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Saturday, 20 November 2010 |
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Today Lisa and John did not have to do any thinking about what to talk about because there was a lot of good information provided by the listeners. Shawn wrote in to let the co-hosts know that Calico Cafe has closed. He also gives E.L. Ruddy two thumbs up, strongly recommends Gracias Madre for John when he visits San Francisco, and gives his two cents about blood cholesterol. Thanks for the great info, Shawn!
There was also plenty of response to last week's show as it relates to kelp noodles. Cindy lets us know that you can buy kelp noodles at the Big Carrot or you can order them online at Upaya Naturals. Chelsea Clark (one of the owners of Rawlicious) wrote in to tell us that they sell kelp noodles at their Junction and Yorkville location. Their Yorkville location is rather new and Liam ate there recently and reports that the pumpkin pie and cashew/coconut double chocolate mint ice cream are good choices.
Angela writes that Pulp Kitchen has closed its doors, but on the plus side, Burrito Bike is starting up.
Although not mentioned on the show Lisa wanted to shout out to Green Lavender for having free drop-in yoga classes this weekend and free vegan mini-cupcakes.
This week's show is a presidentially pardoned 26 minutes.  Listen Now!
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Wednesday, 03 November 2010 |
The Toronto Vegetarian Association's Annual General Meeting Just a friendly reminder - TVA's Annual General Meeting is this Sunday, November 21st at 3 pm. This is your chance to hear all about our new 2011-2013 Strategic Plan, which will guide the organization's activities over the next three years. We will also elect our 2010-2011 board of directors. This year there are 12 candidates for the 11 positions on our board of directors. Please note: The Toronto Vegetarian Association Annual General Meeting is a private function open to TVA members only. Non-members who wish to attend will be required to join as members of the TVA, and only members in good standing 30 days prior to the election are eligible to vote. When? Sunday, November 21st from 3 to 6 pm
Where? Miles Nidal JCC at 750 Spadina Avenue, room 300.
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Wednesday, 03 November 2010 |
Author of the Conscious Cook He hangs out with Oprah and Ellen - now it's your turn.
Join Tal Ronnen for an engaging discussion about how to make delicious vegetarian cuisine. Tal has worked hard to create plant-based dishes that appeal to the masses. Tal has brought Gardein to the mainstream by working with restaurants and having them add it to their menus. He cooked for Oprah during her vegan cleanse and had her praising hummus to millions. His book, The Conscious Cook, has been heralded as revolutionizing the way the world experiences plant-based meals.
Taste a sample of Tal's amazing food, purchase a copy of The Conscious Cook, or just learn from a man dedicated to creating change. When? Thursday, November 18th from 7 to 8 pm
Where? Lillian H Smith Library (239 College Street, just East of Spadina) Cost: $5 at the door
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Saturday, 13 November 2010 |
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Today Lisa O. and John start the show off by talking about kelp noodles. Lisa is excited about the prospect of getting her hands on some after trying them while she was at Java Green in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, Lisa has not been able to find any places in Toronto to buy them and she would prefer to not buy them on-line. If you know where she can buy them locally please send us an email to tvp@veg.ca. John talks about his experience with Liam at Nazareth on Thursday evening. His recommendation: go there, but it’s best during non-peak hours. Lisa and John speak about how non-vegetarians can sometimes say well-meaning things about their diets and the impact it has on their lives, but it comes across the wrong way. John gets upset when people talk to him about “how hard it must be to be vegan”. Lisa gets annoyed when people suggest her husband went vegan “for love”. John talks about his upcoming visit to Northern California. He’s hoping to have take-out Millennium waiting for him at his hotel when he arrives, but if not he’ll likely have success at a close-by Loving Hut or Gracias Madre. There will be a meet 'n greet with the candidates for the TVA Board of Directors on Sunday, November the 14th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the TVA Resource Centre (17 Baldwin Street, second floor). This week’s episode is an avocado-licious 32 minutes Listen Now! |
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Tuesday, 26 October 2010 |
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![[Veggie Challenge Stories]](http://www.veg.ca/images/ch-stories-s.jpg) Here are 9 stories from teens and those in their early 20's who did the Veggie Challenge in July/Aug 2010. To read the full stories, click on the title above, or the "Read more" link below.
