cheese-substitute? look no further

I can't believe I haven't done a product review on Daiya yet. I am obsessed. I am typically not one for cheese substitutes, but Daiya is incredible. It is melty, stretchy, soy-free, and incredibly delicious on its own.

Daiya has recently become available in stores nationwide, in pre-shedded packs. To be honest I haven't tried the shredded Daiya, my local market sells it in blocks which is the way I prefer it.

If you are interested in trying Daiya, there is a product locator on their website, though I have an inkling it isn't completely accurate. I typed in "Eugene", and only one store popped up- I happen to know it is sold a few other places. So just look in the refrigerated aisle of you health food store.

Sooooo delicious

I am in love with Turtle Mountain, it is a local non-dairy 'dairy' company here in Eugene, but they sell their products all over the country, and in Canada and Korea too. I particularly like their like line of "So Delicious Coconut" products. This includes coconut based ice cream, yogurt, milk, even kefir.

I was most excited about the Kefir, because this is the only non-dairy Kefir I have seen. It's consistency is between milk and yogurt and it is loaded with probiotics and healthy brain fats.

We have also been into the Minis ice cream bars lately, they are the perfect summer treat.

Potato Scramble

You've heard (or read) about my love of the tofu scramble, and don't get me wrong, I really do love this dish. However, in an effort to eat less soy, I have been trying to find a substitute for the tofu. I knew this wouldn't be an easy task considering tofu is the main ingredient, and it is tofu's crumbliness that gives the scramble-like texture. But I thought of one! Well not an exact substitute, and maybe its a stretch, but it does the trick: The Potato Scramble!

I precooked the potatoes, then shredded them in a food processor. In a pan I added veggies, spices (turmeric, paprika, cumin, salt pepper, basil) and sauteed everything together.

It turned out pretty well, definitely not scramble-like though. I think in the future I will use the potato as a shell and make an 'omelet'.