We were thrilled to find a vegan Camembert-style cheese in our local supermarket, from the Canadian-based company UMYUM. As the website describes, this cheese has a “bloomy rind; earthy, sweet tones; and a creamy finish.” It is slightly tangy but not overly strong … it’s subtle but quite delicious. The rind is lovely, and the …
When we were gifted a variety of Rebel Cheeses, and we are hooked. We are thrilled to know they are available in Southern Oregon at the Oregon Cheese Cave, and we hope you can find them in a store near you. You can also order them online and have them shipped; many varieties freeze well, …
Treeline vegan cheeses are a staple in our house, and we were excited to see this new pimento flavor appear in the store. This lovely cashew-based cheese is mixed with pimentos and jalapeños for a lightly spicy flavor (despite the jalapeños, this cheese isn’t too spicy). It’s delicious on crackers and could probably also be …
We are huge fans of Treeline cheeses, and were excited to try this goat-style cashew cheese. Of the flavors — Original, Blueberry, and Garlic & Basil — we chose Garlic & Basil. It was a great choice. While it’s been forever since we’ve had goat cheese, there is definitely a goat-cheese flavor here (we have …
We so enjoyed the Nuts for Cheese Gouda Wedge that we also sampled its Artichoke & Herb variety. Unlike the Gouda wedge, this cheese did have an artichoke and herb flavor that lived up to its name. It’s not as vividly pretty as the Gouda wedge, but it still looks scrumptious. And, best of all, …
We’ve been hearing about it for a while now, and we finally got to try it! This dairy-free version of the delicious Boursin cheese is incredible. (It’s made with Follow Your Heart, another beloved vegan brand and one of our favorites). The cheese comes in a good-sized tub (which, if you’re like me, is still …
After sampling the Cracked Black Pepper variety, we were happy to try another lovely Kite Hill Cheese. This artisan vegan cheese is just as creamy and spreadable with a lovely garlic/herb flavor. It’s not quite as bold as the Cracked Black Pepper, but it’s perfect for crackers, crudité, bagels, sandwiches … basically everything. The great …
We found this lovely spreadable cheese from Misha’s Kind Foods, and it’s a wonderful find. The smoked cheddar variety has a great texture, is terrific on any type of cracker or bread, and has a lovely smoky flavor, with smoked paprika and chipotle peppers. If you visit the Misha’s website, you’ll see that these lovely …
As big fans of Kite Hill, this was a magnificent find: artisan-style cheeses! This Cracked Black Pepper variety was first on our list to try. If you like pepper, this one’s a winner — it’s soft, creamy, well textured, and has a bold pepper flavor. Next up: Stay tuned for our review of the Garlic …
Vegan cheese lovers, don’t miss the latest issue of VegNews magazine — not only is it the “Best of Vegan” issue, but there’s also a marvelous interview with Miyoko Schinner of Miyoko’s Creamery. The entire interview is fantastic, and my favorite part is when Miyoko says that “vegan cheese is definitely activism. In fact, I …
While shopping at Food Fight in Portland, we found this locally made Cultured Kindness vegan cheese, excited to find something called “Pepper Brie.” This nut-based cheese is wonderful, but there is nothing brie-like about it. Whereas Kite Hill Brie is smooth and creamy and has a rind, the Cultured Kindness cheese is thick and textured. …
In addition to the Roadhouse Cheddar, we also found Roadhouse Biergarten Garlic Chive locally — and we have to say, it’s even better than the regular cheddar version. This one has all the rich, lovely cheddar flavor of the regular “Cheers to Cheddah” version but with garlic and chive for extra zing. This flavor isn’t …
It was amazing to find this Roadhouse Cheddar at our local grocery, especially because the last few times we tried to order it online, it had been sold out. First, we have to say one of the best things about Miyoko’s is that all of the products have the word VEGAN right on the package. …
I’ve been on a mission to craft a decent pizza. Vegan, naturally, but I’ve struggled with pretty much everything along the way: the crust, toppings, and getting the pizza to slide into the oven without folding over onto itself into some disfigured calzone. But I’m happy to report that cheese is no longer a problem. …
Of all the Punk Rawk vegan cheeses we love, this is our favorite! (Of course, we haven’t yet sampled Cashew Smoked or the mushroomy Cashew of the Woods; we need to nag our local stores about getting these in stock.) These cheeses come in excellent packaging (what a cool logo, right?), but they don’t necessarily …