i really think it’s just more nuanced.

Absolutely! Despite making a short straightforward comment about my own experiences with the time commitment and cost of veganism, I fully understand that it's more nuanced in my own life, let alone across the breadth of differing human experiences and cultures worldwide.

One of my absolute favourite food products is Felix vegetarian hash

I am genuinely glad you managed to find a cheap and tasty food which can at least help you reduce slightly your meat purchases.