by Brigitte | September 6, 2024 | blog, podcast
This is a goosebumps episode! You’re going to LOVE this conversation with Victoria Moran, a vegan icon for over 41 years, author of 13 books, and a recent inductee into the Vegan Hall of Fame. It’s an honor to have Victoria in my kitchen to share her...
by Brigitte | June 3, 2024 | blog, podcast
Many believe that vegan travel and living in Japan is quite challenging… and they are not completely wrong! The country is doing many things right when it comes to sustainability, starting with phenomenal public transportation and energy-efficient small-space...
by Brigitte | May 24, 2024 | blog, health, podcast
Do you want to avoid suffering from swollen, achy, hot joints, feeling fatigue, or struggling with mobility? Or decrease your risk of cardio-vascular events? Those issues often associated with aging are not inevitable! Join Brigitte in conversation with Linda Tyler,...
by Brigitte | May 4, 2024 | blog, health, podcast
This is a can’t-miss episode! Join me in conversation with Elaine Perlman, Executive Director of Waitlist Zero, an advocacy group committed to ending the kidney shortage in the United States. In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast, Elaine shares her...
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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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...
by Brigitte | June 6, 2023 | blog, podcast, vegan journey
Get inspired to cook more healthy vegan Italian food with Antonia Ricciardi, a private chef based in Cambridge UK. Antonia trained in physics and worked in the publishing industry, but her roots in the family restaurant in Southern Italy stayed strong. In our podcast...
by Brigitte | May 16, 2023 | blog, meal prep, podcast
How to deal with having to go down to the air raid shelter in the midst of cooking dinner? Is there even something that’s good to eat when you are under threat of bombing? And how can we make cooking and eating a more meaningful experience, even under a...
by Brigitte | May 4, 2023 | blog, nutrition, podcast, vegan journey
In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jules Cormier, a family physician, plant-based nutrition advocate, and ninja sports athlete who shares his inspiring story of transformation, healing, and performance. In his 20s, Dr. Cormier...
