Who doesn’t love a good piece of chocolate? I know we do!  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re going to talk ALL about chocolate and more specifically, VEGAN chocolate. First, we’re g

When we first became vegetarians in 2013, the state of vegan fashion wasn’t nearly what it is now. And that was only 6 years ago!  Today, as more and more people understand that we don’t need to use animals for food and clothing,

When we first became vegetarians in 2013, the state of vegan fashion wasn’t nearly what it is now. That was only 6 years ago!  Today, because people are starting to understand that we don’t need to us

Well just like that, we’re already into the November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  I’ve mentioned in the past that Larissa and I tend to be “just the sides’ type of gals. This year though, we’re looking for a genuine vegetarian or vegan ...

Well just like that, we’re already into the November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  I’ve mentioned in the past that Larissa and I tend to be “just the sides’ type of gals. This year thou

The Holidays Are Upon Us! The fall and winter months are our absolute FAVORITE seasons of the year! Maybe it’s because it’s actually cool enough outside to spend some quality time in nature. Or maybe it’s because all of the decorations, lights,

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re discussing a few (10) of our favorite things, just in time for Christmas!  Not all of the items or services we discuss today are necessarily vegetar

Who is Dustin Harder? Dustin Harder is the host and creator of the original vegan travel culinary series, The Vegan Roadie. The show is described as a version of the popular Food Network series Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. He is an author,

Dustin Harder is the host and creator of the original vegan travel culinary series The Vegan Roadie. When not traveling, he works as a personal chef, recipe developer, and culinary instructor. As a gr

A sure sign that Fall is here is that pumpkin is everywhere! From coffee drinks and baked goods to jack-o-lanterns–yes, everywhere! But how much do you know about pumpkins?   Pumpkin — fruit or vegetable?  Pumpkin (Cucurbita Maxima) is technically a fr...