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Dive into Vegan Delights with the Plantastic Cookbook by Gwen Keneally
Welcome to the Whole Food Vegan Podcast! We’re thrilled to bring you a special episode featuring a review of the "Plantastic Cookbook" by Gwen Keneally, followed by an exclusive interview with the author herself. Gwen's cookbook is a treasure trove of vibrant, delicious vegan recipes, making plant-based eating an exciting adventure.

What We’ve Been Eating
This week, we've indulged in a sweet potato Thai green curry from the "One Pot Vegan" cookbook by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook. Despite missing lemongrass, the dish was packed with flavors from sweet potatoes, garlic, ginger, chilies, and kaffir lime, all cooked to perfection in a wok. We paired it with rice noodles for a satisfying meal.

For dessert, we tried our hand at a vegan Bakewell Tart using Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk. The result? A moist, delicious tart that was gone in no time. We followed a recipe from Loopy Whisk, and it’s definitely worth trying if you’re a fan of this classic treat.


Plantastic Cookbook Review
Gwen Keneally’s "Plantastic Cookbook" is a delightful collection of recipes that cater to both novice and seasoned vegans. The book is thoughtfully organized, featuring sections on toast, quinoa, jackfruit, and party recipes, among others. It’s accessible, with easy-to-follow instructions and a focus on fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Interview Highlights with Gwen Keneally
Gwen shares her journey from home cook to professional chef, and how her passion for sharing recipes led to the creation of this cookbook. She emphasizes the importance of making plant-based eating approachable and enjoyable for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just starting out.

Our Takeaways

• Quick and Easy Recipes: Perfect for busy days when you need something nutritious and delicious.
• Innovative Ideas: Recipes like peanut wasabi dressing and pesto avocado toast add exciting new flavors to your vegan repertoire.
• Accessible Ingredients: While some American terms might need a quick lookup, the ingredients are generally easy to find or substitute.
• Conclusion
• The "Plantastic Cookbook" is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It’s packed with creative recipes that will inspire you to explore new flavors and techniques in vegan cooking.

Get Your Copy
Support local bookstores or find the "Plantastic Cookbook" online. You won’t be disappointed!

Thank you for joining us on this culinary journey. Stay tuned for more delicious vegan recipes and tips. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast for more exciting content.

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Its finally here the latest Series 4 of The Whole Food Vegan Podcast is now ready to go live. Here is a rundown of what we will be bringing you.

Sunday 15th of September - Episode 1. A review of the "Planttastic" cookbook by Gwen Kenneally followed by an interview with the author, hear about potato thai green Curry and vegan bakewell tart.

Sunday 29th of September - Episode 2. We interview Bob and iris from Solkiki chocolate, delve into the world of chocolate with us and get a behind the scenes insights into their chocolate making process.

Sunday 13th of October - Episode 3. An amazing interview with vegan fitness and nutrition coach Kate Galley. She gives us quick meal prep tips for delicious and nutritious vegan meals and talks about protein sauces like legumes, tofu And Tempe.

Sunday 27th of October - Episode 4. An interview with Farah Shammas, the inspiring managing director of a resort in Cyprus which has a dedicated vegan restaurant. She's also a vegan author, so you'll get some great tips on vegan hospitality and cooking tips.

Sunday 10th of November - Episode 5. After Mark spent a month in Spain find out what it's like to live as a Vegan in Spain.

Sunday 24th of November - Episode 6. Join us as we interview stallholders at the Southwest Vegan Festival. Discover how vegan sweet treats are made and learn about an interesting and nutritious new seed now available in the UK.

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In this episode we interview a women's health and fitness coach, Clarissa Gannin from Vegan Fit for Life. We take an interesting tour of Vegan nutrition for both the 'regular' person as well as athletes and discuss some of the common problems Clarissa comes across as a nutrition coach, what do you think some of those mistakes might be?

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We discuss women's health and some of the things women can do to make sure they eat a balanced and healthy diet.

Before the interview we also talk a little about a wonderful Indian takeaway we had and share with you a wonderful fluffy pancake recipe.

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In this episode we are going to be looking at eating a healthier whole food vegan diet. Really useful for people that have given a vegan diet a go for a while and want to make it healthier. And also useful if you are thinking about trying some vegan meals in the week, or perhaps going vegan completely for January during Veganuary 2023.

