Showing posts with label treats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label treats. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Healthiest Chocolate Ever: Organic, Raw, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Soy-Free & Gluten-Free!


Yes, the title is true. I have discovered the healthiest and most eco-friendly chocolate ever!!! Oh, and it's DELICIOUS too. Really, the best way for you to understand how excited I am about finding this is to watch the following video, but there's a little text below it if you can't/don't want to. Bottom line - this is one of the most exciting vegan products I've found in a long time.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Fried indulgence: vegan chili fries with Daiya from FrySmith


Opps, I did it again. I cheated. I couldn't help it - I had an opportunity to try FrySmith for the first time and I wanted to review them. Though my stomach wasn't very happy about ingesting the oil and soy, my taste buds were thankful for the treat.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Cups of Joy: sweet treats worth cheating for



My recent change in diet may seem pretty boring and bland, and you may wonder what happened to the Eco-Vegan Gal who ate greasy meals and sweet treats. Truth be told, I love the way I've been eating, but I do take an occasional detour and indulge. Earlier this week I was tempted by a box of gourmet eco-vegan peanut butter cups - how could I say no? Well, I didn't!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Almond milk, papaya, and peach smoothie

Tropical Smoothie

I recently made a big batch of almond milk, purchased a papaya because of claims that it aids digestion, and was given some peaches: so I decided to blend them all together and it resulted in a delicious, lightly sweet smoothie. Give it a try!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Q.bel double dark chocolate wafer bars


Q.bel recently came out with a vegan version of their chocolate wafer bars, and it is really tasty. It's about time, because I've been eyeing their products for a while but couldn't try them because they contained dairy!

All of the elements in the bars are very even: just the right amount of crunchy, sweet, and creamy. Though it is dark chocolate, it is not bitter. They are also the perfect size - it will curb your sugar & chocolate craving.

The bars are free of:
  • artificial flavors
  • colors
  • perservatives
  • high fructose corn syrup
  • hydrogenated oils
However, they do contain soy and wheat and they're not organic.

Q.bel is a really nice, small company - their moto is Be True. Be Honest. Be Good. and they stand behind their all-natural ingredients. A little side note, I think the story behind their name is cute: Q stands for quality and Bel is short for Isabel, the owner's wife. : )

You can find them at most natural markets, like Whole Foods. For a list of retailers, click here.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Millions of Milkshakes to have a vegan option again!

Last summer I was thrilled that Millions of Milkshakes had a sugar-licious vegan milkshake, and then I was super bummed a few months later when they stopped carrying it. However, I found out today that they're creating a new vegan shake!

According to their Twitter account: "Join PETA and Pamela Anderson as she creates the First ALL-VEGAN Shake at Millions of Milkshakes on Friday April 9th at 3pm" 


And Pamela stated on their Facebook account:
"I did want to take a few minutes to prove that one can create a truly delicious treat without having to rely on any animal products in the process. It is going to be a Vegan Vanilla Coconut Pineapple shake! I've always liked to shake things up so I'm thrilled to create the first vegan item on the menu – and at the same time I hope to get to meet some fans and to thank everyone for their support...”


I won't be in town to witness it, but if you are it'd be a fun event to attend. When I return I'll be sure to check out the new milkshake soon and report back.

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Vegan Halloween candy

Looking for yummy vegan treats for yourself or the neighbors this Halloween? Here are some brands to try out:

Here's a longer list of vegan Halloween candy, some of which I haven't tried.

And here's a website full of organic, vegan, and/or allergen-free candy.

If you're wondering what name brands are vegan, check out PETA's list - you'll be surprised what is on there, but beware, most of them are full of sugar and chemicals.

Looking to be eco-friendly on Halloween? Come to Seed Kitchen's cleanup Saturday morning at 10:30am!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Valentino Chocolatier Cafe

Had an amazing time at Valentino Chocolatier Cafe in The OC (Tustin). Not only were the vegan Belgium chocolates, hot chocolate, and crepes divine, but the atmosphere was very European and the owner is almost sweeter than the desserts!

