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SPRING 2021
Do Plants Easy Veg Get This
Feel Pain? Breakfasts Recipe!
Here’s what the Improve your morning with Easy Buffalo Popcorn
science says five new meal ideas! Cauliflower recipe
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By Denyse Mehta
ISSN: 0834-3543 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S COLUMN
Toronto Vegetarian Association
360 College Street, Suite 301, Toronto ON M5T 1S6
tel: 416-544-9800 Congratulations to everyone who made the decision to become a
email: lifelines@veg.ca or info@veg.ca web: veg.ca member or a monthly donor at the end of last year, despite the challenging
times. Your support of our fundraising events and appeals has been
Editorial Director: Erin Moses
Design/Layout: Rachel Power, info@powerbydesign.ca extraordinary. We are lucky to continue receiving the support of the federal
Advertising: advert@veg.ca government for both wages and rent, which has helped us to deliver the
Discounts: Sarah Fay, directory@veg.ca mission of the TVA to you, our supporters. Please share the value of
membership within your personal and social media circles so that more
Editors: Mike Bordynuik, Mark Drutz, Erin O’Brien, Roman
Pawlyshyn, Carolynn Ross, Christina Vani people will be inspir ed to join us.
Proofing: Sarah Fay, Barbi Lazarus, Erin Moses, Erin O’Brien, We hope you enjoy the new year with TVA as we continue to plan exciting
events and opportunities for your ongoing engagement and learning. Watch
Lainey Oleka, Roman Pawlyshyn, Rachel Power
Contributors: Taunya Ahier, Ryan Cannon, Sarah Fay, Nital for regularly scheduled webinars and cooking demos, and join our weekly
Jethalal, Barbi Lazarus, Lainey Oleka, Denyse Mehta, Mark lunch club, where you c an chat with other like- minded friends and learn
Monachino, Chetan Phadke, Una Rose, Neil Stokes, Katrina from a vegan mentor. All invitations for these opportunities will be sent to
Warenycia
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suggestions, and corrections. We reserve the right not to print
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intent. January. We hope you were able to support the local businesses that offered
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Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #40032704 On a personal note, I am sad to report that this will be my last article
as the executive director. I am grateful that the TVA has continued
Prefer to receive Lifelines as a pdf via email? Simply email to be an important community organization for 75 years, of which it
has been my pleasure to lead for almost three and a half years. I have
admin@veg.ca and let us know!
TVA MISSION STATEMENT decided to move on from this position to pursue other opportunities in
“To inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more the plant- based space, which remains my passion professionally and
compassionate lifestyle through plant-based eating.”
personally as a vegan.
The Toronto Vegetarian Association was founded in 1945 and
What’s Inside?
Executive Director’s Column.......................................................2
Happy New Year from Our Board President..................3
Donations at Work..............................................................................3
Happy National Volunteer Week.................................................4
Veg Holiday Market Recap .........................................................5
Do Plants Feel Pain? ........................................................................6
Easy Veg Breakfast Ideas..............................................................7 I thank the board of directors, both past and present, including Diane
A Tribute to Members We Have Lost...................................7 Burgin, Tom Appleyard, Kevin Downing, Fraser Gibson, and Peter
Lessons Learned from Adopting Hermes.......................8
McQueen, who have been stalwarts and important supporters of and
Will Eating Better Help Me if I Get COVID-19?.............9
leaders for me. I wish the current board, led by Nital Jethalal, the very best
Buffalo Popcorn Cauliflower Recipe................................10
My Vegan Story..................................................................................11
over the coming months and years. Thanks to Barbi, Lainey, and Sarah for
Veg Guide Updates........................................................................12 being incredible teammates. The TVA remains in great hands. I will remain
Vegetarians in History...................................................................14 a proud member and hope to engage with you in person when we emerge
Nisha Vora’s Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook from this pandemic. I wish everyone well in your respective veg journeys.
Review.................................................................................................15 Please always try to enjoy the TVA’s resources to the max! Cheers!
Discount List........................................................................................16 lifelines Spring 2021
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by Nital Jethalal, President, Board of Directors
2021
Happy New Year! For example, we are partnering with the International Vegetarian
2021 is going to be a busy year for the TVA. Union (www.ivu.org) to create a global network of vegan
First, a few committee updates. The Human Resources organizations in C40 cities. C40 is a network of 96 cities
Committee is busy looking for a new executive director and (including Toronto)—representing over 700 million people and
accountant. Our heartfelt thanks to Denyse Mehta and Diane a quarter of the world’s income—that have committed to halving
Burgin for all their hard work in these roles. The Name Change greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (see www.c40.org).
