Meatless Meals, LLC

02/04/2026

Unlock the secret to eating more while weighing less! In this episode of The Basics Podcast, hosts Dawn Hutchins from VegeCooking and Emily Pallikan from ‪ Meals, LLC‬ break down the science and practicality of calorie density—a powerful concept that helps you feel full and satisfied while naturally reducing calorie intake.

🌱 What You’ll Learn

- What calorie density is and why it matters for your long-term health and weight goals.
- How low–calorie-dense foods—like fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, and soups—help you eat larger portions with fewer calories.
- High vs. low calorie density foods, plus how cooking methods can totally change calorie density.

🎧 Why This Matters

Calorie density is one of the simplest, most effective tools for eating in a way that supports satiety, weight management, and overall wellbeing—all without restriction. You’ll leave this episode with practical, doable tips you can apply today.

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02/03/2026

Think potatoes can’t be part of a healthy, plant‑forward plate? Think again. 🥔💚

In Episode 2, we dig into calorie density—how filling your plate with low‑calorie‑dense foods (like veggies, whole grains, and legumes… and yes, potatoes!) can help you feel full and satisfied while supporting your weight and health goals.

✨ The full episode drops tomorrow, February 4th.

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02/03/2026

Easy and nutritious meal prep full of plant protein and fiber 🌱

Quinoa
Stirfry veggies
Tofu

01/27/2026

Ever wondered how you can eat more and still feel amazing in your body? 👀 Episode 2 of The Basics Podcast dives into the power of calorie density—what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you feel full and satisfied while reaching your health goals.

Dawn from VegeCooking and Emily from Meatless Meals, LLC breaking down real-life examples, sharing easy meal-building tips, and answering the most common questions about eating for volume and nourishment.

🎧 Episode drops February 4th!

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01/14/2026

Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary is a haven where rescued pigs find expert care, a loving home, and a second chance at life. This short documentary pulls back the curtain on the daily dedication it takes to keep a sanctuary thriving, highlighting not just the work behind the scenes but the unique journeys of the pigs themselves.

I’m Emily Pallikan, the director and producer of this short film. Over the summer, I reached out to Olivia, the owner of Oinking Acres, with an idea that’s been on my heart for a long time: creating mini documentaries that spotlight animal sanctuaries, the critters that call these sanctuaries home, and the people who pour their lives into them. I love telling stories through cinema, and I care deeply about animal welfare—so this project is where those two passions meet.

Oinking Acres is more than a sanctuary. It’s daily, hands‑on dedication from staff and volunteers who show up for every feeding, every medical check, every muddy rescue, and every quiet moment of care. I’m honored Olivia welcomed me in and trusted me to help tell their story.

I’m grateful you’re here to watch and support. I hope this short film makes you smile, see how special these animals truly are, and ultimately feel inspired by the compassion happening here every day.

How you can help:

• Watch, share, and leave a comment to boost the film’s reach
• Donate and/or become a Patreon at Oinking Acres - https://oinkingacres.org/take-action
• If you live in the Indianapolis area, consider signing up to volunteer - https://oinkingacres.org/take-action
• Follow Oinking Acres to keep up with the farm and to find out more ways you can help the sanctuary

Thank you for watching. I hope Freedom Tails reminds us all that every life is precious. 🐷❤️

https://oinkingacres.org/
https://www.instagram.com/oinkingacresfarm/?hl=en



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Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary is a haven where rescued pigs find expert care, a loving home, and a second chance at life. This short documentary pull...

01/07/2026

Join us for Episode 1 of The Basics Podcast as we dive into the fundamentals of Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) eating! In this episode, hosts Dawn Hutchins from VegeCooking and Emily Pallikan from Meatless Meals, LLC break down what WFPB really means, how it differs from vegan and vegetarian diets, and why it’s gaining so much attention for health and wellness.

We’ll cover:

✅ What foods to include and avoid
✅ The amazing health benefits of a WFPB lifestyle
✅ Practical tips for making the transition
✅ Common myths—debunked!

Whether you’re curious about plant-based eating or ready to take the plunge, this episode will give you the confidence and knowledge to get started. Plus, we’ll share simple meal ideas and preview what’s coming next in our series.

🎧 Tune in and learn how small changes can make a big impact on your health and the planet!

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Join us for Episode 1 of The Basics Podcast as we dive into the fundamentals of Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) eating! In this episode, hosts Dawn Hutchins fr...

01/05/2026

⏳ The countdown is ON!

Episode 1 of The Basics Podcast premieres Wednesday, Jan 7th.

Here’s a peak from episode 1.

✅ Monthly episodes
✅ Practical plant-based tips
✅ Hosted by Emily Meatless Meals, LLC & Dawn VegeCooking —trusted plant-based educators and nutrition coaches who make healthy living simple.

📅 Don’t forget to mark your calendar and hit that subscribe button (link in bio)!

12/31/2025

Come join us on January 10th to celebrate Trixie's 1st birthday and be one of the first to see the premiere of Freedom Tails, the short film documentary about Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary I produced! 🐷

We have a very special event coming up January 10th!

Trixie will be celebrating her FIRST birthday, and we are going to party!

