Some people like to dip everything in ranch dressing...I myself am a fan of sour cream. When I found out I couldn't have a dollop of Daisy with every meal, I was crushed. As a picky eater, I used sour cream to hide the flavors of foods I didn't like or make a spicy dish a little more mild. So I was stoked when I found a dairy-free sour cream substitute- Tofutti's Sour Supreme. But don't get TOO excited, reader. My enthusiasm was brought to a screeching halt when I opened the tub. The consistency was rubbery, kind of like what you would expect a dried-out can of paint to look like. And taste wasn't much better. My baked potato and margarine was much better without this addition. I'd say do one of two things: cut out your sour cream consumption completely or keep looking for another alternative. Trust me, I've been searching but even "sour cream substitutes" like IMO have dairy in them. If you are not hugely allergic to dairy and just have a strong sensitivity, cut out dairy full time and allow yourself a small dollop (1 Tbsp) of a light sour cream (you'll avoid the richness that can often create an upset stomach) on special occasions. If you must avoid dairy at all costs, look at other products that can be used instead of creamy condiments. For example, to tone down spicy Mexican food, use some fresh guacamole. For a yummy baked potato, remove insides from skin after baking and mix with rice milk, margarine, and a dash of salt. Spoon it back into its skin and sprinkle with bacon bits, chives, or shredded veggie cheese. You'll find a way to get your sour cream fix, but trust me...Sour Supreme isn't it!
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tofutti's Dairy-free Sour Supreme
Rating: ♥
Some people like to dip everything in ranch dressing...I myself am a fan of sour cream. When I found out I couldn't have a dollop of Daisy with every meal, I was crushed. As a picky eater, I used sour cream to hide the flavors of foods I didn't like or make a spicy dish a little more mild. So I was stoked when I found a dairy-free sour cream substitute- Tofutti's Sour Supreme. But don't get TOO excited, reader. My enthusiasm was brought to a screeching halt when I opened the tub. The consistency was rubbery, kind of like what you would expect a dried-out can of paint to look like. And taste wasn't much better. My baked potato and margarine was much better without this addition. I'd say do one of two things: cut out your sour cream consumption completely or keep looking for another alternative. Trust me, I've been searching but even "sour cream substitutes" like IMO have dairy in them. If you are not hugely allergic to dairy and just have a strong sensitivity, cut out dairy full time and allow yourself a small dollop (1 Tbsp) of a light sour cream (you'll avoid the richness that can often create an upset stomach) on special occasions. If you must avoid dairy at all costs, look at other products that can be used instead of creamy condiments. For example, to tone down spicy Mexican food, use some fresh guacamole. For a yummy baked potato, remove insides from skin after baking and mix with rice milk, margarine, and a dash of salt. Spoon it back into its skin and sprinkle with bacon bits, chives, or shredded veggie cheese. You'll find a way to get your sour cream fix, but trust me...Sour Supreme isn't it!
Some people like to dip everything in ranch dressing...I myself am a fan of sour cream. When I found out I couldn't have a dollop of Daisy with every meal, I was crushed. As a picky eater, I used sour cream to hide the flavors of foods I didn't like or make a spicy dish a little more mild. So I was stoked when I found a dairy-free sour cream substitute- Tofutti's Sour Supreme. But don't get TOO excited, reader. My enthusiasm was brought to a screeching halt when I opened the tub. The consistency was rubbery, kind of like what you would expect a dried-out can of paint to look like. And taste wasn't much better. My baked potato and margarine was much better without this addition. I'd say do one of two things: cut out your sour cream consumption completely or keep looking for another alternative. Trust me, I've been searching but even "sour cream substitutes" like IMO have dairy in them. If you are not hugely allergic to dairy and just have a strong sensitivity, cut out dairy full time and allow yourself a small dollop (1 Tbsp) of a light sour cream (you'll avoid the richness that can often create an upset stomach) on special occasions. If you must avoid dairy at all costs, look at other products that can be used instead of creamy condiments. For example, to tone down spicy Mexican food, use some fresh guacamole. For a yummy baked potato, remove insides from skin after baking and mix with rice milk, margarine, and a dash of salt. Spoon it back into its skin and sprinkle with bacon bits, chives, or shredded veggie cheese. You'll find a way to get your sour cream fix, but trust me...Sour Supreme isn't it!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
All About "Margarine"
Have you noticed that so many of the "margarine" products on our shelves actually contain dairy ingredients? Though people may be cutting calories a bit, I feel like these margarines that are half dairy are kind of like ordering a Diet Coke with your Double Quarter-Pounder with cheese- what's the point?! For those of us with dairy issues, it's essential to find a margarine that is vegan. Here are popular margarines that are dairy free:
*Earth Balance (also available in soy free)
*Pure Soya
*Pure Sunflower
*Smart Balance LITE
*Nucoa (for cooking)
CAUTION: I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Smart Balance Regular, Imperial Margarine, Promise, and Sheds Spread are a few that are NOT dairy free!
