Quick Update!

I was reading through my old posts today, and I'd like to update you on a few things that have changed since writing some of those past entries.

1 - Herb Shop Vegan Cheese
(An update from the "Statesboro's Herb Shop" post, 03.09.07)
I've finally tried the vegan cheese from the Herb Shop! Despite all the awful things I've heard about some of the veggie cheeses out there, this stuff tasted surprisingly okay. If you're new to veganism, or just seeing if you can make it, I'd say definitely try it out. I tried the block mozzerella and (to those of you who've tried vegan cheese before) you'll be very happy to hear: it melted! However, be aware, I used only a small portion of the block and put the rest away for a couple days - and it molded up within only two-to-three days. If you're going to spend the money, make sure you're going to get through the entire block fairly quickly!

2 - Major Ramen Disappointment
(An update from the "Cheap Groceries: Vegetarians" post, 03.01.07)
To those of you on a tight budget, I'm sad to say that the Oriental flavored Ramen Noodles are no longer vegetarian! I'm not sure when it happened, but after randomly glancing at the back of the package just the other day, I realized the seasoning package now contains BEEF of all things. (Yea... real beef flavoring... in the *oriental* package) The noodles themselves are still alright, but definitely make sure you keep the seasonings out of your dishes from now on!

3 - Oreo... Uh-Oh?
(An update from the "Cheap Groceries: Vegans" post, 03.07.07)
I was re-reading the cheap veggie food post and realized I wasn't too clear about the kinds of Oreos that are vegan, so I thought I'd clarify it real quick. None of the "creme" flavors are vegan, as well as none of the double-stuffed, inside-outs or original flavors. The only two I've found that are vegan are the regular "mint" and the regular "peanut butter" flavors. Seeing as ingredients change much more frequently than I previously realized, I'll definitely be checking up on both of those the next time I visit the store. Check here to see what others are saying about the Oreos in their areas.

4 - How Could I Forget!
(An update from the "Cheap Groceries: Vegetarians" post, 03.01.07 & "Cheap Groceries: Vegans" post, 03.07.07)
I can't believe I forgot to mention... I wrote about some of the places you can find veggie products at Wal-mart, but I completely forgot to add that there's also a great veggie section in the last freezer row. This is a great place for those transitioning to vegetarianism who aren't ready to give up the taste of meat quite yet. There's an entire fridge here dedicated to Boca Burger meat alternatives and Morningstar Farm products. They have quite a lot of great vegetarian options surprisingly, including various flavors of burgers, 'meat'balls, chick'n nuggets, appetizers and microwave meals. There aren't too many vegan options here, but two products that I have found include the Boca Burger brand ground beef and the Boca Burger regular, "vegan" marked burgers. Both are very good. I've mixed the ground beef in with spaghetti and lasagna and haven't had a single complaint from non-veg*ans! Check out Boca's products here and Morningstar's here.