Committee will soon have a survey ready for more pro-vegan
name options. The new Sponsorship and Fundraising Committee At least 14 of these cities have committed to sustainable food
is already working with staff on an annual fundraising plan and policies—through the Good Food Cities Declaration—to address
how to better track grants for which we are eligible (if you have the global climate emergency. You may recall Mayor John Tory
fundraising or grants expertise, please reach out). announcing this climate change emergency in October of 2019.
By leading a global effort to support greater adoption of plant-
Meanwhile, we are focused on improving our digital presence based meals in public spaces, such as schools, and raising more
and reach so that we can truly become a go-to destination for all awareness on the environmental impact of food choices, we
things veg. We’re also updating our strategic plan in light of the can have more impact and play a greater leadership role in the
pandemic. Our Vice-President, Karel Vredenburg, will be leading movement.
some of this work.
These are just a few highlights of areas we’re focused on for
For all the challenges the pandemic has brought, it has also 2021. The future remains uncertain for this year’s Veg Food
created some exciting opportunities for the organization to Fest, and we hope to have a clearer update for you on that in the
broaden its impact for the vegan movement. months to come.
DONATIONS
@Work
By Barbi Lazarus, Thank you
C
Donor & Volunteer Resources Coordinator
OVID-19 left a hole in many people’s hearts over the
- To Our -
holidays, but you brought a fun, holiday event into Champion Donors &
people’s lives to give them something to look forward to! Vegucators!
The first Virtual Veg Holiday Market platform was visited by
over 1,000 people, with 500 people watching 10 online cooking The Toronto Vegetarian Association would like to
demos on making holiday cookies and donuts, mac ’n’ cheese, thank our Champion Donors who gave $200 or
and more. Notably, 60 per cent of those people said that after more when they joined the TVA or renewed their
attending the market, they would be able to incorporate more memberships between the end of September to
plant-based foods into their diet! the end of December 2020,
as well as our new Vegucators who became
Not only did you educate people on how to make vegan meals monthly donors during that time.
and treats, but you also made them feel warm and fuzzy and
remain committed to their plant-based lifestyle, as evidenced by
comments like these:
Emily Viggiani, Shivani Chandrakumar
“Thanks for having alternative events during Covid. Margo Watt, Siva Sivarama
It’s nice to stay connected to TVA.” Cheryl Champagne and Dana Rudiak
“It’s such a terrible time and I applaud
you for doing something creative!”
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Wishing TVA volunteers a very Happy
National Volunteer Week
April 18 to 24
“I enjoy volunteering because it enables
me to connect with like-minded people.”
- Jen Armel
“I love meeting new and old
members at the Spring and Fall
Markets and the Veggie Parade.”
- Margo Watt
“Being vegetarian for over 20 years has been very fulfilling
and rewarding, and gives me more appreciation of how precious
animals are and how humans can learn a lot from them with
all the love they show. Meeting wonderful people only enhances
the great volunteering experience—everyone at TVA makes me feel
valued.” - Charles
“I volunteer with the TVA
because it’s a great way to
provide vital information
on a healthy vegan lifestyle
while meeting new people and
hanging out with friends.”
- Carolynn Ross
“I love volunteering for TVA to be connected to others in the community
who share the passion to be compassionate toward all creatures, care for
the environment, and are interested in living healthfully. I am grateful
to be part of an organization where I can work with friends new and
old, to support people in choosing a healthy lifestyle that values all
life.” - Shân Gordon
Want to join our volunteer team? Check out veg.ca/volunteer for a list of
current positions and to sign up for our volunteer email list.
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Veg Holiday Market Recap
T
By Lainey Oleka
hings looked a little different at and pick up from; those outside the GTA
this year’s Veg Holiday Market, could also find something special in the
but it was just as exciting! In Vegan Gift Guide. In fact, there were
fact, there was so much planned that the over 1,000 website visitors who got in on
Market was extended over two weeks in the action.
December.
