More Plants: A Vegan Podcast by Brownble

In today's episode we'll be talking all about cheese. From its origins over 8,000 years ago in Mesopotamia to how cheese evolved across cultures and climates. I share a scene from my childhood that has never left me and tell you why Venezuelan cheeses are mostly fresh, unique and what they taught me about switching to alternatives that don't harm animals but give you a delicious experience that is...

As you probably learned if you listened to part 1 of our celebration of rice, It's one of the most important ingredients in plant-based cooking and food culture worldwide. It feeds billions, it travels continents, it carries centuries of culinary tradition and most of us at home cook it very blandly or in just one way, when there are countless ways. In this episode of More Plants, we explore how d...

I grew up thinking I knew exactly what my favorite dessert was. Strawberry tarts. Always. Every Sunday, my grandpa would come over for tea… and every Sunday he’d say he was bringing “my favorites.” And every single time, something different was revealed when he opened the package. In today's episode of the More Plants Podcast discover how my jolly old grandpa and my mother's love for tea inspired...

In this episode of the More Plants podcast, we explore the magic of green leafy vegetables and how they can transform your plant‑based cooking. You’ll learn: Why spring greens are celebrated around the world The simple cooking technique that makes greens taste amazing A quick vegan recipe using spring greens and white beans A fun cooking challenge to expand your plant‑based cooking skill...

In this episode, we explore the reality that many people experience on a plant-based or vegan journey: imperfection. From cravings and convenience to social situations, family dynamics, and emotional ties to food, living in alignment with your values isn’t always linear—or simple. Inspired by the book No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, this episode introduces a powerful shift in perspective: instea...

Mangoes are one of the most beloved tropical fruits on Earth. They're sweet, fragrant, versatile, and rich in history. In this episode of More Plants, we explore the story of mangoes from their origins in South Asia to the bountiful trees of Venezuela, and how this iconic fruit has shaped global cuisines. In today's episode you’ll hear: • The fascinating history of mango — from ancient cultivation...

Rice is more than a grain — it’s a story, part of so many traditions around the world, and a foundation for plant-based. From ancient cultivation to modern kitchens, rice has shaped cuisines and inspired countless dishes, including of course my home country of Venezuela, and still, I didn't always love this grain. In this episode of More Plants, we explore rice in all its glory. You’ll learn how r...

What is umami, and why is it the secret to delicious plant-based cooking? In this episode of More Plants, we explore how umami — often called the fifth taste — creates depth and satisfaction in vegan meals. Learn how plant ingredients like mushrooms, tomatoes, fermented foods, and roasted vegetables naturally build rich flavor without the need for meat or dairy. We also break down simple technique...

The wait is finally over my friends! A new season of the More Plants podcast is coming next week—and this one is all about the joy of food, the joy of cooking, and the food stories that can get us back in the kitchen making delicious meals. In this short announcement episode, I share the idea behind the season: a celebration of food, history, family, and the stories that connect them. After months...

Many years ago I was in a cycle of a certain kind of stress that was bubbling just beneath the surface, in a way that didn't scream urgency as you would perhaps feel during a big life transition, exam season or project deadline season, the illness of a family member, but rather, the kind of daily stress that keeps you on a hamster wheel, moving through your day scratching things off to-do lists, w...

In today's book club episode I'll be talking about the book Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling by Dr. Anita Johnston . It has been a go-to resource in the field of eating disorder recovery since its original publication in 1996, and I found it so eye opening and helpful that I felt I had to give it specia...

Today we delve into the fascinating concept of cognitive dissonance and how it relates to veganism, our relationship with food, habit changes and more. We'll explore the psychological discomfort that arises when our beliefs and actions don't align and how this can bring up challenges when attempting any changes that are so deeply linked to our value systems (veganism and our love of animals is one...

