Product Reviews 
Sour Patch Kids Bunnies
(0)People think vegans just eat leaves. I eat lots of candy. One of my current faves is the limited Easter edition Sour Patch Kids Bunnies. I love how they are sour, then sweet. I love the chewiness. I love the citrus flavors – lemon, lime, orange – although I’m not too wild about the blue… Read More ›
The Parsley Debate
What is the difference between flat leaf and curly parsley? Is one better than the other? The answer is, It Depends. Flat Leaf Parsley Flat leaf parsley is considered by many to be the “classy” parsley. (Curly leaf parsley is often seen as something “retro,” something restaurants garnished plates with throughout the 50s-70s.) Many consider… Read More ›
Daiya Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake Review
It just gets easier and easier to be vegan! Looking for an easy Thanksgiving dessert? Try the Daiya Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake. It’s a seasonal item available in the last quarter of each year. Not only is it vegan, but it’s also soy-free and gluten-free (in case you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for family or… Read More ›
Trader Joe’s Candy Corn Popcorn
Recently I made a big Trader Joe’s Autumn/Halloween themed haul. Some of the “new to me” items were winners! Some were losers. A few were “meh.” Trader Joe’s Candy Corn Popcorn was one of the winners! I have to say, I was surprised – because I DO NOT like candy corn! To me, the only… Read More ›
Autumn at Trader Joe’s
It’s finally Fall (on the calendar, at least) which means … It’s time for Trader Joe’s! I admit, I am not as big a fan of Trader Joe’s as I once was. When Trader Joe’s opened its first Charlotte store in 2007, it was one of the few places to find vegan products and affordable… Read More ›
Everything You Need To Know About The Impossible Whopper
Here’s What You Need To Know About Burger King’s Impossible Whopper: It’s Really Good. No, it doesn’t taste quite as good as the Impossible Burgers you would get at a sit-down restaurant like Quackies (my nickname for Duckworth’s), but it’s still good. Keep in mind Burger King is a fast food place – mass production… Read More ›
Gordgeous Pumpkin Ale
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald Autumn Bucket List Item: Try A Seasonal Beer. Charlotte has long been known for three things – banks, BBQ, and beer. Now, Charlotte is becoming known for slightly different things – banks, BBQ and vegan BBQ, and craft beer. In… Read More ›
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars: Pumpkin Spice
“Tis the Pumpkin Spice Season …” Another review to help you get your pumpkin spice groove on! Usually, I have a green smoothie for breakfast, and snack on fruit during the day. But I admit for years I kept a box of granola bars or cereal bars stashed at my desk at work. If I… Read More ›
Califia Farms Pumpkin Spice No Sugar Added Better Half Vegan Creamer
“And all at once Summer collapsed into Fall.” – Oscar Wilde Happy October, everyone! One thing at the top of everyone’s Autumn Bucket List is to enjoy some of that Pumpkin Spice! Last year I reviewed Califia Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk and Silk Pumpkin Spice Almond Creamer. Both are excellent… Read More ›
Amazon Prime Now For Vegans
The Scruff Muffin checks out my latest Amazon Prime Now delivery. So, this has been an …. interesting … summer. It started with a freak accident that had my car unexpectedly becoming best friends with a stranger’s tree. The car would need some bodywork, but miraculously I was unharmed. (Or so I thought. Much later… Read More ›
Harold & Kumar Go Vegan … Review of White Castle Vegan Frozen Sliders
Harold and Kumar is a classic stoner movie from 2004 – that some critics have said, “make Cheech and Chong look lame.” It follows the adventures of Harold Lee and Kumar Patel after they smoke a joint, get the munchies, and head off to White Castle. Unfortunately, their favorite fast food joint has been replaced… Read More ›
Let It Bleed (Or Not) … Impossible Burger & Duckworth’s Review, Part Deux
In a previous post, I wrote a detailed review of the Impossible Burger and one of the few places to find it in Charlotte, NC – Duckworth’s. My review of the Impossible Burger was mostly positive. (Yes, I am aware an ingredient in the burger was tested on animals, but most new ingredients are. I… Read More ›
You Gotta Have Buns, Hon … Impossible Burger Review At Duckworth’s Park Road
For the past six months or so, seems like all the vegan buzz has been about The Impossible Burger. It’s the “burger that bleeds!” It’s the burger that has the appearance, texture, and taste of “real beef“! It’s better than the Beyond Burger! Or – no, it’s not??? It’s dietarily vegan – unless, of course, it’s… Read More ›
Gardein Skillet Meals: Chick’n Florentino
Gardein recently released a new line of products, “Skillet Meals: Meatless Meal for Two!” These are so new they aren’t even on the Gardein website yet! The four varieties are slated for national distribution in April, but some Charlotte area Harris Teeters have already begun carrying these meals and it’s become the current hot topic… Read More ›
Gardein Skillet Meals For Two: Chick’n Fiesta
Gardein recently released a new line of products, “Skillet Meals: Meatless Meal for Two!” I’m not a big fan of processed, frozen food, and I try to limit my intake of faux meats and cheeses. But, when I saw four varieties of these new Skillet Meals at my local Charlotte Harris Teeter (Morrocroft, aka The Taj… Read More ›
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