Back by popular demand, a fun cooking
We began with a silent auction. A number demo or presentation was shared online
of gifts were donated by TVA members each day. Some favourites were making
and local businesses such as Organic granola from a vintage TVA recipe with
Garage, Nona Foods, Stokes Vegan Barbi, baking Vegan Gingerbread Donuts
Cheese, and Earth Concerns Cleaning. It with Ally Lazare, and baking Vegan
was a great way to treat yourself or pick Sugar Cookies with Sarah. Be sure to
up a unique last-minute gift. subscribe to TorontoVeg on YouTube to
check out these videos and more!
Over the two weeks, 25 local businesses
participated either as a stop on the Vegan Thank you to all the amazing businesses
Food Crawl or by listing a holiday special who participated in the event and
in the Vegan Gift Guide. Members everyone who purchased a gift or tasty
who live in Toronto got a map of some treat supporting those businesses. Who
yummy vegan spots they could order says a physically distant holiday season
couldn’t still be a delicious one!
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By Ryan Cannon
sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling
that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.” The
sensation humans are familiar with begins in a nerve ending
known as anociceptor, which sends signals to your spinal cord
and brain. Pain perception in this manner has been identified in
vertebrates from mammals and birds to fish.
If you’ve ever accidentally stepped on a dog’s paw, you’ve
probably noticed (and heard!) a familiar pain response—along
with your own sense of guilt. While plants can respond to
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels
stimuli—by leaning toward light, for example—they don’t
possess nociceptors, spinal cords, or brains to sense pain. That’s
all I need to conclude that plants don’t feel pain.
A more interesting consideration is that of animals’ emotional
lives. I posit that animals, including humans, experience emotion
in a similar way, while plants have no ability to do so (for
the same reason that they cannot experience pain). Historically,
scientists have viewed non-human animals as simple organisms
mindlessly responding to stimuli. However, recent research
in the field of ethology (the biological study of animal
behaviour) has begun to uncover their complex emotional world.
Chimpanzees, for instance, not only greet each other, but also bid
farewell. They are known to take care of their elderly who can no
longer fend for themselves. Chimps are known for their intellect.
What about other animals—those commonly exploited or killed
Do Plants
for food?
Emotional contagion is defined by the American Psychological
Association as “the rapid spread of an emotion from one or a few
individuals to others.” It has been observed when pigs gave
Feel Pain?
indicators of their emotional states that corresponded with the
emotions of pen mates subjected to positive or negative treatment.
Cows have been observed showing consistent but individual
responses when they experience social separation. One scholarly
article explained it “in terms of underlying personality structures,
which show considerable generality across species.”
“H
If you speak with anyone who works at a cow sanctuary, they will
ow do you know that plants don’t feel pain?” I tell you cows definitely have distinct personalities. Hosts of
remember being asked at a party. I was shocked to animal species have been observed to grieve the loss of their dead,
actually encounter this question. I’d heard people from chimpanzees, elephants, and dolphins, to mulard ducks.
talk about it at vegan meetups, on Reddit threads or, jokingly, in There is evidence that all mammalian brains operate in essentially
Facebook groups. I thought that was the limit of its existence— the same way. This makes sense considering the evolutionary path
there and in the minds of imaginative vegans, like some sort of of humans. Our ancestry is shared, with varying degrees of
meme-Bigfoot. But there I was, faced with the real thing. separation, with every living thing.
I knew that a plant-based vegan diet results in fewer plants being It is difficult to claim that humans evolved only in body and not
consumed than omni diets (for instance, it takes about three in mind. The closer the common ancestry we have with any given
kilograms of feed for a pig to grow one kilo), but it did get me animal, the more emotional and physical similarities we have.
thinking: If plants have feelings, what do we actually know Not only do animals feel pain, but they also have rich emotional
about the physical and emotional lives of animals? I don’t seem lives that we are only beginning to discover. It is exciting to
to be the only one who has wondered this. Curious scientists anticipate what we will discover about the inner lives of animals.
have done the research. The next time someone asks you how you know that plants don’t
feel pain, explain to them how plants not only have no physical
First, let’s consider pain. I’m going to assume that if you’ve ever capacity to feel pain, but they do not share the capacity that
stubbed your toe, you’re very familiar with the concept of pain. animals and humans have to experience emotions.
But for those demanding a technical definition, the International
Association for the Study of Pain defines it as “an unpleasant For sources/citations, please visit veg.ca/footnotes
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Easy Veg Breakfast Ideas By Katrina Warenycia
Delicious and healthy veg breakfast
ideas that can be made on busy days in 3
to 5 steps!
