Diary of a dairy-free revolution
This “salmonesque” spread from Trader Joe’s is fantastic, especially for those (veg and non-veg alike) who enjoy salmon. Its creamy texture is soy based, and the capers and dill add to the salmon flavor. It’s absolutely delightful on crackers, bread, and veggies, and I can only imagine the festive appetizers one could come up with. … Read more
Trader Joe’s has two lovely vegan cookie varieties from its bakery: Vegan Chocolate Chip with Walnuts and Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut. If you like walnuts, go for those; they are wonderful, except for the walnuts (but this is just me). I am a coconut fan, so I much prefer the oatmeal chocolate … Read more
Pasta is a great staple for vegans (contrary to popular belief, not all pasta is made from eggs! especially when you buy dried pasta, whole-wheat pasta, etc.). If we’re not making our own sauce, we usually choose already-plant-based tomato sauces … so this vegan Bolognese sauce from Trader Joe’s was a great find. This is, … Read more
WOW. Trader Joe’s has created some amazing vegan dips and dressings, and this vegan caramelized onion dip is up there with the best of them. It’s a perfect dip, for omnivores and vegans alike … rich and creamy while also being light and flavorful. We enjoyed it most with potato chips (another Trader Joe’s staple). … Read more
A trip to TJ’s is always an adventure because you’re never quite sure what you’re going to find when you get there. Like this new entree, which I quickly snapped up: I had modest expectations. Frozen enchiladas are rarely that tasty, let along the vegan version. But I have to say that TJ’s got it … Read more
Trader Joe’s has far more options than you’d imagine (most labeled vegan, some secretly vegan), and it’s wonderful to discover something new every time. Recently, it was their Vegan Tzatkiki Dip. This dip is an incredible blend of cucumbers, lemon, dill, and garlic … its texture is absolutely perfect, and we can’t imagine why anyone … Read more