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Smokey tofu 'bacon':
- 250g thinly sliced tofu
- 2 tbsp bbq sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- splash of liquid smoke (approx 1/2 tsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
1. Mix all sauce ingredients together in a bowl
2. Add thinly sliced tofu pieces to the bowl, coat well in sauce and transfer to an air fryer, a lined baking tray or a frying pan
3. Cook/fry until lightly crispy (cooking time will vary depending on way of cooking)
10 mins - air fryer
20-25 mins - oven
5 minutes each side - frying pan
Creamy miso noodle soup:
Broth:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 100g corn kernels, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 - 1.5 cups oat milk (depending on how salty you want the broth)
- 1 tsp vegan chicken stock powder
To serve:
- fried asian greens, broccoli and/or puffed tofu
- sesame oil and/or chilli oil
- cooked ramen noodles
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🌼 FAQ
What diet do you eat?
I am vegan!
What equipment do you use?
- Panasonic Lumix G9
- Rode VideoMic Pro
- GoPro Hero 7
How do you edit your videos?
Final Cut Pro
Where do you live?
Northern Rivers, Australia
How long have you been vegan?
9 years
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[@AmandaDucks]

I hope you enjoy catching up in this long overdue life update vlog & love these recipes as much as I do! 🥰 Don't forget to check out Wild and use my discount code AMANDADUCKS (available for a limited time only): bit.ly/AMANDADUCKS ❤

[@juliamaiten]

30 minutes of Amanda is the perfect way to make my day better

[@AmandaDucks]

🥺🥰 That is so kind, thank you so much xx

[@LauraVlrs]

Watching your videos is like catching up with an old friend, they're just so comforting and chill ✨ Take care of you Amanda, and be proud of you for going through what you've gone through this year with so much resilience. You have been very opened and vulnerable with us, and that's a true sign of strongness. ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

You are so kind, thank you so much 🧡🧡

[@smittball]

Amanda, it’s always so good to watch one of your videos. I whole heartedly feel you on the back and forth of depression and trying to better and the weight of the surgery which feels like it reorganizes your insides - body, mind and soul. Be kind to yourself. And it sounds like your bf is great support. I let go of working out and inside started yoga and somatic stretching. It’s helped me connect with my body again. And it feels great to move in a way that doesn’t feel super high energy or impact. But still the days where my bed and heating pad are all I want happen too. You’ll find your own way and balance 💜

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I really really appreciate it - especially the advice to stretch and do yoga 🧡

[@Tess7]

It was nice to have a catch up with you- the move sounds exciting! That soup looked so yummy

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you 🥰

[@Cass6]

Loved this vlog Amanda! Also praying for you for your depression to clear up and feel back to yourself! ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so very much 🧡

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Prayers for your continued recovery - congratulations on getting the rental place you wanted!

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you 🧡

[@isabellasm8312]

Thank you so much for this video Amanda! Send you so much strength, hope you are feeling better🫶🏻

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much 🧡🧡

[@adrianalabastida6305]

Here for you gal! I could listen to you talk about anything and everything for hours. Thanks for always making my day with your videos! 💕

[@AmandaDucks]

You are so kind, thank you!! 🧡

[@veganradiation]

Im loving the focus on plant-based living in this vlog! Im sharing this and encouraging all my friends to join us in making a difference for animal welfare and our planets health

[@user-fw5wb4rt2n]

I'm sorry it has been an hard year for you, but happy that you have such a lovely boyfriend to support you! I hope the new house will also have a positive impact. But moving is also exhausting, so I hope you take it easy (which is hard I know, bc KZbin is your job and not easy to take breaks from it). Your hair looks really healthy btw, the colour suits you much more I think!

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@butterfly-iu5ig]

Your hair color and style suit you perfectly!!! Love your vegan recipes!!

[@tonisharp8747]

Thank you so much for being so transparent with how youve been feeling. Im definitely in my struggling to get out of bed era too. Winter definitely adds to that as well. I hope this move helps with your mental health. Love all your vids ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Sending you love 🧡 Thank you for being here x

[@7liorac]

Mhairi McFarlane is one of my favorite authors. She writes such beautiful stories about love and relationships.