They carry Rose City chocolates and cupcakes by Luscious Organic Desserts - yum!
I went down there to show my support as a vegan - while the cafe has a ton of vegan options they don't promote it because they don't have a huge vegan cliental (yet). Please go there, whether you're nearby or it becomes a weekend trip like mine, to show her how much you appreciate the delicious vegan selection. She'd be happy to provide more options (like rice and almond milk) if there's a demand for it.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Product Spotlight: hazelnut flavored Agave Nectar


I found organic hazelnut flavored Agave Nectar by Madhava at the CoOp and had to try it. I tried it in tea and I didn't love it, but it's great in coffee. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but everyonce in a while it's a nice treat and I love hazelnut flavor. You can also use it on ice cream, pancakes, italian soda, or whatever you want hazelnut on. It has the perfect amount of flavor and just the right amount of sweet.

And if hazelnut is not your favorite flavor, they have other options including vanilla and amaretto.
Only downside - I usually don't buy from Madhava because they're a honey company, which I feel a little weird supporting...

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

WorldFest 2009 - video summary

Here is my video report in montage format - each of the interviews I did will be separate, so stay tuned for those.

Featuring guest appearances by my friend Bill Muir (who works at Seed Kitchen), Kris Willey from Coconut Bliss, and Jumper (the pig) from the upcoming film "Bold Native".

Organic vegan funnel cake from Pop N Mama.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Trader Joes: Organic Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats


Went to the new Trader Joes in Westwood and it is very nice - big, clean, and open (and free, easy parking). I found a few new vegan treats there, and the first that I tried was Organic Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats. Unfortunately, I didn't think they were that tasty. They were ok, but a little bland and the texture is more crunchy than chewy or creamy. But if you miss Rice Krispie Treats and want a vegan alternative, these are decent and inexpensive (apparently Liz of Yo Soy! loves them!).

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Vegan donut shops on the West Coast: video reviews

In light of all the drama surrounding Dee's Donuts in Los Angeles, I thought it was good timing to celebrate two wonderful donuts shops with excellent vegan options: Mighty O' in Seattle and Ronald's in Las Vegas.


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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Mint water


I have enjoyed MetroMint waters for a while, but today I discovered my new favorite flavor: Chocolatemint. It's water flavored with mint, and in this case, cocoa essence. They are not sweeteners or preservatives, just a refreshing flavor. Plus, it's a great alternative to eating chocolate when you crave it!

Delicious tea


I bought some great tea today from The Republic of Tea called Rose Petal Tea. It's a limited edition, so get it while you can. I got it from Pharmaca and it was half off.


Since this is loose tea, it is more eco-friendly because you can use a wire infuser instead of tea bags and all the packaging.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Product Spotlight: Have'A Corn Chips

I can't believe I haven't written about Have'A Corn Chips! These are the best chips I've ever had. I recently learned how to curb my addiction, but it's been hard. There was a period of time where I simply had to have them all the time. And it's always been impossible to avoid eating the entire bag in one sitting. Usually I'll finish them by the time I arrive home in the car from the market. Luckily they're slightly expensive, considering the amount inside. One bag will run you about $2 for a pretty small portion. M Cafe sells them for $3.25! I wonder if they're macrobiotic...

They are made locally in Laguna Beach, so I've never seen them outside a few hour radius from Los Angeles. My sister looks forward to receiving them in the occasional vegan care packages I send her in Massachusetts.
So what makes these chips so good? They are made with soy sauce and lime. It's pretty subtle - they don't have an Asian flavor at all. And they're crispy.
I tried making my own once and failed miserably. I took some corn tortillas, cut them into triangles, sprinkled soy sauce over them, and baked them - awful! Maybe it's because I have no idea how to make chips in the first place and was just winging it.
I've also tried some knock-off versions of these chips that I found at Whole Foods and they were gross (sorry Cabo Chips, but you just don't compare). Nothing compares to Have'A Corn Chips!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Vegan finds at Whole Foods

















I'm very faithful to the Santa Monica CoOp, but since the new Whole Foods in Venice opened I began shopping there for variety. Here's some new vegan things I discovered tonight:
  • Ricemellow - vegan marshmallow substitute, SO GOOD, though I was a little concerned at first because I didn't expect it to be yellow...it tastes just like marshmallow, if not better
  • Hot & Sour Soup, by Whole Foods (fresh) - it's so hard to find good vegan hot & sour and I am very impressed with this
  • Rice & Lentil Pilaf (organic), by Whole Foods - this is really good with Earth Balance
  • Glutino Cinnamon French Toast (frozen) - amazing with Earth Balance and syrup
  • Green & Black's Organic Hot Chocolate Drink - yummy with rice milk and Ricemellow

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