Diary of a dairy-free revolution
It’s always so much fun to visit Trader Joe’s, where new and glorious vegan items are always waiting. This visit, it was Organic Chocolate Chip Granola Bites that caught our eye. Normally we wouldn’t go for anything with extra packaging, but these little packets are perfect for sharing food in pandemic times. And the granola … Read more
What a JOY to find this coconut whipped cream at Trader Joe’s. This whipped cream is a perfect topping for everything from ice cream to waffles (or, to be sprayed directly into the mouth). Made with coconut cream, it does have a hint of coconut flavor (which is fine with us but may not be … Read more
It was so exciting to see this Vegan Ranch Dip at our local Trader Joe’s. (In general, we enjoy so many of Trader Joe’s amazing vegan options, from tofu and tempeh to cookies and chocolate … and finding yet another vegan snack item is beyond fantastic.) Our first thought upon trying this dip was that … Read more
We were so happy to see these vegan ABC Bars on the “new items” shelf at our local Trader Joe’s. The “ABC” stands for Almond Butter Cocoa, and while the bars are tiny in size, they are gigantic in flavor. The bars make the perfect snack, dessert, or mini-breakfast. While these bars are sweet, the … Read more
Cream cheese is one of those foods that is really hard to replicate, and I finally found a cream cheese I like in Daiya’s Chive & Onion. Then I heard that Trader Joe’s has a vegan cream cheese. This TJ’s version was recommended by a friend who doesn’t like Daiya and hadn’t found a palatable … Read more