I Try Vegan Food & What I've Been Up To

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Жыл бұрын

A very gooday to everyone. Since the last episode of Season 9 of Travels by Narrowboat went live, I've been asked quite a lot where I am, what I'm doing and am I OK?
Check out this video for the answers, where not only do I discuss what's been keeping me extrememly busy for the last 5 or 6 weeks, I also do something which many viewers have urged me to try for a very long time - eat Vegan food.
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@2760ade Жыл бұрын

As other people have probably already said, Vegan food doesn't have to be like that Aldi crap! I'm not vegan, but my daughter is and we make some cracking meals like curries, and chilli and various soups, even vegan pizzas, that are very tasty with none of those pesky additives! Lets face it, even 'proper' meat based ready meals are junk really, the secret is buying decent ingredients and experimenting yourself. Happy hols!

@David.W.Kelsey Жыл бұрын

Good morning Kevin, you've been missed. Glad you are well.

@CountryHouseGent Жыл бұрын

Thanks David

@jayne1905 Жыл бұрын

I'm Vegan Kevin, so glad you swallowed 😮 I personally don't eat a lot of processd vegan meat as I just don't do meat. I think some people who decide to become Vegan have a hard time coming down from meat so that type of food helps them on their journey. Vegans and vegetarians know how to cook and don't need to use this processed garbage 😊

@SteveMikre44 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin for sacrificing your taste buds and filming in a hot kitchen for our viewing pleasure. Enjoy your holiday road trip...🥵🌡

@RichardWilkerson-ph9eg Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, Braver man than me, time for a decent pork pie and a pint to wash the taste away. Hope you have a great camping trip.

@raytheron Жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for helping a fellow boater in need, Kevin. You're a true gent, sir! As for trying those chemical concoctions: you're braver than I am! I don't know how anyone with a modicum of brains would put such rubbish into their bodies. I am reminded of the film "Soylent Green" 🙂 Enjoy your road trip!!

@jeannerolig6042 Жыл бұрын

I am happy to see you back for a visit, Kevin! What a positive surprise! And you are looking fine, I may add! I bless you for laying down your life to introduce us to vegan cooking. You deserve a medal for this one! No thank you, for a vegan diet for me, but this video was the best laugh I have had in a good while! (Like you, I have always been curious why the vegan culture strives so hard to make vegan foods appear to be meat...if they are not meat eaters. Something to ponder, eh?) Enjoy your road trip adventure, my Friend!

@markwheeler4417 Жыл бұрын

What a welcome surprise. Kevin lives and will eventually get his road trip holiday. Your bravery knows no limits. Even vegetarians know to avoid vegan bacon 😀Looking forward to the travels by BMW video. Have a good summer.

@nadogrl 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for confirming the beliefs of we Carnivores, by “taking one for the team”.❤

@victorfebo2672 11 ай бұрын

Well-deserved short vacation Kevin! Stay safe!

@Dave_The_Drone Жыл бұрын

And we are grateful for your videos, have a great road trip, hope the weather is neither too hot - last night was awful - nor too wet.

@waymathews1222 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back Kevin....Props to you for helping out a fellow boater in need. Helping your fellow man is always a good thing. You're braver than I am for attempting "vegan". As others have probably stated and as you so eloquently put it, why do they always try to market their product as "meat like"... Bacon free bacon....Enjoy your holiday and looking forward to your upcoming videos. Cheers and safe travels...BTW...It's 10AM (US) and 85F (29C) and feels like 95F (35C)....

@thomasdobbins6905 Жыл бұрын

So great to see you once more and to hear that you'll soon be afloat through the countryside.

@tonymarsh1369 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you again Kevin , I hope you have a great bike trip , it will feel great to get some air on your knees again. Thanks for posting and see you on the next vlog

@2gray2care Жыл бұрын

Dear Kevin, thank you for making all these Vegan sacrifices, so we don’t have to! British brown sauce to the rescue! Kudos to you for all of your hard work on Gorse. Enjoy your well-deserved holiday. Bon voyage.🤙

@oldasfolk-km1ov Жыл бұрын

we should all sacrifice a vegan! don't worry... I jest

@davidjames9775 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Thanks for the video. Enjoy your holiday. Take care.

@denisscott3073 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin 👋 just us 2saying hi/ thanks for this video update. 👋enjoy your road trip 👍 den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

@andreacruff4302 Жыл бұрын

Kevin...you crack me up! Love your sense of humor. ❤️

@annettehorn7040 Жыл бұрын

Hope you have a lovely holiday! Yes, homemade vegan can be quite good, that would be an interesting episode when you return. I always enjoy your cooking episodes. Take care!

