Doug McNish

04/11/2024

I am so completely honored to be presenting at University this weekend as part of in the worlds largest Student Run Alternative Protein Conference 👨‍🏫🐟👨‍🍳

My team from and I will be showcasing our Whole Cut Plant Based Catfish on Saturday and I will be speaking on a panel with fellow Plant Based Entrepreneurs 🥰

I am so incredibly grateful to experience Boston this weekend and share my passion with many 🙏❤️🫶

03/29/2024

This hits for me today 🙏

I unconditionally give and give and give and expect others to value me 😥

I am enough - f**k those that don’t see that 🤣

F**k those that take advantage and use - karma is real and it comes back 10X ✨

That s**t is for them and god to deal with 😉

03/26/2024

Hey you - ya you 🫵

That thing that bothering you right now - it won’t happen 🙈

The person that said something that bothered you - it was about them and not you 👀

The opportunity is waiting - stay open 🧘‍♂️

The money is coming - keep going 💸

Pay attention - it’s always worked out for you, even when that silly mind said different it always worked out for you 👍

Stay present and stay open to the magic of life ✨

03/15/2024

I’ve come to understand that my life like a chapters book 📖

Most of the characters in it aren’t forever 🚫

Each chapter provides a lesson that leads to growth and awareness of self 🧘‍♂️

Some chapters make me feel shame, some make me feel alchemy, some make me feel pure abundance, some make me feel love - the key for me is to feel it all ❤️😭🪄💰🫶😉

Some chapters have yet to be written - the duality of it, the unknown, makes my heart flutter 💕

When you look back - what did some of the characters on your book teach YOU?

03/12/2024

I don’t give a f**k about your opinion of me because I know who the f**k I am and that’s all that matters 😉

Reminder to me: that the better I am doing, the more change I am creating, the more I am my true self, the more people will talk s**t on me behind my back, or worse, behind a keyboard! 🧌

Also: Stay hydrated 💧

03/09/2024

Feeling this more than ever lately 🙏

I’m being called to change ✨

I’m being called to evolve ❤️

I’m being called to grow 💪

My life doesn’t have to be static - I don’t have to introduce myself as a “chef” just because I put my precious time into that for so long 👨‍🍳

I am are two of the most powerful words I can speak and I choose alchemy 🧙‍♂️🦄🪄

03/06/2024

A year ago today - March 6th 2023 at age 40, I was diagnosed with Diabetes. This is my journal entry from that day:

“So I just received the news that I am technically pre-diabetic. This news is sitting with me not in a good way. It is scaring me, it is making me feel sad, full of shame and not worthy. I cannot believe this is where I am nor can I believe I allowed myself to get to this point. In a million years I never imagined myself in this position, but here I am. What do I do now? What are my next steps? How do I “come back” from this. How do I take responsibility and make the change I know how to make? How do I take control of the food I eat and not the other way around? How do I let myself have love? How do I show myself self love and humility. What are some steps I can take to make life better? What can I do to make the transition I have to make easier? What can I do to make positive changes? I should list some change I can make right away!!!
1. Cut out alcohol
2. No eating after dinner
3. No fast food
4. Drastically reduce the sugar I eat
5. Increase water consumption
6. Reduce the amount of cannabis
7. Journal everyday
8. Walk everyday in the morning
9. Walk at night
10. Stretch regularly to stay limber
I feel that if I can start making some of these changes right away I will have a better chance of beating this and taking control of my health again! I think one of the keys for me is to go slowly, maintain consistent positive habits and really understand the why, how to make better decisions daily. Perhaps mediation at night as well as morning? Maybe I need notes on the fridge? I think I need more time to let this all set in still, but the main thing is I need to make changes, and the changes cannot wait, the changes need to be made now and today!

02/16/2024

Take a guess what this is, I’ll give you a hint - it’s NOT MEAT 🥩 🧐🤔

I started playing with Plant Based Foods and manipulating them 20 years ago 👨‍🍳 🤯

What I’ve loved about my career is that I’ve had the opportunity to see and experience so much, from Aquafaba to, seitan, quinoa cakes to kale chips I’ve seen and helped create so much 🙏✨

This was a play on Wagyu Beef - we really nailed it, lots of work but the texture was silky smooth and it turned out so savory, not sweet at all 🍉

02/04/2024

My newest tattoo is on my right forearm as a reminder 🙏

A reminder to feel, a reminder to cry, to allow the pain to be felt, to give the pain space, to give the pain a home to be held and seen 🙏

