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kyu

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photo of Sprout Café Giza (Seasonal) shared by @kyu on  02 May 2024 - reviewphoto of Sprout Café Giza (Seasonal) shared by @kyu on  02 May 2024 - review

Last time I was at Sprout Café, I ordered (and was very impressed with) the seasonal Green Goddess wrap (https://www.abillion.com/reviews/661aaffa33015b114127154b,) which was delicious and also massive. This time, I knew more

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photo of Sprout Café Sesame Tofu shared by @kyu on  01 May 2024 - review

Sesame #tofu is the starter that I order every time I visit Sprout Café, but have thus far failed to review because we inevitably dig in as soon as it lands on the table, destroying its photographable appearance! #appetizer more

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stevenneoh #drool 🤤7 likesReply
veganadam I commend you on your self discipline this time. Top marks for photography.. I see no signs of appetiser destruction 👏😀6 likesReply
beckyyy Yummmmm!5 likesReply
maryanarch Ohhhh la la !!! My kind of starter 😂 👌 👌 👌 5 likesReply
kristig Looks delicious 😋Reply
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photo of Roy's Station Coffee & Tea Apple Cinnamon Muffin shared by @kyu on  30 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Roy's Station Coffee & Tea Apple Cinnamon Muffin shared by @kyu on  30 Apr 2024 - review

Roy’s had a couple of vegan options on their display case (I think the banana bread was also vegan) but this #muffin was calling to me. The price wasn’t posted, and I was a little shocked when it rang up as $4.50, but it more

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photo of Trader Joe's Belgian endives shared by @kyu on  29 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Trader Joe's Belgian endives shared by @kyu on  29 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Trader Joe's Belgian endives shared by @kyu on  29 Apr 2024 - review
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Trader Joe's

I LOVE #bitter greens, and while I wouldn’t say Belgian endive is my favorite #chicory (I think that prize goes to radicchio or frisée,) these endives from Trader Joe’s weren’t half-bad. #eatyourgreens They are grown in more

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david- From my European view, I consider this a rip-off😂 I bought 1kg of this for 0.99€5 likesReply
kyu Wow! I wish! 2 likesReply
maryanarch 💎 So Chic 💎 2 likesReply
kyu Haha, my day off is the only time I can enjoy a really nice lunch, so I have to make it count!2 likesReply
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photo of Bob's Red Mill Chickpea Flour shared by @kyu on  28 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Bob's Red Mill Chickpea Flour shared by @kyu on  28 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Bob's Red Mill Chickpea Flour shared by @kyu on  28 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Bob's Red Mill Chickpea Flour shared by @kyu on  28 Apr 2024 - review
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Bob's Red Mill

Here are just a few experiments I’ve tried with this excellent #veganbaking ingredient: savory socca/#farinata, soy-free Burmese Shan tofu… I’ve also added it to my seitan in the past, as it allegedly improves the texture, more

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littleredmushroom Nice, what have been the winners out of the recipes you've tried with it so far? 2 likesReply
kyu The socca recipe on the bag came out pretty good! I added some rosemary and other herbs, and I think I’d decrease the salt next time. I also made French toast and remember that being well-received. I looked at a few recipes and I don’t remember which I ended up following, but something like this: https://lovingitvegan.com/vegan-french-toast/ 2 likesReply
littleredmushroom Ooh thanks ! I actually used to have an entire book based on chickpea flour back when I had a more normal grounded life. I remember liking the socca and quiches but now I can't quite remember what else.
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Chickpea Flour Does It All: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian Recipes for ...2 likesReply
littleredmushroom The recipe book isn't 100% vegan but mostly :)!2 likesReply
kyu Wow!! Thanks for sharing! 1 likeReply
vikas Wow I would love a Shan tofu recipe!2 likesReply
kyu I followed this one: https://healthynibblesandbits.com/how-to-make-shan-tofu-chickpea-tofu/ I would suggest using the least amount of water, as mine came out very soft 2 likesReply
vikas Thank you!1 likeReply
unejanie i love making (snd eating) burmese tofu!2 likesReply
kyu I got hooked on it after trying it at a nearby restaurant! I wish I knew their technique; mine wasn’t as smooth or creamy, sadly 1 likeReply
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photo of Pulmuone Plantspired Crispy Tofu Nuggets shared by @kyu on  28 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Pulmuone Plantspired Crispy Tofu Nuggets shared by @kyu on  28 Apr 2024 - review
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Pulmuone

Hankook listed this as a #new product in their ad — though I’m not sure if it’s really new or just new to them. Either way, I had to try this #crispy #tofu. Technically it’s something I could probably make at home, but breading more

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beckyyy Oooooh yum! And a great deal to boot 👍2 likesReply
kyu You know me, I love a bargain :-)2 likesReply
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photo of GoMacro Heartwarming Retreat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of GoMacro Heartwarming Retreat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - review
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GoMacro

Surprise! — here’s the one GoMacro #proteinbar that I actually like. It’s not a natural fit for me because of the #chocolatechips, but the #oats give it a really nice, hearty texture that I can get behind. It really is very more

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photo of RightRice Original shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of RightRice Original shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - review
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RightRice

Per RightRice, this unseasoned product can be eaten #plain, in place of #rice… but I really do not recommend that. The not-super-pleasant-on-it’s-own flavor of #legumes — typically masked by herbs and spices in their other more

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photo of Lightlife Tempeh (Smoky Bacon) shared by @kyu on  25 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Lightlife Tempeh (Smoky Bacon) shared by @kyu on  25 Apr 2024 - review
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Lightlife

For a more convincing #veganbacon, I would probably suggest Lightlife’s Smart Bacon… but if you like #tempeh and don’t much care about “realism,” this is an excellent option! #tempehlover

These thin, flavorful slices of more

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photo of Dr. Bronner's Magic salted whole almonds chocolate bar shared by @kyu on  23 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Dr. Bronner's Magic salted whole almonds chocolate bar shared by @kyu on  23 Apr 2024 - review
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Dr. Bronner's

If you like your chocolate dark, #crunchy, and with a hint of #seasalt, you’ll definitely love this one! I liked this bar even a little better than the version with salted almond butter (orange wrapper) because the large, more

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david- The FEP recommendation scheme is very weird though, i wouldn’t trust them too much1 likeReply
veganadam I don't know much (okay anything) about it. But I had a quick look through https://www.allone.report/2023 and Dr Bronner's work with KANY Scoops in Séguié sounds pretty cool. 2 likesReply
david- FEP also said that West African cacao is bad, giving companies a bad rating when they use it - even when it’s fairtrade 1 likeReply
kyu I agree that, like any evaluation system, FEP’s is imperfect and probably overlooks certain nuances. That being said, I continue to feel concerned about the prevalence of forced and child labor in the chocolate trade, and I’m skeptical of certifications like Fair Trade, as it’s my understanding that they’re not as effective as they are portrayed to be. Ultimately I don’t think that wholesale divestment from the region is the solution, but as someone who doesn’t have the time or knowledge to deep-dive each cacao product’s provenance, I find it a helpful construct to avoid complicity with the worst labor abuses. Reply
edav334 Dr Bronners makes chocolate??2 likesReply
kyu They do! I was surprised (but it’s not soapy!) 3 likesReply
unejanie really good chocolate! they are a local company to san diego county and we're giving away loads of free fun-size bars when they first came out. i had dangerous levels of chocolate at home!2 likesReply
edav334 🤣🤣 glad it's not soapy!!1 likeReply
stevenneoh My sweet tooth will be the judge 😛 Also, nice sneaky way to #bringbackdates 😏Reply
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