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WAIW | Harvesting Bitter Melon

Image contains a photo of a number of vegetables. In the foreground, there are red chilis and green bitter melons of various sizes. In the background, there are cubed carrots, mushrooms, and more. A woman's hands can be seen near the vegetables in the background.

As I mentioned last week, one of the biggest successes in our garden involves a vegetable I don't like. This week, I decided to harvest it and try again. Read More »

  • Oct. 08, 2020
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TBT | I Don’t Like Durian

Image contains a photo of a bearded white man pinching his nose and looking unhappy. To the right of the man, there is a black plastic tray of durian, which is a yellowish fruit shaped in large pieces.

After trying it several times in a number of different ways, I guess I'm just one of those vegans that doesn't like the king of fruit. Read More »

  • Sep. 24, 2020
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Vegan Travel | Visiting a Plum Valley in Vietnam

Image contains a photo of a small purple plum tucked amongst a bunch of green leaves.

Recently, my partner and I travelled to Northern Vietnam for a small adventure. Part of that involved visiting a plum farm, and this is what it looked like. Read More »

  • Jul. 06, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Podcast | Season Two Premiere

Image contains a blue background with tan text that says "T.O.F.U. Talks #OurNewNormal Season Two".

The next season of the #OurNewNormal podcast starts now with three new episodes. Read More »

  • Jun. 01, 2020
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WAIW | We’re Not In This Together(?)

Image contains a photo of a man on the left-hand side looking to the top right. The man’s face, shoulders, and left hand are visible, and he’s against a white wall. He has a questioning look on his face, and his hand is resting under his chin.

Just like so many things the magazine discusses, the COVID-19 pandemic is too complicated to use something like "we're all in this together" as a call to action. Read More »

  • May. 27, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Podcast Launch

Image contains a pale yellow background with pale green centred text that reads "T.O.F.U. Talks #OurNewNormal Podcast Now Available".

The series I've been working on to showcase the experiences of vegans around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic is now a podcast, which is what the cool kids listen to, right? Read More »

  • May. 25, 2020
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