Author Archives: Sharon Lee Davies-Tight, artist, writer/author, animal-free chef, activist

MELT ORGANIC MARGARINE – VEGAN

Steve brought this new vegan margarine home a few weeks ago. We both love it. It really does taste and texture like butter. He also brought home the Chocolate Melt, thinking it was also vegan, but it wasn’t. It contained honey. So back it went to the store. Check out their website for other products.Continue reading “MELT ORGANIC MARGARINE – VEGAN”

LUNA BURGER

The only good things about this burger are the packaging, the beets and that it’s pure plant. Lilly Belle wouldn’t even eat it. It looked good frozen out of the package, but it was too thick to fry, too mushy when eaten, having a gummy almost candy bar texture to it. The beets were aContinue reading “LUNA BURGER”

PRODUCT REVIEW OF MORNINGSTAR NEW PRODUCTS – A BURGER & A NUGGET

PRODUCT REVIEW OF MORNINGSTAR NEW PRODUCTS – A BURGER & A NUGGET I don’t get too excited any more when MorningStar Farms introduces a new product, since their ‘new’ usually contains animal products that they added to their ‘old’ better product that contained none, with a few adjustments here and there – all bad. IContinue reading “PRODUCT REVIEW OF MORNINGSTAR NEW PRODUCTS – A BURGER & A NUGGET”

SWEET BEET TOMATO SAUCE

SWEET BEET TOMATO SAUCE A sweet, smoky, light, tomato sauce! Perfect for fine pastas! The beets add beautiful texture and flavor dimensions, plus added nutritional benefit. Beets and tomatoes? You betcha’! Makes 4-1/2 cups

WILD RICE BEANS VEGGIE SAUSAGE – dog food

WILD RICE BEANS VEGGIE SAUSAGE Made with wild rice, black eye peas, edamame, fried mushrooms and veggie sausage. Add some smoked paprika, turmeric, allspice, and maple syrup for sweet, some salt and freshly ground black pepper, and the dog eats like the human. And so it should be! Makes 12 cups

GREEN PEPPERCORN AND CAPER AIOLI SAUCE

GREEN PEPPERCORN AND CAPER AIOLI SAUCE Just Mayo Original and Chipotle flavors mixed with fresh green peppercorn, capers, extra virgin olive oil, Amore Garlic Paste, fresh lemon squeeze and garlic! Tastes better than the egg yolk based aioli! Serve as you would any other aioli. I chose steamed veggies: green beans, spinach and asparagus! Impressive!Continue reading “GREEN PEPPERCORN AND CAPER AIOLI SAUCE”

MITCHELL’S VEGAN ICE-CREAM – PRODUCT REVIEW

MITCHELL’S vegan HOMEMADE ICE CREAM product review Mitchell’s is a few miles down the road from me in Rocky River, Ohio, been by their shop many times, never thought to stop in, because they’re an ice cream shop, a dairy ice cream shop. When I was waiting for my plane at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, myContinue reading “MITCHELL’S VEGAN ICE-CREAM – PRODUCT REVIEW”

MAY WAH VEGAN MEATS – PRODUCT REVIEW

I just found out about them, but they’ve been around for 20 years. NEW YORK CITY’S BEST MEAT ALTERNATIVE MARKET – LARGEST FROZEN VEGAN DISTRIBUTOR Who would think? They’ve got so many vegan meats that your head will spin. And they’re not expensive, and you can buy online. I ordered the shrimp, crab, smoked hamContinue reading “MAY WAH VEGAN MEATS – PRODUCT REVIEW”

CRISPY GARDEN VEGETABLE BAKED CRACKERS

Although all veggie, this little crispy cracker tastes a little like cheese – just a hint. The vegetable flavor is not overpowering as it is in some veggie crackers. A simple delight to eat as a snack or with dips, spreads and veggie cheeses. The price is right too!  

YELLOW RASPBERRIES

When I was picking apples with my family at Hamilton Orchard in Massachusetts I saw these yellow raspberries for the first time ever. Of course I had to have one. The guy selling them preferred the red variety for flavor. The red did have a stronger raspberry flavor, but the yellow seemed less seedy, whichContinue reading “YELLOW RASPBERRIES”

JUST MAYO CHIPOTLE

Yes, it is just like mayonnaise, but better, and it contains no animal products. This is Just Mayo flavored with chipotle. Tastes great on veggie sandwiches or burgers. It’s hot, but not too hot. Creamy, thick, perfect! Chipotle chile peppers have crinkled brown skin and a complex smoky, nutty flavor with hints of sweetened chocolate.Continue reading “JUST MAYO CHIPOTLE”

McCormick Grill Mates – Montreal Steak

Coarsely ground peppers, garlic and spices – those are the ingredients. Although I don’t eat steak, I discovered an equally delicious use for this great tasting seasoning. Thaw some cabbage pierogi. In a fry pan add a liberal amount of extra virgin olive oil, a moderate amount of prepared yellow mustard, a little white wine,Continue reading “McCormick Grill Mates – Montreal Steak”

ORIGINAL TENTON WINE CRACKERS

I just had these crackers a few days ago at a wine tasting. Great tasting little cracker nuggets. 10 oz. Since 1848. Enhance your enjoyment of wine and other beverages. Served by hundreds of wineries. All natural. Zero trans fats. A vintage recipe from England. Delicate and dry with a hint of lemon and vanilla.Continue reading “ORIGINAL TENTON WINE CRACKERS”

MIYOKO COUNTRY STYLE HERBS DE PROVENCE VEGAN CHEESE – PRODUCT REVIEW

PRODUCT REVIEW This is one of the three vegan cheeses (Country Style Herbes De Provence) I took back home to Massachusetts recently. No one in my family is vegetarian/vegan. No one had any idea that people made cheese out of cultured nuts. Needless to say they were all quite surprised.

