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 its menu development, personal and business strategic thoughts on the terms "vegan" vs. "plant-based", and more. Continue listening for Part II of this interview.

Special Guest: Jim Vesal, Virtuous Pie
Episode Hosts: Jess, Stephanie, Travis

The vision of Virtuous Pie:
Virtuous Pie is all about creating food that tastes great, is good for your body and supports a healthy planet.

Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of a plant-based diet by providing delicious, affordable, and fast plant-based food options in an inclusive environment. We’re out to create positive change in the world—one slice (or scoop!) at a time.

Episode 12: The Virtues of Virtuous Pie - Part I

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 what *could* be in store for Virtuous Pie's menu in the very near future, indeed. Enjoy!

Special Guest: Jim Vesal, Virtuous Pie
Episode Hosts: Jess, Stephanie, Travis

The vision of Virtuous Pie:
Virtuous Pie is all about creating food that tastes great, is good for your body and supports a healthy planet.

Episode 13: The Virtues of Virtuous Pie - Part II

Welcome to Episode 14, an Interview with Jaclyn and Jamie of Northwest Veg.

"Northwest VEG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area. Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a plant-based, vegan lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices. We welcome everyone and encourage you to explore the issues at your own pace."

Guests: Jaclyn and Jamie of Northwest Veg
Host: Jess, Vegan Iron Chef

Episode 14: Interview with Northwest Veg

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 dinner that night). 

"Northwest VEG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area. Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a plant-based, vegan lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices. We welcome everyone and encourage you to explore the issues at your own pace."

Guests: Jaclyn and Jamie, Northwest Veg
Host: Jess, Vegan Iron Chef

Episode 15: Here Comes VegFest!

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, springtime smoothies, the majestic realm of vegan-preneurship, why she digs Portland, and what's in store for the future of this "cosmic line of gluten-free treats". 

From her website, www.margalaxy.com:
"Margaux’s lifelong goal is to inspire others to make the connection between the food they eat and its effect on their body, the environment and the world."

Episode 16: Welcome to the Margalaxy!

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 next, which sandwiches to travel with, what they appreciate about Portland's growth (spoiler: it's keeping vegan businesses around!), and European travels, galore. 

Disclaimer: this fun episodes includes profanity and cocktails.

Bonus:  This episode includes theme music compliments of Rosalind and Clayton themselves: The Obliterated Side A 7" EP Insanity(I Don't Care/Wretched City)

Episode 17: Hail Seitan! with Snackrilege

The "Mystery Ingredient" podcast is produced by Vegan Iron Chef, a 100% volunteer run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded 2010 in Portland, OR. 

We want to show cruelty-free cuisine as empowering, inspiring, and exciting, and our podcast lets us share real, behind-the-scene conversations with the people creating, eating, and talking about the food we eat.

Mystery Ingredient: The Vegan Iron Chef Podcast

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