Stephanie McClain

Gone are the days when tofu and one brand of dairy-free cheese were the only vegan options at your grocery store. Now, if you're looking for a crackable vegan egg, there's a French company making exactly that, or if you're seeking whipping cream made from lentil milk, Country Crock has you covered. With so many vegan milks,...

We taste-tested five non-dairy cream cheese options, so you'll know which to reach for when you're craving a bagel.

There's no better indication that the summer is shuttering its doors than spotting a new crop of pumpkin-flavored products on store shelves. Led by Starbucks' iconic lattes, a pumpkin spice explosion has taken place in recent years, and while this drink isn't vegan-friendly, the signature flavor has trickled down to vegan and plant-based products. Because it's almost ...

A new category of wine is cropping up on liquor store shelves, called natural wine, which promises to be a purer product, with a fresh taste and fewer additives. But what exactly does the term mean? We dove into the world of natural wine to find out. More and m...

If you're an avid fan of Shark Tank, chances are you watched entrepreneur Jenny Goldfarb pitch the sharks on her vegan corned beef product not long ago. She ultimately struck a deal with Mark Cuban, who as of recently seems extremely pleased with his investment. He has been quoted as s...

You might add spirulina to your morning smoothie to give it a beautiful emerald color and a boost of nutrients, but do you know all the reasons why algae like spirulina or chlorella are so good for you? Here are all the health reasons why you should be adding the magical green dust into your daily routine. Harness the power ...

Fans of Korean cuisine who go plant-based or vegan may assume that they need to give up their favorite traditional Korean dishes – even Kimchi, which is vegan, often has fish paste as an ingredient. Luckily, Trader Joe's is providing an easy solution with its brand new Korean Beefless Bulgogi. The frozen product ...

An easy frozen drink to make in a big batch for a picnic, this frozen margarita is sweet and refreshing, the perfect thirst-quencher on a sweaty summer day. You can omit the alcohol for a delicious frosty concoction, or stick with the recipe and opt for the tequila version for happy hour...

You probably already know that Trader Joe's is one of the best places to shop for vegan food, including their own brand of meat and dairy alternatives. We have conducted several vegan taste tests that prove Trader Joe's is a great plant-based resource, and nearly every week the cult-favorite retailer reinforces this reputation with the launch of a new vegan product. This year alo...

Finally recognized as a national holiday, Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the emancipation date of the last enslaved African American people in the U.S., which took place in Texas, then the farthest Confederate outpost, a full two years after slavery had been abolished by the Emancipation Proclamation that Lincoln signed in 1862. The holiday marks ...