Waitrose Plantlife finds

Waitrose is now in the plant based game with the new Plantlife and GoVeggie ranges.

They boast the largest vegan and vegetarian launch to date features 36 new products.

The new vegan Plantlife range features No Chorizo Tortelloni, Crispy No Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites.

The no beef with sweet chilli sauce is one I would want to try but I only found these at my local store.

Full range as listed on their website.

https://waitrose.pressarea.com/pressrelease/details/78/0/13368

The Plantlife and GoVeggie ranges were launch on the 8th September with more products coming in October 2021. 

The new Plantlife range includes:

Waitrose No Chorizo Tortelloni 250g £3.00

Waitrose Mushroom & Lentil Bolognese Cannelloni 300g £3.49

Waitrose Mediterranean Style Vegetable Sausages  280g £3.00

Waitrose Mushroom & Leek Sausages 300g £3.00

Waitrose Spanish Style No Chorizo Whirls 300g £3.00

Waitrose Crispy No Chicken Escalope 240g  £3.00

Waitrose Topped Garlic & Parsley Ciabatta Breadsticks 270g £2.25

Waitrose No Fishcakes 260g £3.00

Waitrose Pulled Oyster Mushroom Burgers  200g £3.00

Waitrose Smoky Vegan Chilli with Rice 380g  £3.50

Waitrose Tikka Masala with Chargrilled Vegetables and Cashews 380g £3.50 

Waitrose Green Thai Style Curry 380g  £3.50

Waitrose Mushroom Scallop Linguine 400g £3.50

Waitrose No Beef Bourguignon with Mash 400g £3.50

Waitrose Moussaka 400g £3.50

Waitrose Dauphinoise Potatoes 450g £2.75

Waitrose Nut Roast 300g £5.00

Waitrose Crispy No Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce 150g £3.00

Waitrose No Duck Spring Rolls 216g £3.00

Waitrose Thai Style No Fishcakes 150g £2.50

Waitrose Rainbow Vegetable Fritters 180g £2.50 

Waitrose No Chicken Samosa 200g £2.50 

Waitrose Moroccan Style Falafels 200g £2.75

Waitrose Chocolate & Caramel Dessert  200g £2.00

Waitrose Chocolate & Cherry Dessert 180g £2.00

Waitrose Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites (frozen) 160g £3.00

Waitrose Bean Burgers (frozen) 454g £2.00

Waitrose Vegetable Crispbakes (frozen) 454g £2.00

Waitrose Seeded Crumbed Seitan Tenders (frozen) 200g £2.50

Waitrose Crisp-crumbed Green Vegetable Bites (frozen) 240g £2.50

The new GoVeggie range includes: 

Waitrose Green Vegetable, Cheese & Pesto Sausages 280g £3.00

Waitrose Truffle Mac & Cheese Bites 240g £3.50

Waitrose Spiced Bean Burgers 210g £2.75

Waitrose Aubergine & Feta Burgers 210g £2.75

Waitrose Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini 240g £4.00

Waitrose Mushroom Arancini 260g £4.00

Waitrose Beetroot & Feta Arancini (frozen) 180g £3.00

Waitrose Cauliflower Cheese Bites (frozen) 240g £2.50

Waitrose Spinach, Feta & Chickpea Burgers (frozen) 200g £2.50

OmniFoods launches canned OmniTuna

I thought Sainsbury's were barmy selling canned no chuna, but you can now get OmniTuna.

Who knows, it could be the same supplier because supermarkets in the UK have things made for their specification.

After the launch by foodtech company OmniFoods on World’s Ocean Day (8 June) this year, OmniSeafood series becomes the talk of the globe, taking the world by storm with its overwhelming innovations. It has also been introduced in Green Common exclusively, pleasing taste buds with creative and delicious dishes. The much-anticipated retail pack of OmniSeafood will be launching in stages. OmniTuna, the first ambient product of OmniFoods, is taking the lead to hit the shelves, bringing OMNI Impact to your homes. It is not only a versatile plant-based ingredient for a wide range of dishes, but also a big step to protect our precious ocean. OmniTuna is now available for pre-order on Green Common eShop starting today.

