I have been curious about soy protein for a while so I went on a search to find out more.
Now I know it is called TVP ( Textured Vegetable Protein ) and now I know that many people like to make videos and display them on Youtube.
I sat through three excrutiating videos, short in time but oh so long in endurance.
The first was a Vegan showing how to hydrate the TVP. This she did in a not too clean pot and was fumbling about all the time explaining in a monotone voice what she was doing. And I wanted to scream.
Second try was another vegan lady, this one chirpy and smiley and not about to adhere to things like measures. HUH ? Chirpy or not, she got the ax. She also was too fond of saying " good to go " which she must have used four times in a very, very short time. I loathe that expression.
Third try looked like she had been an extra in a cheap vampire movie with stringy hair and lots and lots of eye make-up. Lots. Her method added nothing to my knowledge of how to make TVP, so she went the way of all vampire cooking shows. Gone.
But this all made me wonder. What makes people want to make these videos and display them. What ?
Earnestly feeling that they have something worth sharing ? And maybe they do. It just is that the presentation, earnest if you will, leaves a lot to be desired.
And don't get me started on the video of the lady showing how to make rag rugs. That was a trip.
Bless them, though, for doing it. It is so easy to make fun, but a lot harder to make a video, so here is to all the unsung heroes of homemade instructional videos. May they continue to make them and brighten my lonely days.
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Glad to see you are back on blogger! I missed hearing about your crazy life! I just updated my blog as well, come by and take a look. Love Mrs. Thor and Thor, they are great! Enjoy the HOT summer it is currently 55 in Seattle. :)
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