My seitan (aka "homemade meat") video just crossed 2.7 million views on TikTok and gained me over 25,000 new followers but it also brought in over 5,000 comments, and a solid 60-70% of them were... not kind.

In this episode, I'm reading through some of the funniest, most confused, most surprisingly thoughtful, and most unhinged comments I got — from people convinced I invented bread, to a self-proclaimed chemistry professor explaining gluten formation, to meat-eaters defending seitan harder than some vegans. I talk about why seitan (a 1500+ year-old Buddhist monk creation) is having a viral moment again, the flour-wash method vs. vital wheat gluten debate, and what it's like watching your food go in front of an audience that has zero context for what they're looking at.

Also: why I think the haters might actually be part of the movement.

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In this episode of Vegan Hacks, I sit down with Mohana Holloway to explore how her Indian heritage shaped her journey to veganism, why learning to cook is one of the most powerful skills for any vegan, and how culture has influenced plant-based eating for generations.

We dive into naturally vegan Indian dishes, underrated spices everyone should have in their pantry, dorm-room cooking hacks, vegan travel, finding community in unexpected places like Phoenix, Arizona, and why respecting the cultural roots of plant-based food matters more than ever.

Along the way, Mohana shares her favorite vegan restaurants, her famous air-fried Oreo recipe, stories from growing up in a multicultural household, and practical advice for staying vegan for the long haul.

Whether you're new to veganism or have been plant-based for years, this conversation is packed with inspiration, delicious food, and thoughtful discussion about where vegan cuisine came from and where it's headed next.

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I just got back from Las Vegas, and I'm sharing my favorite vegan food experiences from hidden local gems to restaurants that completely exceeded my expectations.

In this episode I talk about incredible spots like Chef Kenny's, Earthly, Tacotarian, Daikon Sushi, Tarantino's, Crossroads, and the all-you-can-eat vegan Korean BBQ experience at Master Kim's. I also explain why I think some of the best vegan food in Vegas is found away from the Strip.

In the second half of the episode, I respond to some recurring social media debates, including:
• Is sugar vegan?
• What does "may contain milk" really mean?
• Where's the line between appreciating and appropriating food cultures?
• How I approach vegan content while trying to honor the cuisines and creators who inspire me.

Whether you're planning a trip to Las Vegas, looking for your next great vegan meal, or interested in thoughtful conversations about vegan food culture, I hope you enjoy the episode.

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