AVOCADO TOAST
MAPLE BANANA OATMEAL Avocado toast is another classic breakfast
This oatmeal is super simple, high in idea, and a delicious one at that! The red
fibre, and great for those who enjoy a pepper flakes really add an extra kick,
little bit of sweetness in their breakfasts! but could easily be removed from the
1. Boil water and pour over a bowl of recipe or substituted for different spices
oats; microwave for 30–40 seconds to or toppings, depending on your personal
further cook, if desired. taste.
2. Slice 1 banana and place slices on top 1. Toast 2 slices of bread of your choice
of oatmeal. and top with veg butter substitute.
3. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy! 2. Mash about ¼ cup fresh or defrosted
avocado and mix with a few drops of
VEG BLT lemon juice.
This veg BLT is the most complicated 3. Spread mashed avocado over each
recipe on this list in terms of steps, but piece of toast.
it is well worth the extra effort! Thanks 4. Top with red pepper flakes and enjoy!
to the veggie bacon, it is very filling and
high in protein, making it a great option FRUIT SMOOTHIE
to fuel busy days. The possible flavour combinations
for this fruit smoothie are endless!
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA TOAST
1. Toast bagel of your choice and top Personally, I love a traditional strawberry,
Peanut butter and banana is a classic
with veg butter substitute. banana, and milk alternative combination
combination, and this recipe keeps things
2. Slice 1 large tomato or 4–5 cherry or pairing orange juice with any
simple and tasty! This toast is very filling,
tomatoes and layer on bagel half. tropical fruit blend. Feel free to add any
so I would recommend using only 1
3. Layer lettuce of your choice on top of additional ingredients of your choice,
slice of bread and ½ banana if you’re not
tomatoes. such as chia seeds or protein powder.
feeling super hungry.
4. Cook 1 slice of veggie bacon in a 1. Combine 1 banana, 1 cup fruit, 1 cup
1. Toast 2 slices of bread of your choice.
frying pan and, once cooked, layer on milk alternative or juice of choice, and
2. Spread peanut butter on each slice of
top of lettuce. a handful of fresh or frozen spinach in
toast.
5. Close BLT with the other bagel half a blender or large cup.
3. Slice 1 banana, layer slices on top of
and enjoy! 2. Blend and enjoy!
each piece of toast, and enjoy!
A tribute to members we have lost...
W
e are deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Maxine Goldberg, a very
long-time member and generous supporter of the TVA. In fact,
George, Maxine’s husband, tells us they joined TVA back in
1960! In addition to her passion for vegetarianism, she was also enamoured
with the arts and ballet and supported the National Ballet of Canada, the
National Ballet School, Ballet Jorgen, and Fall for Dance North. The TVA
would like to express the utmost sympathy to George, who remains a
member of the TVA as well.
We are also saddened to learn of the loss of long-time TVA supporter, Peter
Shaw, who passed away on January 16, 2021 in Guelph, Ontario. To read
Peter’s obituary please click visit https://tinyurl.com/yqbvf1if
Both were an important part of the TVA Family and will be missed.
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applications, phone calls, video interviews, and virtual home
visits.
I was thrilled when, after spending hours on various applications,
I finally heard from one organization. I was determined to be a
good match for a particularly sweet dog named Hermes, awaiting
a flight to Toronto from Egypt, where he had been rescued from
the streets of Cairo. Finally driving to Pearson airport in mid-
December to pick him up in his airplane crate was an emotional
moment for me, knowing that Hermes had just endured a
marathon trip without knowing where he was going. But he took
it like a champ, and soon after we got home, he quickly endeared
himself to me and my family with his calm and gentle demeanour.
The adoption process taught me some great lessons. I learned I
am more flexible as a pet owner than I’d initially thought. My
search began with quite specific guidelines for the type of dog
I was interested in, but with little success, I gradually expanded
my narrow focus to include more broad attributes. Looking back,
Hermes is certainly different in several ways from the theoretical
“ideal” dog I’d initially searched for, in characteristics such as
size, age, and propensity to shed (he’s a real shedder!). Features I
once thought were a must now seem incredibly arbitrary. There is
no such thing as a perfect pet, as all animals (including humans)
have their own personalities, quirks and all. I now appreciate
more than ever that, as prospective adopters, we need to be as
flexible as possible, to give as many animals as possible a second
chance in life. That’s why most of us choose to adopt in the first
place.
