Dealing with non vegan family members | Q&A

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We askes a few videos back for your questions and we're finally getting around to shooting a Q&A video. Thanks so much for your comments and hopefully we answer your question.
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Dave & Steve.
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[@jonathanmachado8133]

I wouldn't change a thing in your content videos, you both are genuine, relaxed, and can't get enough of the adorable Irish accents...just makes me smile especially knowing you are Vegan, average guys that are wonderful examples of compassion and health. Lots of love from Jonathan and Gracie 🐕 ♥️ in Corona California 😀

[@Optimist788]

I liked the freestyle manner of answering questions and the natural interaction you have with each other. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work😊

[@broadwaybabyto]

Loved this! Especially the bit about connecting & community... it can be so hard at first to find your tribe & what you guys have built there is an inspiration 🙌🏻

[@kiwirussells]

Thank you! Fun to see Pearville as the back drop. As always you guys are so inspiring!

[@NikkoAndKenji]

i love the walky talky videos! nice change from time to time and love to hear your input on things!

[@elizabethcaldwell4410]

Great video! Thanks, guys! I also love your travel videos - I often watch them when I travel for inspiration. I would love to see more of them! ❤️

[@clark_cant]

Loads of love guys, you're doing us a great service by being a continual inspiration!

[@JM-wr2fo]

Love your videos guys! This one was special and inspiring! Sending lots of love your way

[@cltinturkey]

Your camera operator deserves giant kudos. Smooth as silk while walking backwards over many different surfaces. Fabulous job, Sean! You guys were interesting and charming as always too.

[@markbelanger5754]

Nice work guys. Way to spread your positive energy. It has a big ripple effect all over the planet!

[@consciouscateringco]

loved the style of this video! It was so casual but very informative and engaging. Keep up the great work, with love from Australia xx

[@aislingaine22]

Love the q&a - so cute waving at all the passers by 🙌🏻

[@marjiesgirl]

Great video Dave & Steve, thank you it was very inspiring with some excellent hints on how to help family members see why being vegan is so important. Love to you as always from Australia. XX

[@margarett_b]

Wife from Poland?! Being Polish, I immediately feel a bigger connection with you guys :D Each time, I feel truly inspired by your commitment to living sustainably and eco friendly. Thank you for being you! Anyways, I wish you all the best!

[@zuzannastogowska6628]

Małgorzata Bukowczyk Haha same! It’s hard to be even vegetarian with Polish grandmas:)

[@barryirlandi4217]

Irish are pretty Polish anyway, aren't we?

[@deeordo9568]

Love love your vids! Short, sweet, entertaining, yet very practical and creative. Can't rave enough! Small ask, I've had hard time with conversation to the States measurements. Anyway you guys can include it in the description of the recipe?

[@maaikemolendijk1478]

This is the first time I watch one of your videos and I already think you guys are absolutely amazing! Thanks!!

[@amynorfleet3440]

I literally just stumbled upon you guys! I'm so stoked. You guys are adorable and fun! Thanks for sharing your journey with us 💚🍀🌾🌿🌱

[@daplantgirl]

You are so amazing: tolerant, kind, everything positive one needs.

[@rebeccaeverett3948]

I love your channel. I love what you both aim to do. Keep up the great work.

[@Zedbr549]

I'm impressed by your videographer. Walking backwards while keeping the camera movements smooth. Talent. 😊

[@margaritacourtenay3794]

Great video.. I love you guys .. very inspiring. Love using your framework to make delicious food x

[@connorwinton4343]

I'm not vegan but you guys have inspired me to add a lot of veg and plant substitutes into my diet. Great channel, can't wait for more new recipes. vegan Japanese curry rice maybe?

[@thehappypear]

Amazing, love to hear it Connor. Hope you like oil free vegan recipes because we have a lot of them on the way, haha. We'll try out a Japanese curry soon. 😄😄

[@jackgascoine8285]

You guys are great the whole happy pear team ! Even though you are growing and becoming much bigger you still reply to as much people as you can 🌱✊😁

[@sarahhicks3971]

Finding you guys really inspiring. Been vegan just over a week & loving it.

[@nikablecich7753]

I loved this video. Loved how you were so honest and humble 🙏💓

[@freakdancing4144]

Loved the stuff about your kids, really open and insightful

[@thebellaluna]

As always, I enjoy watching your videos and learning about your vegan lifestyles! Y'all are so encouraging and inspiring! Thx, guys! 👍😁💞

[@ZachBuechler]

It's like you're speaking right to me! Thanks guys, hope to visit someday soon!

