Get ready for a lively discussion with Rosalind and – Portland's vern own vegan metal-themed, all-star sandwich-makers – Snackrilege! They join Vegan Iron Chef's jess to talk about what got them started in both business and veganism, what's n

Episode 16: Welcome to the Margalaxy!

Apr 28th, 2018 37m 25s

Vegan Iron Chef's Mystery Ingredient podcast returns with a trip to the "Margalaxy"! Join Jess as she sits down with Margaux Muller, Margalaxy's founder and culinary guru, to discuss her vegan origin story, intuitive eating *and* creativity, s

Episode 15: Here Comes VegFest!

Oct 8th, 2017 29m 49s

In this continuation from Episode 13, Jaclyn and Jamie of Northwest Veg share what they know is in store for the 14th annual, bigger-than-ever, wildly motivating PDX VegFest, but what they surmise is in store for the future of veganism (and din

Episode 13: The Virtues of Virtuous Pie - Part II

Oct 1st, 2017 23m 33s

Here's the second half in our two-part interview with Jim Vesal, Co-Founder and Executive Chef of Virtuous Pie. The exclusive interview continues with talk of ice cream, pizza, the dining and beer-drinking habits of Portland vs. Vancouver, and

Episode 12: The Virtues of Virtuous Pie - Part I

Oct 1st, 2017 23m 15s

In this first segment of our two-part interview with Jim Vesal, Co-Founder and Executive Chef of Virtuous Pie, we learn just why the plant-based pizza experience decided to open its doors in both Vancouver, BC and Portland, OR, what goes into i

Episode 11: Green Acres is the Place to Be (1 HOUR+!)

Sep 3rd, 2017 1h 4m

HEADS UP: THIS SPECIAL EPISODE IS 1 HOUR LONG! : )Get to know Frances and Andrea, two devoted board members, animal advocates and vegan cheese enthusiasts who join us for an extended interview all about Green Acres Farm Sanctuary. We'll hea

EPISODE 10: OMG! VIOLIFE HITS USA!

Aug 15th, 2017 40m 12s

Jess gets the scoop on Violife Foods' much-anticipated debut in the US and what exciting new vegan cheeses are coming our way. Plus, "Chuck the Vegan", the man responsible for(finally!) bringing Violife from Greece, shares his very own vegan

Episode 9: No Bones, Yes Cats with MacKenzie Devito of No Bones Beach Club (PART II)

Aug 6th, 2017 30m 29s

Join Jess of Vegan Iron Chef in the final installment of our two-part interview with MacKenzie Devito, owner of No Bones Beach Club, a coastal-inspired vegan hotspot with locations in both Seattle and Portland. MacKenzie shares her vegan story,

Episode 8: No Bones, Yes Cats with MacKenzie Devito of No Bones Beach Club (PART I)

Jul 31st, 2017 25m 42s

Join Jess of Vegan Iron Chef for the first in a two-part interview with MacKenzie Devito, owner of No Bones Beach Club, a coastal-inspired vegan hotspot with locations in both Seattle and Portland. MacKenzie shares her vegan story, from a path

Episode 7: Beans, Beans, Beans! Talking with Toni Okamoto of Plant-Based on a Budget

Jul 9th, 2017 38m 47s

In the latest episode of "Mystery Ingredient", Jess chats with Toni Okamoto, founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, a resourceful website, food blog, andmeal plan that "shows you how to save dough by eating veggies", and author of the new cookboo

Episode 6 with Waz Wu of Veganizers Portland

Jun 16th, 2017 26m 32s

On today’s episode of “Mystery Ingredient”, we talk with Waz Wu, Portland-based vegan + food and lifestyle blogger (not to mention, impressive professional graphic designer and ramen-enthusiast) who’s the local ambassador for the growing wave o

Episode 6: Veganizers Portland with Waz Wu

Jun 16th, 2017 26m 31s

On today's episode of "Mystery Ingredient", we talk with Waz Wu, Portland-based vegan + food and lifestyle blogger (not to mention, impressive professional graphic designer) who's the local ambassador and ramen-enthusiast for the growing wave o

Episode 5: Food Empowerment

Feb 24th, 2017 32m 5s

Our fifth episode of "Mystery Ingredient" dives right in for a no-holds-barred interview with lauren Ornelas, founder of Food Empowerment Project. Learn about food justice, getting to know everything and everyone involved in food production, th

Episode 4: Interview with Nan and Sarah of KaTi Thai

Feb 24th, 2017 40m 28s

Sawasdee Ka! In this extended interview, Jess and Jules get to know the story behind KaTi Thai — Portland's latest vegan hit — direct from co-owners and culinary team Nan Chaison and Sarah Jansala. Hear how their Thai roots influence their men

Episode 3: Desert Island

Jan 29th, 2017 23m 51s

In this episode of Vegan Iron Chef's "Mystery Ingredient" podcast, hosts Jules and Travis pick the brain of Aslan Chalom, our special guest from Brooklyn, NY, and turn the tables on the question, "What does a vegan eat on a desert island?"Dis

Episode 2: The Culinarians, Part II

Nov 11th, 2016 22m 23s

Welcome back to "The Culinarians"! In this second and final half of a hearty cookbook roundtable, our club dives into books that have taken them by surprise, and dare we say, romanced them — and those new books that have certainly grabbed thei

Episode 1: The Culinarians, Part I

Nov 11th, 2016 32m 59s

In the first half of "The Culinarians", our vegan cookbook club (moderated by our own Jess “Sconé” DeNoto) discusses books that have been longtime staples in our lives, that we turn to again and again. Wondering if our roundtable talks about a

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