Lessons Learned I also recognize that even though it has only been a few months,
from Adopting
the bond I’ve developed with Hermes has already helped to
strengthen my commitment to my vegan lifestyle. It reminds me
of how I felt years ago after reading the book Esther The Wonder
Hermes Pig, which relates the shift in a family toward a life dedicated to
animal welfare as a result of the relationship they develop with
their pet pig. Regardless of species, humans and animals co-exist
on Earth, all searching to live the lives they are born into to the
fullest. It makes sense that my respect and affection for my dog
E
By Mark Monachino
should extend equally to all other animals on the planet, and that I
would want to live my life in support of this perspective.
ver since I finished school and moved to Toronto in
2015, I knew I wanted a dog in my life. As a child, I
was lucky to have the opportunity to care for
several pets. Since then, it had always seemed that my life
circumstances made the prospect of dog ownership too
challenging. That was until late last year, when I found myself
working from home for the foreseeable future, and had
expanded my living space from my small downtown condo. I
then realized it might be the perfect time to pursue my desire to
care for a dog.
So, in the autumn of 2020, I began searching for the dog of
my dreams. Having heard beautiful stories of rescued dogs, I
knew adoption was the route I wanted to take. I quickly learned,
however, that it’s a surprisingly lengthy process, with rescue
I can tell already that my time with Hermes is destined for
agencies and shelters receiving unprecedented interest from
adventure, joy, excitement, and of course a ton of learning (for
prospective owners. It turns out that finding the best home for
both of us!). I look forward to the lifelong companionship we will
rescued animals requires considerable work for these often
share, and the greatly deserved life I can give him.
volunteer-led organizations, including the review of written
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Will Eating Better
Help Me if I Get
Photo by Ella Olsson from Pexels
COVID-19?
T
By Chetan P. Phadke, Ph.D.
his seemingly never-ending blood-sugar levels. For example, a typical shown to save lives, and it would be fair
pandemic can be an opportunity high-fat, fast-food breakfast of eggs, to conclude that eating fewer sugary
for us all to adopt healthier food sausage, and hash browns significantly foods would place you in a better position
choices: more plant-based hardens arteries and increases blood to fight an infection.
choices if you’re not already vegan pressure measured two hours after eating.
and more minimally processed whole- Imagine if you ate high-fat foods every Alcohol also deserves a mention.
food choices if you are. It’s a bonus if two hours; that would be a recipe for Infection is known to increase blood-
healthier foods can also protect against relentlessly high blood pressure. sugar levels necessary to sustain our
the negative effects of COVID-19, which immune troops. You are unlikely to have
are particularly likely for those suffering Why is high blood pressure harmful much of an appetite if you’re sick and
from excess weight, diabetes, heart to health? It damages all organs that that’s why you need a healthy liver to
disease, or liver disease. receive blood. And for those with the provide a steady supply of sugar. Alcohol
condition, the outcome can be dire if consumption causes the liver to focus
Naturally, you might wonder how you’d COVID-19 infects and further damages on digesting alcohol and thus becomes
fare if you had the misfortune of being already scarred lungs, kidneys, or heart. unable to provide sugar to successfully
infected. Early in the pandemic, articles Eating a low-fat meal could prevent repel the viral assault. This negative
appeared in several mainstream outlets, undue increases in blood pressure within effect on sugar levels is thought to last
including the BBC, with headlines those two hours after eating. A recent for up to 24 hours. So, to keep your body
suggesting that you can’t improve your research study put it plainly: “Now in prime virus-fighting shape, it’s best to
immune function. Although accurate in more than ever, wider access to healthy avoid alcohol.
many ways, they failed to communicate foods should be a top priority and
that eating better can improve your individuals should be mindful of healthy Even if you’re already in the high-risk
chances of fighting off infections. Let’s eating habits to reduce susceptibility category, things are far from hopeless.
use reason to explore if it can help us to and long-term complications from You can give yourself a better chance to
fight COVID-19. COVID-19.” fight viruses by starting today to eat a
vegan diet that includes fewer processed,
We haven’t yet studied the direct High blood sugar is another risk factor sugary, fatty foods, and to consume less
impact of diet on COVID-19 outcomes. for bad outcomes with COVID-19. alcohol. We should turn toward more
However, we do know that a low-fat Sugary foods, true to their name, increase low-fat vegan foods, which can slowly
vegetarian diet can boost our immune blood-sugar levels quickly. Indeed, make our community stronger and more
system and our infection-fighting white eating them at every meal can lead to able to fight off COVID-19—and other
blood cells. A single meal can have a chronically high levels. Controlling high dangers lurking around the corner.
