Podcast Episodes

Northern Italian Cuisine: Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu

We go to the north of Italy for the 4th and last episode in our series on the cusine of the regions of Italy! Learn about the history (and preparatio…

3 years, 11 months ago

Chickpeas: The Magic Bean

Whether you call them by their botanical name cicer arietinum or by their common names — ceci, chickpea, garbanzo, hummus, or chana, I think you'll a…

3 years, 11 months ago

Tuscan Italian Cuisine — Beans, Biscotti, Bread…and Olive Oil (Part Three)

Our culinary tour of Italy continues as we finish up central Italy by focusing on its most famous region: Tuscany / Toscana. Famous for its olive oil…

4 years ago

Are Almonds Suitable for Vegans? (Rebroadcast)

Should I eat foie gras because my organic kale was grown in soil amended with chicken manure? Should I eat steak and chicken wings because fruits and…

4 years ago

Central Italian Cuisine: Forests, Farms, and Funghi (Part Two)

Today is part two of our culinary tour of Italy — this time in Central Italy, characterized by rolling hills, agriculture, viticulture, and forests. …

4 years ago

Animal-Related Expressions: Choosing Compassionate Cliches Over Violent Idioms

A culture’s language reflects the values of that society, and our shared use of that language reflects our agreement with those values.

Today I exami…

4 years, 1 month ago

Southern Italian Cuisine — Pizza, Pasta, and Produce (Part One)

We begin our 4-part culinary tour of Italy in the south — characterized by sunshine, rich soil, and the Mediterranean Sea, all of which influence thi…

4 years, 1 month ago

We Are Not a Single Movement: In-Fighting in the Vegan, Plant-Based, and Animal Advocacy Communities

Being part of a supportive community of people who share the same joys and heartaches, victories and challenges, pleasures and concerns is critical t…

4 years, 1 month ago

Pet Trusts & Bequests: Planning for the Care of our Animals

I know it's hard enough to plan your day to day LIFE without thinking about your eventual DEATH, but putting plans in place for the unexpected and th…

4 years, 2 months ago

Vegan Purity: The Problems and the Pitfalls

In this follow-up episode to Plant-Based Options at Fast Food Restaurants: Not Suitable for Vegans? I continue our discussion about what makes someth…

4 years, 2 months ago