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Impossible Foods Bratwurst Sausage – the best money can buy

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Impossible Bratwurst Sausage

I don’t recall an Impossible Foods product I have been disappointed with. Ever since my first taste of the Impossible Burger years ago, and the “wow” moment, I’ve enjoyed every …

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Yves Veggie Pepperoni

July 18, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Yves Veggie Pepperoni

Quick review: Frankly I went into this one expected disappointment. After all, pepperoni, surely this of all dishes is hard to emulate?! Consider me pleasantly surprised then this meat-free replacement …

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Lightlife Plant-Based Chicken Fillets reviewed

July 17, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Lightlife Plant-Based Chicken Fillets

Lets get the headline item out there right away – these things are absolutely huge. I can only think of Gardein’s Ultimate Chick’N Filets that come close in terms of …

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Wicked 12 Little Brats review

July 17, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Wicked 12 Little Brats

I believe this is my first encounter with the Wicked brand. Always on the hunt for great meat-free meal options, I had to give these a chance. As the name …

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Gardein Plant-Based Chili review

May 9, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Gardein Plant-Based Chili

This plant-based chili from Gardein comes in two versions, one with beans and one without. Pictured below, and reviewed here, the No Bean version. The product relies on Gardein’s Be’f …

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Hungry Planet Pork Thai Meatballs reviewed

May 9, 2022May 8, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Hungry Planet Pork Meatballs

For lovers of plant-based eating, it’s always worth keeping an eye on the shelves at Sprout’s Market, they always have some great discounts across entire lines of interesting labels. Which …

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Sweet Earth Jumbo Vegan Hot Dogs

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Sweet Earth Jumbo Vegan Hot Dogs

Quick review: I was caught off guard by these vegan dogs from Sweet Earth; a plant-based label that I have to confess has given me more misses than hits. Not …

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Dr Praeger’s Sweet Potato Hash Browns

May 7, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Dr Praeger's Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Quick review: In the market for a healthier side dish to round out your dish? Enter stage right these small orange discs from Dr. Praeger’s. They do exactly what they …

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Impossible Meatballs – another huge success

May 7, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Impossible Meatballs

At this time, Impossible Foods can do no wrong as far as I’m concerned; at least as is culinarily-related their products seem to be hit after hit, and yep, this …

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Jack & Annie’s Savory Breakfast Sausage Patties reviewed

March 27, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Jack & Annie's Savory Breakfast Sausage Patties

It’s only been a few weeks since I was wowed by Jack & Annie’s sausages; the jackfruit based links had way more flavor than I usually expect with the said …

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  1. claudia clopton on Simple Truth Homestyle Chicken TendersMay 17, 2023

    This product was clearly composed of mechanically separated chicken bits. It did not feel like solid meat on the tooth…

  2. Dave on Mission Hill Burnt Ends from Costco reviewedMay 15, 2023

    $12.79 a pound for sauce seems expensive. Package was net weight 1.52 pounds. I assumed that would all be meat.…

  3. Elaine Lane on Worthington Meatless Leanies Deli Dog reviewApril 26, 2023

    Do they make a Vegan version of them?

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    Awful Egg roll wrapper is tough and doughy Filling is bland and non descript The dipping sauce is ketchup and…

  5. Gary Zirkle on Opaa Gyros Kit – a surprising successApril 25, 2023

    I agree. Is it as good as what you'd get from a street vendor or in a restaurant? No. Will…

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