Heavy metals and micro-plastics are major sources of ocean pollution, causing hazardous effect on the marine ecosystem. Tuna resides in the deep ocean, is often polluted by heavy metals and mercury, which adversely affects pregnant women and children growth, arousing wide concern for the safety of seafood consumption.
Made from a unique blend of non-GMO soy, OmniTuna does not compromise on taste and texture. As a safe, mercury-free and healthy alternative, this plant-based tuna is just as convenient as traditional canned tuna. An ambient product that you can stock on your shelves, OmniTuna is ready as soon as you open the can. Its slight briny taste makes it perfect with sandwiches, salad, sushi and toast. Cook it with pasta, risotto and pies for a taste fresh out of the sea. Soaked in canola oil and algae oil, OmniTuna provides omega-3s commonly found in deep sea fish (450mg of omega-3 ALA and 120mg of omega-3 DHA per 100g), with a polyunsaturated fat content comparable to canned tuna*. OmniTuna is also high in protein, a source of fiber, low in saturated fat, zero cholesterol, Buddhist-friendly, and free from artificial colourings, added hormones, antibiotics, and preservatives, making it a sustainable, nutritious and palatable tuna substitute.

OmniTuna is available for pre-order on Green Common eShop now, and retailing in stores and eShop starting from 4 November. To taste the new wave, Green Common members can enjoy a trial price of HKD 16.5 (original price: HKD 23.9) for one can of OmniTuna**. OmniTuna will be available in leading local supermarket chains and online platforms very soon. Besides, three new OmniTuna dishes, OmniTuna Fusilli, OmniTuna Quesadilla and OmniTuna Salad will also be available at selected Green Common in November.\

Sainsburys Plant Pioneers Tofu Chunks in soy & spring onion sauce

As well as canned no chuna, Plant pioneers are now doing canned tofu cubes!!
That's a first for me.

There are four flavours: chilli & garlic sauce, smoke flavoured water, soy & spring onion sauce and tofu chunks in water.
I should have got the plain one because the tofu chunks in soy & spring onion sauce were too sweet just like their canned chuna predecessor.

The tofu cubes were in this horrible thick sweet sauce and it had a smoky taste as well.
Really regretting not getting the plain.
I know you can buy cartons of tofu but I just had to give it a try because it was plant pioneers.

ASDA Chicken Gyoza with Soy & Ginger Dip

While I was at ASDA looking for something, I was chuffed to see these Gyozas reduced.
The Chicken Gyoza with Soy & Ginger Dip were reduced to 29p so how could I not try them.

The gyozas microwaved well and I followed the instructions by sprinkling the dumplings with a few drops of water so they don't get dehydrated.

Anyway, the chicken filling was quite tasty complemented by the dip which was perfect.

Compared to other supermarket dips, this had to be the best because it was not thick and sweet.

Dudhi vegetable

Dudhi basically a green gourd vegetable looks waxy in appearance.
In terms of taste, I felt that it was similar to courgette with a chew.

Marks and Spencers Halloween finds 2021

This year M&S have come up with all these festive treats for Halloween.

Basically it is a 3 for £10 squeal deal!

First up, there’s hocus pocus pumpkin – beef, cheese and onions wrapped in a pumpkin-shaped puff pastry. 

Whether you’re vegan or not, you’re sure to love our new Plant Kitchen boo bao buns, filled with a sticky sweet and sour filling. 

And for dessert? It’s got to be our wiggly worm churros, served with a muddy chocolate dip.

My picks are the mini chipolata sausages and bao buns.

Sainsburys Beef Brisket Madras (Taste the difference)

The Sainsburys beef brisket madras was very tasty so I'm glad I tried.

Obviously, you won't find this at Indian restaurants because beef wouldn't be on the menu.

It was very spicy and you get big chunks of brisket which are tender and soft.

I liked the way it has coconut slices which give a better taste than creamy coconut.