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Name: Brittany Roberts Age: 19 Location: Boston area, MA

How long have you been vegan?

A little over 3 years. (Halloween's my "anniversary")

What made you go vegan?

Research, basically. I was familiar with vegetarianism, but then I heard the word "vegan" and wanted to know what it entailed. After Googling "factory farms," there really was no going back.

What is your favorite way of promoting veganisim?

By setting a great example! It's all about the food, if you cook people delicious vegan food (and prove that you don't live on apples and twigs...), they'll be more receptive to the whole idea. Then when they hit the hard issues that most omnivores aren't used to thinking about(like the animal abuse, environmental harm, and health risks of a diet based on meat, eggs, and dairy), they'll already have positive feelings toward the vegan diet, and making changes to their own eating habits won't seem so drastic and scary.

What got you started on YouTube?

I love YouTube. I'm afraid it's a bit of an addiction. I love watchingvloggers share their opinions and sense of humor in bite-sized videos.So when I started my own show, I went for a similar quirky, off-the-cuff feel. TTG is first and foremost a podcast, but YouTube isso popular I figured I might as well post my episodes there as well,and now it's where most of my audience is!

Favorite ingredient to cook with?

Peanut butter. Hands Down.

Favorite meal to cook?

Something quick and simple: a bunch of vegetables, thrown in a frying pan, served over rice. I only get fancy on the show.

Any big plans for the future?

Well, this fall I'm headed to art school to study photography and design, so depending on my living conditions "The Tofu Guru" may become"Vegan Dorm Cooking"!

If you know me at all you know what a Morrissey/Smiths freak I am. From a lot of art (shrines, posters) and even lyrics tattooed on my arm (There is A Light That Never Goes Out) I cannot get enough. Since love is on the mind let me give some to Moz.

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen baking up vegan treats. My kitchen is a odd mix of 50s diner and pirate fun! I like finding cool things that make hosting vegan potlucks fun and to add to the quirkiness of my kitchen! Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen? What are your must haves?

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+ Photo Set and Interview with Nitemare Photography.

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+ 'Death By Chocolate!' - The chocolatiest cupcake recipe ever!

+ Interview with etsy seller and artist, AuniaKhan!

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