[@aislingor5899]

I love how natural and real your videos are :)

[@josianedalcourt8220]

Thank you Dave and Steve!! love all your videos! thank you for answering all the questions! we have your 3 recipe books and we make a new dish everyday!!!!! lots of love from Mexico! Josie and Justino :):)

[@jchai1343]

You guys are awesome! So down to earth!

[@juczy84]

You two are so freakin’ inspiring human beings! I can’t wait to move to Ireland and visit your café! 🌱💚😄

[@colleencrawford5232]

Love this Q and A and hubby and I share a similar story.....ten years vegan and we are connected to beautiful friends who may or may not necessarily be vegan, but are lasting TRUE friendships✨

[@sandifurbish4534]

Do not have to change a thing. I love every single one of your videos!

[@GeoffreyChisnall]

Awesome QnA guys! Very interesting to hear some of those answers! :D

[@4barefeet]

Absolutely love you guys. Wonderful advice. Great inspiration. Love the way you say 'almond butter' the way most people say donut. 29 yrs vegan-would love to work with you some day!

[@islandgirl8604]

LOVED THE Q&A AND THAT IT WAS SO CHILL...

[@kimberlyh5868]

You guys are just some wholesome and happy and it’s really infectious! Love everything you represent 🙌🏻

[@kellyharrison6884]

Guy's, you two are seriously the best! As someone who is new to this way of life, I find you channel so informative and welcoming. You guys set a wonderful example for all vegans :)

[@amybradley216]

I love your recovery recommendations!

[@lifestyleonthecheap6119]

I would love a video about more staples I should keep in my pantry please. I am obsessed with your channel and have been binge watching for a couple of weeks now. I just cooked my first Pear inspired meal. I made shredded carrot, diced zucchini and garbanzo beans in some evoo with soy sauce salt and pepper over quinoa. Delicious!!!!

[@robromijnders]

Hi Happy Pear! Thanks for answering my question! If you have time, I would love a video on bobotie. It's a South African dish with broccoli and sultanas. Here in the Netherlands, supermarkets sell a pre-packaged version, but I am sure you can make a better version :) Love to the channel, Rob

[@cathyggill]

Great vid! Thanks, guys!

[@elenavalentino3889]

My take-away - “have fun and you’ll attract more people”. Thanks!

[@dawncierelli1510]

Hi guys! My first year vegan, I dropped about 50 lbs, my husband about 60. Our cholesterol went down and I'm working on my thyroid---we are "old school" and eat pretty basic---really basic lifestyle--I'm with you!!! Have a blessed day out there! :)

[@jmeleopard]

i love these videos where you are both walking, it feels like I'm talking a friendly stroll with you both : )

[@bondk002]

Just wanted to thank you guys for all your recipes and tips. I have been vegan for years but it was always a struggle finding quick good recipes. You really made my life my delicious :) Cheers from Malta

[@BethWallaceIreland]

Love this vid, lads, a deeper look into the 2 of you and your personalities 🧡🔥🧡

[@rois-g94]

great video as per guys! would love to see you guys talk a bit more on yoga & meditation (meditation especially) if possible - tips for beginners perhaps! And maybe more raw food dishes for summer 😊💚

[@MrMyMylo]

You Are Just Amazing...thank you for sharing with us your lifestyle...👏👏👏

[@ThisIsFiftyWithLil]

Haha, I thought the exact same thing when you mentioned how well the person shooting the video and walking backwards was doing. Great job, all of you. Figs and oatmeal, two favorites of mine. Your Instastories usually feature both, and how I wish we had figs available the whole year. I live in Texas and was able to enjoy fresh figs this season. Growing up in Southern California I unknowingly took for granted that pomegranate, fig, orange, avocado, and so many odd fruits grew everywhere. I loved that my aunt could just reach out her back door and pluck a green apple to put in a salad. And kumquats that grew in the backyard , well they were usually used as ammunition by my cousins sitting on the roof of the house, their prey... anyone who walked through their "space." Good times. I'm not vegan, but I'm so glad to have discovered you guys on Instagram and am so glad you are making KZbin content more regularly. Favorite part of your vids... everyone gathering to take a plunge in the sea.

[@thelonewolf4086]

You guys are awesome. Thank you ❤

[@tykwang]

Yo dudes love this vid. I hope to visit you all when I'm in the States! Very inspiring

[@kathbates3549]

Great stuff boys!

[@johnwade6580]

Great video. I'd love to see some vegan carribbean food. Try gallo pinto or Jamaican rice and peas with fried plantain. Or jerk tofu if that could work.

[@staceynolan8577]

Guys absolutely love your attitude towards your children. You don't force. Your very inspiring. All about promoting healthy diet I'm on the way to vegan but not there yet.

