The BEST Vegan Products of 2023

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @TotallyForkable
    @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад +4

    ✨January 1 @ 2:30pm EST: join me on RUclips live for a chill chat and cooking sesh. Go to the "Community" tab of my channel www.youtube.com/@TotallyForkable/community to see the ingredients and recipe if you would like to cook along with me!
    ✨TOMORROW Friday December 29 @ 3pm EST come for a quick hang on RUclips live to help me test out my setup etc. Going to be making a snack after my skating session!

  • @zoegeller3222
    @zoegeller3222 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for mentioning us!!! So glad you like our meals

  • @TotallyForkable
    @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад +9

    I ended up talking to the owner of Little Lad's on the phone and she clarified a few things:
    1. the cheese is simply called "Cheddah Cheese." The person who made the comment called it "Bettah Cheddah" and that's what I've called it ever since. I would have sworn it was called that (it should be called that)😂
    2. The ingredients are as follows: tahini, lemon, water, roasted red peppers, onion, garlic, nooch, salt. So I was wrong about the sun dried tomatoes 😂 Anyway I will definitely be attempting to recreate this!

  • @TotallyForkable
    @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад +18

    Very sadly, just today Curbside Comforts (the vegan comfort food restaurant I loved so much in Maine) announced they would be closing. I don't know about where you live, but in Connecticut there have been about 5 vegan restaurants to close down (and a few more that are seriously struggling) in the past year alone. I want to think this is more a reflection on the economy than a demand for vegan food in general. It's disheartening to see this happen meanwhile more and more Shake Shacks and Chik-Fil-As opening with lines around the block. Sickening on multiple levels. Support your local vegan restaurants if you can; they really need us 💚

    • @KyouUkaru
      @KyouUkaru 10 месяцев назад

      Same is happening here in Tampa/St Pete FL
      Traffic is slowing down a lot. Also not sure if it’s an economy thing, but we spoke to some business owners and they think the vegan demand was a fad. Which was very sad to hear.
      But who knows without looking at consumer spending data

    • @RatsPicklesandMusic
      @RatsPicklesandMusic 10 месяцев назад

      Agreed this is sad!!
      Me and my boyfriend just found a new small vegan restaurant near us and went there today!! The food was good I hope they get more traffic!

    • @Dindonmasker
      @Dindonmasker 10 месяцев назад

      @@KyouUkaru from what i see in my local supermarkets the vegan products are almost doubling every year but the only vegan restaurant near me closed recently.

  • @lisalandry9346
    @lisalandry9346 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for putting this video together for us! I’m definitely going to check out the Trader Joe’s raviolis, and I made note of some of the other brands you mentioned. Great job on helping the animals, the planet, and our health! 💚💚💚

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад

      Aww thank you for the sweet words, Lisa! & I hope you love the products! 😊

  • @adiohead
    @adiohead 10 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations to all the winners!

  • @HidingFromFate
    @HidingFromFate 10 месяцев назад +2

    From this list of products, I've only encountered and tried the Vegan Spinach Cashew Ravioli from Trader Joe's.
    Love it. This one has become a regular purchase for me within the last year. Probably eat this pasta meal once every 4 to 6 weeks.
    I'll have to look into the, "broccoli rabe" vegetable (had to phonetically spell it out for the internet search and up popped, "rabe"). I may have purchased this once before, but then again, it may have been some other broccoli "adjacent" type vegetable instead.

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад

      From the comments so far, it seems like the TJ's ravioli are really a standout! They are such a welcome addition to our meal rotation, and an unbelievable price considering they serve 2.
      I only started eating broccoli rabe a few years ago. I would say it's an acquired taste; it's slightly bitter, but I'm convinced there must be some nutrient in them my body craves because I can't get enough! Best to chop it into small-ish (1-2 inch) pieces and slice the stems in half lengthways. It cooks more evenly that way. I love cooking it with a ton of olive oil and garlic, then eating it with pasta!

