03Nov 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Veganism + Athleticism = RICH ROLL

Veganism + Athleticism = RICH ROLL

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Ultra endurance athlete. Best selling author. Wellness evangelist. Vegan. Rich Roll embodies the coupling of veganism and athleticism like no one else. Rich’s Story A graduate from Stanford University (where he was a butterfly swimmer) and Cornell Law School, and former entertainment attorney, Rich is now a renowned vegan, motivational speaker, plant-based nutrition advocate, and bestselling author. He wasn’t always this way, though. After suffering from drugs and alcohol abuse in his 20s, and being overweight and unhealthy in his 30s, Rich decided it was time to make a drastic life change in his 40s. He completely overhauled his lifestyle, changing the way he approached food, fitness, and his overall perspective on life. Within the first 10 days, Rich experienced a tremendous upswing in energy levels, indicating that his body…
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18Oct 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Fall Harvest at PMK: Passionate About Pumpkins!

Fall Harvest at PMK: Passionate About Pumpkins!

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‘Tis the season of fall colours, comfy scarves, hoodie sweaters, fresh autumn air, candy apples, pretty chrysanthemums, hearty veggies sprinkled with brown sugar… and pumpkins! The Healthy, Cucurbitaceae Family The proverbial siblings of cucumbers and melons, pumpkins are fruits that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. Known more specifically as the Cucurbitaceae Pepo, pumpkins—as we more commonly know them—are winter squashes that: Harvest at maturity Have consumable seeds Have outer shells that aren’t typically eaten Pumpkins not only have a fancy name, but they also have superb health benefits too! Pumpkins are rich in antioxidants—the oranger, the better! Pumpkin seeds are abundant with zinc, vitamin E & healthy oils Pumpkins benefit your vision, skin & immune system Seasonal Selections: PMK’s Fall Harvest Vlog Did you know that the Triamble Pumpkin is…
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17Oct 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Mangia, Mangia! Mondays are for Pasta at PMK

Mangia, Mangia! Mondays are for Pasta at PMK

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    Passionate vegans. Pathfinders of pure foods. Health conscious. Creative at heart and in taste. Glenn Whitehead and Melanie Wandt, business partners and co-founders of PMK, bring much of what they cook at home into their restaurant on a daily basis. PMK guests are served only the best food. Melanie and Glenn agree that they only serve their guests what they serve their loved ones; if there’s anything they wouldn't serve their family, they wouldn’t serve it at Plant Matter Kitchen. Glenn, Melanie, and their team collaborate day-in and day-out, crafting new recipes and tasty concoctions sure to please their guests. Monday’s Special: Pasta! Every Monday, PMK serves up unique pasta dishes featuring different noodles, sauces, and flavours. Some of the Monday pasta features include: Butternut Squash Ravioli with…
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14Oct 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Doughnuts & Double Chocolate — Happy Dessert Day!

Doughnuts & Double Chocolate — Happy Dessert Day!

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Did you know that “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts”? It’s true, and it makes perfect sense, since the latter is the ideal remedy for the former. Another fun fact: Today is Dessert Day—yayy! If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then we’ve got what you need—today, everyday, and especially on weekends. Brunch, With A Taste of Sweet Every Saturday we offer guests our regular PMK menu and every Sunday we host a special Brunch, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Our Brunch menu consists of delicious Loaded Potatoes, a health-infused Mega Bowl, a Share Plate for two, and more. Our meals are organic, fresh, healthy, and essential for starting off your Sunday right. But, for those sugar-lovers out there, we’re thinking what you’re thinking… that the best part of brunch is the dessert…
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07Oct 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
A Very Vegan Thanksgiving: Recipes That’ll Impress Your Dinner Guests

A Very Vegan Thanksgiving: Recipes That’ll Impress Your Dinner Guests

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Fall is here! Pumpkins are displayed in storefronts, dew is dancing on windows at dusk, PSLs are brewing around the clock, and scarves are re-emerging as everyone’s go-to accessory. Thanksgiving Dinner Fall also means Thanksgiving, which is just days away! Are you in charge of cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, and more importantly, is it a vegan Thanksgiving meal? The internet is an abundant resource of festive recipes and we’ve gathered some of our favourite dishes that we hope will help plan your meal this year. Anxious over Appetizers? PETA is your go-to source for: Creamy Baked Artichoke Dip “Cheesy” French Bread Hors D’oeuvres Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Muddled over The Main Course? Here are some fulfilling options: Nut Loaf from the Ordinary Vegan Vegan Tofu Quiche from HappyHealthyLife.com Festive Chickpea…
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04Oct 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Vegans of PMK: Hillary’s Story