profound impact on blood pressure and blood sugar in hospital patients has been
For citations/sources, please visit veg.ca/footnotes
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RECIPE
Buffalo Popcorn Cauliflower
Serves: 4
By Una Rose Time: 1 hour
Spicy and satisfying, the vegan
version of this classic snack
food is sure to please. Made with
pre-prepared frozen cauliflower,
healthy has never been as easy,
R
fun, or tasty!
INGREDIENTS
MAIN
• ¾ cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1 500-gram package of frozen cauliflower
• ½ cup hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
SAUCE
• 270 grams silken tofu
• Juice from ½ lemon
• 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• Small pinch mustard powder (optional)
• Small pinch stevia leaf powder (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, pepper, and milk. Stir until mixed.
Thaw cauliflower by rinsing under warm water and draining well. Dip each floret into the batter until well-coated. Place the coated
cauliflower on the baking sheet and leave space between each piece. Bake for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hot sauce and melted vegan butter and stir until combined. Brush the buffalo sauce mixture
on the cauliflower, coating both sides, and bake for another 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
While baking, make the garlic dipping sauce by combining the silken tofu, lemon juice, garlic, fresh parsley, and pepper in a blender.
Start with 2 cloves of garlic and taste test. Add more if desired. Blend until well mixed and garlic is finely minced. Spoon into a
small bowl. When cauliflower is done, remove and serve immediately with garlic dipping sauce.
Note: You can also use fresh cauliflower for this recipe. Just cook it for 2 minutes in rapidly boiling water. Drain well and rinse with
cool water before use.
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How old were you when you went
vegan, and why did you make that
choice? I was a 55-year-old devout
meat-and-potato-consuming retired
police detective when I went vegan. My
wife was vegan three years ahead of
me and, through her journey, I learned
so much about the detrimental impacts
of consuming animal products. I didn’t
realize what an enormous impact animal
agriculture has on climate change. I
was astonished to learn that it is the
second-largest cause of greenhouse-
gas emissions and is a leading cause of
deforestation, water and air pollution,
and biodiversity loss. I also learned that
filling my plate with meat, dairy, and What was the reaction of your friends
eggs—like I did—was a recipe for some and family? They were really surprised
of our biggest killers like heart disease, since I never previously consumed a
diabetes, cancer, and stroke. I watched single meal without meat, dairy, and
several documentaries in which leading eggs. And I had a reputation for being the
health experts all agreed that going vegan BBQ king. I don’t judge but I do nudge,
is the single best thing we can do for our sharing what I’ve learned and hoping that
health. I can plant seeds or offer some food for
thought to help them consider a plant-
based diet. and the health of our families is not only
But what really impacted me was my
manly, it can also fuel the highest level of
dogs: innocent, loving souls who seek
fitness. Just watch The Game Changers.
our love and protection and offer true Do you have any advice for other men
unconditional love in return. Seeing thinking about making the change?
It really has never been easier to adopt a
images and posters of farm animals It’s so common for men to believe
vegan diet. There are so many innovative
alongside companion animals with the that eating meat makes us manly. This
and delicious products that are so similar
slogan “Why love one and eat the other?” stereotype is a huge hurdle for a lot of
to the animal-based foods we have been
really resonated with me. I made the men who would otherwise consider
used to eating our whole lives. I believe
connection and opened my eyes and exploring a vegan diet. I believe real
we all have to make the connection at
heart to the fact that all of these animals men lead with personal action. Right
some point and transition to a plant-based
are really no different from one another. now, there are few choices that can have
diet so that we live healthy lives, stop
They are sentient beings who feel pain, a more positive impact on our lives
funding animal cruelty, and make sure
joy, and fear and they all have the same and the world around us than adopting
there is a planet for future generations.
ability to suffer. They deserve the same a vegan diet. Taking a compassionate
You’re never too old to make a change; I
consideration and protection as my stand against animal cruelty, preserving
only wish I had done it sooner.