MIYOKO WALNUT GREEN BEANS

MIYOKO WALNUT GREEN BEANS Caramelized onion with cut green beans, topped with caramelized walnuts, crumbled Miyoko’s Classic Double Cream Chive vegan cheese, and fresh chopped garlic! Served with a side lemon squeeze. Broiled to melt the cheese, or not, it’s off the planet delicious! Makes 6-8 side dishes, 4 main dishes

PREMELTED VEGGIE CHEESE

PREMELTED VEGGIE CHEESE Ever have a problem getting your veggie cheese to melt in a grilled cheese sandwich without burning the bread – and even then many times it doesn’t melt throughout? I solved the problem by forming Daiya Veggie Mozzarella Shreds, carrot juice, prepared yellow mustard and Mancini Fried Peppers with Onion into aContinue reading “PREMELTED VEGGIE CHEESE”

CREAMED SAUERKRAUT AND PEPPERS

CREAMED SAUERKRAUT AND PEPPERS Sauerkraut combined with Mancini Sweet Red Roasted Peppers, Mancini Fried Peppers with Onion, garlic, fennel and Daiya Mozzarella Veggie Shreds, then cooked till creamy! A simple side dish vegetable for roasted root veggies. Can also be served over mashed or baked potatoes, or with veggie sausage! Makes 5-3/4 cups

MIYOKO RATATOUILLE FOR SUB OR PASTA

MIYOKO RATATOUILLE FOR SUB OR PASTA Sauteed eggplant, green pepper, zucchini and sweet onion in extra virgin olive oil with tomatoes, herbs and spice. Combined with a red wine tomato sauce made with Miyoko’s Sundried Tomato Garlic Cultured Nut Cheese! Serve in a broiled sub roll drizzled with extra virgin oil, or over your favoriteContinue reading “MIYOKO RATATOUILLE FOR SUB OR PASTA”

TERIYAKI VEGAN DUCK SUB – May Wah Brand

TERIYAKI VEGAN DUCK SUB Wow, who would think Vegan Duck? It’s for real. In this sub, teamed up with sauteed sweet onion, fresh radishes, cilantro and a mustard teriyaki sauce, the duck rises to a whole new level! Cruelty-free boys and girls! Makes 3

TRIPLE GLO SALAD DRESSING

TRIPLE GLO SALAD DRESSING Three RAW REV GLO Bars BY RAW REVOLUTION blended with a high fat coconut milk, white Balsamic glaze, and sea salt! That’s all you need to make one of the most exquisite creamy salad dressings on the planet! Makes 2-3/4 cups

“MEET THE FAKE BURGER THAT BLEEDS”

“Biochemist creates juicy veggie burger that ‘bleeds’ The Impossible Cheeseburger, which was developed by Stanford University professor Patrick Brown and his company Impossible Foods, supposedly tastes like meat even though it is made out of plant ingredients.”  “THE IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER You love meat. You love cheese.  For thousands of years we’ve relied on animals toContinue reading ““MEET THE FAKE BURGER THAT BLEEDS””

VEGGIE SEA BACON?

“The world’s most perfect food may have just arrived Researchers from Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center say they’ve created and patented a new type of seaweed that has the potential to be sold commercially as the next big superfood.” The reason? It tastes just like bacon, they claim…READ MORE > http://time.com/3960421/seaweed-bacon-dulse-kale-super-food/ SEAWEED THAT TASTESContinue reading “VEGGIE SEA BACON?”

PICKLE POT BEANS

PICKLE POT BEANS Beans, sweet pickles, Black & Tan beer, prunes, fresh ginger and soy bacon combined with smoky paprika, coriander, garlic, mustard and extra virgin olive oil. Beautiful achievements of flavors and textures! Rich in all ways! Served with fresh cilantro sprigs! Makes about 15 cups

MINI MOONCAKE

A friend gave me these a few days ago. Even though they’re not as sweet as American desserts, they really are quite good – actually so good that Steve and I ate them all at once. I like that they’re not so sweet-tasting – just enough to satisfy. The dense, smooth, creamy, elegant texture isContinue reading “MINI MOONCAKE”

OLD RASPUTIN RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT

My new favorite beer! Bottle at home or on draft at the local pub. “OLD RASPUTIN RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT Produced in the tradition of 18th Century English brewers who supplied the court of Russia’s Catherine the Great, Old Rasputin seems to develop a cult following wherever it goes. It’s a rich, intense brew with bigContinue reading “OLD RASPUTIN RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT”

MUSHROOM SEITAN SAUTE

MUSHROOM SEITAN SAUTE Crimini mushrooms, sweet onion and celery sauteed with Chicken Style WESTSOY Seitan in a red wine, garlic and smoky paprika sauce. Tossed with Japanese Buckwheat Noodles With Yam. Garnished with lots of fresh cilantro! Makes 5 cups saute, serves 6 with noodles