Vegans of PMK: Hillary’s Story

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    Everyone chooses veganism for personal reasons. WHY VEGANISM Some choose veganism to support animal rights and the dignity of non-human lives; some “go vegan” as an expression of environmentalism and their commitment to preserving our ecological system; some ditch meat and animal byproducts because of the endless health benefits they gain by doing so. It’s for these reasons, and so many more, that veganism means many different things to different people. VEGANS OF PMK From health and wellness to animal justice, veganism resonates differently with everyone who walks through our doors at PMK. For Hillary, veganism is all about taking care of herself, the world, and those who can’t defend themselves. Check out our Vlog to learn all about Hillary’s story. Stay tuned to our Blog for more…
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28Sep 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
It’s About The Taste, Not The Look

It’s About The Taste, Not The Look

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We all know that true beauty comes from the inside, for both people and food. Like diamonds in the rough, some of the most beautiful veggies are the ones with their roots intact and with imperfections in their skin. It’s What’s on The Inside That Matters Most Putting aesthetics aside, Rick Cornelissen, Owner & Operator of Eco-Logic Farms, talked exclusively to PMK about how we should value food for its inner beauty, because when it comes to nourishment and flavour, it’s about how food tastes, not about how it looks. Cornelissen has been in the business of food farming for long enough to see how much people’s food knowledge and needs have evolved. Calling attention to how people's vegetable preferences have changed over the years, Cornelissen told PMK that years…
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23Sep 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
Vegan Friendly Fashion: A Fusion of Food & Fabrics

Vegan Friendly Fashion: A Fusion of Food & Fabrics

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Veganism is about more than the food you choose to eat… it’s about the philosophies you adhere to, the way you treat living animals, and the clothing you wear. Once immersed in the vegan lifestyle, it’s easier than imagined to find clothing and accessories that are produced with sustainable, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free practices. Mushroom “Leather” Muskin is a vegan-friendly, ethically-produced “leather” that’s made from the cap of Phellinus ellipsoideus mushrooms and doesn’t involve the use of animals or animal byproducts. Used for purses and watch straps, shoe soles, and clothing, muskin is a biodegradable vegetable “leather” that’s: Breathable Soft Water repellent Tanned with chemical free methods Speaking of natural dyes... Wedding Accessories Cara Marie Piazza, Natural Dyer & Artisan, repurposes wedding bouquets into kimonos. From spice markets to florists, Cara…
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20Sep 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
PMK’s Vegan-Friendly Tees & Tanks

PMK’s Vegan-Friendly Tees & Tanks

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    PMK’s not only in the business of food… we’ve been cooking up some vegan-friendly fashions as well! Honesty & Authenticity, In Food & In Fashion Just like our ingredients, we chose the best organic, natural, cruelty-free, ethically-made, locally-sourced, Canadian apparel company to create our vegan-friendly Tees and Tanks. Jerico is committed to Canadian industry and the local economy, maintains supply chain transparency and ensures socially conscious and environmentally friendly practices—and we love that at PMK! Made with 70% rayon from bamboo and 30% cotton, our PMK Tees and Tanks are just as authentic and honest as our food. Jingle-Laden Fashion All sporting our #plantmatterkitchen hashtag, PMK has specialty Tees and Tanks for men, women & kids. Choose from a variety of vegan-friendly slogans: VEGAN 100% HERBIVORE EAT LOCAL,…
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15Sep 2016 by Plant Matter Kitchen
What’s on Your Bookshelf?

What’s on Your Bookshelf?

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Instruction guide. History textbook. Anthropology encyclopedia. Health manual. Geography lesson. Where can you find information this diverse, spanning this many fields, in a single tome? Cookbooks. Cookbooks rarely contain simply recipes—many also contain great information about culinary history, geography, anthropology, and agriculture. Even without the recipes, the meals we cook become part of a greater cultural story, laying the groundwork for future memories. In that way, cookbooks are as important as literature for marking a moment in time and reflecting a society’s values, habits, and daily life. What we put in our bodies impacts how we feel and how we perform; accordingly, cookbooks are also how-to instruction manuals guiding us toward pleasure and toward—or away from—achieving health. In the case of these vegan cookbooks, the direction is ultimate health, and…
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