Top Vegan | Season 2: Episode 3 | Plant Based On a Budget

[@OnenessAwareness]

Chef Romano was a phenomenal guest judge for offering such solid feedback. I would love more vegan judges and to see Romano come back along with more guest judges that can give such thought out critiques.

[@VintageVegans]

I really don’t appreciate non-vegan judges. At all.

[@OnenessAwareness]

@VintageVegans same but I'm just thinking he takes the guest judges that he can get for the moment. Hopefully season 3 can be all vegan judges.

[@Crikilicious]

@@OnenessAwareness I actually think it's good to have non-vegan judges. It seems the show is wanting to show that vegan food is accessible and can be as delicious as non-vegan food. Having non-vegan judges that can make that comparison is a positive in my eye.

[@zeldaseixas]

The longer format is great! So fun to watch them cook and i love the in depth taste testing!

[@JeffLewis7]

This was amazing! The expanded reviewing the dish section was perfect! Only bad part about this episode was watching it hungry

[@stefashaler8340]

I appreciate the focus on the finished dishes and the constructive critiques.

[@stereosympathy]

Definitely bring Roman back as a guest judge! He seemed to have a critique or suggestion for every dish, which is a cool perspective for someone watching who can't actually taste the food.

[@lexica510]

I would love to buy a cookbook of all the recipes people cooked - they sound so good!

[@EL-be_real]

Chad, how about if the winner of each challenge posts their winning recipe here on KZbin! So we can all enjoy the goodness! 👍

[@tofudoesntscream]

Love the theme of this episode! Whole plant-based foods are the cheapest in the world; it’s the processed stuff that is spendy. We save tons of money and packaging waste by buying as much as possible in bulk and making as much as we can from scratch. Peace begins on your plate ☮️🌱💚

[@juliewillis8182]

This is such a fun show to watch. Lots of cooking insight, a little suspense, none of the fake drama. And Chad, I like your new look.

[@sarahdee374]

I love these episodes and eagerly await each one! AND so happy to see our notes about wanting to witness the judges tasting and commenting were acted on.

[@Marine_Veteran_Vegan_Gamer]

They just had some technical issues. That's why the last episode was missing some footage.

[@eileenoreilly1979]

Happy to watch and support these amazing vegan chefs!!!❤❤

[@WatchDoggyDog]

Always a treat when these drop! Everything looked so good, and I love that Lester with all his playful energy, instead of being laster, was firster! 😋 I thought it was brave that Desiree went for a home feel soup, I would have loved to try the broth, as I enjoy a lighter broth in a veggie soup where the textures of the potatoes and whatnot are the star of the show. Yum yum yum, very inspiring all around!

[@dcrijo]

Rooting for Jani!! I've had the pleasure of trying her food several times and loved it!! Definitely filling lol

[@LetThatPonyRun]

Yay thank you for making a longer episode with a tasting section!

[@d_blue3]

Yay the judges took a bite on camera finally! that's how it should be every time!

[@ipsilonia]

really liked this guest judge a lot! great energy and i felt like i learned a LOT. also appreciated the longer shots of the food, thank you!

[@ipsilonia]

and i’m so glad lester did well! he was having a good ol time while he was cooking 😭

[@c.leee.5613]

Watching shows like this, I count my blessings that I live in a part of the less developed world. Every day I can choose from multiple morning markets to shop for the day's meals. Everything is fresh, likely was in the ground or on the tree earlier in the morning or yesterday at the most. No packaging, we all bring our own bags. No processing, who can afford it? Ah, the benefits of living closer to the earth, nearer to the birth of these wonderful fruits and vegetables.

[@WatchDoggyDog]

That sounds pretty fantastic, lucky you.

[@MagdalenaShakti]

Where are you living? How wonderful!

