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Veg Out 510: Learning about TVA’s Board & AGM

Today Sweta and Ana chat with Elliot Alexander and Peter McQueen about all things TVA.  With the TVA Annual General Meeting coming up and the recent call for committee members we thought the timing was right to learn about how the TVA works behind the scenes.  Elliot and Peter, two of our current board members, talk about how the TVA Board works, how board members are elected and more.  As a bonus, we learn about their personal experiences. Listen to Veg Out 510 Now! https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/VegOut20211016-TVABoard.mp3 The Annual General Meeting is going to be held virtually on Saturday, November 27th at 1pm. To learn more about how the AGM and for all the details you can see our fact sheet and the relevant excerpt from our Bylaw. If you would like to attend the meeting and are not currently a member then JOIN NOW!.  If you have any questions about how to be more involved with the TVA email us at tva@veg.ca Credits Hosts: Ana and Sweta Editing: Sweta Write Up: Ana Theme Music: Matt Judge  … Read More

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Veg Out 509: Youtube!

Barbi, Ana and Jeanette love watching Youtube, and with some new content recently released on the TVA’s channel, we thought it would be a good time to share with you our favourite creators making vegan content. Barbi is self described as “notorious” for watching non-vegan videos, and so is Jeanette, so we do share some shows and channels that are vegan friendly, or are not vegan but are still entertaining, and have recipes that can be made vegan with a bit of creative swapping. Listen to Veg Out! https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Veg-Out-Youtube.mp3 In order of discussion, here are the Youtube channels we recommend!  The TVA on Youtube The Viet Vegan The Happy Pear Tasting to Thrive Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto Pick Up Limes Hot for Food Edgy Veg Anna Olsen bakes vegan cookies Rich Martinez – fried tomato sandwich (not vegan), vegan chili Colorado  Bake it Up a Notch (baking tips and trips, not vegan) Abbey’s Kitchen (vegan friendly)… Read More

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Veg Out 508: Gia and Stefano’s with Jennifer Coburn

The TVA podcast crew is joined by Jennifer Coburn the genius behind the popular Toronto casual fine dining restaurant Uffico from which Stefano’s and now Gia was born.  Jennifer shares her personal journey alongside the journey of Stefano’s and Gia.  Along the way she shares stories of her experiences sharing vegan menu items with guests and how they usher people into eating delish vegan foods. You can find out more about what is offered at Gia and Stefano’s on their websites.  And, if you are lucky, you might be able to reserve yourself at spot at this ever so popular location. Listen Now to Veg Out 508! https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/VegOut-20210905-with-Jennifer.mp3… Read More

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Veg Out 507: Veg Food Fest Popup

This year’s Veg Food Fest will look a little bit different.  Because of COVID-19 restrictions, it’ll be staged as a pop-up event at the Steam Whistle Brewery rather than its usual home, the sprawling Harbourfront complex. There will be 30 vendors instead of the usual 150+. Instead of three days, it’s just one – Saturday, September 11th. And, you have to sign up in advance. But there will be food. Glorious food! And shoes and purses and jewellery. All 100 percent plant-based, of course. As always, the event will be hosted by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, so we spoke with the TVA’s Executive Director Kimberley D’Oliveira about what to expect on that day, and also about the series of live Q&As the TVA is hosting on Facebook and Instagram in the week leading up to the event. Sign up for your free ticket here. Listen to Veg Out! https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Veg-Out-Veg-Food-Fest-Pop-Up-2021.mp3… Read More

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Veg Out 506: Accidentally Vegan Products

Cookies, chips, and crackers, oh my! There are many mainstream products in grocery stores that are “accidentally vegan.” Everything from puff pasty to pancake mix. The term refers to items that are not necessarily marketed to vegans, and are not produced specifically to be vegan, but they just happen to not have any animal derived ingredients on the label. Think of it as a happy accident that vegans and non-vegans can benefit from. Barbi, Sweta and Jeanette share their favourite accidentally vegan items, offer tips on when and where you can use them, and the best places to find plant based convenience foods. https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Veg-Out-Accidentally-Vegan.mp3 What are your go-to “accidentally vegan” items? Email us at tva@veg.ca and we might share your item on an upcoming episode! Download Veg Out!… Read More