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I wanted to be vegetarian, but my mom wouldn't let me
– Ja, teen, Toronto At first my Muslim parents tried to force me to eat meat
"They thought that I liked some vegetarian guy and he had influenced me to change my religion or something."
– Antara, teen, Toronto Reinforcing my vegetarian diet
"I felt myself craving some meat products. I did not want to slip up, so I tried the Veggie Challenge."
– Rebecca, early 20's, Toronto Environmental Studies student overcomes doubts
"I doubted my ability to stick with a vegetarian diet, despite my desires to do so."
– Liz, early 20's, Ancaster, ON My transition to veganism
"After a few days without dairy, I started to feel so much more energetic."
– Bridget, early 20's, Guelph, ON A lot tastier than carnivorous meals!
"Although my family at first didn't quite understand, they began to realize that it was a lifestyle change for the better."
– Cara, teen, Demorestville, ON I no longer felt gummed up
"This Challenge provided the bump out the door to start down a vegetarian lifestyle."
– Nicholas, early 20's, Ajax, ON I want to continue
– Roxanna, teen, North York, ON Click "Read more..." for the full stories. |
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Monday, 08 November 2010 |
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Today, Lisa O and Liam are excited to announce that vegan doughnuts are one step closer to Toronto! St. Catharines is now home to Artisan Doughnuts, whose delectable products are liable to increase Liam's waistline. Lisa and Liam's waistlines were both slightly expanded today due to Diana's delicious chocolate-dipped macaroons and Barbi's excellent pumpkin oatmeal cookies (thanks!).
They discussed some new restaurant discoveries, including a new raw restaurant in Oakville called Nzyme, and another in downtown Toronto called E.L. Ruddy. (You can read more about other great new food by clicking here.) Lisa tried some good food on the road to the Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington DC, including a very vegan-friendly restaurant called Merge, in Buffalo. Liam has recently eaten some great food at One Love at Bathurst and Bloor, and Jean's Vegetarian on Danforth. There are some exciting events coming up, including a book sale/meet-and-greet on November 14th with those running for the TVA board at the Annual General Meeting on November 21st (more information available on our site at this link). A doctor has stirred up some controversy by issuing a paper regarding the amount of cholesterol contained in a single egg versus the amount in a KFC Double Down (it's higher in the egg!).
We need your help! In honor of our recent 200th podcast, Liam is working on compiling some clips from our past shows. Please email us at tvp@veg.ca with your suggestions about your favourite moments from past episodes!
Today's podcast is a sanity-restoring 34 minutes. Listen Now! |
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Friday, 05 November 2010 |
Mid November Updates: Closures: Pulp Kitchen tweeted :"We regret to inform you that our last day for business will be November 21st. Thank you for yoiur patronage over the years, we will miss all of you!" Calico Cafe has also closed its doors to pursue another opportunity. Effective November 14th. Early November Updates: Special events!  | Image from LPK
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LPK's Culinary Groove is celebrating their 2nd year and you are invited to party this Saturday November 13th between 1pm and 6pm! Enjoy some specialty coffee, chai tea and some of their amazing sweet treats in mini-form. Vegetarian Discount Card holders enjoy 10% regular items. Debu's Nouvelle Indian Cuisine (552 Mount Pleasant, N. of Eglinton, 416-927-9340) is offering a $35 four course vegetarian Diwali tasting menu until Saturday, November 6. The menu features pumpkin-green chickpeas whole wheat samosas with soya yogurt, curry leaves-scented asparagus soup, spinach roti, seasonal veg Biryani parcel, veg korma au gratin, mint-pomegranate raita, cardamom flavoured rice pudding terrine coated with pistachio, Ontario-fruit sweet pizza, and kiwi kulfi. New discoveries
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Oakville raw-lovers rejoice! Nzyme (nzyme.ca & 289-400-RAW1) is a new raw restaurant at 341 Lakeshore Rd E (beside/above iGita Hot Yoga Studio) open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 7. Angeline writes, "They have created a great environment and menu! The decor is made up of recycled chairs and rescued barnboard. I enjoyed a sample of the eggless egg salad and Matt enjoyed the kiwi cheesecake I brought home for him."