@gazmalks8918 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you have a great holiday 😊👍

@anthonyclary1198 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev! Great job as usual! Enjoy the trip!

@clpotis Жыл бұрын

It’s funny what extreme temperatures can do to a person…the man in extreme cold takes off his shoes and socks, whilst the man suffering from heat exhaustion fires up the barbie and cooks fake food 😂 Glad to see you back- enjoy your holiday- stay cool!

@bengrice5523 Жыл бұрын

Have a good holiday!

@janwaller3585 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@richardseers Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the road trip Kevin, look forward to more Aslan content in the future. Best wishes.

@thefitzs Жыл бұрын

Oh bless your soul Kevin!! You did such a huge good thing with your time. I pray you thoroughly enjoy your holiday, and I cannot wait until you're back and at it. I miss you.

@polluxsimracing3712 Жыл бұрын

Awesome good to see you back

@tombowers3681 Жыл бұрын

have a great time on your road trip. I love those BMW touring bikes like that.

@nigellunn8019 Жыл бұрын

Good luck Kevin, have a good trip.

@barbarabelt701 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Please don’t stop living your dream.❤

@Dannyshort1003 Жыл бұрын

Glad all is well Kevin. This video really made me smile. Stay safe on your well deserved road trip.👍👍

@loremcsweeney1367 Жыл бұрын

Still chuckling over the “it smells like dog biscuits”. Thanks for the laugh!!

@cindygutha8124 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vegan video.Have a Safe and enjoyable vacation.Looking for new videos of your vacation and cooking.God Bless

@Debba521 Жыл бұрын

Deepest sympathies on the vegan stuff. Wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole 😆! Not to be mean, but I very much enjoyed my homemade sausage, egg & cheese breakfast burrito while watching your vegan experiment. Hope you enjoy your well deserved holiday and look forward to the next Country House Gent adventure!

@CountryHouseGent Жыл бұрын

Agreed, enjoyed Pork Chops, baked potatoes and beans afterwards

@davidsedlickas8222 Жыл бұрын

Love it Kevin, love it " well at least it's got a vitamin in it " Great to see you back on our tablet. Superb engineering experience fixing that beautiful old engine. Well done to you. Keep safe on the bike, hope your holiday goes well. NB: extremely grateful that your chemical experiment has completely stopped me from buying any of that rubbish. Cheers Kevin.

@larsen8059 Жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud when you took your first bites of the faux bacon! I wondered the other day how you were doing! Glad to know all is well and you're off for a holiday. We'll be waiting patiently to hear all about your new adventures! Enjoy and be safe!

@peggybaker9944 Жыл бұрын

SO GLAD YOU POPPED IN, I WAS BEGINNING TO WORRY ABOUT YOU, HAVE A GREAT ROAD TRIP, BE SAFE, BE CAREFUL.. LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE TRAVELS WITH YOU AND ASLAN. LIKE YOUR HAIR CUT.

@richardjensen6753 Жыл бұрын

Hello, from Kansas! Glad to see your still kicking around! At least you were keeping yourself busy on a good project! Awfully brave eating that stuff! Good luck!

@toopoos Жыл бұрын

Great to see you again Kevin and enjoy your road trip. Cheers for the update fella. 👍

@artd.1498 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching. Interesting. Would enjoy watching a video of the engine repair.

@bencoleman1893 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Kevin!! I am so glad you are taking a holiday for yourself and will be here waiting for your return. Safe travels sir and hope the heat isn’t to unbearable it is super hot here in Ontario Canada where I am as well!

@arkansasboy45 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your vacation.

@stevecoward3543 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back. Here in Hong Kong 32C & 80% humidity and will likely stay that way until late October ;-)

@lisagarcia6314 Жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin! The summer melt is never a joy. I enjoyed your science experiment. I hope it sat well. Have a wonderful vacation. Enjoy the road your on and the beautiful views . Best wishes, Lisa

@katashley1031 Ай бұрын

Oh BTW, in the vegan world one thing I absolutely love to this day is smoky bacon tempeh. Not trying to replicate meat, but tastes gorgeous. I make it, crumble it up, add to quiches, sandwiches, salads and the flavour is wonderful. Even my meat loving hubby loves it. I find that eating some fermented soy gets my metabolism going, so I love the tempeh stripes and using miso on sauces and aioli.

@1973bean1973 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back 👍

@E.K.2003 Жыл бұрын

In the U.S., most homes and buildings have air conditioning. Being on a boat sitting on water must be really tough. Enjoy your bike adventure. You'll probably get a chance to get some relief.