“The Wound is the Place Where the Light Enters.”
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Happy Sunday y’all - love you 🫶

02/20/2023

This just in! 📣📣📣

As of TODAY, My Reuben Sandwich is NOW NATIONAL!!! 🙌 🥪

That's right, starting TODAY you can order my Reuben Sandwich at all 30 Copper Branch] LOCATIONS ACROSS CANADA, I repeat, EVERY SINGLE COPPER BRANCH LOCATION IN CANADA + soon to be in Nashville Tennessee 🇺🇸 + 🇨🇦

I am so proud and honoured to be working with the esteemed team at Copper Branch] , a company that shares the same mission and values as me in the Plant Based world! 🙏🌱🥗

Who's excited?  Tag me and tag Copper Branch and tell us where you live, and how excited you are to try my Reuben! I'll be picking the most excited response and giving away a signed copy of my newest book The Classics Veganized! 👨‍🍳 📚 💯

We want you to across Canada and show us your pics, from sea to shining sea! 🗺️ 🥪

My sandwich is only available for a limited time, so please enjoy before supplies run out! 👊👊👊

10/09/2020

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As of November, My Reuben Sandwich is NOW NATIONAL!
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That's right, starting in November you can order my Reuben Sandwich at EVERY SINGLE Copper Branch LOCATION ACROSS CANADA, I repeat, EVERY SINGLE Copper Branch LOCATION IN CANADA! 🇨🇦
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I am so proud and honoured to be working with the esteemed team at Copper Branch and a company that shares the same mission and values as me in the Plant Based world! 👨‍🍳🌱🌿 ⁣
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Who's excited? Tag me and tag Copper Branch and tell us where you live, and how excited you are to try my Reuben! I'll be picking the most excited response and giving away a signed copy of my new book The Classics Veganized today! 😉⁣
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across Canada and show us your pics, from sea to shining sea! 📸 🇨🇦 ⁣
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10/06/2020

This is it! Today is the official launch of The Vegan Leaders Podcast!

This is one of many new projects I am so passionate about. Not only do I get to connect with so many people in a different way but I also get to interview some of my personal heroes!

I realize not many who follow me know my story or how I got to be some guy that has written a bunch of books, cooks, teaches, consults, and more. I can assure you my path might have some unexpected twists to it you might not think!

The first episode features my lovely life partner, Candice, doing a gruelling interview on ME. Seriously, she's ruthless! It was interesting to be on the spot but also fun to re-live some really amazing memories. I hope you enjoy it and find it inspiring (or hilarious!).

Subscribe and download so you can be lined up for episode two which features none other than John Lewis aka . John is not only a passionate vegan but also a catalyst for social change. I can't wait to share our discussion with you.

Thank you for tuning in!

In the first episode of The Vegan Leaders Podcast my beautiful wife Candice will actually interview me! Candice goes through my history and what helped me lead to be where I am today.This interview was important because it is important for my li...

10/05/2020

My whole entire life right here 🤗⁣
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Even though you yell at me, and tell me I'm a bad daddy sometimes, you also hug me and tell me you love me and I know it 🙏⁣
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You are only 5 Ewan and I know that you are already a leader, someone who stands out and will change the world 🌎 ⁣
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They say when you have a child its like a piece of your heart lives outside your body. I can confirm this ❤⁣
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10/04/2020

It all goes down Tuesday October 6th! 🙌⁣⁣
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⁣The first episode of launches 👊⁣⁣
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⁣Tune on this Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer and Listen Notes 🎙⁣⁣
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⁣Each and every Tuesday ill have a new guest that shares their story of how they lead and challenge the status quo! 🙌⁣⁣
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Follow ➡️ for new interviews every week! ⁣
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09/29/2020

Today is the day! 🙌🙌🙌⁣
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My new book The Classics Veganized is officially released and I am filled with so much joy, gratitude and honour to share it all with you 🙏🙏🙏⁣
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Please tag me and please show me your creations. I can't wait to see what you all come up with 🤗🤗🤔⁣
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22 years of hard work, dedication to my craft and the relentless pursuit of getting a little better each and every day 💪⁣
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I do this for the animals, I do this for my parents who are no longer here, I do this for my son whom I know will change the world 😉😉😉⁣
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Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart ❤ ❤❤⁣
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09/28/2020

Tomorrow is the day my new book The Classics Veganized is released and I am beyond excited!

This book is literally 21 years in the making. I poured my heart and soul into every single recipe and I hope you all can taste it in every bite!

