Veg Out 628: All About Baking Bread!

Join Jeanette and Sweta as they explore the many non-vegan restaurants with vegan options. You're sure to discover some tasty meals you didn't know existed.Links:Rustic Cosmo Cafe https://www.instagram.com/rusticcosmo/Jamil's Chaat House https://www.jamils.ca/Bar Neon https://www.barneon.ca/Tabule https://tabule.ca/Earls https://earls.ca/Pizzeria Libretto https://www.pizzerialibretto.com/menus/Kibo Sushi https://kibosushi.com/Mean Bao https://www.meanbaotoronto.com/ Bawara https://www.bawara.ca/Dynamite Sushi https://www.dynamitesushi.net/Yueh Tung https://www.yuehtung.com/Madras Masala https://madrasmasalatoronto.com/Khau Gully https://www.khaugully.ca/African Palace https://africanpalacetoronto.wordpress.com/Rustle and Still https://rustleandstill.com/Sprouty https://sprouty.ca/Jaffna Street Food https://www.instagram.com/jaffnastreetfood/Simona https://fabrestaurants.ca/restaurant/simona/CreditsCohosts: Jeanette and SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

Ever wondered about roads and wildlife? Yes? No? Well, either way we'll get you all caught up on this topic. On this episode, Jen and Sweta talk about Ben Goldfarb's book Crossings, a book all about road ecology.Links:Crossings book: https://www.bengoldfarb.com/crossingsExperts warn road salt piles could harm waterways, drinking water - https://globalnews.ca/news/11728569/warn-road-salt-piles-harm-waterways-drinking-water/Credits:Cohosts: Jen and SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

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

Are all of your colleagues vegan, or may zero of them are? Either way, we're talking about it! Listen as Jen and Sweta chat about being vegan in supportive and non-supportive workplaces.Credits:Cohosts: Jen and SwetaEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

If you're looking for the most incredible gelato, you have to head to La Dolce Vita! Once you step inside the store in Downtown Oakville, you'll face a wall of so many flavours, you won't know where to start. On this episode, we're joined by owners Chris and Mia, who share with us how La Dolce Vita got started and what inspired them to make delectable gelato without animal products. We also chat about how they come up with their wide variety of flavours and the other amazing goodies they offer on their menu. Have a listen and find out more about these sweet treats you need this summer!Links:La Dolce Vita: Website, Facebook and InstagramThe Vegan Night MarketVegan Paint, Sip and SnackBurlington VegFestCredits:Guests: Chris and MiaCohosts: Barbi and JenEditing: SwetaSocial Media: JenTheme Music: Matt Judge

On this episode, Barbi and guest host Bernie talk to John Shep about his mission Outrun the Darkness, where he completed a 142.2K Ultra-Double Marathon, as well as his training leading up to it which involved some very tasty treats.Links:Outrun the Darkness (https://www.instagram.com/outrunthedarkness/ )Burlington Veg Fest (https://www.burlingtonvegfest.com/)Credits:Hosts: Barbie and BernieGuest: John ShepSummary: BarbiEditor: JeanetteSocial Media: JenTheme: Matt Judge