In this episode of the Rockin’ Wellness Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Mary Lin, the creative force behind Mary’s Test Kitchen—a YouTube channel and blog where she pushes plant-based cooking to new heights. As a Chinese Canadian culinary innovator, Mary is on a mission to veganize her favorite comfort foods from Canadian, Cantonese, and other Asian cuisines, making them accessible without sacrificing flavor.
Join us as we delve into Mary’s culinary journey, exploring her innovative “Will It Tofu?” series, where she experiments with transforming unconventional ingredients into tofu. We’ll discuss her inspirations, challenges, and the creative process behind her unique recipes. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan, curious about plant-based cooking, or simply a food enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into the art of veganizing traditional dishes and the endless possibilities of tofu.
Tune in to discover how Mary Lin is redefining plant-based cuisine and get inspired to experiment in your own kitchen!
ABOUT MARY LIN
Mary Lin is the Chinese Canadian culinary creative behind Mary’s Test Kitchen, the YouTube channel and blog where she pushes plant-based cooking to the limit. She’s obsessed with food contradictions like chickenless chicken and soy-free tofu, always looking for ways to reinvent the familiar in unexpected ways. What started as a quest to veganize her favourite comfort foods from Canadian, Cantonese, and other Asian cuisines soon evolved into a full-fledged mission to tofuify everything in sight.
But in the background, a villain lurked. Chronic tendonitis! A painful condition that got in the way of working, pursuing her handicraft hobbies and even cooking. Over several years of figuring things out, she finally gave up her first true love: rice. And her best friend: bread. And accepted a fate vegans dread most: keto.
This change helped her put the chronic tendonitis in remission. Now able to knead vegan keto bread and seitan dough to her heart’s content, Mary hopes to show that if someone does need to go keto for medical reasons, they can still do it in a way that’s kind to animals. Rather than focusing on restrictions, Mary embraces all the delicious possibilities that remain.
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