We're going to give some examples of how to make standard dishes healthier, plus we look at what to eat and what to avoid. We're not here to tell you what to do, we're just giving our experience and advice from our history and experience. Enjoy.

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In this episode we take a deep look into the use of a slow cooker which, in our opinion is a must for any vegan cook. We talk about:

• the benefits of a slow cooker, including the cost of running a slow cooker
• the different types of slow cooker
• slow cooker recipes
• slow cooker tips and tricks

Comparing a slow cooker cost with the cost of an oven

In the show I mentioned about reducing energy costs, here are my calculations.
Assuming an energy cost of 33p per kwh (about typical as at December 2022 in the UK)

A 200W slow cooker which is on for 6 hours would use 1200wh = 1.2kwh.
1.2kwh X 0.33 = 39p

A 2000w = 2kw oven which is on for a comparable cooking time of 40 min = 1.3KWH
1.3kwh X 0.33 = 43p

BUT, if you decided to cook a jacket potato in a 2kw oven, and left it on for 4 hours, that would be 8kwh = 8 x 0.33 = £2.64, so this is where the huge saving comes in with using a slow cooker.

Resources mentioned

"Vegan slow cook" by Saskia Sidey https://www.instagram.com/saskia.si

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Top tips for eating with friends and family with shared meals. Advanced prep, eating out and top tips to avoid 'meaty' food contamination with shared meals.

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This week we’ve got a very interesting week. We are going to look at protein. It’s quite a big subject, but we’ve made it really basic because we do need to know as vegans, how to eat protein.

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“You’re not getting enough protein as vegan.” how many times have you heard that?

We look at:

• Why do we need protein, what does it do?
• Basic wholefood protein sources
• Processing wholefood protein sources to concentrate the amount of protein
• Supplementing your diet with protein shakes, bars and powders

There’s really no need to be protein deficient on a balanced vegan wholefood diet!

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In this episode we talk about our latest cruise on Iona with P&O cruises. We cruised for 7 nights from Southampton to the Norwegian fjords, and in this podcast we give our top tips about living life on board as a vegan.

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Generally speaking we found life on board ship as a vegan to be a fantastic experience, the crew were very attentive (although sometimes not understanding what vegan was) and quickly learnt our preferences when we stuck to the same restaurant.

The canteen style restaurant was a little bit more hit and miss, particularly with other guests mixing tongs if vegan options like chips were put next to burgers, sausages and bacon, although we did mention this to the crew. On a few occasions they also served a big dish of fries but mixed in cheese toasted sandwiches, again contaminating the fries so we couldn't have them.

Being vocal, letting the crew know your preferences and then actively pre-booking and asking for meals to be modified we found was a great way to enjoy a cruise as a vegan.

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In this episode we take a detailed look at wine. We talk to Will, from Selected Grapes, a wine retailer and connoisseur about the reasons why some wines are not vegan, he also gives us a few insights into how to find out if a wine we’ve not experienced before is vegan.

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He explains that one of the primary reasons that wines are not vegan is due to the fining and clarifying process. It is then down to the finings agent used, which can often be egg whites or isinglass finings, made from the dried swim bladder of fish… Clearly neither eggs nor fish are vegan! 

And whilst the principle is that the fining agent bonds to the sediment and is then removed from the wine (so there is no animal ingredients in the wine by the time you drink it), because there have been animal products used during the manufacturing process these wines are not vegan.

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In this episode topic of the week is vegan breakfast. We talk about:

• Fried Breakfast, using scrambled tofu, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms & hashbrowns
• Porridge – protein powder, seeds, nuts
• Pastries – Making your own or selecting vegan options from the supermarket
• Yoghurt, fruit, smoothies
• Eating out – Tips and tricks for staying vegan
• Granola
• Cooking inclusively as a caterer for vegans, whether that be for friends or professionally

We then go on to talk about a couple of incredible recipes, Spanish-style chard with chickpeas and also cauliflower steak with lemon and ginger sauce.

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Resources

• Spanish-style chard with chickpeas, from Riverford – Remember, you can easily substitute the charge for Pak Choi, summer greens, spinach or any other form of green leaf
• Cauliflower steak with lemon and ginger sauce – From Asian greens cookbook which unfortunately doesn’t have any recipes online.

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