Mimiccreme
My thoughts on the coffee creamer: pretty good. Considering price per volume, it's actually not much more expensive than other soy-based or even dairy coffee creamers. And it's less sweet than flavored coffee creamers, although I still have to cut it with a little plain soy coffee creamer - I don't like my coffee too sweet. Don't be put off by how thick it is, the creamer blends into coffee quite well. If you leave your coffee sitting for a bit like I sometimes do, it settles a little on the bottom, but blends right back up if you give it a stir!
I have yet to try the unsweetened creamer bought to cook with, although I suspect the consistency is going to produce very nice results. What I do like about these products is at least they offer unsweetened options. I don't indulge in packaged goods too often, but when I do buy something special I want the flexibility to choose unsweetened so that I have control over the quantity of sugar in my recipes. All in all, I would buy these products again. Stock up on a few when you can, and use them for recipes where you need to add some kind of cream alternative. For best value, plan out a few meals that will use up the whole container rather than having it spoil in the fridge.
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Soymilk
Soymilk is made by grinding soybeans and simmering or soaking them in water to produce a 'milky' liquid, similar in consistency and protein content as cow's milk. Soymilk comes in a variety of brands and flavors - in order to keep sugar content low, I select unsweetened for day-to-day use, and use flavored options such as strawberry, chocolate or cappucino for special occasions. The 'soybean' aftertaste can vary by brand, and I prefer to use the Natura line of soymilks. Soymilk is great, both as an alternative to cow's milk as as a substitute for people with lactose-intolerance or dairy allergies. The ecological impact of using soymilk is noteworthy, as the amount of land, energy and resources used to raise cows for milk far outweighs that of growing soybeans. And, because the soybean is a legume, it helps to replenish the nitrogen content of the soy in which it is grown.Just as dairy milk is made into cheese, the coagulated protein from soymilk can be made into tofu.
Products from the Warsaw Polish Deli
Agartine, $2.69 (vegan)An agar-based gelling agent, Agartine is a vegetarian substitute for geletine (non-veg, contains beef) and is great for setting jello-type desserts or mousse filings. Contains 3 packets.
Yellow Split Pea Soup $2.69 (vegan)POLAN is a range of mostly vegetarian soups, we tried this one and were amazed at how authentic the soup tasted without the traditional ham or bacon fat. The soup is concentrated, add 1 more can of water - an amazing deal for the price! We will definitely be trying the other types...
Dark Chocolate-covered Black Currants $1.69 (vegan)Interesting little treat, I'd buy them again seeing as how I'm a sucker for anything covered in chocolate.