Jokerz Vegan “Snickers” Candy Bar

For anyone missing Snickers bars from their pre-vegan days, this Jokerz candy bar from Go Max Go Foods is almost exactly like the real thing. I first discovered them at Food Fight in Portland, Oregon, where I bought about half a dozen. Needless to say, this tiny number didn’t last me very long … which … Read more

2-Fer Vegan “Twix” Chocolate Bars

This 2-Fer from Go Max Go Foods is like a vegan Twix. Which is to say: If you’re a vegan who once loved Twix, you must try these candy bars. The candy bars don’t come in pairs but as one thinner, wider bar — and the main difference is that these candies have dark chocolate … Read more

Tom Bumble Peanut Butter Chocolates

These Tom Bumble chocolates, handmade in Oregon, are simply the best ever for chocolate/peanut butter lovers. These amazing candies (they are the vegan version of Butterfinger bars) come in smooth and nutty, both equally delicious. Both varieties have a light coating of melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate, and both are crunchy and absolutely sublime. These chocolates are … Read more

Unreal chocolate-covered peanuts

It was a delight to be in Berkeley recently and to shop at Vegan Republic (the all-vegan store that supports the sanctuary Animal Place); because everything in the store is vegan, there is no need to read labels when you find something wonderful (from food to clothing to cosmetics). And so, when I glimpsed these … Read more

Cocomel Bites: Vanilla & Sea Salt

We are already huge fans of Cocomels (best vegan caramels ever!), and were beyond thrilled to find these chocolate-covered bites in our local grocery. What could be better than vegan caramel covered in vegan chocolate? Well, not much. These little balls of caramel covered in chocolate are delicious, and all too easy to eat. Made … Read more

Cocomels Caramels: Original & Vanilla

One of the things I missed so much when first becoming vegan was caramel candy (well, caramel everything…but especially the candy). So imagine my joy upon discovering Cocomels, which I first found in Portland’s vegan store Food Fight! and which I had to order online when I ran out after visiting Portland — but they … Read more