We've just started carrying a new line of vegan cheese called “Nuts for Cheese” and already it is
gaining popularity amongst a wide range of customers. Recently we were
fortunate to have Laura up from London, Ontario to demo it. She notes that in
some stores they've even had to downplay the fact that it is vegan because it's
so good that even dairy-eaters love it.
So what's the secret to
making a decent vegan cheese that actually tastes like cheese? Cashews, and
lots of them. We at the Stone Store
particularly enjoy the authentic cheesy texture, with each wedge delicately
spiced to produce a rich flavour. Flavours include:
Un-Brie-Lievable, Smokey Artichoke, Red Rind (featuring a turmeric and paprika
rind) and Chipotle Cheddar (featuring chipotle peppers in adobo sauce).
Stone Store employee Karin
lived in London when the Nuts for Cheese phenomenon began. She told us how founder
Margaret Coons began making it out of a local vegan restaurant called Veg Out.
From there she began selling it out of the Western Fair Farmer's Market. “Then it just kind of blew
up and gained popularity,” she says, adding that some people even make cakes
out of these cheeses. “You can eat the whole wedge and not feel like garbage.” (Well, maybe save some for
your housemates please!)
Curious? Come and try some for yourself. Maybe you'll become brie-liever too!
Cheers,
The Stone Store Crew
Cheers,
The Stone Store Crew
