It has been a year since I wrote about the rise of plant-based cuisine. In that time the scene has exploded. Besides exclusively vegan and vegetarian restaurants, many establishments (especially the hybrid, part coffee shop, part bakery)... Read More
Over the last thirty to fifty years, veganism has evolved and become a major part of the food industry and the way people shop. From grocery stores to restaurants, we’ve embedded vegan and vegetarianism into so many places in London. Read More
162 Wortley Road in Old South has a very trendy space and wonderfully friendly staff, do your body a favour and drop in for some real food. #supportlocal #LondonOnt #realfood Read More
Our monthly Dinner For a Cause event not only brings people together to enjoy a delicious plant-based meal, it raises funds for community-focused charities and organizations championing causes near and dear to PMK’s heart. In June 2017, we featured the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS), an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization, serving smoky split pea soup, open-faced sloppy joes, and strawberry shortcake for dessert! SSCS Founder Captain Paul Watson spoke to event participants via Skype all the way from New York City. SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY WHY SSCS? Both the SSCS and PMK equally believe that animals belong in their natural habitat, unharmed and free to live with dignity. Plant Matter Kitchen fully supports SSCS’s work. Founded in 1977, SSCS is a 40 year old organization that…
Scott James is a friend of Plant Matter Kitchen, has been vegan for almost 2 years, and is candid about the experiences that have led him to firmly believe that all living beings deserve love, respect, protection, and dignity. He is a Vegan Warrior who is using his experiences as inspiration to rise above, teaching the community about the importance of animal justice and respecting everyone's unique paths toward the transition to veganism. PATH TO VEGANISM & VEGAN INFLUENCERS Scott was introduced to veganism through traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Janette Wayne as a way to help alleviate his mental and physical health ailments. Her recommendation: replace dairy and meat with whole foods such as beans and rice. Scott’s journey has also been greatly influenced by community organizations…
Sharing water with innocent pigs on route to slaughter…an act of “criminal mischief” or an act of kindness and compassion? The court has sided with the latter. ANITA KRAJNC: Anita Krajnc is a longtime animal activist, holds a PhD, and was an aid to a former Canadian Minister of Environment. It goes without saying that her passion for environmental and animal justice seeps into all aspects of her life. One of her most recognizable roles is being the co-founder of Toronto Pig Save, which “exists to erect glass walls at area slaughterhouses, encourage plant-based vegan living, and bear witness to the pigs during vigil.” When activists stand firm in their beliefs through times of political pressure and distress, their true commitment to the cause shines through. This couldn’t be closer…
“Wellness is a holistic endeavour: healthy living isn’t just about consuming the right foods, it’s about supporting the community and about giving back. It’s about values-driven actions and making doing good part of the business and the culture,” says Glenn Whitehead, co-founder of Plant Matter Kitchen. Read More
It’s been almost a year since opening our doors, and the response we’ve gotten thus far has been incredible—to say the very least. Our team at Plant Matter Kitchen is humbled, honoured, and SO happy that we’re able to do what we love each and every day: cook, prepare, and serve vegan cuisine to the Wortley Village community, to Londoners, and to travellers who come from near and far. THANK YOU to everyone who has shown us support and love, and helped make Plant Matter Kitchen a hotspot in London—we could not have done any of this without you! Support from The PRESS We’ve made it a point to reach out to as many people as we can with the hopes of sharing our passion for veganism and our commitment…
With over a year of operations, vegan restaurant Plant Matter Kitchen in Wortley Village serves more than simply organic, healthy, plant-based meals to the London community: its monthly “Dinner For a Cause” prix fixe charity dinners raise funds and awareness for important causes. Read More
Veganism encompasses more than the cooking and serving of plant-based foods—it's a lifestyle dedicated to taking care of the planet as a whole, and the sources through which we receive and use energy play a major role in that stewardship. There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint and help make the world greener, cleaner, and more environmentally sound—one of which is to avoid fossil fuels consumption as well as products, services, and businesses that contribute to climate change (ie: factory farming), and saying yes to sustainable sources of green, renewable energy. GLENN’S COMMITMENT This was a decision Glenn Whitehead, co-founder of Plant Matter Kitchen, made a long time ago and has remained committed to ever since. Tightly woven into Glenn’s vegan lifestyle is a commitment to practice…
