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Review: Pierre Hearty Rib Sandwich

June 10, 2020June 25, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Pierre Hearty Rib Sandwich

A pre-made processed meat sandwich with a shelf life of weeks – at least the one I grabbed at Walmart anyway – what could possibly go wrong? This is the …

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Review: Sweet Earth Sante Fe Veggie Burger

September 21, 2019June 23, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Sweet Earth Sante Fe Veggie Burger

Long time readers will know I’m a sucker for well designed packaging. Sometimes I don’t even really read what I’m buying, “hey look at this neat cardboard box, this must …

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Review: Upton’s Naturals Traditional Seitan

July 17, 2018June 8, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Upton's Naturals Traditional Seitan

I’ll make no bones about it, I’m a self confessed fan of Upton’s Naturals. From the first moment I spied one of their beautifully packaged products I was hooked. Ever …

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The Beyond Sausage Hot Italian – updated 2022 review

July 10, 2022June 3, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Beyond Sausage - Hot Italian style 2022 packaging

In the Summer of 2022 Beyond Meat started to release new packaging across their product lines. This is the 2022 packaging for the the Hot Italian sausage; you will notice …

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Review: El Burrito Soyrizo

April 24, 2021May 22, 2018 by Stuart Melling
El Burrito Soyrizo

Non GMO, vegan, gluten free, ero preservatives, no cholesterol…and actually tastes good? Almost impossibly – yes! Quite how I am unsure, I can only assume there’s some witchcraft afoot in …

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Categories Gluten Free, Grocery, Refrigerated, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags El Burrito, House Foods 2 Comments

Review: Upton’s Naturals Seitan Bacon

August 15, 2020May 20, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Upton's Naturals Bacon Seitan

As with the entire range of Upton’s Naturals products the first thing that catches your eye is the impeccable packaging. The recycled cardboard box is ultra-modern and hip. I’ve not …

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Review: Dickey’s BBQ Pit Polish Smoked Sausage

October 26, 2021April 30, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Dickey's BBQ Pit Polish Smoked Sausage

I can’t be the only one that sheepishly glances at certain restaurant chain’s grocery products. A shameful glance and a hurried push of the cart along and away from temptation. …

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Review: Silva Linguica Portuegese Sausage

September 21, 2019April 3, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Silva Linguica Portugese Sausage

If you’ve never tried Portuguese linguica sausage it isn’t unlike several other European sausages such as Kielbasa. This particular product from California based Silva caught my eye on a recent …

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Review: No Evil Foods The Stallion Sausages

September 21, 2019April 2, 2018 by Stuart Melling
No Evil The Stallion package

I was immediately drawn to this product by the classy packaging; a handsome cardboard box that screamed quality. Right into my shopping cart they went. I almost didn’t want to …

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Review: Upton’s Naturals Bar-B-Que Jackfruit

July 17, 2018March 25, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Upton's Naturals BBQ Jackfruit before opening

Jackfruit has been all the rage the last few years. A staple of Asian markets and pantries, the spiky fruit has reached awareness in the West as a versatile meat-free …

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