Shawn and Min Min both pointed us towards E.L. Ruddy, located at 1371 Dundas Street West (beween Ossington and Dufferin.) According to their Facebook page the items on the menu cater to vegetarians, vegans and those on a gluten-free diet, and they're open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm (open at 9am on weekends.) BlogTO claims that the "most popular dish is also gluten free: the Huevos Yelapa ($9) is a tasty combination of fresh salsa, cornbread, refried beans and a choice of eggs or marinated tofu."
Cooking Classes LIVE - Organic Food Bar is offering a series of cooking classes in November. The cost is regularly $65 but TVA members can get in for $50.
Saturday November 6 @10:30 am: 'Cheeses' and Pates
Saturday November 6 @1:30pm: Dehydrating 101
Thursday November 18 @ 7pm: Guiltless Pleasures
All classes are being held at the Great Hall on Queen St. W. and include recipe handouts and food. To sign up, email info@livefoodbar.com or call 416-697-3526
New Discount Card Deals! LIVE - Organic Food Bar is offering 15% off their menu on Wednesdays for Vegetarian Discount Card holders!
Outside the GTA
Wild Organic Way has re-opened in Guelph at 22 Carden Street, featuring a raw cafe and juice bar with meal delivery.  | Image from Aritisan Donuts
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Artisan Doughnuts in St. Catharines features... wait for it... vegan doughnuts! They don't have a retail storefront, but are available through The Peanut Mill (191 Welland Ave) and Pan Cafe (120 St. Paul Street), as well as special orders, possibly delivered to Toronto if people pool together! Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off Professionals! Did you miss the Bake-Off this year? Did you attend and wish you knew where you could get some of the Professionally Crafted treats? Recap the Bake-Off here. No fear! We have compilled their contact info for you here! Entry #2. Live On Chocolate (www.liveonchocolate.com ) "Organic Raw Vegan Desserts, Truffles with Blue Green Algae." Entries #1 & #3 LPK's Culinary Groove (718 Queen St E (at Broadview), 416-461-6440, www.lpksculinarygroove.com) "Organic cakes, pastries and chocolates that dazzle the palate and delight the senses." Vegetarian Discount Card holders receive 10% off. Entry #4. Cakes by Jill (www.cakesbyjill.wordpress.com) "Vegan • Homemade • ice cream cakes." Listen to our interview with Jill on the Toronto Vegetarian Podcast here . Entry #5. PinkHart Diner (416-728-PINK (7465), pinkhartdiner@hotmail.com) "Homestyle classics with a side of change." |
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Thursday, 04 November 2010 |
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Yes, it's November, but we're still trying to hang on to a few October traditions in this issue of eLifelines. Following Canadian Thanksgiving, we bring you a celebration of living, rather than dead, turkeys, and have some warming suggestions for using pumpkins for more than just jack-o-lantern carving. November is a busy month with a special open house at the TVA Resource Centre where you can meet your 2010-2011 board candidates, and score some free vegan treats and deals in our fully stocked bookstore, a talk by famous chef Tal Ronnen, and our Annual General Meeting. Plus, several of the TVA social groups are active this month as well. Read on to find out more details about the above, and to find out where you can save 20% on vegetarian cooking classes! Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!Meet 'n Greet with TVA's board candidates on November 14th, before our Annual General Meeting on November 21st. Learn from chef Tal Ronnen who helped Oprah try a vegan cleanse on November 18th, and warm up at Sensational Vegan Soups and Stews on November 28th. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook. P.S Don't forget to take our eLifelines reader's survey
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Wednesday, 03 November 2010 |
Meet 'n Greet, Book Sale and Annual General Meeting The Toronto Vegetarian Association's Annual General Meeting is coming up in a few weeks. Before then, come on down to the Resource Centre to meet the candidates for this year's election, and to score some deals on our newly stocked Resource Centre! This is your chance to ask the candidates where they see the organization going and what they can bring to TVA. Plus, the Resource Centre is brimming to the edge with books since the 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair, including the newest cookbooks like Viva Vegan and Becoming Raw, and a wealth of animal rights discussions like Second Nature and Animals Matter. We'll have special deals on these books and more, and to top it all off, there will be free baked goods (while supplies last). When? Sunday, November 14th from 1 to 3 pm Where? TVA Resource Centre (17 Baldwin Street, second floor) Vote for your 2010-2011 Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting Next up will be our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 21st. This is your chance to help set the direction for the Toronto Vegetarian Association in the years moving forward by electing our 2010-2011 Board of Directors. We'll also be presenting our 2011-2013 Strategic Plan which will guide TVA's activities for the next three years, following a brief review of our accomplishments and activities in 2010. Light refreshments will be served. When? Sunday, November 21st from 3 to 6 pm
Where? Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (at the corner of Bloor and Spadina) Membership Required: This event is for TVA members only. Although non-members can attend by joining at the door, only those who have been members for 30 days prior to the AGM are eligible to vote at the meeting. Click here to join to TVA so you can attend the AGM!
