Ep 136 Vegan Headlines That Make Us Go GRRRRRR! A New Listener Recipe!

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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Hey Pickles!
We hope you're well.
This week we bring. you some fun facts about cucumbers in our Noteworthy segment. You know we love cucumbers. Hey! It's in our name!
We have a new Listener recipe from Listener, Sarah W. It's Loaded Greek Falafel French Fries!
Here's her recipe, if you would like to make it for yourself!
Sarah Woodard’s Greek Falafel Fries

I figured this out trying to recreate one of my favorite delivery items because $30 for one dinner gets nuts quickly!

Ingredients:

Frozen fries. I like the “golden fries” size for this. Read packages! You wouldn’t believe how many brands have potato as the LAST ingredient 🤦🏻‍♀️

Cabbage - buy whole or pre-chopped

1 3-oz can of sliced black olives (as you’ve told us before, read the ingredients to be sure they’re actually vegan)

Hummus (oddly, some brands of hummus aren’t vegan either, so be careful…)

Falafel balls (I again like the Franklin Farms ones)

Banana peppers (as with olives, read to be sure they’re vegan)

Directions:

Prepare a serving of frozen fries per the package instructions (or be like me and play around with microwaving them)

Ditto on the falafel balls

Chop cabbage - however much you want.

When fries are cooked, top with the chopped cabbage, hummus, olives, falafel balls, olives, and banana peppers

Serve and eat

For a variation, if you can find vegan feta that would be fun, too!

ENJOY! 😀
Our Main Topic is Vegan Headlines That Make Us Go GRRRRR. There's a ton of misinformation out there about veganism & plant based eating. We'll share some headlines & articles that just might make you a little miffed!
We have a new Vegan Org of the Week: Generation Vegan!
Lear more about their work here: https://genv.org
We also have a new tip To Help You Help Others to Go Vegan & Stay Vegan!
All that and a healthy dose of our usual shenanigans!
Thank you so much for spending some of your time with us.
Love, Sam & Christine

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Ep 136 Vegan Headlines That Make Us Go GRRRRRR! A New Listener Recipe!

Compassion & Cucumbers Vegan Podcast

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I figured this out trying to recreate one of my favorite delivery items because $30 for one dinner gets nuts quickly!

Ingredients:

Frozen fries. I like the “golden fries” size for this. Read packages! You wouldn’t believe how many brands have potato as the LAST ingredient 🤦🏻‍♀️

Cabbage - buy whole or pre-chopped

1 3-oz can of sliced black olives (as you’ve told us before, read the ingredients to be sure they’re actually vegan)

Hummus (oddly, some brands of hummus aren’t vegan either, so be careful…)

Falafel balls (I again like the Franklin Farms ones)

Banana peppers (as with olives, read to be sure they’re vegan)

Directions:

Prepare a serving of frozen fries per the package instructions (or be like me and play around with microwaving them)

Ditto on the falafel balls

Chop cabbage - however much you want.

When fries are cooked, top with the chopped cabbage, hummus, olives, falafel balls, olives, and banana peppers

Serve and eat

For a variation, if you can find vegan feta that would be fun, too!

Support the show

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#Food #Arts #Vegan #Animal Liberation #Sustainability #Fitness #Nutrition #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Compassion Cucumbers #Animation #Restaurant #Travel

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! Due to a work conflict, we need to release a replay this week. We're taking you with us to explore vegan New York City! It's a fun episode, so enjoy the ride! Thanks for listening & we'll be back next week with a brand new episode! Love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 175 Is There a Vegan Death Cult??? Vegan Dad Jokes? What is Happening? 36:12

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! We hope you're taking impeccable care of yourself. This week's show should be titled " Dad Jokes & Death Cults". In our Noteworthy segment, we have some much needed laughs with some particularly bad vegan dad jokes. Our Main Topic takes a look at what news outlets are calling a vegan death cult. The Zizian cult is responsible for many murders across the US, and are using their veganism as an excuse to kill. We also announce our February winner in our Restaurant SOS series!! We're buying you dinner at your favorite vegan eatery! We have anew Listener Shout Out, a new vegan recipe From Our Vegan Kitchen, and a heaping helping of our usual shenanigans. Thanks so much for listening to the show! Much love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 174 A Guide to Peaceful Protesting - Seaquest Update 48:17