This is amazing milestone for Trix because she was bred, born, and destined for slaughter. She was never supposed to LIVE past the age of 6 months old. The day Trixie was headed to slaughter, she somehow managed to jump off the trailer and landed on I-65 in Johnson County. After she made the leap, she was struck by another vehicle and laid helpless on the side of the interstate for several hours until Johnson County Animal Control came to her rescue. They called us to help and we immediately jumped into action. Trixie had a fighting spirit and a strong desire to live so we did everything in our power to ensure she had the chance. Trixie remained hospitalized for weeks with a fractured pelvis and a deep wound on her foot. During that time she was able to overcome every set back and obstacle in her way.

Once Trixie was discharged from the clinic, she had a month of stall rest to ensure she was fully healed, then she joined a couple other of our truck jumpers-Toby and Turnip. The trio has been inseparable ever since.

Please join us in celebrating our brave and inspirational girl! To make the day extra special, ‘That Vegan Joint’ will be set up at the farm serving delicious vegan food.

**Also happening January 10th is the exclusive premiere of the short film documentary Freedom Tails: The Oinking Acres Story, a heartfelt look at the pigs who call Oinking Acres home, while also pulling back the curtain on the sanctuary itself—revealing the dedication, care, and behind-the-scenes effort it takes to keep a haven like this thriving.

Tickets are $15 and includes sanctuary entrance plus admission to the premiere, shown on a big screen in our cozy, heated loft with fresh popcorn. Come early to celebrate Trixie’s 1st birthday party and visit with the pigs before the film begins. The documentary premiere starts at 2:30 PM, and you can expect a special visit from Jellybean during the screening.

There are only 30 tickets available for the premier, so reserve your spot early to make sure you don’t miss this unforgettable experience. Your attendance helps support the work we do at Oinking Acres. Tickets must be purchased in advance for the documentary premiere- www.oinkingacres.org/special-events

Additional details about visiting-

The farm will be open January 10th from 11am-2:30pm. We do have limited parking so to ensure everyone can celebrate with Trixie, we will sing and give her a birthday cake at 12pm AND 1pm. Trixie isn’t mad about double cake!!

If you’d like to bring Trixie a birthday gift, below is a list of items we always need!

⁃ Blankets, towels, and comforters.
⁃ Fresh produce like apples, carrots, cucumbers.
⁃ Bags of pig chow.
⁃ Bags of shavings.
⁃ Bales of straw.
⁃ Amazon gift cards.
⁃ Tractor Supply/ Lowe’s/ Menards gift cards.
⁃ Shop our Amazon and Chewy Wishlist here: www.oinkingacres.org/how-to-help

The whole farm will be open and visitors are welcome to take a self guided tour around the sanctuary. It’s a $10 per person to enter the farm. If you plan to just visit the farm and not stay for the documentary premiere, tickets can be purchased at the door. We take our last visitor 30 minutes before we close. We don’t allow dogs or strollers to come through the farm as they scare the residents.

Come for Trixie’s party and stay for the premiere of Freedom Tails!

12/31/2025

Sneak Peek Alert!

This is a clip from our brand-new podcast, The Basics, where we dive into the world of plant-based nutrition. 🌱

Hosted by myself and Dawn from VegeCooking—with backgrounds in plant-based education and nutrition coaching, we are passionate about helping you eat smarter and feel better.

✅ Episodes are about 30 minutes
✅ New episode drops the first Wednesday of every month
📅 Mark your calendars: Episode 1 premieres the morning of Wednesday, Jan 7th!
👉 Link in bio to subscribe and stay up to date.

09/24/2025

Spent last week in Aruba and the vegan food scene was top-notch. We had so many tasty meals 🤤 Here’s a peek at some of our favorites!

09/12/2025

Our vegan wedding 🤍

Last weekend we got married and all the food, from the rehearsal dinner to wedding dinner and dessert, was 100% vegan. We had around 100 guests all eating plant-based food 🙌

During the planning process, it was a no brainer we didn’t want any animals harmed in the making of our special day. ’s Plate Food Truck did a fantastic job of catering delicious jackfruit BBQ sandwiches or loaded potatoes with green beans, slaw, and jalapeño cornbread plus hors d'oeuvres. We had several guests that are meat eaters compliment the tasty food. For dessert, mini cinnabuns and a giant peanut butter cookie dough cinnamon roll from Cinnaholic. Their desserts are amazing and always vegan.

And yes, our dogs were also part of our special day. Dressed to the nines in their suits. They were up at the alter during our ceremony and spent the evening enjoying lots of pets and dances on the dance floor.

The venue we booked was awesome as well. We had a barn wedding that butted up next to a property with cows, horses, and goats. Guests loved visiting the animals throughout the night. 💕

04/19/2025

Pacific rice bowl with tempeh, Southeast rice bowl with tempeh, power balls, and peanut butter filled chocolate covered dates from The Take Out @ The Stache.

Absolutely love the vegan options at this restaurant! All the sauces are plant-based and delicious! Plus they offer tofu and tempeh. The Take Out is becoming a regular stop when passing through West Virginia. We ate lunch then got dinner to go so we could eat more yummy bowls for dinner at our campsite.