VEGAN GROCERY HAUL!

2017-11-25 · YouTube · Foodie Beauty · 13 min

Video haul of plant-based and vegan grocery items with commentary on ingredients, holiday plans, and upcoming taste tests. The presenter shows produce (tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms), dairy alternatives (potato-based Greek-style yogurt alternative, artisan cashew cheeses), a Tofurky roast for Christmas, crackers, noodle alternatives (black bean spaghetti, brown rice pasta), almond milk and chia seeds for chia pudding, and vegan convenience foods (gluten- and dairy-free mac and cheese). She also mentions buying a coconut milk shampoo and a possible vegan pumpkin spice cheesecake for the holidays. Local artisan cheese is noted as made in Alexandria, Ontario. The video is a vegan grocery haul with occasional asides about diet preferences and cooking plans.

Video guide

  1. 0:06 — Intro: plant-based haul and motivation
  2. 2:54 — Produce overview and favorite potato prep
  3. 4:12 — Yogurt alternatives and taste-testing plans
  4. 5:16 — Holiday plans and cranberry sauce
  5. 6:55 — Artisan cashew cheeses and cracker pairing
  6. 8:02 — Tofurky roast details and ingredients
  7. 9:24 — Noodle alternatives: black bean spaghetti & brown rice pasta
  8. 10:11 — Chia pudding ingredients and almond milk
  9. 11:00 — Non-food purchase: shampoo
  10. 11:26 — Vegan convenience foods and wrap-up

People, places, food, and other named details

  • Person — Speaker C: Unidentified person who speaks briefly ("They smell good").
  • Person — Speaker D: Unidentified person who replies 'Yeah, it's good.' during product discussion.
  • Food — sparkling water: Bottled sparkling/alkaline spring water; presenter bought two on sale.
  • Food — heirloom tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes purchased and repeatedly mentioned.
  • Food — russet potatoes: Presenter describes favorite preparation: boiled with salt, pepper, mustard and tomatoes.
  • Food — sweet potatoes: Several sweet potatoes purchased; presenter mentions blending with almond milk into a puree.
  • Food — potato-based yogurt alternative (Greek-style): Six on sale; soy-free, gluten-free; made primarily from potato starch, locust bean gum, pea protein and coconut cream.
  • Food — Mary's crackers (black pepper): Whole grain crackers with brown rice, quinoa, flax, sesame, black pepper and tamari; recommended for cracker-and-cheese pairing.
  • Organization — Zen Gary Faux Magery: Local artisan maker of cashew-based 'faux mage' cheeses mentioned; products described as raw cashews, coconut oil, quinoa rejuvelac, nutritional yeast and sea salt.
  • Food — artisan cashew 'double creme' and 'creamy Swiss' cheeses: Two varieties of the artisan nut cheeses acquired for cheese-and-cracker plans.
  • Food — Tofurky roast: Vegetable roast with wild rice stuffing; ingredients include wheat gluten, organic tofu and various vegetables; contains wheat (not gluten-free).
  • Food — organic jellied cranberry sauce: Canned organic jellied cranberry sauce (organic cane sugar, filtered water, organic lemon juice, organic cranberries).
  • Food — black bean spaghetti (zero noodle): Noodle alternative made from organic black beans and water only; high in protein.
  • Food — brown rice pasta: Pasta made from organic brown rice and water; purchased as an alternative to wheat pasta.
  • Food — unsweetened vanilla almond milk: Almond milk purchased to make chia seed pudding.
  • Food — chia seeds: Used to make chia seed pudding; presenter describes nutritional benefits (omega-3, complete food).
  • Food — coconut milk natural shampoo: Hair shampoo noted to not test on animals and containing macadamia oil; non-food consumer product purchased at the store.
  • Food — gluten- and dairy-free mac and cheese (cheesy mac deluxe cheddar style): Boxed mac and cheese made with brown rice pasta, tapioca starch and pea protein isolate; described as 'junk food' but vegan-friendly.
  • Food — vegan pumpkin spice cheesecake (dairy-free, gluten-free): Packaged/dessert option the presenter might pick up for the holidays; described as dairy-free and gluten-free.

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