    • @HidingFromFate
      @HidingFromFate 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the prep tips, I'll keep an eye out for this vegetable in future (and won't hold it against you if I don't like it, especially at first attempt). @@TotallyForkable

  • @MichaelToub
    @MichaelToub 3 месяца назад

    Great Video!

  • @trumpet5654
    @trumpet5654 10 месяцев назад +1

    I agree with you on the trader Joe's ravioli and the credo cashew cheese! I live in Houston and I think I've seen Fire Ox, but have not tried it.

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад

      Yes that would make sense since they’re in TX! Definitely some great products this (last) year 👏🏻

  • @jnada101
    @jnada101 10 месяцев назад +1

    I tried the Thrilling Foods bakon because of you! I buy it all the time

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад

      OMG this makes me happy! So glad you like it!!

  • @DebraFlower
    @DebraFlower 10 месяцев назад

    Very informative!

  • @carbrock.2854
    @carbrock.2854 10 месяцев назад

    Loving the thumbnail. 👍

  • @Hyanus
    @Hyanus 10 месяцев назад

    Fun video .. thanks for all you do!! I have been eating Fire Ox for months,, delicious. Going out tomorrow for that ravioli. I’m going to put Pizza girl sauce on it which is now my favorite; it’s organic too!

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome that you've been enjoying Fire Ox! I hope you love the ravioli 😋

  • @v_zach
    @v_zach 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm with you on the Trader Joe's ravioli. Finding them was a highlight of 2023. I hope you get to try the Bolognese. I prefer that one, although I like them both and buy them both when I can.

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад +1

      I agree; especially since they have taken some vegan products away it's encouraging to see more being added. Making them for dinner tonight 😋

  • @tamcon72
    @tamcon72 10 месяцев назад +1

    Loved this list of stuff. A little worried, now that you mention them, that the Wayfare company may be in peril, because I haven't seen their products anywhere here for over a year. Thanks for posting, and I wish you a pleasant New Year's Eve!

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад

      So glad you liked the list! I have wondered about them too. The Wegman's I first saw their queso in no longer carries it, but they do have another Wayfare product (either butter or cream cheese). Looking at their website, they've recently launched yogurt and are now available in 2 major supermarkets "Hyvee" and "Jewel Osco", so that gives me hope they are expanding! I think next time we are in our local health food store I'm going to request they order the queso 😊

  • @carolinaochoa7900
    @carolinaochoa7900 10 месяцев назад +1

    I totally agree with your opinion on sweeteners. Happy new year!

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад +2

      It’s crazy right?! I assume most people must not mind them since they’re added to nearly everything these days. IMO it’s ruined too many good drinks 🤦🏻‍♀️ Happy New Year to you too!

    • @DelusionalMoron
      @DelusionalMoron 10 месяцев назад +1

      I don't mind aspartame and sucralose can sometimes taste alright, but monk fruit and stevia taste vile. what is even worse is erythritol; it tastes fine, but gives a huge tummy ache and gas problems.

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад +2

      Monk fruit, Stevia and Erythritol are added to e v e r y t h i n g these days 😤

  • @bgrune1
    @bgrune1 10 месяцев назад

    I just saw you on Vegan of Course and subbed to your channel. Unfortunately I live in rural red-state California and most of these products are not available unless they show up at our local Grocery Outlet randomly. I'm excited to try them if I can find them.

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for subscribing!! And yes, that can be tough, but I've heard Grocery Outlet is great! Also sometimes you can find these items online, especially in delivery services like Hungryroot and maybe Thrive Market!

  • @RatsPicklesandMusic
    @RatsPicklesandMusic 10 месяцев назад +1

    4:23 Heyyyy I work at a Wegmans in NJ! 😊

    • @TotallyForkable
      @TotallyForkable  10 месяцев назад +1

      That's awesome! You must have access to so much great vegan food 😊

    • @RatsPicklesandMusic
      @RatsPicklesandMusic 10 месяцев назад

      @@TotallyForkable I do I am lucky!! 😁

  • @modest_meghan
    @modest_meghan 10 месяцев назад

    just ordered fire ox - it looks really good! thanks for the suggestions j