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Review: Lean Cuisine Origins Sicilian-Style Pesto With Lentil Pasta

November 10, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Lean Cuisine Origins Sicilian-Style Pesto With Lentil Pasta

Probably the worst thing about this produce is the name, wow, it’s a mouthful: Lean Cuisine Origins Sicilian-Style Pesto With Lentil Pasta. I’ll be the first to confess I don’t …

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Categories Frozen, Frozen Meal, Grocery, Smart Buy, Vegan Tags Lean Cuisine Leave a comment

Review: Gardein Home Style Meatless Meatloaf

October 28, 2018October 16, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Gardein Home Style Meatless Meatloaf

Every once in a while I’ll grab an item on a whim and it’ll end up in the back of the freezer or pantry; gathering ice crystals or dust, never …

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Review: Field Roast Smoked Tomato Deli Slices

October 14, 2018September 26, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Field Roast Smoked Tomato Deli Slices

Hands up, I confess, I had worries about this one. I’ve had such wonderful success with Field Roast products I’ve been waiting to come across the product that breaks my …

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Review: Butler Soy Curls

April 24, 2021August 23, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Butler Soy Curls

I stumbled across this product via a friends Instagram feed, who seemed bowled over by the meat substitute. Over time the curly soy pieces kept popping up here and there …

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Review: OXO Good Grips Hand Spiralizer

October 20, 2019August 23, 2018 by Stuart Melling
OXO Good Grips Hand Spiralizer spiralized zucchini noodles

If you’re like me, kitchen storage is a precious commodity; I hate clutter and useless gadgets taking up unnecessary space. Any potential entrant into this hallowed space really has to …

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Categories Featured, Gift Ideas, Kitchen, Products, Smart Buy Tags OXO Leave a comment

Review: California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil

October 20, 2019July 2, 2018 by Stuart Melling
California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil front

If you haven’t read the book Real Food Fake Food (affiliate link) by Larry Olmsted, I recommend you do so right away. If you’re even only slightly interested in food …

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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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Categories Grocery, Refrigerated, Smart Buy, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags Upton's Naturals 1 Comment

Review: MorningStar Farms Grillers Originals 2018

March 3, 2019April 25, 2018 by Stuart Melling
MorningStar Farms Grillers Original

Please note: this review refers to the older recipe of the Grillers Original. This was replaced with a newer version sometime around mid 2018. You can read our updated review …

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Categories Frozen, Grocery, Smart Buy, Vegetarian Tags MorningStar Farms 6 Comments

Review: MorningStar Farms Grillers Crumblers

June 25, 2020April 16, 2018 by Stuart Melling
MorningStar Farms Grillers Crumblers 2020 package

With all the modern meat substitute products coming onto the market over the past few years, it’s often easy to overlook some of the stalwarts of meat free lifestyles – …

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Review: Yellowbird Serrano Condiment

May 22, 2018April 12, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Yellowbird Serrano Condiment Sauce on plate

How can you not love that label? One glance at that angry little guy and this bottle was headed straight into my shopping cart. Turns out that was a good …

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Categories Gluten Free, Grocery, Hot Sauce, Pantry, Smart Buy, Vegan, Vegetarian Tags Yellowbird Foods Leave a comment
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