Veganism

Slightly Tofu — The only podcast on veganism in Chinese I came across a Chinese podcast on veganism called Slightly Tofu/有点豆腐, hosted by two women who are both well-read, intelligent, and remarkably sympathetic. I particularly admire their latest episode which delves into the peculiar frustration and subtle discrimination one faces as a vegan in this meat-obsessed world. There’s something uniquely exhausting about being the lone herbivore at the carnivorous table, isn’t there? I share many of their sentiments personally, finding their conversation both inspiring and their courage rather admirable in the face of endless beef jokes and that tiresome “plants also have feelings” sophistry that seems to be the intellectual equivalent of a participation trophy. Highly recommended for anyone who’s ever sighed deeply while explaining, yet again, that yes, plants actually do not feel pain, and no, your uncle’s cousin’s neighbour did not wither away and die after becoming vegan for three weeks. ...

I’ve been a vegan for over three years, and I’ve lived in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, for the past two years. Adopting a vegan lifestyle is no trivial feat anywhere in the world, but it feels even more challenging here compared to Sweden, where I used to reside. Here’s what I’ve learned about being a vegan in China. Finding Vegan Food in Restaurants Recommended Restaurants Restaurants that I recommend (see details below) include — ...

While living in Sweden, a friend asked me, “Do you know if this recipe is authentic? I found it on the Internet, and I’m not sure if it’s reliable.” She likely assumed a Chinese person would know more about Chinese cooking than random food bloggers on the Internet. But I playfully replied with feigned seriousness, “Where do you think I learned to cook?” “From the Internet? 😲” “Of course!” ...