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Veg Out 505: Vegan Camping

Let’s Go Camping! Ugh. It’s August and we’re still not supposed to travel outside of Canada unless necessary. If you’re lucky, and rich, you might have had the foresight to book a cottage somewhere up north months ago. If not, hey, there’s still camping! Our three vegan camping enthusiasts — Marni, Barbi and Steve — discuss how to have a successful plant-based camping experience that goes beyond the Beyond Burgers. We’ve got tips, tricks, recipes and even some suggestions about where to camp if you’re having a tough time finding a spot at a provincial park. https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/VegOut20210807-Camping.mp3 Download Episode Links https://www.facebook.com/WishingWellSanctuary/ See June 14, 2021 post for information on glamping at the sanctuary https://www.blackriverwildernesspark.ca/ https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/cookie-dough-baked-oatmeal/ https://www.vegvisits.com/ https://www.hipcamp.com/ Credits Hosts: Marni Weisz, Barbi and Steve Editing: Sweta Write Up: Marni Weisz Theme Music: Matt Judge Image: Wikimedia… Read More

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Veg Out 504: Vegan Celebrities

Vegan celebrities, boon or bane? Join us for an informal chat about some of our favourite vegan celebs and the contributions they’ve made to the community, some famous folk we thought were vegan but upon closer inspection probably aren’t, as well as some who were at some point, but now, not so much. How much influence do famous veg-heads have? How much should they have? Does it really matter? https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/VegOut20210724-VegCelebrities.mp3 Download Episode Links Mic the Vegan’s Brain Fog Video Earthling Ed’s Miley Cyrus Quits Veganism Video Kidney Stones and Spinach, Chard, and Beet Greens: Don’t Eat Too Much Save Ralph – A short film with Taika Waititi & Ricky Gervais Aamir Khan Talks about His Veganism (in Hindi)   Credits Hosts: Marni Weisz, Jeanette and Sweta Editing: Sweta Write Up: Marni Weisz Theme Music: Matt Judge Images: Wikimedia… Read More

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Veg Out 503: The Portuguese Vegan

Connie Oliveira is the creator of the food blog The Portuguese Vegan, which you can find on Instagram and Facebook. She joins fellow Portuguese Vegans Ana and Jeanette on this episode of Veg Out to talk about her journey to create a cookbook that honours her mother’s heritage by preserving family recipes, and veganizing them so they can be enjoyed without the use of animal products. https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Veg-Out-Portuguese-Vegan.mp3 Download Veg Out! Connie has generously shared her recipe for custard tarts Custard Tarts – Pastéis de Nata Copyright of The Portuguese Vegan©. You cannot visit a Portuguese bakery without seeing these all famous desserts.  They are the royalty of all desserts in Portugal.  Normally made with eggs, butter, and milk I have updated the recipe to be vegan.  These were not a dessert made available when my mother was growing up because they originated from Lisbon.  If you are looking to take a shortcut and reduce preparation time see the notes below on suggestions to purchase an already made product for the pastry portion. Pastry Cup Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cups vegan butter… Read More

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Veg Out 502: Real Fur Documentary with Taimoor Choudhry

Taimoor Choudhry is a fashionable guy. In fact, he used to be the General Manager and Creative Director of a jewellery line called Damas. He also used to wear fur. No more! A few years ago, Choudhry had an epiphany when he started to see that fur trim on his parka as more than just a piece of raw material. It had, of course, been a living, breathing, feeling being no different than his own beloved pooch. Now Choudhry is doing everything he can to help others see fur for what it is, including making Real Fur, a documentary about his journey from oblivious to educated, from fur fan to animal-rights activist. And guess what? Shortly after we recorded this episode, one of our country’s biggest fur offenders, Canada Goose, announced it will be fur-free by the end of 2022. Now, if only we can get them to do something about the down… https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/VegOut20210626.mp3 Download Episode Links Real Fur Documentary Website Trailer for Film Credits Hosts: Marni Weisz and Sweta Guest: Taimoor Choudhry Editing: Sweta Write Up: Marni Weisz Theme Music: Matt Judge… Read More

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Veg Out 501: Talking Veg with TVA’s ED Kimberly D’Oliveira

Do you want to get to know TVA’s new Executive Director Kimberly D’Olivera?  Today, Steve and Ana share a virtual meet ‘n greet with Kimberly.  During this episode, Kimberly shares her vegan journey, the story of how she came to know the TVA, and some of her favourite foods.  We invite you to join us in getting to know Kimberly! https://veg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/VegOut20210612-with-Kimberly-DOliveira.mp3 Download the Episode Links Some of the fun things you will hear about during this session: The Most Important Speech You Will Ever Hear by Gary Yourofsky Raw.Vegan. Not Gross by Laura Miller Green Goddess Cheese Miyoko’s Cheese DIY Vegan by Nicole Axworthy and Lisa Pitman TVA Lunch Club Join the TVA on: Instagram, Facebook and as a member Credits Hosts: Ana and Steve Theme Music: Matt Judge… Read More

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