Margarine that includes any of the following is NOT dairy-free:
Artificial butter flavor, Butter, Butter fat, Buttermilk, Butter oil, Casein, Caseinates, Cheese, Cottage cheese, Cream, Curds, Custard, Ghee, Goat’s milk, Half & Half, Hydrolysates (casein, milk protein, protein, whey, why protein), Kefir, Koumiss, Lactalbumin, Lactalbumin phosphate, Lactoglobulin, Lactose, Lactulose, Milk, Milkfat, Nougat, Paneer, Pudding, Rennet casein, Sour Cream, Sour cream solids, Sour milk solids, Whey, Yogurt
Here is my favorite....Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
In my opinion, this margarine has the most "buttery" taste. It's not soft and soupy like the margarine I grew up on (Imperial Margarine...NOT dairy free) and feels more like the consistency of a normal tub of butter. It also melts very well, making my dairy- and gluten-free waffles much more enjoyable in the morning. This spread comes in several varieties including Original, Original Whipped (my favorite), Soy Garden (extra soy for increased health benefits), Soy Free, Original made with Olive Oil, and buttery sticks and shortening for baking. Other products by Earth Balance include natural vegan crunchy Peanut Butter and natural vegan creamy Almond Butter. Check out their website for details and recipes.
ALSO check back in a few weeks! I will be doing a blind taste test with 10 people to find the (objective) best-tasting vegan margarine on the market. Let's see if my favorite holds out or if I'll find a new buttery spread love.
*Earth Balance (also available in soy free)
*Pure Soya
*Pure Sunflower
*Smart Balance LITE
*Nucoa (for cooking)
CAUTION: I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Smart Balance Regular, Imperial Margarine, Promise, and Sheds Spread are a few that are NOT dairy free!
Margarine that includes any of the following is NOT dairy-free:
Artificial butter flavor, Butter, Butter fat, Buttermilk, Butter oil, Casein, Caseinates, Cheese, Cottage cheese, Cream, Curds, Custard, Ghee, Goat’s milk, Half & Half, Hydrolysates (casein, milk protein, protein, whey, why protein), Kefir, Koumiss, Lactalbumin, Lactalbumin phosphate, Lactoglobulin, Lactose, Lactulose, Milk, Milkfat, Nougat, Paneer, Pudding, Rennet casein, Sour Cream, Sour cream solids, Sour milk solids, Whey, Yogurt
Here is my favorite....Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
In my opinion, this margarine has the most "buttery" taste. It's not soft and soupy like the margarine I grew up on (Imperial Margarine...NOT dairy free) and feels more like the consistency of a normal tub of butter. It also melts very well, making my dairy- and gluten-free waffles much more enjoyable in the morning. This spread comes in several varieties including Original, Original Whipped (my favorite), Soy Garden (extra soy for increased health benefits), Soy Free, Original made with Olive Oil, and buttery sticks and shortening for baking. Other products by Earth Balance include natural vegan crunchy Peanut Butter and natural vegan creamy Almond Butter. Check out their website for details and recipes. ALSO check back in a few weeks! I will be doing a blind taste test with 10 people to find the (objective) best-tasting vegan margarine on the market. Let's see if my favorite holds out or if I'll find a new buttery spread love.
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