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Ep 173 How Trump's Policies Are Affecting Farmers & Food Availability - Let's Close Seaquest Aquarium 39:20

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Send us a text Hey Pickles, We're back with another episode! We hope you're doing well. This week's Main Topic takes a hard look at how Trump's policies are affecting farmers, and our food system. Our Noteworthy segment contains a call to action to close down New Jersey based Seaquest Aquarium. Contact David Kologinsky and let him know that you want Seaquest's permits revoked immediately: David Kologinsky 732-855-0600 david.kologinsky@twp.woodbridge.nj.us We have a new Vegan recipe this week from Derek Sarno. You might know Derek from Wicked Foods, which he started with his brother, Chad. Derek has since left Wicked Foods & has an amazing YouTube chanel, where he makes some incredible vegan recipes. This week, we made his eggplant fillets, buffalo potato spears, and a wonderful slaw. Here's the video if you would like to make the recipe at home! https://youtu.be/oHlXWVAPdNk?si=CHV9woc3uDcZ8u2Y We also highlight a new restaurant f in our Vegan Restaurant SOS series, we have a new Listener Shout Out, and more! Thanks so much for listening. We love you, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! We hope this episode finds you well. This week in our Noteworthy Segment, we want to make sure your pantry is well stocked so that you're set up for vegan success. Our Main Topic gives you actionable items that you can follow to fight the onslaught of fascism in the US and around the world. Go to Move on for resources https://front.moveon.org Find your representatives here https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials We have a new vegan recipe From Our Vegan Kitchen, a new restaurant in our Vegan Restaurant SOS series, a new Listener Shout Out, and much much more! Thank you so much for listening. Love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 171 The Intersection of Animal Rights and Human Rights - Myths About Soy 41:05

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Send us a text Hey Pickles, We hope you're hanging in there and taking care of yourself. We're living in a hellscape of unchecked power!! That said, we hope this episode can bring you some moments of distraction from it all. This week's Noteworthy segment focuses on the myths that surround the consumption of soy products. Our Main Topic is The Intersection of Animal Rights & Human Rights. Human rights are certainly on all of our minds right now. We'll explore how our fight for animal rights relates to our fights for human rights. We also have a new restaurant of the week in our Vegan Restaurant SOS series, a new Listener Shout Out, and a ton of our usual shenanigans! Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us. We appreciate you! Love, Christine & Sam Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 170 Vegan Companies Helping LA Fire Victims - Vegan Good News! 35:20

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Send us a text Hey PIckles! We hope you're taking care of yourself. Things are pretty scary in the world right now. We wanted to give you some reasons to remain hopeful this week. In our Noteworthy segment, we'll share some vegan companies that are helping victims of the Los Angeles area wildfires by donating both products & money to those in need. Our Main Topic is "Good News in the Vegan World". We share some positive news in the food space, the animal advocacy space, and in corporate sustainability! If you're planning on a Super Bowl party, we wanted to share some vegan recipes for you to try. Here are the recipes: https://rainbowplantlife.com/12-incredible-vegan-super-bowl-recipes/ We were craving biscuit breakfast sandwiches this weekend, so we made some vegan biscuits. Here's the recipe we use: https://sarahsvegankitchen.com/recipes/vegan-biscuits-and-gravy/ We have a new vegan restaurant in our Vegan Restaurant SOS segment, a new Listener Shout Out, and a heavy dose of our usual shenanigans! Don't forget to vote for us in the 2025 VegNews Veggie Awards! Vote Here: https://vegnews.com/veggie-awards-2025 Thank you so much for spending some of your day with us. Much love, Sam & Christine XO Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 169 Finding Your Drive in 2025 - Sage Kitchen Closes - Help A Beloved LA Vegan 55:08