companion animals. our environment, improving our health
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Bloom Sushi Fresh Happy Taco
620 King St. W. (inside LOV) 5031 Hurontario St., Mississauga 454 Bloor St. W. (inside Eva’s)
This popular Montreal vegan sushi 461 Carlaw Ave. 53 Lakeshore Rd. E., Port Credit
restaurant now has a takeout and delivery Great news for both the east and west Now when you visit Eva’s on Bloor or
counter inside LOV on King West. Check ends: Fresh has opened not one, but Port Credit, you can not only get chimney
them out from 4:30 p.m. every day. two, new locations in the GTA. Fresh cones and burgers, but also vegan tacos,
Hurontario is a huge stand-alone too. Happy Taco is a new restaurant
Boon Burger Café restaurant that has pizza—unique to this inside Eva’s offering tacos, nachos, take-
60 West Dr., Brampton Fresh location. Fresh Leslieville is inside home kits, and cool things like Mac ‘n’
Brampton, you now have a new source a food kitchen with other restaurants and Cheeze Quesadillas. Super yummy!
for vegan burgers, poutines, and pizzas, is open for takeout and delivery.
and it’s Boon Burger. Get your stacked
burger at this new location and don’t New Chain!
forget the napkins!
Globally Local
731 Broadview Ave.
9960 Dufferin St., Vaughan
Yes, there’s another vegan chain opening
two new locations in the GTA! Globally
Local is opening branches in Vaughan
and at Broadview and Danforth this
spring. If you read this column, you know
Globally Local is Sarah’s fave restaurant,
and the Broadview location is pretty
much the best news for her, and for all
east end vegans.
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12Hogtown Vegan’s
something new!
1056 Bloor St. W.
One of the last Bloorvale vegan
restaurants, Hogtown Vegan closed its During the pandemic, a number of locales have
doors last year, mostly due to COVID. reportedly seen more plant-based businesses open
But, we’re happy to report that the new
tenants did not work out, and in 2021
than close, and we’re very happy to report that
we’ll see something new and vegan from seems to be the case in Toronto, as well. Check out
the people behind it. No details at the all these great new additions to the GTA and make
moment on what that will be, but we’re
excited they’re keeping the space!
sure to support them!
Khau Gully
1991 Yonge St.
This omnivore Indian restaurant at Yonge
and Davisville has an amazing vegan
menu, including vegan butter chicken, The Staircase Tsuchi Cafe
vegan naan, and much more. They offer 27 Dundurn St. N., Hamilton 688 College St.
takeout and delivery, and did we mention This Hamilton event space’s future Located across the street from Yamchops,
VEGAN NAAN? We’re excited! looked bleak, but it will be reopening this new Japanese café is completely
with the owners of The Hearty Hooligan, vegan, and completely charming! They
Rise Above, and Democracy at the helm. offer soup and sandwiches, as well as
The new venue will serve vegan pub delicious and fancy pastries, flan, and
food, and looks like it will be an amazing tiramisu. They have a fridge stocked with
community space, once we can all gather heat-and-serve meals, and house-made
again. sauces, kits, and butters. We can’t wait to
see what else they have in store.
Tapi Go!
835 Bloor St. W.
Tapioca Crepes are a staple Brazilian
street food, and Tapi Go!, a new spot
near Christie Pits, offers vegan options
in both sweet and savoury crepes, and
they’re seriously tasty. We like the Vegan
Rainbow Tapioca: traditional white base
with vegan mayo coleslaw, tomatoes, and
Plant Lyfe red onions. Give them a try!
998 Queen St. E.
This spot in Leslieville offers vegan
hot and cold drinks and food (including
smoothie bowls, toasts, baked goods, Yaowarat Thai
and specials). Plus, when spaces open up 557 Mt Pleasant Rd.
again, they have a beautiful lounge and This recently opened vegan Thai
meditation studio, and offer classes. We restaurant is getting rave reviews. Expect
can’t wait to take one and have a juice Thai classics like Tom Yum, Pad See
after. Ew, Massam Curry, and more—all
without fish sauce—and made with fresh
Stacked ingredients and care! They’re available
(UberEats) for takeout and delivery, and are a
Another Annex vegan resto is expanding welcome addition to uptowners’ delivery
its brand. Stacked is a new sandwich shop options.
from Haven Eatery. They’re offering
three sandwiches to start, including a
vegan cheesesteak, as well as soups—
we’re excited to try their take on vegan
chicken noodle. Check out Stacked on Sarah Fay
UberEats. If you know of any new places or a place
that has made a significant change,
please let us know at directory@veg.ca.
