Episode 310: Twyla Francois’ Vegan Art, Aquafaba-mania with Alessandra Seiter, and Alan Nemeth of the Vegan Trade Council
Summary: Welcome to the 310th episode of Our Hen House, featuring <a href="http://www.twylafrancois.com/">Twyla Francois</a>, <a href="http://chickpeasandchange.wordpress.com/">Alessandra Seiter</a>, and <a href="http://www.vegantradecouncil.com/">Alan Nemeth</a>. As always, the award-winning, weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by us — <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank">Jasmin Singer</a> and Mariann Sullivan. <br> On today’s episode, we squawk about chocolate stout and other beer-y good news! And speaking of vegan goodies, we welcome Alan Nemeth of the <a href="http://www.vegantradecouncil.com/">Vegan Trade Council</a>, who will fill us in on the VTC’s efforts to ensure that vegan products are represented in the marketplace.<br> Our feature interview is with undercover investigator-turned-vegan artist <a href="http://www.twylafrancois.com/">Twyla Francois</a>. Her colorful and heartwarming artwork helped her turn the horror of what she had seen into a positive vision of peace for animals. (You’ll want to get a new duvet cover, too!)<br> Then, we’ll be joined by our own Media Coordinator Alessandra Seiter — of the blog <a href="http://chickpeasandchange.wordpress.com/">Chickpeas and Change</a> — who will tell you all about the wonderful world of aquafaba and the innovative genius it brings to vegan cuisine.<br> All that, vegan banter, and of course, “Rising Anxieties,” too, so hold onto your tempeh!<br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jasmin-singer/our-hen-house">Stitcher</a>! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes and Stitcher, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! You can also <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/stuff-2/dedicate-a-podcast-episode/">dedicate a podcast episode</a>! Don’t forget – we’re reader and listener supported. Plus, we offer some fantastic <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/stuff-2/">thank you gifts</a> for your donations. Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week!<br> The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/">Michael Harren</a>. Special thanks to OHH Media Coordinator <a href="http://chickpeasandchange.wordpress.com/">Alessandra Seiter</a> for acting as the Associate Producer of the Our Hen House podcast, and huge props to OHH’s Director of Operations, Anne Green, and to our audio editor, Eric Milano, of <a href="http://www.loveloftstudio.com/">Love Loft Studios</a>.<br> Let’s get squawking!<br>