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Saturday, 30 October 2010 |
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Today John has the pleasure of speaking with Jill Toombs who is the owner of Cakes By Jill. Jill makes some darn-tootin' tasty homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes. Jill participated in the recent Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake Off and came away with a runner-up award in the "Pro" category. John has had the pleasure of eating many of the different products and can vouch for how good they taste.
The co-hosts of the podcast are really proud of the fact that they are now up to 200 episodes. They will put on a celebratory 200th episode in the not too distant future.
Today's episode is a smoking-fast 15 minutes.
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Saturday, 16 October 2010 |
According to a recent poll conducted by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, George Smitherman & Joe Pantalone would support Meatless Mondays as mayor
TORONTO - As the election draws near, a burning question was asked on behalf of Toronto’s growing vegetarian community: “As mayor, would you endorse a Meatless Mondays resolution by city council, encouraging schools, restaurants and grocery stores to offer more plant-based options, for both health and environmental benefits?”
Smitherman and Pantalone were among eight mayoral candidates polled by the association.
“We were definitely happy to see two of the top three candidates in the race respond in favour of the resolution”, states David Alexander, the Executive Director of the TVA. “The question of what we eat is a growing concern for people in progressive cities like Toronto and with the upcoming election we thought it was a timely one to ask.”
The TVA launched a Meatless Mondays campaign earlier this year, encouraging non-vegetarians to commit to a meat-free day at least once a week. TVA believes both people and the planet benefit from a reduction in animal food products.
“We all know there are growing environmental and health problems directly caused by our over-dependence on meat. Eating vegetarian one day a week seems like a pretty simple solution anyone can adopt, so we were curious to know if our next mayor would be willing to take the lead and encourage Torontonians to participate in this global initiative.”
Meatless Mondays is a worldwide initiative spearheaded by John Hopkins School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future as a way to support the prevention of chronic diseases and minimize the substantial impact of animal agriculture on the environment. It has been adopted by major cities, including San Francisco and Washington DC, and publicly endorsed by environmental heavyweights like Al Gore. |
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Saturday, 16 October 2010 |
Today on the podcast, Angeline joined Liam and Lisa O. They discussed some vegetarian political news. George Smitherman has said he would support TVA’s Meatless Mondays campaign and try to promote more vegetarian eating in the city. Bill Clinton has gone (almost) vegan, and has lost about 50 pounds!
There are some exciting new promotions, including a Sweets from the Earth Halloween cookie deal that allows people to order 100 individually wrapped chocolate chip cookies for just $18! (See the “Hallowe'en Treats in Toronto – October 2010” section on veg.ca/toronto for more information, or place your order by October 22nd directly with info@sweetsfromtheearth.com) Boardwalk chocolates also has some tasty seasonal treats available. You can register your house at notricktreats.com if you’ll be handing out vegan candy on Halloween, or you can check it out if you’ll be trick or treating with some tots. Enter to win a Kindle and some great Gardein coupons here: http://www.gardein.com/contest.php There are some tasty vegan gelato opportunities in the GTA, including:
La Casa Del Gelato Divino in Oakville, Hotel Gelato near Bathurst and Eglington, and SoMA in the Distillery. Check out the free Earthlings screening hosted by Georges Laraque on Wednesday on the UofT campus! More information on it can be found on the TVA Facebook page. There will also be an environmental film festival called Planet in Focus. Find out more at www.planetinfocus.org. If you’re interested in joining a vegetarian playgroup, please contact jennifer@smithwell.ca, who’s interested in organizing a group in the Pickering or Scarborough area. Listen Now! |
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