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13VEGETARIANS in History
Michael Clarke Duncan
Known as The Gentle Giant, or Big Mike, Michael Clarke
Duncan was an American actor born in 1957 in Chicago,
Illinois, to a single mother who pushed him to succeed.
Duncan grew to a towering 6’5”, a height that normally
would have predisposed him to play basketball, but upon urging
from his mother, he continued his education and pursued other
careers. He attended university, but withdrew to work full-time
when his mother became ill. Duncan is inspirational as a person who, through his love of
animals, educated himself on a meat-free diet at a later stage
While Duncan’s goal was to become an actor, he started out as a in his life. He died young, of complications from a heart attack
ditch digger. He eventually graduated into work as a bodyguard in 2012, but left behind his talent on screen and his example of
for many Hollywood celebrities while trying to find a job in the empathy and vegetarian action in his life.
industry.
Quote from Michael Clarke Duncan:
Michael Clarke Duncan’s shift to acting did not occur until
he was in his 30s. He quickly became sought after for his “The best thing about being a vegetarian for me,
performances and for his voice work. His projects include
the films The Whole Nine Yards, Armageddon, Brother Bear, number one is I know I’m not harming any animals.
and Kung Fu Panda. He was even nominated for an Academy The number two thing is increased strength. I’m a lot
Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Green Mile. stronger than I was when I was eating meat… Don’t
Duncan spoke lovingly of the animals with whom he shared his think that you have to have these gigantic steaks to get
home. In a 2009 interview with PETA shortly after his transition your protein. The protein you put in from the beans,
to vegetarianism, he talked about his six cats, two dogs, and legumes, fresh fruits, and vegetables will last way
three fish, stating, “I love each and every one of them very
much.” He also disclosed that he gave away $5,000 worth of longer, and you’ll get more out of it than you will in
meat from his refrigerator and freezer when he stopped eating that 12 ounces of meat.”
animals. He also lost almost 35lbs after making the switch.
Taunya Ahier is a passionate, humane educator, volunteer, animal advocate and rescuer in the GTA. She’s been vegan for
just over 30 years.
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Nisha Vora’s Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook Review
W
By Sarah Fay
ith the cooler weather settled in, day, it was possibly even better reheated cooking times for basic staples, as well
now is the perfect time to start over the next few days. Adding tahini as as some Instant Pot troubleshooting
thinking about comfort meals a garnish to the apple walnut dish is not solutions, so it’s a great addition to your
that are hearty and easy to make. I have something I would have thought of, but it cart when you’re shopping for an Instant
good news for you: the recipes in The was amazing! Pot.
Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook by Nisha
Vora are all of those things! Instant Pots However, it was the Tex- Mex Rice and We have copies of the book available at
are a hot kitchen item — it’s basically a Lentils dish that not only sold me on the the TVA Resource Centre, so do let us
pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, and cookbook, but also on cooking with an know if you’d like to order one. But when
hot plate all rolled into one. I’ve had one Instant Pot in general. You toss all the you do, make sure to try the Tex-Mex
for just over a year now, and I love using it ingredients into the pot, with no need to Rice and Lentils, and tag us on Instagram.
to make stews, chilies, soups, and curries. even sauté the onions, and half an hour In case you were wondering, I really do
This book has been invaluable to me when later, you have this savoury, spicy, hearty enjoy this dish!
cooking. In fact, at the beginning of the dish, with perfectly cooked lentils and
pandemic, I even recorded a demo of her rice that is so good. I love it served with
Tex-Mex Rice and Lentils. a couple of slices of avocado and s ome
Tofutti sour cream, but it’s also amazing
What I love about The Vegan Instant Pot with a handful of tortilla chips, or a soft
Cookbook is that it mostly uses pantry tortilla. I just can’t say enough good things
staples, and that the recipes are so easy about this dish!
to make. I’ve lost count of how many
times over the past year I’ve made both The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook delves
the aforementioned rice and lentils and into some unique dishes for an Instant Pot
the breakfast oatmeal, which I made on a as well. The lasag a, in particular, is on my
recommendation and loved it. Vora offers list to try soon, and the brown rice congee
three flavours of oatmeal in addition to the sounds like a less intimidating way of
basic recipe, and my favourite is the apple making congee for an inexperienced cook
walnut. While it was delicious the first like me. The book also includes suggested
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