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VZ 301: 5 Awesome Health Benefits of Potatoes Mar 24, 2019

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There are several foods that cause a lot of controversy regarding their overall healthiness. One of these foods is the potato. If you Google "Are Potatoes Good for You?" you'll find plenty of articles arguing each side of the issue, all citing studies in defense of their perspective.

Larissa and I believe moderation is key in most things, so in today's episode of the podcast we won't address the "great potato controversy." Instead we'll just talk about some of the known benefits of incorporating potatoes into your diet.

VZ 300: Meal Subscription Boxes with Danielle Fried Mar 17, 2019

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Danielle Fried (who we affectionately call "Listener Zero") has been a friend of ours for almost as long as we've been podcasting. She became a vegetarian very close to the same time we did (about 6 years ago) and was one of the first people to reach out to us commenting on the podcast.

Very similar to us, Danielle became decided to give vegetarianism a try after watching Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and Vedgucated along with a couple of other documentaries.

Danielle is a very active member of our Peas and Carrots Society offering friendly advice to fellow members.

In this very special episode of our podcast, we talk to Danielle to get to know her a little more and to hear her recent experience with meal kit delivery services and their plant-based options.

Ep 299: How to Marinate Tofu Mar 10, 2019

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Back in episode 8 of the podcast, we did an episode titled "All About Tofu" where we talked about what it was and gave a few tips for cooking with it.

Today's episode was inspired by our Peas and Carrots member Ron Kaufman-Schmick who stated in the group, "Looking for new ways to marinate tofu please…..annnnnd go!"

As usual, our fellow Peas and Carrots members jumped in with some great ideas! In today's episode of the podcast, we're going to share some of their suggestions along with some tips for ensuring that your tofu is the best that it can be!

VZ 298: The Art of Intarsia with Sherri Lewis of Sundog Wood Murals Mar 03, 2019

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We've made it a goal for 2019 to share more interviews with members of our Vegetarian Zen community. This week we are happy to welcome artist Sherri Lewis to share her wonderful art and insights with us. Sherri is a woodworker who creates amazing pieces using a technique called intarsia (she'll explain all about it shortly).

Her art is inspired by a truly worthy cause...the plight of wild elephants and rhinos, whose numbers are dwindling quickly due to poaching. We talk to Sherri about her love of woodworking, her commitment to protecting these wild animals, and the techniques of creating her pieces (including using reclaimed/upcycled wood!).

VZ 297: The Konmari Method for Your Home and Life Feb 24, 2019

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to talk about how Marie Kondo's method of organization, called the Konmari Method, can help you declutter your home and your life!

VZ 296: What To Do If You Find a Stray Cat or Dog Feb 17, 2019

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Several weeks ago, we rescued a stray dog at a park near our neighborhood. It was a stressful experience that thankfully had a happy ending, and it led us to want to have this discussion on the podcast about how to best help strays like the sweet boy we helped. In this episode, we'll share more about our experience and give you some steps to take should you encounter a stray dog or cat.

VZ 295: 6 Ways to Celebrate a Cruelty-Free & Environmentally Friendly Valentine's Day Feb 10, 2019

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Despite its theme of love, Valentine's Day can be a high-pressure holiday. What to give your spouse of 30 years "who has everything"? You've only been on two dates with someone—do you give them a gift? Should you declare your undying love for your secret crush??

Being a cruelty-free, eco-conscious shopper can make preparing to celebrate this day of love even more stressful. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we'll share some tips and ideas for finding animal- and planet-friendly Valentine's Day gifts.

VZ 294: Buddha Bowls - What They Are and Why You Need Them In Your Life Feb 03, 2019

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about Buddha bowls. We're going to discuss what they are, 3 reasons why you need these in your life, how to make one, and some tips for making your bowl the best it can be!

VZ 293: Vegan Pop-Up Tailgate Party with Kimberly Barnes of Might Be Vegan Jan 27, 2019

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This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast started out as one thing, which was going to be about vegan and vegetarian tailgate party recipes but took a bit of a detour after I shared a news article from VegNews about a Free Vegan Tailgating Party that will be launching for the Super Bowl.

Someone, who I didn't know at the time reached out to me on Twitter adding some more info about this event and it turns out, this person was is actually the organizer and host of the entire party!

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk to Kimberly Barnes, who is a vegan chef and founder of the site Might Be Vegan.

VZ 292: 6 Things We've Learned in 6 Years of Being Vegetarian Jan 20, 2019

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to share our top 6 things we've learned in 6 years of being vegetarian.

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