[@staceynolan8577]

I'm fascinated by bees too. My grandfather kept bees. I want a bee hive but iv no where to put it at the moment 😃

[@nicholasherlock4865]

I love you two, you’re so awesome. Lots of love from Limerick 💕💖

[@monikaus]

Can you make more kids friendly recipes? Something that toddlers/younger kids could help with? Keep up the great work!!! Thanks.

[@therealsuze2697]

you guys are amazing!!!

[@susanwaterworth5622]

This was lovely. Walking and talking, inspiring us to be healthy and positive. I would love to hear what caused you to changed from boyos to yoga-and-meditation-loving vegans. It sounds like a profound change and I think many of your viewers would find it interesting if it is not too personal. Thank you for your channel and food and attitudes.

[@louisegharakhanian6664]

Just went out to buy b12 today for my family. Thanks for the reminder boys.

[@katechurcher4830]

Great video. Thanks!

[@tonym5878]

Thanks for answering Mates!!!!!

[@tigerdeer]

Hey happy awesome pair! For some reason hadn't been able to catch your videos for about 3 months. Just having a fest watching all the new ones right now. Pleased to see you lads well and happy as always. As a vegetarian living with a meat eater I would like to make the suggestion that you never ever preach saying things like "aww look at that poor animal you are eating" etc. They have made a choice to do that and it's terrible being preached at all the time. Like you guys suggest live by example and do the right thing. If that is not enough to convert people around you then that's it. Over the years at the very least my husband has stopped eating meat that has not been prepared in the most ethical and humane way amongst other little things he does to care for animals. It's a long process to change the culture and the best thing we can do is lead by example. Thanks Steve and Dave for letting me preach here in the comments. Lots of love from Sydney to you and the family. xx

[@DaveinTokiyo]

I REALLY loved this Vid Lads. If its difficult / Expensive to source Organic fruits, vegetable and herbs in your area, what would you recommend to buy Organic and why?

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Great vid. You guys truly are a happy pair.. ❤😁

[@e.g.2084]

Been following you since you had about 50k subscribers; once you even answered my comment, haha. Love you guys. I am Polish too and I'd love to see your wife in a video sometime if she wants to. Best wishes!!

[@lukakitchen8398]

Thank you to all the vegan youtubers that are teachers. i am teaching my coworkers what to eat and take when there sick or when to have to help them be healthy evey day. A bunch of my coworkers are shocked when I talk healthy to them. I dont really talk at work because I am working a bunch. But when I see some one and they need some health tips I help them out and they say oh yes I'll try that out. I love being smart now after watching and learing from so many vegan youtubers. Oh and I just drank 3 -4 cups of unsweetened almond milk. I love almond milk so much!

[@sofiacastroluz195]

More snack videos! And meal prep stuff! :)

[@tamcon72]

Pearville? Are you WIllie Wonka? LOL! Enjoyed hearing the questions and your answers; you radiate goodwill, fellas, and I always feel positive after spending time watching you. Thanks!

[@eviemc]

Aaw guys, ye are amazing 👏. Such an amazing inspiration ❤ 💖

[@eviemc]

I've been vegetarian for 30+ years, I'm also a chronic asthmatic, the only animal products I eat occasionally are eggs and cheese. I suffer from fatigue and would love to go vegan, but I'm afraid it will get worse by turning vegan. Any advice?

[@vishwas5554]

So much positivity!

[@jamesdavies8822]

Love you guys! 💚

[@Groveland64]

Never mind. You answered. Great episode.

[@bushran2022]

You guys are way older than me but I find you to be absolutely adorable. Just really cute. I hope you are not offended and see this as a compliment.

[@MishelleBee]

i really enjoyed this!!!!!

[@shannonvernon6838]

You talk a lot about food recipes but what do you drink? You don’t drink alcohol or caffeine so what is your go to drink? Could you also perhaps do some liquid recipes like smoothies! Love you guys x

[@CSWRB]

Great attitude about the bees!

[@annika6636]

How are you guys always so positive?

[@d.h.9278]

Well Hello! Where is the Happy Pear located? I'm whole food plant based, no oil - located in the states. Enjoy your channel and your cooking! This was a nice format- are your products available outside your general location? Thanks for all the encouragement!!! (Do you have a good recipe for summer rolls or a video?)

[@NicoColluOfficial]

The real MVP in this video is the videographer!

[@theolewis8948]

Hello lads! What do you think of Marmite and do you think it's a reasonable alternative to supplementing b12?

[@DA-uv1fs]

Love the oil free videos!