@dumanicusd.r.m5812 Жыл бұрын

Hi kevin , i found your channel about a month ago looking at you tube videos about narrow boats . I must say i've enjoyed your videos . Better than the rubbish on telly . well done, keep going .

@OregonOrcadian Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your trip, Kevin. Have a great time and stay safe. See you when you get back. And thanks for the update! Cheers!

@netrhyda8761 Жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you again, Kevin! And you're looking well! The vegan meal on the other hand...........Have yourself a great little road trip!

@smittysmith3227 Жыл бұрын

Always excellent to hear from you” Hoping for some cooler days and enjoy your holiday.😎👍👍

@tracyriley4735 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your holiday Kevin ❤x

@kenwestbrook7882 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear you are well. Have a great holiday.

@DancingDansHomebrew Жыл бұрын

Looking good bud, Looking forward to Season 10. My wife and i have just been rewatching the old episodes (currently on season 5) you've come along way. keep up the good work

@ifadams2908 Жыл бұрын

Great to have you back Kevin. Have a great holiday, and many delicious real meat meals xx

@Cignets Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again! Enjoy your well earned holiday!! See you when you come back and thanks for the CHG fix. I was wanting some content!!

@belladrayven Жыл бұрын

Yay!! So lovely to see your face!! Been missing you and your vlogs :) So happy that you are going on your motorcycle trip finally, I wonder if you will be sharing your road adventures? Will be anxiously awaiting your next post. Thank you for checking in! Safe travels!!

@charlesebyjr2925 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, I was getting worried haven’t seen you in a while, glad you’re keeping busy. Happy you were able to help another boater too! Enjoy your tour on the BMW, I want to know more about the bike asap. I’m getting ready for a holiday or vacation as well. Good to hear from you and thanks for sharing. Tata, Charlie from Pennsylvania 😊

@donotwantahandle1111 Жыл бұрын

Tofu and curried vege sausages were my vegetarian goto. Tofu was done in Tamari and honey. Gave it flavour.

@davidski1970 Жыл бұрын

makes me feel much better about my life watching your videos, kevin.

@dawnloreee Жыл бұрын

Great to see you again!!! Safe travels gagging or not!!!❤❤❤❤

@lynettecoates4272 Жыл бұрын

Great to get your newsey vlog, what an achievement on mending the engine of Gorse...a great deal of patience needed!! Enjoy your biking trip!!! Looking forward to seeing a bike vlog of where you went!! X

@thomasattwell-dl5if Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you back. Enjoy your bike hols and Stay Safe!

@fredmahar5431 Жыл бұрын

Great video!....thank you Kevin!!.....you've been missed !!!

@judiemjacobson4613 Жыл бұрын

Very good to see you back again. I'm glad that you were not ill or had some other catastrophe. Your road trip looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. I have to tell you you just cracked me up today. I also cannot imagine the logic in fact I don't think there is any logic in somebody who doesn't want to eat meat for it to look like meat.

@mummylishus Жыл бұрын

As a Vegan I appreciate your attempt to try what you did. Many people who are Vegan make the choice to reduce the animal cruelty/exploitation aspect, not because of flavour. Many Vegans are junk foods vegans. But the tastiest and healthiest route is when you can create yummy plant based foods from whole food sources. Would love to see you retry a follow up video from whole food, plant based ingredients and tell us your thoughts. Bare in mind, our tastebuds are conditioned. And many would sacrifice a taste or texture for one less harmed animal. Good one you!! I loved your take!! Welcome back!!!

@neilmurfet3392 Жыл бұрын

Nice surprise to see your notification pop up....Hope all is well, all the best, Neil and Mrs Neil....

@alicehector9979 Жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin! Glad all is well as I have been wondering what you've been up to. Enjoy your road trip - have fun and be safe. Cheers!

@mickclark427 Жыл бұрын

Hello mate mick from Hull I really enjoyed this episode I hope you have a very nice holiday and keep your video coming 😊😊

@annh8885 Жыл бұрын

Oh the brevity! And in very hot weather. But someone has to do it, eh?. 😂 Safe travels! -Cheers from Seattle!

@galas1926 Жыл бұрын

It was nice you helped the homeless man. I understand some folks don't want to eat meat, but I'll stick with the real stuff. Thanks for the video.

@brendawomack5380 Жыл бұрын

Have a great holiday and watch out for crazy drivers in a hurry!!