[@mandym8781]

Yes, read Mhairi’s boooooooks ❤️👍

[@viivi4196]

that noodle soup looks SO delicious, I have to try it! also, I'm of course struggling with different things than you, but I know what it's like when you're having a hard time and sometimes you just wanna stay in bed. I'm glad you're starting to find some balance and are figuring things out tho, that's really great! sending strength

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much, sending you lots of love 🧡

[@Raven-fx5qm]

It’s a lot of stress and a lot of stress women put on themselves to be prepared, be well, feel good etc. sounds like you’re burned out so the spark dims but just give urself grace. It will all be ok

[@ismayshannon]

I would like to send you lots of love, strength and happiness, bc you deserve it so much Amanda! When you talked about your mental health in this video it touched me and I would so much want to give you a big, big hug (but you’re on the other side of the globe)! Even though I haven’t been through a similar surgery I can say that I know the feeling that you describe quite well from something I’ve been through last year. It can feel lonely, and sad, and that’s also ok. You can do it. Be kind to yourself and give yourself as much time as you need. Lots of love, Ismay. ❤❤❤

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Watching a vlog from the beautiful Amanda Ducks is a highlight of the day. Thanks 👍 for the update in your life. Have a lovely rest of the week. Love 🥰 the vlog and love ❤ Amanda.

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you David!

[@markandsuzannebeegee8222]

Life’s pretty amazing the way big change tends to follow struggles. Maybe we manifest it, maybe deep down we know what to do. Happy for you that this move is happening. Trust it.

[@megancox9549]

So inspiring for you to share your journey. You’re such a strong person and I look forward to your videos!

[@annaschusser9661]

Can’t wait for the moving vlog! So exciting! ❤

[@lilyhunt3983]

Congrats so exciting and pls post moving vlogs! Love interior decor vids too, also yesss to long vlogs ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much 🧡 Will do!

[@mirchen01]

Thank you for catching us up ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Such a pleasure, thank you for watching 🧡

[@margauxducjones7776]

Love you so much, you're so strong, take your time to heal (as you and Kara said "healing is not linear") ❤ Really happy for your new home and looking forward to seeing what it looks like

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much 🧡

[@juliemacg2059]

I watched this video last night and this morning went to the market and got all the ingredients for the Creamy Miso Soup with Corn. Delicious. Thanks

[@EmmaMarinelli-gz5nv]

I’m a local to this area too, moved from Melbourne three years ago. Arnt we so lucky 🐳🌊☀️

[@davinia9366]

You make the most beautiful vlogs 🌻Thank you for always sharing to openly and all the best for the coming weeks and your move!

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much 🧡🧡

[@ZoeAR97]

Thank you for your honesty Amanda 🫶🏻 loved the vlog! And thanks for the Wild code - been loving them lately and just ordered some refills and lip balm that I haven’t tried before 🥰

[@AmandaDucks]

Aw yay so glad to hear that! Enjoy 🧡

[@carleymills322]

Amanda dear your light is so pure. Thank you so much for sharing your tender vulnerability with us. What a gift. I see you doubting yourself, but you are so strong. May you find peace in your soul. May you heal. May you transform into your truest most divine self. I am right here with you going through the difficult dark times and navigating life whilst healing, learning and growing. I send you love, gentleness, grace, and strength on your journey. I believe in you. I love you. ☀️😇💐🌸🌅☕️🌈🍃

[@hannahisabellelenck]

I’m gonna write a real review / comment after watching but just have to say: I love you Amanda and just this intro is making me all giddy-happy ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@evasiebenhaar2729]

Oh my gooood, I love Emily Henry and read the same books in the same order as you did (and feel the same way about them haha). I got Book Lovers a couple of days ago. 🥰 Finishing my psychological thriller first and then I'm ready for some romance! ❤ Loved catching up with you. Thank you for your authenticity. ✨

[@evasiebenhaar2729]

Oh and Fredrik Backman has some really books. Not the obvious romance, but a especially A Man Called Ove is low key romantic. Also it's hilarious. Taylor Jenkins Reid has also some nice reads and if you like spicy 🌶 stuff, then treat yourself to The Blindfold Club. Also Fourth Wing is an amazing read. I'm not into fantasy, but this is like Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades Of Grey, haha.

