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August 26, 2025 62 mins

Hey Pickles!

We hope this finds you well.

Here's what's happening in today's show. 

This week’s Y Files looks into why folks on Martha’s Vineyard can no longer eat meat & dairy.

Here's the article:

https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/marthas-vineyard-ticks-alpha-gal-syndrome-lyme-90wvpt35b


In our Noteworthy segment, we’ll tell you how laid off chefs from Planta’s Florida location are using their talents to form a vegan chef service!

Read about it here: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/laid-off-chefs-of-planta-unite-to-create-vegan-chef-service-23857355

And, in Our Main Topic, we’re taking you with us to the 2025 Rochester NY Vegfest! We’ll tell you about the food, the vendors, and everything we experienced at this years festival!

Our featured restaurant in this week's Vegan Restaurant SOS is Karma Road in New Paltz NY. We'll tell you all about them & we take a look at their amazing menu of vegan food!

We also have a new Listener Shout Out ( It could be you!), and more!

Thanks so much for listening!

Much love, 

Christine & Sam


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