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 Жыл бұрын

I went veggie mostly last year and tried veganism this year unfortunately having blood cancer my levels dropped and my consultant asked me to eat ‘normally’ for now. Which I did any my levels improved. There are some really great bacon alternatives. I think quorn is one brand. I understand the fake meat scenario and feel it’s done so people becoming vegan can transition with the good they’re used to. But there’s some amazing veggie food out there. There is also some awful vegan and veggie food too. Maybe try a vegan food market ? Good luck if you try it again have an awesome holiday. Best wishes

@DrMuppy Жыл бұрын

Kevin - Good to see you, even if your theme is not "to my taste". Enjoy your vacation. I suspect Aslan may enjoy the break as well. Travel safe, rest along the way, and freshen your spirit (perhaps with a spirit or two)

@owenfish5450 Жыл бұрын

All opinions aside, if I remember correctly you took this fork in life's road because you were close to running yourself into the ground, and all joking aside you look fit and well and obviously conscious of that fact hence the commentary. Always appreciate you sharing moments of your life with us, long may it continue and long may you (and Aslan) thrive. Cheers.

@andrewhearn8489 Жыл бұрын

Nice thing to help out your m8 with his engine. Enjoy your holiday m8

@mightaswellbe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Kevin. Enjoy the ride and come back to tell us all about it.

@Grumpykitteh Жыл бұрын

Safe travels on your road trip hope it's as enjoyable as it sounds.

@elviracontreras5928 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back! :)

@karenhaynes1572 Жыл бұрын

😂 well my balls are there ,man you are killing me !!! This is a wonderful surprise, I was just checking to see if you put on a new video

@infinitejusticeone Жыл бұрын

You always make me smile!!!!! ❤

@SegaStation Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, greetings from Yorkshire, always been a lurker on your channel, and hope if I win the pools I can follow your dream. This video is making me mega-hungry!!! Glad to see you safe and well, and happy. Live your dream pal.

@NarrowboatJophina2 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back matey. Looking forward to the road trip vlogs. Travels by motorbike…👍🏼👍🏼

@woodyjenny6353 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@CountryHouseGent Жыл бұрын

Fabulous, thank you, that's most appreciated. I'll be back soon. Cheers,

@talullahlabelle Жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays!! 😎🙏😀

@Justbehelpful Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, Glad you are well and good to hear from you. Hope you recorded the footage of the cylinder head repair for a future video. Enjoy your road trip

@Lynette21122431 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you and hear you. You’ve covered some interesting topics, the engine in that other narrowboat and these evidently horrendous vegan meat substitutes. I think the motorcycle trip sounds much better for you and more interesting as well. See you again whenever!

@Puthab Жыл бұрын

Kevin, regarding the humidity. When I lived in the Philippines with no AC, I’d jump in the shower, not dry off and jump in my bed on the top sheet. Then I’d turn on a fan. Cool ALL night!!!!!

@CountryHouseGent Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@bigslav5043 Жыл бұрын

nice to see you kev. stay safe on your trip.

@rickonnye2001 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back 😊brilliant engine work 😊have a great holiday 😊

@tomsmith3269 Жыл бұрын

great to see you back! you have been missed

@conniemckenzie4648 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, good to see you. That was an interesting experiment with the vegan food. I’ve tried plant based sausages, but not a big fan. I mainly eat fish and vegetables, and there’s no way I could give up dairy. Anyway, enjoy your road trip, take care, and see you when you get back.

@mitchsmallwood126 Жыл бұрын

Have a fun and safe holiday!

@debwandler9170 Жыл бұрын

Been looking for you to send out a video. You are looking great and the food didn’t seem very appetizing and you are braver than me for trying it. Have a good vacation and enjoy!

@murrayfarms Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin! So glad to see you are doing well. I agree about your review of vegan bacon!!! Enjoy your motorbike adventure! Blessings, Tam and Mike

@LarrySams71 Жыл бұрын

great seeing you again, Kevin -- sorry about the uncomfortable heat and humidity (a seasonal affliction here in texas) -- I'm not seeing many electric fans in your shots of Aslan's interior, highly recommend you obtain one or two small ones, can make life more bearable during the hot weather (unsolicited advice) -- must comment on your generosity of spirit, devoting your vacation time to repairing your friend's engine...I've sampled the soybean meat substitutes, will be sticking to meat in the near term...such a pleasure catching up with you-- enjoy what remains of your holiday!!!!

@sherrydenny4744 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update! Appreciate your honest opinion of the vegan meat. Safe travels on your vacation.

@dereknevill Жыл бұрын

You are a brave man CHG. Looking forward to the road trip.

@shirleymassey9755 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you again Kevin.this warmth has been to much for me.liked your new cooking adventure but i think it was not so exciting as your usual cooking.enjoy your holiday.stay safe ....