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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 18h

Went to the Koreatown Fair looking for vegan food and meaning.
Found overpriced snacks, flashing casino booths, and the quiet hum of futility.
🎥 YT: @veganhacks | TT + IG: @veganhackspod

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 1d

The Tofu War is real  Thanh Son vs. VP Tofu — both SoCal legends, but only one can rule the fryer 👑
Watch the battle:
TT + IG: @veganhackspod YT: @veganhacks
#TofuTok #VeganFood #SoCalEats #VeganInLA #PlantBased

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 1d

I carved… and fried… a tofu pumpkin. 🎃🔥
Spooky season just went soy-based. 👻✨

Catch the full reel on TT & IG 👉 @veganhackspod
and on YT 🎥 VeganHacks

#TofuPumpkin #VeganHalloween #FoodArt #VeganHacksPod

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 2d

Sprouts dropped a new Vegan Caesar Salad — is it life-changing or straight trash?  Under $10 and honestly… kinda fire. 🔥
Watch the full taste test 👇 📱 TT + IG: @veganhackspod ▶️ YT: @veganhacks
#VeganFood #VeganReview #Sprouts #VeganCaesar #VeganTok #PlantBased

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 2d

The Ultimate Tofu Hack?
Boiling tofu like this really gives tofu a flavor and texture boost!
Check out my new reel on TT and IG @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 3d

Trader Joe’s just discontinued their dairy free Mexican shreds? See the reel on TT IG @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 3d

This isn’t the first time Trader Joe’s has been accused of copying products and it’s not the first time Smucker’s has gone to court to protect Uncrustables.

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 3d

New podcast! Besties Expansion, EU clamps down on Veggie Burgers and Beyond Crashes. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

Vegan Hacks

Food Podcast · Updated Weekly · Veganize your life with this funny and informative podcast about eating plant-based in this modern world. Vegan Hacks offers reviews of veganized chain restaurants, int...

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 4d

Waffle Onigiri: Have I gone too far? Catch the reel on TT and IG @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 5d

Beyond Meat just pulled a financial Hail Mary, printing millions of new shares to stay alive. Three more years on life support… but it’s looking sketchy. 👀
Full reel on TT & IG @veganhackspod And YT at @VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 5d

Vietnamese tofu makers take flavor seriously, they actually mix ingredients into the tofu as it’s made! I tried to recreate that magic with store-bought firm tofu… and it worked way better than I expected. Catch the reel on IG and TT @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 6d

Does punching holes in tofu make it more flavorful?  I grabbed a straw, went full mad scientist, and found out. Swiss cheese tofu, anyone?
See the reel on TT & IG 👉 @veganhackspod on YT 👉 VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 6d

Trader Joe’s dropped a spooky new vegan snack — bats and ghosts made of fruit leather. 👻 Count Veganula tried them so you don’t have to. Shapes: 10/10 Flavor: 5/10 Wax paper: allergen-free (I think). 🧛‍♂️
See the reel on TT & IG 👉 @veganhackspod Full video on YT 👉 Vegan Hacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 8d

Croissant Waffle: Food Crime? Check out my new reel on IG and TT @veganhackspod and YT @veganhacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 8d

In a time when vegan businesses are dropping like flies, Vegan Besties is defying the odds, opening their third location at The Row in Downtown Los Angeles. Catch my new reel on TT and IG @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 9d

viral rice paper omelette hack? It’s inspired by Vietnamese street food, Indian chickpea pancakes, and a little French flair with the bánh mì.
Breakfast diplomacy at its finest. 🥖🌱
🎥 See the reel on TT & IG → @veganhackspod 📺 Watch on YT → @veganhacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 10d

I’m 59. Vegan. And Apparently, That’s a Problem
#Vegan #PlantBased #HealthyAging #VeganLife

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 10d

Is this a banh mi crime or culinary innovation? 👀 I swapped the mayo for tahini and dropped crispy falafel inside — and it kinda slaps.
See the reel on TT & IG 👉 @veganhackspod And on YT 👉 VeganHacks
#Vegan #BanhMi #Falafel #FoodFusion

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 11d

I might’ve just found Tofu Heaven — in Westminster?!
Locals line up for cheap, house-made tofu (most of it fried, all of it 🔥).
The mushroom noodle tofu? The best $2 i spent in years! Catch the reel on TT and IG @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks
#VeganFinds #VeganFoodie #TofuHeaven

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 12d

Ever tried making a vegan omelet that doesn’t fall apart or stick to the pan?
Turns out, the secret isn’t eggs… it’s rice paper.
This hack changes everything. Check it out on IG and TT @veganhackspod and YT at Veganhacks. #VeganHack #veganbreakfast

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 12d

Beyond’s struggling… but my falafel game is thriving! My new reel is a. Unstoppable Falafel Burger! Catch it on IG and TT @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 13d

I found out they were fishing inside my hotel!? My vegan travel stories continue on TT and IG @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 13d

New Long form video up on my YouTube! Vegan survival in Japan! youtu.be/k7HR-2ONRdg?...

Japan Has a Vegan Problem: Surviving Tokyo 2025

YouTube video by Vegan Hacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 13d

I waffle Chinese take out for science! Catch the reel on TT, IG @veganhackspod and YT at VeganHacks

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Veganhackspod @veganhackspod.bsky.social · 14d

New review’s up!
Tried the Sticky Sesame Chili Tofu Wellness Bowl from Sprouts — budget-friendly, clearly vegan, but does it deliver? 👀

Watch the full review now on
TT & IG: @veganhackspod
YT: VeganHacks

#BudgetVegan #SproutsVegan #VeganReview #PlantBasedEats #VeganOnABudget

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