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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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The Very Good Butchers Smoking Bangers review

March 27, 2022 by Stuart Melling
The Very Good Butchers Smokin Bangers

This is one of those products that almost sells itself from the packaging alone; sleek and trendy, emblazoned with a retro style logo. I snapped these up immediately after seeing …

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Impossible Chicken Nuggets – a must buy

March 19, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Impossible Chicken Nuggets

First hitting shelves in the Fall of 2021 – it’s taken me a little while to get my hands on these. For my money Impossible make the very best plant-based …

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Beyond Chicken Plant-Based Tenders

March 19, 2022March 12, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Beyond Chicken Plant-Based Tenders

The plant-based chicken space has been getting increasingly competitive of late. The last year has seen an explosion in the number of brands competing for your fake-chicken dollars. The latest …

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Jack & Annie’s Smoky Jack Sausage

February 13, 2022 by Stuart Melling
Jack & Annie's Smoky Jack Sausage

Before the pea-protein craze ignited by the likes of Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat – jack fruit based vegan food was all the rage. The Internet became littered with recipes …

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  1. Stuart Melling on Review: Great Value BBQ Pork Rib SandwichesJune 21, 2022

    Quite correct Dan, now fixed, thanks!

  2. Dan on Review: Great Value BBQ Pork Rib SandwichesJune 21, 2022

    I'm sure you meant microwave, unless a nivrowave is a new appliance I haven't heard of...

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