> but vegan is a dirty word for some people, likely because a lot of the early vegan meat alternatives were ghastly
Probably more to do with stereotypes of vegans themselves - ie. condescending, arrogant, self-righteous hippies.
As a non-vegan, I think a lot of vegan food is actually really good. But as a rule of thumb I avoid vegan dishes that use substitutes for traditionally non-vegan dishes.
Probably more to do with stereotypes of vegans themselves - ie. condescending, arrogant, self-righteous hippies.
As a non-vegan, I think a lot of vegan food is actually really good. But as a rule of thumb I avoid vegan dishes that use substitutes for traditionally non-vegan dishes.