by Brigitte | February 9, 2024 | blog, picky eaters, podcast
What does picky eating have to do with attachment, survival, and trust? Let’s talk about it with Deborah MacNamara, a counsellor and expert in family relationships. In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast, we discuss how food is way more than what we...
by Brigitte | January 30, 2024 | blog, essentials, how-to, recipe
How to cook tofu so it tastes good? In North America, there’s wide misunderstanding about – and even prejudice against! – this classic vegan food gifted to the world by Asian makers two thousand years ago. Let’s clear the air and make room for...
by Brigitte | January 4, 2024 | blog, strategies
Do you feel reasonably comfortable cooking omnivore or vegetarian dinners every night, but healthy vegan, plant-based cooking intimidates you? This free talk and Q&A will give you tools to get started with more confidence and less stress. In this one hour live...
by Brigitte | January 4, 2024 | blog, recipe, strategies
This guide to vegan cooking for beginners will help you add more plant-based, healthy vegan meals into your rotation. It is meant for people who already know how to cook enough to follow a recipe, but need a boost of confidence when it comes to turning plants into...
by Brigitte | December 13, 2023 | blog, podcast
Learn about plant-based baking from the professionals! In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast, Brigitte Gemme interviews Natasha and Ed Tatton, owners of Whistler’s BReD Bakery and authors of the newly published book BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small...
by Brigitte | November 27, 2023 | blog, health, mindfulness, podcast
Can there be such a thing as a blissful menopause? Every woman’s experience will be different, but certain lifestyle and mindset shifts will make it a smoother ride. My guest on the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast today is Anna Pelzer, a vegan menopause coach, has...
by Brigitte | November 17, 2023 | blog, mindfulness, strategies
Enough with the hyper consumerism: can we bask in an extra day gratitude and appreciate everything we have, please? Let’s stir some mindfulness into Black Friday. We’ll get together on Zoom and I will lead us all into cooking up a delicious soup from...
by Brigitte | November 10, 2023 | blog, grocery shopping, how-to, pantry cooking, podcast, strategies
Most people could cook faster, waste less money and time, and be less stressed if they handled their grocery haul differently. How should you store groceries to reduce waste and make cooking faster? Try these four strategies and share yours in the comments. Clear your...
by Brigitte | November 3, 2023 | blog, mindfulness, strategies
Can cooking be a spiritual practice? In this hyper-scheduled, busy life, preparing meals at home from scratch is often perceived as either a dreaded chore or something one does as a hobby. What if instead we could take advantage of the time we spend cooking to expand...
by Brigitte | October 27, 2023 | blog, health, meal planning, program, strategies
Have you ever wondered if you can truly get all the essential nutrients from everyday plant-based meals? You’re not alone. Many people question whether a vegan or plant-based diet can fully satisfy their nutritional needs. Can a plant-based diet provide every...
by Brigitte | October 18, 2023 | blog, podcast
With the charismatic Jean-Philippe Cyr, delicious and comforting vegan dishes are served with a side of self-deprecating humor… or is it the other way around? Jean-Philippe, a.k.a. The Buddhist Chef, just published his most recent English-language cookbook, The...
by Brigitte | September 15, 2023 | blog, podcast
How to stay connected with our culinary heritage without sacrificing health? Let’s talk about it with Karla Salinari, a.k.a. The Latina Health Coach and author of the recently published cookbook Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen: Vegan Cuisine Inspired by Latin...
by Brigitte | September 8, 2023 | blog, meal planning, meal prep, program, strategies
Wednesday dinners do not have to be stressful to prepare. When you are drained after a long day, you do not need to rely on take-out or ready-made processed meals. Wholesome, tasty, and healthy meals are possible even when you don’t have the time or energy to...
by Brigitte | June 21, 2023 | blog, podcast
Veganic gardening is an approach to growing plants organically without animal inputs. In other words: plant-based gardening! If you already have a garden, listen in to learn from Meg Kelly how to transition to a kinder and safer approach. If you don’t already...
by Brigitte | June 14, 2023 | blog, health, podcast, subscriber spotlight, vegan journey
Why not try something different, pay attention to the results, and take it from there? This Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast episode’s guest, Helen C. Giles, is a colleague, cooking friend, and meal plan subscriber. Her story will encourage you to embrace...