[@c.leee.5613]

@@WatchDoggyDog Thanks, WDD. It is fantastic, but, respectfully, I don't consider it luck. You can't have it all and I decided that I would give up all that living in a rich country can offer for all that a poorer country can. I have never looked back. My mornings in the local markets are pure magic...and nothing I had before can compare.

[@c.leee.5613]

@@MagdalenaShakti Thanks, Magdalena. It is more than wonderful (most days). It's magical to spend a few hours in the morning talking to the stall keepers about their produce, what's good, what's coming later in the month, what this can do for that condition and what that can do to help that! Wouldn't trade it for all the "things" that one can find in a typical western supermarket. Cooking is only the end product of a process that begins walking to the market and selecting what looks good. That's where the imaginative part of cooking starts. That selecting is the genius of this alchemy of cooking that so many of us enjoy. Be well. (I live here, there and the other place...wherever there are more local food stalls/sellers than supermarkets. That's my litmus test!)

[@DavidReynolds-k8n]

There’s Jani!! So proud. 🥲

[@carnismiscancer2108]

Keep these episodes coming!

[@deborahconnoley5423]

Great show. I look forward to each episode.

[@veggiesavvy]

Cmon guys we neeeed the recipes on a website!!!

[@edensconscious]

Desireeeee 😭😭😭

[@WatchDoggyDog]

I know, so sad. I thought going for a simple yet delicious soup was a brave move! Crazy how a few slight tweeks would have kept her in the game too, but props to her making it this far in the greatest vegan show nonetheless!! 🎉👏👏 🏆

[@MaeBeerman]

i loved roman wilcox on the big brunch!

[@CarmenGómezZúñiga-u9g]

Vamos Matteo!!!

[@evileyelash8094]

It all looked amazing! I just wanted to taste all the dishes! What a bunch of talented chefs - even the ones that unfortunately get sent home

[@lundimilton3471]

Congratulations Lester🎉 so proud of you!!

[@lestergates3797]

Thank you :)

[@purecitrine5321]

I love Lester’s energy💥 & Chad thank you so much for your hard work🌱

[@Bloodrose75]

Discovered this channel thanks to the possitive mentions on Those Vegan Guys. What a great find.

[@joseraimundomarques8735]

I'm addicted to the top vegan. Using cheap ingredients was a great idea. Congratulations to everyone.

[@rowenaanderson3739]

Love cheap, hearty, comfort meals!

[@gitbinladinmoney]

The rise of Lester!

[@lestergates3797]

😊

[@xxanithaxx]

Congrats Lester! Can’t wait for the next episode!!!

[@susana.esteves]

THANK YOU! this was a great episode, it was longer which I appreciate so much!! you can really see the food, the review of the food, the contestants interacting. amazing

[@84Mazzy]

Perfect timing, just starting a long weekend and eating vegan pizza ❤

[@princedoge4586]

Fantastic episode!!!

[@laurenwhetsel8712]

Love the longer episodes so we can get to know the contestants personalities ☺️

[@symphonicclarity]

I need to make that West African stew! Yum! ❤

[@scienceislove2014]

Bless you guys

[@punishment6260]

The tasting commentary and food shots are the best part!

[@PatW-k7j]

Excellent episode - love watching the show!

[@chrisorganizer3705]

All the food looked SO GOOD! Great work Chefs! I especially need Vegan foods that are NOT processed (so NO OIL, which is processed) for my health / my Lifestyle Medicine Doctors!

[@Kantwait4it]

Great show, I am looking forward for the next one. The episodes could be longer, but not sure if this is a budget issue. Would be great to see the bottom two get an opportunity by making a vegan desert for elimination . 😊 we rarely see deserts…

[@christyrobertson9820]

Thank you for including the tasting of the dishes this time! Romano did an excellent job! My only suggestion would be that I was bummed you didn’t show a close-up of the empanada once it was cut into. I would’ve loved to have seen the inside of them!

[@Muircure]

Best show ever!!!! Plant Based, Healthy and Wealthy. Much Love ❤

[@AnimaLiberationist]

✌️❤️🌱

[@meltulip2822]

I look forward to every episode, great show!

