Toi here, and welcome to another episode of Knauthentic.

Topic of the day: addressing comments.

There’s no poll today.

1. I’ll be try to keep this brief as I prepare to attend the RavenCon in Richmond, VA this weekend. In case you didn’t know, aside from chronicling my food journey here on Knauthentic, I’ve been writing fiction for years and will be celebrating that at RavenCon this weekend. For now, let’s talk about comments. I don’t think I get enough of them, but that’s simply because I always want feedback to help improve the work I’m putting out. With that said, I grateful for the comments I have received. So far, received comments Substack and a few on the video content that accompany these podcasts. I feel like I’m a clear and effective communicator, but I can also understand some confusion for those who only watch the videos and don’t listen to or watch the podcasts.

2. One commentor asked why I was heating my tea up in the microwave. I thought I had been clear when showing on screen that I was heating water in a kettle, pouring it into a mug, and then allowing it to steep in the microwave (without turning it on) while I addressed other tasks. So, for clarity. I do not make a habit of heating my tea in the microwave. It is something I’ve done before, but not in any of my videos.

Another commentor asked why I was putting vegan cheese on an omelet. They followed up by asking, “are you allergic to dairy?” I feel like that person answered this question for themselves, but to clarify there are many reasons why someone might consume vegan cheese. If you happen to be allergic to the word “vegan”, stick to thinking of it as non-dairy cheese. Some people are allergic to dairy but still want to enjoy cheese. Some people can’t handle the cholesterol levels in dairy cheese, some people experience inflammation when eating dairy, and some have overactive mucus glands that make it difficult for them to breath when eating dairy.

3. Now, please correct me if I’m wrong, since that seems to be what many people like to do with their comments (educate us content creators), but I don’t ever remember telling other people that they should eat vegan or nondairy cheese because I do. So, what was the point of the comment? Maybe it really was just a matter of seeking clarification and I’m being a bit sensitive. In any case, I hope I get more comments, whether like these or something more encouraging. It means I’ve put something out there that someone else is watching, and that’s all I can really ask for. So, please continue leaving me comments.

I did post a recipe short today for a Toasted Breakfast Wrap but you’ll have to visit my Knauthentic YouTube channel if you want to see it.

If you, or someone you know, has a health or food journey story or recipe you think others might benefit from, please check my Be Featured links on social media, and share your story in the way that suits you best.

Until next time, stay safe, eat well, and be blessed.

Credits

Knauthentic Season 1, Episode 23.

Starring Toi Thomas.

Featuring no one else at this time.

Topics discussed: addressing comments

Produced by Toi Thomas in association with The ToiBox of Words and Lit Carnivale.

Directed by Toinette “Toi” Thomas.

Thanks again to the Knauthentic community on Substack, YouTube, and wherever you can hear this podcast. This is all for you!

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