Welcome to CompassionateCook.com, the website of author and vegan chef Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.
Where do I get my calcium if I don’t drink cow’s milk?

Cow’s milk contains calcium because cows eat grass. Calcium is a mineral that comes from the ground, which means, like grass, all green leafy vegetables are teeming with this nutrient. Let’s explore the rationale behind human adults drinking another animal’s milk when we don’t even drink our own species’...

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The Protein Myth and Vegetarianism

Because this prevailing myth continues to cause even the most independently minded person to ask where vegetarians get their protein, our first episode is dedicated to debunking this myth.

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Connecting with the Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau of Compassionate Cooks talks about the transformations that occur in the animals rescued from slaughter and given lifelong protection and sanctuary. I’ll be releasing a video podcast come 2010, but in the meantime, I’m releasing clips on different topics as a kind of preview. Be sure to...

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Maternal Instincts

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau of Compassionate Cooks talks about the primal instincts all mammals have for their young and the effects of commodifying animals and people. I’ll be releasing a video podcast come 2010, but in the meantime, I’m releasing clips on different topics as a kind of preview. Be sure...

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