[@VintageVegans]

Thanks for the spoiler. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@meltulip2822]

@@VintageVegans Sorry, I don't usually read comments before watching a video, so didn't think about my comment being a spoiler.

[@derekjoe2399]

While you weren't in the top this round, Sarah is in the top of my heart as she's doing so well and amazing!!!

[@writerchik44]

[@jordanstarr2992]

I notice in Top Vegan all the 40 y/o competitors look ten years younger... Pretty awesome

[@nathannelson9617]

Such a good call moving the episodes to around 40 minutes! Makes it feel more like a TV show

[@rainedyani8505]

Great episode! 🥰💪✌️

[@lcoleman6046]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lakehuron7733]

10:13-10:52 Wonderfully said!

[@prettysmartpresius]

Fun show!

[@hoon75]

This was a really great episode! Can't wait for the next one 👏🏼

[@madelynbingham4128]

This was my favorite guest chef so far!

[@StarCat616]

Yum looks delicious way to go top vegan 🎉🥣

[@veman5409]

Funny because they're such complete opposites but my favorites are Lester and Elisa. Where's the likes and comments people? Let's show some love. ❤️

[@lestergates3797]

Thank you veman

[@WatchDoggyDog]

❤🎉🎉 it would be nice to see more peeps enjoying this show with us! I'll try to remember to bring it up within vegan on non vegan circles, I'd love to hear a big vegan youtuber mention this show!

[@kathleenwildman9427]

@@lestergates3797 your cooking looks amazing Lester, but your energy is even better.

[@lestergates3797]

@@kathleenwildman9427 thank you so much I appreciate that so much

[@Drawriot]

Love to see all of the different ways these chefs are making vegan food accessible! My husband and I got the opportunity to eat Chef Logan’s dish from this episode and it was magnificent! Not sure what the guest judge was saying about piling it all together or the size of the cauliflower my husband is blind and his quote was “I am bind and I can pick it up and eat it with no problem” 😂 Also the flavor, richness and tang this dish had was impeccable. (Also please add some audio descriptions to your show! ❤)

[@loudboomboom]

I’ve been finding “plant based” to be less intimidating or loaded for folks around me than “vegan”, which I think folks associate more with animal activism or “intense” beliefs. Plant based sounds more like a health and fitness decision that’s approachable. I use both terms at different times just making space for whoever I’m with.

[@ItIsAll0ver]

Funny how the top three dishes all contained non-budget friendly ingredients (nooch, jackfruit, raw cashews) AND, you guys send home the most budget-friendly dish, all made with locally obtainable ingredients... Seems more like a popularity contest than a cooking competition. There's obviously favoritism when the top 3 dishes didn't even meet the challenge requirements. 🤷‍♂️ You did amazing, Desireé!

[@robsengahay5614]

I thought the same. If the brief is budget friendly then there should have been a maximum budget set and instead of just picking up ingredients they should have had a price tag on them. It is arguable that those expensive to buy things shouldn’t even have been made available to pick in the first place.

[@lestergates3797]

My dish contained sweet potatoes , red pepper , red onion , garlic , can tomatoes , peanut butter. Rice and flour were also used. No nooch or cashew used in the dish.

[@ItIsAll0ver]

​27:50 - 28:00 @@lestergates3797 you say it needed more nooch here

[@ItIsAll0ver]

@@lestergates3797 27:50 You say it needed more nooch here? Matteo used the cashews.

[@lestergates3797]

⁠@@ItIsAll0veryes as joke what you did not get to see was the guest judge recommended we all use nooch. I do appreciate your comments and I agree Desiree did make an amazing dish. 😃.

[@Josephduganmusic]

Love this but the random super quiet like spa music or whatever in the background causes my wife anxiety because it’s barely audible. Maybe you don’t need it? Anyway keep making the show we are so happy you’re doing it!