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so so much for all the recommendations!! 🧡

[@karen6778]

Only part way though but had to comment congratulations on being approved for your new place! 🎉🎉 it is so tough right now to find a place to live with so many people looking and also the affordability. So happy for you!!! Yay! No matter what happens over the next month or so before your move just stay present and do whatever you can in the moment (try not to let future thoughts add stress to your life). Best wishes for an easy transition from your current abode to your new one. Xx❤

[@lindsayhudkins9027]

That soup looks amazing. Thanks! I will make it for the fam.

[@AmandaDucks]

Hope you enjoy! 🧡

[@margarett_b]

I actually had no idea blonde was not your natural color (I haven't though about it much though as it just looked pretty natural) but you look absolutely FANTASTIC in a darker hairstyle!

[@mscatherinelong67]

That’s so exciting with the move. Wish rents were capped in this country, it’s not fair the lack of security. Everytime I see you make a meal, I think how delicious it looks! Best wishes and take care of yourself.

[@margarett_b]

Wild is actually one of the nicest partners any influencer can cooperate with - they are truly doing something game-changing in terms of sustainability! I've also seen they recently launched a lip balm which is pretty wild (pun intended :D)

[@judithrussell9162]

The hair looks beautiful!

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you! 🧡

[@ccc0424]

Love your hair!

[@Lexslife99]

I would recommend Annabel Monaghan (especially Nora goes off script), Ashley Poston, Casey McQuiston and Taylor Jenkins Reid (especially the Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo, One True Loves and Maybe in Another Life). I read all the Emily Henry books and Funny Story and Book Lovers are my favourites. Enjoy 💛

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so so much!! 🧡

[@shrutishingvi]

Love every single thing about this video & you ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you 🥰

[@tonisharp8747]

Your darker hair looks beautiful! ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you so much :)

[@karen6778]

❤

[@jiggabot]

Sending love and light and a hug your way! ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you 🧡

[@user-fc7pr5yc8c]

Yay for the new place.

[@AmandaDucks]

🥰

[@haanimely981]

Enjoying your recipes

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you 🧡

[@annagrabenhorst314]

You might like Ali Hazelwood or Carley Fortune‘s books. 😊❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you for the recommendations 🥰

[@user-iy4nd8ge2r]

I am not sure if you read books with "magic" in them but have you read Sangu Mandannas book "The very secret society of irregular witches"? TJ Klunes book "The house in the cerulian sea"? Warm,qute love stories like "The dead romantics" by Ashley Poston? "The flat share" by Beth oleary? So happy and excited for your move,yay!!!

[@AmandaDucks]

I have never read anything like that but I do enjoy sci fi kind of movies etc so always open to them, thank you for all the recommendations 🧡

[@ohleander02]

Do you still see Cara?

[@AmandaDucks]

She has moved interstate but I still talk to her every week and am going to visit her this month 🥰

[@erinhegarty8018]

I think you'd like Taylor Jenkins Reid!

[@MelissaTardiff-uo7wk]

Have you read anything by Abby Jimenez? I think you might enjoy her books if you like Emily Henry.

[@user-hn6fj2jz7i]

❤

[@rebecca6944]

Try Marian Keyes as an author

[@AmandaDucks]

Thank you! Will check them out x

[@kyliemaslen5969]

if you like emily henry i reckon you’ll love dolly alderton ❤

[@AmandaDucks]

Amazing, thank you! 🧡

[@vanloenen2007]

Yes and Marian Keyes! ❤

[@barbaraibiel]

Paying rent is like throwing money out the window. I had my own place by the time I was your age. Previously I lived in a 2-room apartment and paying very little in rent. I lived there 5 years, and I saved money for a downpayment on a place. You don't have to buy a huge house. You can start small, then when you pay that off, you can upgrade. Otherwise, you are going to be paying an ever-increasing rent, and you will have nothing. Just my advice.

[@AmandaDucks]

That’s really nice that you could afford that and do that for yourself but I didn’t ask for advice. You also don’t know the financial situation I’m in, how much I earn or how much my rent/cost of living is. Please think before you next comment on this to another stranger. Oh, and I don’t and won’t ‘have nothing’ - I have a loving partner, roof over my head, beautiful family, employment to make ends meet, wonderful friends and my health.