Try going plant-based for Cheese Lover’s Day
This vegan cheese looks traditional but it is actually made from walnuts. Image: iStock.
The standard of plant based cheeses progressed in taste, texture and overall quality in recent years. Plant or vegan cheese is not all created equal. If you were discouraged by the artificial versions in the supermarket, you could retry the dairy-free cheese experience by choosing artisanal creations. Here are some delicious delights that could change your mind.
A vegan version of cottage cheese can be made at home. Image: iStock.
Favourite plant based cheeses
Nutty Bay Cashew Cheese
The garlic cashew cheese is flavoured enough. It is a jar of creamy spreadable cheese. It’s perfect to spread on bread
Dairy Free Down Under Cashew Parmesan
If you want pre-made plant based parmesan cheese instead of homemade recipes, this is a convenient option.
Botanical Cuisine Turmeric Cashew Macadamia Cheese
Get more of this colourful food in your day by trying a turmeric cashew macadamia cheese.
Peace Love and Vegetables Medicinal Mushrooms Cashew Cheese
I tried this mushroom cheese. It tastes a bit different. Mushrooms further encourage wellness, as they are mixed into this creamy cashew cheese that has “Super Strain Probiotics.”
Reading about the health and cooking of cheese
Delicious cheeses can be made with cashews and other whole plants. Image: Unsplash.
Cheese Trap: How Breaking a Surprising Addiction Will Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Get Healthy by Dr Neal Barnard
How unhealthy is the consumption of dairy cheese? Is it addictive? Why should people avoid it? If you want to quit dairy cheese but struggle to give it up, read this book. If you adore cheese and didn’t realise there is a problem, the doctor’s insights could be your wake up call.
This Cheese Is Nuts: Delicious Vegan Cheese at Home by Julie Piatt
Try making your own vegan plant based cheeses. It could become more affordable than buying pre-made dairy-free cheese. You could get creative and grow your relationship with food as energy.
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