Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Hey Pickles!

We hope you're having a safe and happy holiday season. While we're on break, we will be releasing some replays of past episodes. 

This week, we take another look at Ep 162. This episode dives into the finances of several vegan advocacy organizations.

Our Noteworthy segment in this episode shares some of the best vegan meal delivery services that are available. Have you ever tried a meal delivery service? We have in the past, and it can be fun!

Thanks for listening, and we'll be releasing new episodes after the new year.

Much love, Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We hope you're well!

Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!

In this week’s Y Files, we ask how & why are raccoons becoming the next companion animal?

Here's the article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j8j48e5z2o

In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll share 10 things that we wish someone had told us before becoming vegan.

Here's the article https://vegoutmag.com/lifestyle/s-bt-10-things-people-who-ve-been-vegan-for-10-years-desperately-wish-someone-had-told-them-on-day-one/

And, in Our Main Topic, We’re keeping it light with a game of Vegan Jeopardy! Play along with us!

Our featured vegan spot this week in our Assignment Restaurant SOS is Vegan Plate in Chicago IL.

Check out their menu https://order.toasttab.com/online/vegan-plate

We have our final Listener Shout Out of 2025 and, we'll be announcing our contest winner in the new year, so tune in for that!

Thank you all so much for making this past year so much brighter.

Have a wonderful holiday season.

Much love & appreciation, Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We hope this finds you well!

Here’s what’s coming up in today’s show!

This week’s Y Files Roadside zoo owner, and circus runner,  Ryan Easley killed by tiger in Oklahoma.

Check out the article here: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/captive-tiger-kills-owner-roadside-zoo

In our Noteworthy segment, The USDA and other federal agencies posting banners on their websites with propaganda messaging about the recent federal government shut down. Do we really need another reason not to trust the USDA?

See for yourself: https://www.usda.gov

And, in Our Main Topic, We’re taking to with us to the Cleveland Vegfest!

Check out the vendors list! https://www.clevelandvegansociety.org

Get a copy of Devin Staurbringer's Children's book here: https://amzn.to/4ny58Kl

Our featured vegan spot in our Assignment Restaurant SOS this week is Cloak & Dagger in Cleveland OH.

Check out their amazing menu here: https://cloakanddaggercle.com

We also have a new Listener Shout Out. and more!

Thanks so much for listening.

Much love, Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

Happy New Year!
We hope you enjoy this replay of Ep 68, Vegan New Year's - Happy Veganuary - New Year's Fun Facts & Traditions - Our New Year's Intentions!

We're looking forward to bringing you more wonderful vegan content in 2024.

Talk to you soon!
Love, Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We're taking some time to spend with our family.  We hope you can do the same!

In the meantime we will be re-releasing some of our most loved holiday episodes.
This week, it's Listener Holiday Favorites!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
We'll be back with new episodes Tuesday January 9th 2024!

Till then, thank you for all of your support. We couldn't do this without you!

Love, 
Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

This week, we keep the holiday shenanigans going with a round of holiday trivia!
We hope that you play along at home & let us know how you did!

In our Noteworthy Segment, we tell you about a Freedom of Information  law suit that was filed and won against the FBI in order to make available to the public, records surrounding the FBI's involvement with the animal agriculture industry. 

We have a new tip for new vegans, a Vegan Org of the Week, a new Listener Shout Out, and more!

Enjoy the show, and have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!

We will be back with a new episode Tuesday January 9th!

Till then, we love you. 
Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

This week, we go through a list of some our favorite things. We hope you play along at home, and we'd love it of you would share what your favorites are!

In our Noteworthy segment, we give you an update on animal activist, Wayne Hsiung.

We have a new recipe from our Listener Recipe series. It's a fabulous Spinach Artichoke Dip sent to us by Crystal Allen. If you would like to make it yourself, here's the recipe!

Crystal’s Amazing Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

In a high speed blender add:

4 C Raw cashews soaked in hot water for 2-8 hours drained then rinsed

1 T Pickled jalapeño pepper along with 1 t of the brine

2 t Sriracha (more if you want it more spicy)

2 T Apple cider vinegar

2 T Lemon juice

2 T Trader Joes Allium Seasoning blend ( if you cant find this add 1 T each of dehydrated onion, garlic, green onion & a pinch of salt)

2 t Each of garlic powder, onion powder, salt & ground pepper

1/8 t Red pepper flakes

4 Cloves garlic

2 T Salsa verde

Blend on high for  4-6 minutes

Then fold into:

2 12oz Bags frozen organic spinach pulsed in food processor a few times

33oz Marinated artichoke hearts drained & pulsed in food processor

Turn mix into a 9X11 pyrex baking pan

Top with vegan parmesan ( 2 C Raw almonds, 3 T Nutritional yeast, 1 t garlic & onion powder, 2 t salt. Process in food processor until it resembles parmesan cheese)

Bake at 350 for 45 min or until bubbly

Let us know if you try it!

We also have a new Listener Shoutout, a Vegan Org of the Week, and a tip for new vegans!

Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!

Love,
Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We hope this finds you well!

This week's episode is our 2023 Vegan Gift Giving Guide where, we give you some great ideas on how to buy gifts from small vegan friendly sellers.

We'll tell you some of our favorites, some new vegan vendors, and how to avoid consumerism at the holiday season.

We also tell you about a wonderful event that we tabled, and how we've been welcomed into a vegan community in Central New York. We've made some incredible connections with some beautiful people that we hope will become life long friends.

Our Noteworthy segment focuses on a Kickstarter campaign for an animal rights themed video game developed by vegan strongman, Patrik Baboumian!

You can learn more & support the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/earthraiser/earthraiser-total-liberation/description?ref=section-games-function%20toLowerCase()%20%7B%20%5Bnative%20code%5D%20%7D-5-category_popular

We, of course have a new Listener Shout out, a Vegan Org of the Week, and a tip for How To Go Vegan!

Thank so much for listening & enjoy the show!
Love, Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!
 
This week, we're talking all things Vegan London! We attended Vegfest UK, and we'll give you all of the details!

In our Noteworthy segment, we discuss the rumors that Miyokos Creamery is planning on selling the company.
Read more here:  https://www.just-food.com/news/miyokos-creamery-calls-funding-ponders-potential-sale-of-business/

Get yourself a beverage and a comfy place to relax, because this is a long one!
We have so much to tell you about our trip across the pond!

Thanks for listening!
Love, Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We're currently in London for Vegfest UK. We hope you are as excited to hear all about it as we are to tell you!

In the meantime, we are revisiting Ep 65, How To Navigate A Non Vegan World During The Holidays. 

Enjoy the episode, and thank you so much for listening!
Love, Sam & Christine

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