I’m Disappointed . . . 😞
Eleven Madison Park’s recent decision to reintroduce animal products—after four years as a groundbreaking, Michelin starred plant-based restaurant – is disappointing…. And yet..… This week, I find myself reflecting on what this announcement means for those of us who care about the future of plant-based dining. My husband and I ate at Eleven Madison Park […]
Episode 166: Vegan Baking, Business, & BReD with Ed and Natasha Tatton
In this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I interview Ed and Natasha Tatton, owners of plant-based bakery, BRed, located in Whistler, British Columbia. Ed and Natasha have just released a new book, BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-Based Baking, which contains recipes and tips for making sourdough starter, sourdough bread, […]
Episode 163: Craving Vegan with Sam Turnbull
This episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast features an interview with Sam Turnbull, a popular vegan blogger and recipe developer known for her blog, It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken. During our interview, Sam shares a little about her journey to becoming vegan, discusses how she creates her vegan recipes, and talks about her new […]
Exploring Vegan French Cuisine: How to Veganize Your Favorite French Dishes
Ooh la la, Vedge Your Besties! There’s no denying the allure of French cuisine. Whether your favorite is coq au vin, bouillabaisse, or a simple, flaky croissant, the warmth and history of French food is a craving for many. Unfortunately, none of those traditional dishes are typically prepared vegan. So, what happens when you’re a […]
Episode 157: What’s a Capsule Kitchen (and Why You Really Need One) with Maggy Keet from Planetarian Life
In this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I interview Maggie Keet from Planetarian Life. Maggie shares her concept of a “capsule kitchen,” which is designed to make plant-based cooking easy, sustainable, and delicious. Maggie was initially motivated by health reasons to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. Over time she became focused on reducing meat […]
Episode 151: Veganizing French Cuisine with Sarala Terpstra
On this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I talk to Sarala Terpstra, an American Instagram influencer and cookbook author who followed her dreams and moved to a 500-year-old house in the French countryside with her husband and daughter. When she’s not cooking, Sarala enjoys thrifting and antique hunting, browsing the seasonal […]
Episode 140: More Plants, Less Waste with Max La Manna
In this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I’m pleased to welcome Max La Manna, a chef and climate activist known for his work at the intersection of veganism and the zero-waste movement. Max discusses his new book, You Can Cook This, which focuses on creating delicious dishes using food parts that are often […]
Episode 114: “Lucia’s Vegan Lifestyle” with Lucia Grillo
In this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I’m pleased to visit with actress, writer, and producer Lucia Grillo. Lucia is the creator of the Amazon Live show, Lucia’s Vegan Lifestyle. Lucia grew up in New York with Italian immigrant parents who had been farmers in rural southern Italy. She became a vegetarian at the […]
Weodmonath
Weodmonath was the medieval Anglo Saxon name for August – and it means “weed month.” Which may explain your lawn or garden if you’re anything like me. Or maybe you have another association with weed… August, comes from the title of the Roman Emperor. In Latin, Augustus means ‘the great one.” The Roman Senate decided […]