Athlete Take the Veggie Challe...

In today’s episode of Veg Out Jeanette, Steve and Ana talk to Samantha Doyle about Vegan Baking.  Samantha Doyle won in two categories, savoury and sweet, at the 2017 Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake Off.  She is a member of our TVA book club and TVA baking group.  She is a passionate vegan and baker.  She shares her vegan baking journey and her tips and secrets for vegan baking. Ne...

In today’s episode of Veg Out, Ana, Steve and Lisa get to know Ally Lazare, the renaissance woman behind Mama Vegan, who tells us all about her vegan journey, how she started her business and her various delicious vegan products! You can find Mama Vegan here: Order from Mama Vegan Facebook Twitter Instagram You can find her cheeses at Tempeh Trails and Rosie’s Eatery Upcoming Events: TVA Annual Ge...

On today’s episode of Veg Out, Lisa, Ana and Steve talk with Sam Turnbull about her new cookbook, Fuss Free Vegan! We talk all about the process, her vegan story, her favourite recipes from the cookbook and much more! You can find Sam here: It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken (food blog) Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Upcoming Events: Holiday Market – November 19, 12-6 pm ($5 tickets), 601 Christie...

On this week’s episode, Jeanette and Steve highlight some holiday events from the TVA and preview some upcoming episodes of Veg Out. If you have any topics you’d like to see us cover, send us an email at tva@veg.ca. You can buy tickets now for the Holiday Market, you can come to our Holiday Open House and Bake Sale, and members can join us for the Annual General Meeting. Listen to Veg Out!  &...

In today’s episode of Veg Out, Lisa, Katie, and Steve are joined by the winner of the Lisa Grill Compassion for Animals Award, Mary-Chris Staples who has had an incredible impact with her vegan outreach. Organizations and Resources mentioned: Toronto Pig Save Toronto Chicken Save Toronto Cow Save Save Outreach Squad Direct Action Everywhere AnimalRightsToronto.com Anonymous for the Voiceless &nbsp...

On today’s episode Angeline, Kirti and Jeanette discuss the notion of self care, and offer some resources for those who are looking to incorporate self care practices into their lives. Click here to listen! Resources: community centre yoga classes, community acupuncture, student massage clinic through Sutherland-Chan, life coach Kimberly Carroll, passport to prana yoga, Kadampa meditation centre,...

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 catc...

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!...

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...

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 Dieticia...

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 O...

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 accompli...

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 tva@veg.ca! Links & Info:   Join the Toronto Vegetarian Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon by emailing Barbi: blazarus@veg.ca Share your thoughts on rebranding the Veg Foo...

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...

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 taki...

Today John, Ana, and Steve are joined by Greg to discuss Vegan Rock! 9.  Vegan Rock! is a concert/bake sale/fundraiser that is taking place on June 8th at The Boat (158 Augusta Avenue, Toronto).  Talented veg musicians, friends, and the smells of baked goods, all mingling at a Kensington bar, mean it is not a night to be missed.  The co-hosts also talk about TVA Reads, important boo...

Today John, Lisa, and Steve discuss the results from the Anita Karajnc trial, and Level 10 Veganism.  “Level 10 Veganism!?!?” you ask.  Tune into the show to find out more.  Also, a reminder that there’s another week left of Veggielicious!

On this week’s episode, we give you ideas on how to make your mother’s day vegan. Plus, we highlight some more Veggielicious options for you to enjoy. We also squeeze in some rants at the end. Listen now! Veg Out May 6 

On today’s episode of Veg Out, Jeanette, Lisa, and Steve dive into the delicious options at Veggielicious this year as well as why body shaming needs to stop (especially in the vegan world)   Links Mentioned in the Podcast: Veggielicious Pop Up! – May 7, 2017, Artscape Sandbox Veggielicious – May 5 – 21, 2017 On Being A Bad Vegan Fatty – FEMSPLAIN The Compassion Company and Fat Shaming –...

Today we are hosting a Worldwide Vegan Bake sale at the TVA Resource Centre and it’s a great time to do a flashback to the recent 9th Annual Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake Off.  In this special edition on-site podcast Ana interviews bakers, volunteers, a TVA board member and the organizer extraordinaire Natalie Stephenson.  

Today Ana, Sarah, Angeline and John try to debunk the notion that you can’t eat healthy on a budget.  John has gotten really angry in the past over the idea that eating healthy is more expensive than eating poorly, and the ladies calmly address this issue, which resulted in John not getting too worked up and throwing objects in a fit of rage.