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! We hope this episode finds you well! Happy MLK Day! This week, we received a message from a follower asking us to get the word out about a beloved member of the Los Angeles vegan community that needs our help. John Hopkins, owner of O Happy Days Vegan Cafe, lost everything in the recent fires. He lost his restaurant, his house, his cars, and all of his belongings, including all of his recipes. Here is a link to a Go Fund Me to assist Mr Hopkins: https://gofund.me/3858d197 In our Noteworthy segment, we talk about Sage Regenerative Kitchen closing after adding animals to their menu. Our Main Topic this week is Finding Your Drive in 2025. We offer some resources to help us to maintain our momentum as vegan & animal advocates in the upcoming year and beyond. The world, and the USA are probably going to go a bit crazy now that DT is in office. We want to help you to navigate all of the insanity. We also have a new Vegan Restaurant of the week, a new Listener Shout Out, and a new Vegan Recipe, Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup! Here's the recipe: https://plantyou.com/wprm_print/19898# Hey! Don't forget to vote for us in the 2025 VegNews Veggie Awards! Vote here: https://vegnews.com/veggie-awards-2025 Thank you so much for listening. Love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 168 We Recap 2024 - Vegan London - Vote For Us! 1:15:57

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! We're back! Happy New Year to you! Exciting news! We've been nominated for Best Vegan Podcast in the 2025 VegNews Veggie Awards! Vote for us here: https://vegnews.com/veggie-awards-2025/survey This week, Sam tells us all about her recent London excursion. She found lots of amazing vegan food, and saw a ton of incredible theater. In our Main Topic, we take a look back at 2024, and recap some of the awesome vegan things we got into. It's always fun to look back and remember the wonderful vegan community that we're lucky to be a part of. We want to thank you for being a huge part of our 2024. The emails, cards, messages, and in person conversations really make what we do a dream come true. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! In case you missed it, VOTE FOR US HERE! LOL https://vegnews.com/veggie-awards-2025/survey Much love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Replay - How To Be a Better Vegan - Vegan George Bailey - London 2023 1:26:28

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! Happy New Year! This week, while Sam is in London, we're releasing a replay of Ep 121. This episode was released shortly after Sam's London trip last year, and includes a ton of discussion about the vegan food in London. We also talk about ways to be a better vegan in the coming year, and we pose an interesting scenario where George Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life is vegan. How does George's absence in the world affect animals and our planet? Thanks so much for listening, and we'll be back next week with a new episode for you! Much love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Replay - Holiday Trivia - Vegan Markets - Vegans Sue the FBI 56:52

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas if you celebrate. We also wish you a happy Hanukah, and a joyous Kwanza! It's New Year's Eve! Do you celebrate the New Year? We usually just stay in, make snack foods & play games. This year, Sam is in London with some of her students, so it will be a quiet holiday around the C & C studio. Anyway, while we're on hiatus, we're releasing replays of some of our past holiday episodes. This week includes a fun holiday trivia segment and a lot of talk of vegan baked goods! Have a safe & happy New Year. We'll be back in January with new episodes for you! Thanks so much for listening! Love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Replay - These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things! 1:10:48

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! Happy holidays! We're taking some time off to spend time with family, but we wanted to release some replays of some of our favorite holiday episodes. This week, it's a replay of Ep 117, where we share some of our favorite things! The original episode also includes a recipe for an amazing vegan spinach artichoke dip. The recipe is in the show notes, so go back and copy that recipe! We hope you're having a swell holiday season, and we'll be back in January with more new episode for you! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a very Blessed Yule! Love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 167 Vegan Gift Giving Guide - Scholarships for Vegan Students - Happy Holidays! 37:50

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Send us a text Hey Pickles! We hope you're doing well! This week, in our Main Topic, we're giving you gift ideas for the Vegans on your list. Here are some links! https://www.epicurious.com/shopping/the-best-vegan-gifts-for-2020-article https://www.vegansociety.com/news/blog/TM2024/vegan-gift-guide-2024 https://vegancuts.com Our Noteworthy segment tells you how you can obtain college scholarship monies for Vegan high school students! Here's how to apply! https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm We're working on ways to better help struggling Vegan businesses in 2025. Send along any ideas you may have. Our Listener Shout Outs will start up again in January so , if you haven't let us know you listen yet, make sure to drop us a line! We'll be doing another fun give away in 2025! With that, we wish you all a happy & joyous holiday season. We'll be back in January with all new episodes of the show. Talk to you next year! Be safe & be well. Love, Sam & Christine Support the show Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Compassionandcucumbers Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos 72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsU Visit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com Sam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks…

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Ep 166 Surviving the Holidays as a Vegan - Vegan Self Care - Contest Winner! 51:02

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