Instead of dairy products

[herbwormwood]

I know what you mean tabs, I have to cut tofu really small and cook it til it dries out or it makes me feel really sick afterwards.

There are so many different kinds of tofu, maybe you haven't found the right one yet? ;)
My favourites are graffiti tofu terrine, and tofu fillets. Taifun make them both.

[tabitha]

There doesnt seem to be that choice where I live. All Ive ever seen is silken tofu (gags again).:(

[feral]

Thanks for the tip Herbwormwood :) I've tried a few and usually try a different one each time I see any. I like the smoked with walnut & the parsley one if sliced thinly and grilled until it's dried out a bit. I'm the same with soy burgers etc they have to be really well cooked. I'll keep an eye out for those ones you suggested.

[herbwormwood]

There doesnt seem to be that choice where I live. All Ive ever seen is silken tofu (gags again).:(

I only use that in desserts. I have a packet waiting to be turned into chocolate mousse once I obtain the chocolate.
I have never tried it in savory dishes.

[FR]

I personally like getting pre-fried blocks of tofu. This way, they are already nice and browned on the outside. Getting tofu to get brown and crispy without adding corn meal or flour to it can be quite the long task.

I only use silken tofu in baking, and that is even rare.

[tabitha]

I only use that in desserts. I have a packet waiting to be turned into chocolate mousse once I obtain the chocolate.
I have never tried it in savory dishes.

Aaaahhh! That is possibly why it tastes crap:(

[Sarabi]

Hah! I had the opposite experience! I tried soy milk (plain) with cereal and loved it. Also love soy chocolate milk (sans cereal). Then I tried vanilla rice milk (plain was unavailable) with my cereal and it had a really sharp aftertaste. If it were my only choice, it would've been okay, but soy is much preferred for me. Maybe it's just because it was vanilla, though. What a bizarre taste!

[terem]

I find almond milk to be the best alternative. It has a sweet flavor and in my opinion is better tasting than cow milk. And you won't have to eat your cereal dry :)

[vintagenarcissa]

Has anyone tried Daiya vegan cheese?

[terem]

Has anyone tried Daiya vegan cheese?

Yes! I had it a vegan pizzeria here on Long Island in Rockville Centre. It's the best tasting vegan cheese I've ever had. Pangea store is the only place I know of to go buy it though.

[vintagenarcissa]

Thanks terem! I'm gonna have to find this Pangea store, I will go through hell and high water for some good vegan cheese :D

I can't wait to be home in NYC for the holidays. I really want to go to a vegan restaurant that serves Daiya.

[terem]

Pange: The Vegan Store--> http://www.veganstore.com/
No searching necessary :)

[Wayfare]

I've loved Pangea for many years. I actually have my Pangea canvas tote right next to me! We just got our stuff into Pangea although it will probably be a few more weeks before it shows up through their shelf.