Nutrilicious Glazed Donutholes

Verdict: Somewhere between ‘meh’ and ‘yummy’

The reason for this see-saw verdict is because if you like ‘cakey’ doughnuts, then yes, it is yummy. But if you’re expecting soft and fluffy donuts, then its just ‘meh’. (my husband likes the ‘krispy kreme’ soft kind…so he wasn’t impressed)

These Nutrilicious Donuts really did taste good with my coffee and the sweetness factor was just right. I would buy them again, although, the package was nearly $5. You can share these and it’ll be gone within 10 minutes. But, yes, I liked them enough to buy them again. I think you can normally buy them at Whole Foods. That’s where I got mine.

I’m very curious to try their other products!

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Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo

My Verdict: Yummy (but with disclaimer)

Ok, so, I made this for our taco dinner the other night and it was really good. But, i did cook it with olive oil, onions, garlic, and oregano. I think that’s what made it taste so good. If it didn’t have all that stuff, i would just give it an ‘meh’. I used half the package to make a ton of tacos for me and luke. So, this little package can go pretty far for dinners.

The next day, I made a puttanesca pasta with the other half of chorizo and MAN, it was freakin amazing!

Here’s the simple recipe:

 

Whole wheat penne pasta

red onion

garlic cloves

olive oil

Tjoe’s soy chorizo

Tjoe’s vegan chunky marinara sauce

oregano

nutritional yeast (for garnish)

While the pasta is cooking, lightly coat a pan with olive oil and saute the onions and garlic. Add the soy chorizo crumbles and stir. Add the marinara sauce and oregano. By then, the pasta should be done.  Strain the pasta and add it to the pan. Stir together. Once the plates are served, add nutritional yeast on top! Yumm-o. It’s super easy and super good.

This can easily become a staple in our Tjoes grocery shopping.

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Rice Dream’s Mint Pie

My Verdict: Meh…

Now, you would think by this description: Mint Rice Dream Ice Cream sandwiched within 2 oatmeal cookies and dipped in chocolate, you would say, “YUMMYyyyyyy!”. And that’s what I expected when Alicia recommended it in her book. But, surprisingly, it was just ok.

I have another one in the freezer, so lukey and I will probably finish it off. But, will I buy it again?? Probably not.

Not to mention it has a whopping 19 grams of fat per serving! Yikes.

I’d say pass on this one. There are way better mint chocolate frozen desserts out there.

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The Kind Diet’s Tuna Salad (kind-of)

My Verdict: Yummy!!

I’ve never had a sandwich like this! It was amazing. It didn’t taste like tuna at all, but i honestly like this better! It was so hearty and filled with good-for-you veggies. I absolutely LOVE capers and pickles so that was a plus. And best of all, its macrobiotic! Woo woo. I tried it as a wrap and as a sandwich and i like both.

Seriously, you’ve got to make this.

From The Kind Diet Book:

1 8-ounce package of tempeh
1 red onion, minced
1/4 cup umeboshi vinegar
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 carrot, chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen and thawed corn kernels
1/3 cup fresh or frozen and thawed peas
1/2 small cucumber, chopped (peel only if the cucumber is not organic)
1/4 cup chopped kosher dill pickles
1 tablespoon Veganaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

STEPS
Bring water to a boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.
Cut the tempeh in half, and place in the steamer basket.
Steam for 20 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
Add the onion, and boil for 10 to 15 seconds (if you dig raw onion, you can skip this step)
Use a strainer or slotted spoon to transfer the onion to a mixing bowl.
Keep the water boiling in the pot on the stove.
Add the vinegar to the onions, stir well, and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
While the onion marinates, blanch the celery, carrots, corn, and peas in the reserved boiling water for 10 seconds each, scooping them into a mixing bowl as each vegetable is done.
Set aside to cool.
Drain the marinate onions through a sieve, and rinse quickly under running water.
Squeeze the excess liquid from the onions, and add to the bowl with the vegetables.
Cut the cooled tempeh into small cubes, and add to the bowl along with the cucumber, pickles, Veganaise, mustard, lemon juice, and dill.
Stir well to combine.
Serve topped with capers and parsley.

You can find the recipe at Alicia’s book: The Kind Diet


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Cruzer’s Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

My Verdict: InSANE!


Oh man, this was an INSANE sandwich. First bite was pure bliss and it only got better after that. I couldn’t even believe it was vegan. It was soooo delicioso! If you’re ever in Los Angeles or Glendale, I highly suggest you go here and grab one of these. It’s a bit garlicy, with some other herbs I can’t quite point out, wonderful, melty daiya cheese, mushrooms, and much love I’m sure.

It’s served with some steamed veggies (which i didn’t care for) and potato chips (which i thought they could have been a bit more inventive like sweet potato fries or something). However, I wonder if any side would take away from the star, being the Philly Cheesesteak. Cuz let me tell you, it WAS a star.

I’ll for sure be going back there for seconds.

I kinda wish i can share their recipe with youz who are far, far away from Los Angeles but…sadly, I have no idea how they make this sandwich. But, if i find out, I’ll be sure to post it STAT.

And for those who DO live in LA, see you at Cruzer’s ! Woo Woo!


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Trio Bars

My Verdict: Yummy!!

Ok. So. I normally don’t like packaged ‘bars’, but this one won my heart. I was going to the movies with my hubby and I wanted to get a treat to take with me. (As u may know, not alot of healthy treats at the concession stand…) So, I decided to look for (at the grocery store) for either a luna bar or a lara bar. And just as I go to reach a lara bar, right below it… “Oh, what’s this? Just 3 nuts, 3 fruits, 3 seeds? And it has sesame seeds? I LOVE sesame seeds!”

So, I bought it.

And it has easily become one of my favorite on-the-run treats! They taste sooo good and they’re not overly sweet.

I highly recommend you take one with you next time you go to the movies!


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Jamba Juice Greens and Grains Wrap & Prickly Pear Tea

My Verdict: Yummy!

As i was hanging out at the lovely Americana Mall, I surge of hunger roared through me. I wondered if Jamba Juice had any good vegan options and to my surprise i found this…

Greens and Grains Wrap and the Prickly Pear Iced Tea.

Both were absolutely refreshing,yummy, and compliment each other. The wrap comes with a mango salsa that really works well with the wrap. The tea is just right in the sweetness factor.  I loved this meal. So, if you’re ever in the mall or near a jamba juice, I highly recommend you grab this vegan meal! It rocks!

Note: Also, if you go to their website: jambajuice.com and click on Menu: Special Diets: Vegan… they have a list of all their vegan options! Gotta love that!  

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