The History Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates are a gift from Holland. This now California-based family-owned company originated in the gorgeous European country and evolved into what is now a smorgasbord of vegan chocolates. Jacques, the owner and creator of Sjaak’s Chocolates was born in the Netherlands and began his culinary training at the age of 12, honing his cooking and … [Read more...]
Whoopie! Piping Gourmets Has A Pie That Is Gluten-Free, Dairy, Nut-Free, Vegan And Delectable!
I believe I have found the Holy Grail in Piping Gourmets' gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free Whoopie Pies. Ever since transitioning to vegan from vegetarian four years ago I am always in search of the perfect vegan whoopie pie. As a child growing up in the Northeast, the whoopie pie was a familiar treat. Not quite a cookie, not quite a cake, but you would know one on sight with … [Read more...]
Thrive by GoMacro Vegan Nutrition Bars
Thrive by GoMacro Vegan Nutrition Bars arrived in my mailbox for review today! Thrive Vegan Bars come in an assortment of six flavors to choose from: Chocolate-Sea Salt, Chocolate-Peanut Chip, Almond-Apricot, Blueberry-Lavender, Ginger-Almond and Caramel-Coconut. Each of them are USDA-organic, non-GMO and gluten free! They contain three grams of fiber and four grams of protein … [Read more...]
Pipcorn: The Popcorn You Want for Your Movie Night
Pipcorn is the new go-to popcorn. It is delicious, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, whole grain and mini! If you're wondering why somebody would want smaller popcorn, it is simply because mini means crunchier, lighter and you don't feel as bad about indulging. I received Pipcorn samples in three flavors: truffle, sea salt and kettle. The first thing I noticed was the … [Read more...]
Wonderfully Raw’s Vegan Gluten Free Coco-Roons
Sometimes the combination of raw, vegan and cookie may give us pause. For when we think of raw vegan, we think of vegetables, sprouted grains, nuts, fruits, beans and not necessarily sweet delectable treats. When I was given the opportunity to review Coco-Roons, a vegan, raw and gluten free macaroon in two different flavors, I was happy to volunteer. I have a sweet tooth that I … [Read more...]
Royal Hawaiian Orchards Review: Fruit & Macadamia Nut Crunches
Summer is approaching and that means people are going to start craving snacks on the beach, to stay fit and to feel energized. I've had the chance to try Royal Hawaiian Orchards Fruit & Macadamia Nut Crunches, which are straight from Hawaii and perfect for summer. They are bite-sized snacks that are combined with fruits, berries and nuts. The delicious clusters come in … [Read more...]
MELT Organic: Make the Switch
What do vegans put on their toast? A number of butter substitutes are available. I only say “substitute” because it is the common nomenclature, but I usually just call it butter. I was recently given the opportunity to try MELT Organic brand butter. MELT is a fairly new product that is quickly gaining popularity. To give this review a fair go, I spent the weekend baking and … [Read more...]