Tofu is tried and true and super versatile.

Learning to cook seitan feels like a veritable lifehack the first time you experience turning 2 cups of gluten powder into a massive bounty of sandwich slices.

Things like Beyond (ideally their avocado-oil versions) are a bit too pricy, but a nice change of pace when they go on sale. They’re good for those random burger cravings. Same story with those breaded Gardein patties.

Soy curls are a miracle.

There’s nothing wrong with meat substitutes. Vegans don’t take issue with the taste and textures of foods, we take issue with where those foods come from and how they’re acquired. Mock meats are a great way to help people ease their transition into a better lifestyle until get more accustomed to more plant-forward meals, as well as being a panacea for people who have food sensitivity issues.

This is a good point. I was also thinking that alternatives to the internet itself might become more important. We need more meshnets.