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful end to 2024 and start to the new year, that you’re reenergized, and excited for anything you’ve set out to do this year. January is such a strange month, it’s filled with that   new start ,   new you   energy, and all the feels because of the Holidays coming to an end, it’s also Veganuary and the month of so many new year's res...

It's our last post and episode of the year, and with these sort of time markers, no matter how present I always try to be, there's no way to not catch the end of year bug and look back or look forward. Growing up I had a huge new year's resolution tradition with my mother. We'd sit in our living room, put on some music and write down a list of all the goals we wanted tor each the following year. W...

When it comes to sitting around that beautiful Holiday table, something happens when we're surrounded by people who love us, where the invisible adult line called independence and autonomy is blurred, wiped out somehow, and all topics seem like fair game. As vegans we need to deal with conversations about why we aren't eating the non-vegan apple pie and what's the difference if you just have "a li...

Our 2024 gift guide episode is here! I n today’s post and podcast episode I’ll be helping you with a list of amazing holiday gifts you can give to a vegan cook in the ultimate vegan Holiday and Christmas gift guide (that can also help you out for birthdays or any gift giving occasion).  From fancy gifts for the vegan home cook to baskets and kits filled with ingredients and goodies, appliance...

Today I have a total treat for you in that you’ll get to meet one of my favorite podcasters, Michele Olender, vegan life coach and host of the  Vedge your Best Podcast . You know me and the way I talk about veganism, I meet people where they’re at, I respect the journey and timing of each person, I understand and have empathy for the fact that this change happens differently for differen...

I still cannot believe that I got the chance to talk to the guest you’re about to hear. I found Jenn thanks to the magic of Google, possibly over a decade ago, when I was looking to see if anyone was working on or talking about veganism and eating disorder recovery. Back then, Jenn was speaking about her own journey of recovery from an eating disorder and was using her beautiful music to help insp...

It is rare that after 12 years of being vegan I come across a book on veganism that surprises me with such a jolt that I find myself dedicating not one podcast episode to it but two. If you missed last week's episode of the podcast I sat down to have the most thrilling chat with Matthew Halteman, author of the book Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan ,  professor of...

Every now and then I read a book that creates such an impact in the way I see things that I can’t keep it to myself. I feel the need to reach out from my microphone and into your headphones and lure you with an invisible finger with the smell of fresh vegan croissants, out of your chair, only this time, to your local bookstore, to get what I now consider to be the best book on veganism I’ve ever r...

I’m so thrilled to introduce you to our first restaurant owners and cookbook authors ever to be on the show! Their story is so inspiring. There is no question that starting a restaurant is capital R risky, stressful, scary and overwhelming, but what if it included the arrival of a hurricane two weeks later, then a pandemic, then the ebbs and flows of any business. How can you go from two friends w...

It’s one of those days folks. One of those days in which I get to interview one of my dream guests in the podcast, someone who you know well if you’re a long time listener, reader or student because to me she is one of the top experts in vegan nutrition out there. I found her years ago thanks to the magic of google in an article she had written and immediately started following her. I’ve read perh...

Brownble has given me more unexpected gifts than I can count, and by far, the greatest of gifts has been the people I’ve met, all through my work on the internet. Not only our amazing students, readers and listeners, but colleagues and friends, all on a similar journey. It’s my version of online dating for someone who has been with her significant other for 24 years, but with none of the horror st...

It's not a common event at our podcast that we get to sit down and put our business shoes on, and yet, we constantly encounter listeners that are either thinking of starting a business, already have one, or are simply entrepreneurially curious and love to hear stories of how the vegan sausage gets made. I could think of no better person to scratch the itch of the vegan business and marketing talk...

In today's episode we're learning how to grown our own food, veganically, aka organic fruits and veggies that don't need a single animal product for fertilizing, all thanks the wonderful work of Meg Kelly, gardener and farmer extraordinaire, helping people and animals through her incredible work. Meg Kelly is an advocate for veganic gardening and farming. In 2008 she co-founded the Veganic Agricul...