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“Vegan Thanksgiving 2013”  (November 17, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! How’s it going?: Everybody has pretty well settled into their veganism or vegetarianism (or rebellion-ism).  Wade needs to lose some weight and has started yoga.  Everyone is Thankful for the every day things we take for granted. Thanksgiving Recipes that the Winglers plan to use: Shepards Pie Mac and Cheese (Not vegan.  Just boil some macaroni, drain, and add some Velveeta cheese and margarine. Stir. Cringe. <grin>) Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Recipe Green beans, potatoes and NO sausage Roasted Sweet Potatoes Fruit Tray (Ok… just slice up some fruit.  We plan to have fresh pineapple, grapes and strawberries.) Cranberry Relish Tofurky Roast Books: The Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick Goudreau  (affiliate link) Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!   

“Indy Vegan Family Road Trip to Bloomington Indiana!”  (October 13, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! How’s it going?: Wade and Jen enjoy a much-needed getaway in two of Indiana’s most beautiful fall destinations: Brown County and Bloomington, Indiana. Links to Vegan places of interest in Bloomington and Brown County: Story Inn, Brown County VegIU – Vegan & Vegetarian Options at Bloomington Restaurants Bloomingfoods The Owlery Rockits Pizza Rainbow Bakery Global Gifts Uplands PEAK Animal Sanctuary Max’s Place Laughing Planet The Green Nursery Book: Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick Goudreau (aff) Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily   Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!   

“Wait, aren’t vegans skinny?”  (September 15, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! How’s it going?: Katie has a job and was working during this recording.  Jake went to the ER because he had a reaction to a vaccination. Nellie continues to explore solid foods but is still breastfed.  Wade loves peanut butter and chocolate soy milk.  Jen loves chips. We were featured on Red Radio!  Thanks, Erin! Wade’s blog post: “Go To List of Options for Dining Out.” Books: Veganomicon  (affiliate link) Recipe: Cereal bars Contest: Congratulations to Deanna from Pennsylvania.  You get some great coupons from Tofurky Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!   

“I wouldn’t hurt a fly! … or would I?”  (August 17, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! How’s it going?: August marks 6 months of our vegan lifestyle.  Wade is strictly vegan, Katie is strictly NOT vegan and everyone is is mostly vegan with an exception here and there.  We are settling into our groove and today tackle some of the issues surrounding animals and the American diet Books: Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy by Matthey Scully (affiliate link) PETA’s Meet Your Meat Review: Aroma Rice Cooker and Food Steamer (affiliate link) Indiana Animal Rights Alliance (Thanks to Joel Kerr for his input into this episode!) Recipes: Yellow Curry | Peanut Sauce Contest: Win a coupon package courtesy of Tofurkey!  Email us your Thanksgiving recipes and meal plans (info@IndyVeganFamily.com) Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!   

“The Cost of Being Vegan”  (July 15, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! How’s it going?: Jen is still eating some cheese from time to time and wonders if that mean’s she’s a vegetarian rather than a vegan.  We are learning more recipes and how to control the cost of this diet.  Wade’s still very strict about his veganism and Katie continues to enjoy an omnivore diet. Contest Winner: “Fat Sick and Nearly Dead” on DVD goes to Carol Ford.  Congrats, Carol! Books: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World!, Vegan on the Cheap, Eat Vegan on $4 Per Day (aff)   Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!   

“Just Juicing”  (June 16, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! How’s it going?: Jen’s still craving cheese.  Katie is eating a little more healthy.  Jake is completely vegetarian but won’t stop begging for cheese.  Wade’s doing fine and Nellie still drinks mama’s milk but has recently been introduced to bananas and sweet potatoes. Listener Feedback: Amanda from The Peaceful Table Interviews: Interview our friend, Joelle & our interview with Erik J Fisher from Beyond The To Do List Book Review: The Juicing Bible by Pat Crocker (aff) Equipment Review: Breville Juice Fountain Plus (aff) Contest: Win a DVD of “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” (aff) by commenting on this post (below)   Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!     

“What will the family think? Earth Day festival. Katie went veggie for a week!”  (May 16, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! How’s it going?: We’re almost at three months of our vegan journey and it still goes well.  Jen has slipped and ate some cheese pizza and got kind of sick.  Katie still isn’t vegan but succeeded in a week-long veggie pledge.  Jake is fully vegetarian now but can’t give up cheese.  It’s a journey, but we’re doing fine! Katie took the Veggie Pledge (Her blog posts on her experience: blog post #1 & blog post #2) What will the family think?:  Jen interviews her parents about their feelings about our veganism Earth Day festival in Indianapolis (Green with Indy, LLC  |  Indianapolis Vegetarian Society) Recipes, Books, Reviews: Peas and Thank you  |  The Vegan Slow Cooker  |  Crock Pot   Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!   

    “Why Vegan?” Pilot Episode (April 16, 2013) Welcome to Indy Vegan Family, The Podcast! Family Updates/Introductions: Wade (Dad) works full time at Easter Seals in Indianapolis.  He is an insulin-dependent diabetic and it was his doctor’s orders that started the family down the road to being vegan.  Jenny (Mom) is a stay at home mom.  She has always been an animal lover and becoming vegan is the next logical step on her journey of compassion toward animals.  Katie is a 16-year-old high school student and is the non-vegan in the house.  Jake is a toddler and is almost vegan but his favorite food, “tcheese” (aka cheese) is holding him back.  Nellie is a healthy breast fed infant and may be the only one in the household who starts her life as a vegan. Main topic:  Why did we decide to become vegan and how have the first two months gone? Fathers Over Forty episodes about vegan issues:  Surprise You’re Vegan! | Vegan Meatloaf Dinner with the Wingler Family We are looking forward to Veggie Fest in Chicago in August! Recipe: Vegan Nacho Cheese Book: The Happy Herbivore Review: Blendtec Designer Series with Wildside Jar Send us your questions, comments and recipes to our listener line:  317-721-3237 email: info@IndyVeganFamily.com Twitter: @IndyVeganFamily Check out Wade’s books on Amazon!   

Hi folks.  Very soon, we will start producing a podcast that is chocked full of Vegan Family goodness.  We will share our journey to becoming a vegan family, recipes, road trips to restaurants, and reviews of some great kitchen gadgets.  Click the play button above to hear a sneak preview of our new show!  Then check back here for information on how to subscribe to our future episodes.