Vegetarian Zen

Vegetarian Zen


Latest Episodes

VZ 331: All About Pumpkin! Health Benefits and, of Course, Pumpkin Recipes!
October 20, 2019

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be joining in on the pumpkin fun and talking all about pumpkins!  We’ll be share what pumpkin is, some health benefits of pumpkin, and yes, of cour

20 Years of HappyCow with Eric Brent (VZ 330)
October 13, 2019

Holy HappyCow, Batman! It’s Been 20 Years! Like many great ideas, HappyCow was born out of necessity. As a passionate world traveler, Eric Brent routinely encountered challenges in finding vegan-friendly restaurants. In 1997,

VZ 330: 20 Years of HappyCow with Eric Brent
October 13, 2019

Our guest today is Eric Brent, the founder and director of   HappyCow was founded in 1999 as a public service to assist travelers and people everywhere find plant-based / vegan options and healthy foo

The Forest Feast Mediterranean with Erin Gleeson (VZ 329)
October 06, 2019

The Forest Feast Goes Overseas! For years, readers of The Forest Feast blog have been transported to Erin Gleeon’s picturesque cabin in the woods through her stunning photography of magic gatherings and vibrant vegetarian cooking. Her latest book,

VZ 329: The Forest Feast Mediterranean with Erin Gleeson
October 06, 2019

For years, readers have been transported to Erin Gleeon’s picturesque cabin in the woods through her stunning photography of magic gatherings and vibrant vegetarian cooking. Her latest book, The Fore

Taste Tests: The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts with Samita Sarkar ( VZ 328)
September 29, 2019

Like many people, I have a STACK of cookbooks in my kitchen. While many are good, few are quite as unique as Samita Sarkar’s vegan dessert cookbook, Taste Tests: The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts.   What makes Samita Sarkar’s book so different y...

VZ 328: Taste Tests: The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts with Samita Sarkar
September 29, 2019

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we interview Samita Sarkar author of Taste Tests, The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts. The book contains over 50 easy-to-follow, completely vegan re

Ask Us Anything! (VZ 327)
September 22, 2019

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we asked YOU to ask us anything! Yes, anything and everything was on the table. Here’s what you asked and our responses! Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and,

VZ 327: Ask Us Anything!
September 22, 2019

We LOVE talking to our community whether it be through emails, voice messages, in the Pareon forum, or in the Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcas

Your Guide to Baking Homemade Bread (VZ 326)
September 15, 2019

Fall is typically a great time to do some baking and there nothing quite like the taste and smell of homemade bread! Check out this episode of our podcast for our discussion on all things bread, or read on for a summary of what we discuss on the show!