I'll be on Breakfast Television Toronto tomorrow at 8:30am EST to help celebrate, and showcase a few recipes including my Vegan Egg, my Rack of Ribs and more!

Tune in at 8:30am EST to watch live, see you tomorrow Dina Pugliese to kick some vegan ass!

09/26/2020

Creating a cookbook is a labor of love, it is literally an author pouring their lives work onto the pages!  😉⁣
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From the initial manuscript to the editing, the food photography and the general design, it it literally takes an entire village to make a cookbook come to life! 👊⁣
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Thank you to the entire team for the amazing journey we have all had together 🙏⁣
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I cant wait to cook with all of you at home, only 3 more days! 🙌⁣
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09/25/2020

You know all my vegan brunch classics like my creamy Hollandaise sauce, Shakshuka, Croque monsieur, and my Sunny Side Up Eggs? 😉⁣
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Well ya, they are in my new cookbook! 👊⁣
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T Minus 4 days till The Classics Veganized comes out now! 🙌⁣
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Click here --> https://dougmcnish.com/the-classics-veganized-cookbook/ have your copy in hand NEXT WEEK! 👍⁣
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09/22/2020

ONE MORE WEEK TO GO, WOOHOO! 🙌

My new book The Classics Veganized comes out 1 week today, September 29th! 😉

Head over to my website to PRE-ORDER NOW so you have it in hand next week! --> https://dougmcnish.com/the-classics-veganized-cookbook/

I cant wait to cook with all of you at home! 🙏

09/20/2020

On every menu i've ever created, I've always featured a Slam Platter! 😋⁣
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VEGAN EGGS your way (either Scrambled or Sunny Side Up), breakfast sausage, crispy soy bacon, home fries and a choice of toast with vegan butter 🧈 ⁣
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Both locations of are open today for Sunday Brunch for dine in (patio or indoors), take out or delivery! 👊⁣
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09/18/2020

Quietly in July, the team at Neon Tiger and I launched one of the first vegan restaurants EVER in Charleston South Carolina during a pandemic! 🙌⁣
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I am truly honoured and grateful to be working with such a great group of people with one single goal in mind, to change peoples views on vegan cuisine and to save animals lives! 🙏⁣
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I will be down soon to help launch the full menu and to show everyone in Charleston what true vegan cuisine can be! 👨‍🍳👍👊⁣
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For now, I will just leave this here, how freaking cool and beautiful does this restaurant look! 😮⁣
www.NeonTiger.com

09/17/2020

One of the coolest things about feeding people is having them tell me that they enjoyed their meal. I honestly live to make people happy, otherwise I would not be in the hospitality business.

When Mena Suvari let me know she loved my food, I was completely honoured 🙏

From American Pie to American Beauty she has always been one of my favourite actresses and a standout for me on screen 📽

Thank you Mena for the kind words for my new book, and for being a voice for the animals, the world needs more Meenas ❤

Here is the link in my bio to pre-order my new book The Classics Veganized --> https://dougmcnish.com/the-classics-veganized-cookbook/

Less than 2 weeks to go now! 👊

09/08/2020

If you are still drinking cows milk, please ask yourself why 🤔⁣
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Blood, puss and growth hormones are 3 of the health related reasons why we should not be drinking the milk of another mammal 🤮⁣
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Torture, r**e (google r**e rack cows) and imprisonment are 3 ethical reasons not to drink the milk of another mammal 😢⁣
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Its 2020! Oatmilk, soy milk, almond milk, h**p milk, quinoa milk, hazelnut milk, quinoa milk, the list goes on and on! 🥛 ⁣
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09/01/2020

I am so full of gratitude and joy to be featured as one of Indigo, Chapters and Coles "Big New Releases" this year!

To celebrate they are offering my book at %25 off until the end of the week!

Here is the link for book --> https://bit.ly/2EWEFpe

As always thank you all so much for the support!

