18Sep 2018 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Vegan Warrior: Jason King

Vegan Warrior: Jason King

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A Vegan Vigilante. A voice who refuses to be silenced. An approach that puts equality first. A supporter of abolitionism. An anti-speciesist with a profound respect for all sentient beings. A Vegan Warrior who we are deeply inspired by: Jason King. Everyone has his or her own reason and moment of truth that leads them toward veganism, each reason and moment uniquely inspiring in its own way... Jason’s reason is political and is rooted in utmost equality; it’s grounded in ethics and in accepting ALL animals as equal beings (to humans). His path toward veganism is rooted in the fight against SPECIESISM. MEET JASON “What guides me is not what I put in my mouth, but it’s what comes out of my mouth and what I do with my activism……
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12Oct 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
An Evening with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

An Evening with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

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    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…
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14Jun 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
#PMKVEGANARRIOR: Scott James

#PMKVEGANARRIOR: Scott James

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    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…
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01Jun 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
SHARING WATER WITH PIGS: AN ACT OF COMPASSION, NOT “CRIMINAL MISCHIEF”

SHARING WATER WITH PIGS: AN ACT OF COMPASSION, NOT “CRIMINAL MISCHIEF”

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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…
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24May 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Words of Encouragement, Support & Love

Words of Encouragement, Support & Love

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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…
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16May 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
POWERING PMK WITH BULLFROG POWER’S GREEN, CLEAN ENERGY

POWERING PMK WITH BULLFROG POWER’S GREEN, CLEAN ENERGY

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  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…
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01May 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
THE WATER OF REVERSE OSMOSIS

THE WATER OF REVERSE OSMOSIS

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    WATER IS OUR LIFELINE It nourishes us. It hydrates us. It revives us. It makes up 60-70% of the adult body. It has a neutral pH of 7 (neither acidic or basic). It covers nearly 75% of the earth’s surface. It has been recognized as both a human right and a Sustainable Millennium Development Goal by the United Nations. WATER IS CRITICAL TO HEALTHY, ADEQUATE LIVING—FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US IN THIS WORLD Since opening our doors last year, we’ve kept our promise of serving organic, locally-sourced vegan food that’s free from chemicals, preservatives, and GMOs… and we promise the same for our water. “It seemed an important part of our philosophy that what we serve is as pure as it can be,” explains Glenn Whitehead,…
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19Apr 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
COMPOSTING AT PMK—ENSURING THAT NOTHING GOES TO WASTE!

COMPOSTING AT PMK—ENSURING THAT NOTHING GOES TO WASTE!

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    It conditions soils and makes for healthier, happier plants and vegetation. Compost is decomposed organic matter made from leaves and kitchen trimmings (veggies, herbs, and fruits). It produces microscopic bacteria and fungi that enriches plant soil with rich, natural nutrients and promotes soil microbes that aid in plant growth. COMPOSTING AT PMK On a daily basis, we do our part in keeping the earth green, the air clean, the water healthy, and our carbon footprint to a minimum by: Serving vegan, organic, GMO-free food that never contributes to pollution in the manner of factory farms Powering our facility with 100% green electricity from Bullfrog Power Using a reverse-osmosis water filtration system Stocking the kitchen with ingredients from local vendors Selling PMK-branded tanks & tees printed on fabric from…
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10Apr 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
#PMKVEGANWARRIOR: SAMANTHA MCPHERSON

#PMKVEGANWARRIOR: SAMANTHA MCPHERSON

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Samantha McPherson is a Vegan Warrior. Her admiration, her dedication, and her devotion to veganism proves it. HER STORY Samantha became attuned to an animal and environmentally conscious lifestyle in her teen years. A high school teacher taught her about vegetarianism and she was immediately convinced—from that day on, Samantha eliminated animal products from her diet and never looked back. About four and a half years ago, Samantha took her activism a step further by becoming vegan and learning all about animal cruelty, the horrors of the dairy industry, the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, and ways to get involved and invoke change—for animals and humans alike. HER INSPIRATION Samantha seeks inspiration from vegan idols Anita Krajnc and Jo-Anne McArthur. Founder of the Toronto Pig Save, Anita was charged with criminal…
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06Apr 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
DOCUMENTARY REVIEW: SUSTAINABLE

DOCUMENTARY REVIEW: SUSTAINABLE

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Industrial farming. Fertilizer runoff. Polluted grounds and soils. This is what sustainable, ethical, environmentally friendly farming practices are trying to combat. The documentary Sustainable is a great resource that highlights the importance of local farming and the impact the practice has on the community, land, food activism, food security, and the healthy, vibrant, and synergetic cultivation of community. THE CRISIS OF FOOD CONSUMPTION Former New York Times columnist Mark Bittman notes how food production and consumption are suffering a crisis: “It’s not a crisis that you wake up and see every morning. It’s at a crisis point where you have a health care crisis, where our land and water is being badly used, and [where] agriculture is the number two culprit in climate change.” There are a host of influential,…
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