[@sphinx1017]

I got into this through laziness! Searched for 5 min meals on KZbin and "boom" the pear. Meat meals are so much harder and they have to be cooked through etc...can't be bothered. Probably not the best reason to be vegan, but it's true.

[@patti4785]

Loved this,

[@Linkous12]

It's awesome you guys are into calisthenics! For some reason veganism and calisthenics seem to be a popular pairing!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I don't have problems getting all my vitamin, minerals and antioxidants because I eat a minimum of 5 vegetables a day (often more), minimum 5 fruit (often more) combined with beans, legumes, grains and nuts. I get my B12 through plant based milks or fortified breakfast cereal or both.

[@ameliat8981]

David Mcgregor that’s not reliable enough. Take the supplement.

[@UNROOTME]

Great video! Our family struggles to find a community of other vegans, especially families. I thought it would be easier once we began to travel but haven't had much luck meeting anyone with the same thoughts. We have met some great people though. : )

[@lisalaurel1352]

UNROOT ME have you tried workaway? think that's an awesome worldwide community to find likeminded people if you're into traveling :)

[@rebeccamccarthy380]

Hi! 👋 So I bought The Happy Health Plan book yesterday evening and I read it all by this afternoon, it’s amazing and I’m feeling so inspired! My family are extreme meat eaters and because I made the spinach and butter bean curry this evening for dinner (which was delicious btw) I’ve been getting grief, I would never force my diet choices on my family so I’d made them chicken on the side so they can do what they want. I don’t feel any point in eating meat or animal products as my doctor told me a few months ago I’m deficient in B12!?! And my diet always had meat and dairy and eggs in it. I’m not happy with my body and my health as I used to be in way better shape and this year I’m at a point where if something isn’t beneficial to my health then I don’t need it in my body, animal products aren’t doing “their job” so I’m going to leave it off and change to the whole plant-based food lifestyle, but I found it so hard to deal with my family today and I know ye said try and get their support or make them see the benefits but I don’t see that working with them.... does anyone have some advice on what I should do? It’s hard to get your head around something that is proven to have positive results when the people close to you are so negative about it. Thanks to anyone who can offer a word of advice ♥️ xx

[@madi972100]

Thank you for all these answers they were really clear and helpful. I’m struggling a bit with the “vegan kids” discussion with my non-vegan partner. Any tips?

[@Phitzee]

You should say to your partner... If they don't care about their own health, the environment, or other living beings... then what on earth should they care about!? XD

[@stephenfarmer1195]

On my third week of being vegan thanks to you guys. Well done and yeah probably to echo a few other comments oil free recipes are amazing

[@jonesgez]

Stephen Farmer and how are you finding it? G

[@stephenfarmer1195]

jonesgez going well. Not really missing animal products and love the cooking. Always experimenting lol

[@laurenbeckerle7977]

I wanna know where in Ireland your cafe is!? So when I get to travel i know where to come to eat. 😋 On the b12 note...I really cut back to just once a week. My levels were off the chart, causing some liver levels (I think it was AST something on the lab sheet) was elevated.

[@PhoenixCavalier]

I am curious about swimming everyday. Is it a more of a quick dip or do you swim for a while? What are some of the benefits that you have found from it?

[@Curt_Randall]

do you two ever disagree about anything? or are there any fun differences you would like to share?

[@Jaydit7]

One thing, dealing with non-vegans: I have quite a few lovely vegan cookbooks that I share with friends (vegan or not) and the Pictures help to sell recipes that might seem wonky to Omnivores...it's just a thought but has worked for me, sharing vegan recipes with Omnivores. I am not Strictly Vegan but have People who are......Your cookbooks (Happy Pear) are so Eye Friendly that I've made your recipes and "fooled" Omnivores (chuckling aside)...I never got into Meditation...can't sit still long enough......You guys are the Bomb, much love from the USA.

[@ErikMunneke6714]

I love the soy chunks (TVP). Kind of wondering why you say it isn’t really healthy? Is it just because there isn’t B12 in them? I mean it’s pretty “lean” and high in protein. So I love to use it as a source of protein when I eat a plant based meal. Not really a big fan of meat replacers.

[@missiris1234]

Thanks great video

[@lisalaurel1352]

Are you guys from Greystones originally? Can't tell it by the accent (which is lovely btw! :D) How did you find all of your amazing crew members and chefs? Thanks so much for building this community, can't wait to pop into one of your cafés the next time I'm in Ireland

[@louisegharakhanian6664]

I'm planning a vegan party. Can you help with the menu? Bbq style. Summers here! What would you 2 do?

[@shelleyhill6911]

Isn't the ocean freezing in Ireland? How do you swim?!