08/16/2020

The human brain thrives when it feels safe and is able to make predictions about what will happen next, this is proven science 🧠 ⁣
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So what do we do to counter balance what is happening right now? 🤔⁣
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What we need now most is community, connection, love, understanding and a sense of well-being ❤ ⁣
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Now is the time to increase self-care, self love, reach out to family and do whatever it takes to feel genuine love, exercise, yoga, meditation, proper nutrition. For me journaling; getting my thoughts and feelings onto paper has been tremendously cathartic 📖 ⁣
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Do what you need to make sure you and your loved ones are ok, because uncertainty is literally the opposite of how are brains thrive 🙌⁣
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In a world of uncertainty, family and friends are everything, work and money will always be there, take the time to do what is right 👊⁣
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Grateful always for Candice and Ewan 🙏⁣
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08/10/2020

“Never forget justice is what love looks like in Public” Cornel West ⁣
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It’s hard to believe that its been 16 years since I said no to all animal products 🙌⁣
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By products, I mean anything I could eat, anything tested on an animal, any product that has animal parts in it, any clothing made from animals, and any industry that supports the imprisonment or exploitation of an animal 🙅‍♂️⁣
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This may sound extreme at first, but the more you learn the more it just makes sense 👩‍🏫⁣
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The truth is, the more you learn, the easier it is to support what feels right and good 👍 ⁣
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There are brands that do the right thing, and there are brands that don’t, its usually as simple as that, and as time goes on you support the companies with matching ethics that work for your dollar 🤔🤔🤔⁣
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No one is perfect, and veganism to me isn’t about that. Its about doing the least amount of harm possible while still living an abundant life with amazing food and experiences! 😋⁣
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Remember, any social justice movement has seemed extreme at first, but the ones who were crazy enough to make a change! 🙏⁣
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Heres to another 16 years of Vegansim! 🙌😋🙌😋⁣
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08/06/2020

FEAR or LOVE 😨 ❤ ⁣
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I came across an article the other day from a psychologist who believed that all emotions are either rooted in FEAR or LOVE, mind blown 🤯 ⁣
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What is the definition of FEAR? ❓⁣
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Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat ⚠️⁣
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What is the definition of LOVE? ❓⁣
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Love is a feeling of unconditional, deep and intense affection, passion or affinity 💘 ⁣
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In this time, in this day, with what is going on, please ask yourself, is what I am feeling coming from a place of LOVE, or is it FEAR? 🤔⁣
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Its no exaggeratiom that the last several months have been awful. Awful for so many reasons. ⁣
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As the we have been sequestered at home as we have watched as media and governments spread a message of FEAR! 🖥⁣
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Business have been closed, mental and emotional well-beings have been changed, some forever. Su***de rates are at an all time high, people are starving to death and, now more than ever we as a species are divided, sometbing that will only hurt us further 💔 ⁣
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So, I ask you, do you choose LOVE, or do you choose FEAR? I choose LOVE cause LOVE always conquers FEAR 🙌 ⁣
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Turn off your TV everyone and get outside and play! 🏃‍♂️ 🌞 💧 😊

07/29/2020

The response to the vegan menu has been nothing short of amazing! 🙏🙌💯⁣
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Soo many of you have come and enjoyed my sunny side up vegan egg, Reuben and burgers, but did you know we also showcase some kick ass salads? 🥗 ⁣
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With the Evviva team we crafted a Greek Salad (with house made feta), Kale Caesar (I highly reccomend adding grilled chicken to it) and a Vegan Chopped salad with 3 different types of Vegan Meats! 🥓🍖🥩⁣
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07/27/2020

An animal is a living, breathing sentient being, full stop ✋ ⁣
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It is such a simple statement yet most of us go about or days using them without any regard 🤔⁣
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Anyone who has spent time with animals knows that they have their own personalities. They do feel love, they do feel fear, they do feel jealousy and they want their parents ♥️⁣
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So why do we use them? Why do we look at them as a commodity instead of a fellow Earthling? 🌏 🐄 ⁣
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We know they don't vote, don't speak our language and they don't pay taxes 💲⁣
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Well, society generally has a common narrative, one that plays on loop to the masses 📺 ⁣
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You need flesh to be strong, you need cows milk for calcium, eggs are for breakfast 🍳 ⁣
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What if I said the mainstream narrative isn't always right? What if I said what you have been told your entire life is wrong? 😮😮😮⁣
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Its 2020, there is no reason anymore for eating animals! Its not good for you, it uses way too many resources (land and water) and, keeping animals for food may just cause a pandemic one day...⁣
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07/25/2020

Working on the vegan egg is an ongoing process, it never really stops 👨‍🍳⁣
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The beginning was just marinated tofu with a yolk resting inside 🌿⁣
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The next incarnation was seared silken tofu which was even closer to a chicken egg 🥚 ⁣
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Flash forward to now and we have a silky white with a yolk captured in the middle 😀 ⁣
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Try my vegan egg at and check out my new book The Classics Veganized coming out in September for the vegan egg yolk recipe 📕⁣
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