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kyu

California 🇹🇼🇯🇵 Sharing discount finds, Asian groceries, and vegan baking :-)

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photo of GoMacro Heartwarming Retreat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of GoMacro Heartwarming Retreat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - review
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GoMacro

Surprise! — here’s the one GoMacro #proteinbar that I actually like. It’s not a natural fit for me because of the #chocolatechips, but the #oats give it a really nice, hearty texture that I can get behind. It really is very more

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photo of RightRice Original shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of RightRice Original shared by @kyu on  26 Apr 2024 - review
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RightRice

Per RightRice, this unseasoned product can be eaten #plain, in place of #rice… but I really do not recommend that. The not-super-pleasant-on-it’s-own flavor of #legumes — typically masked by herbs and spices in their other more

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photo of Lightlife Tempeh (Smoky Bacon) shared by @kyu on  25 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Lightlife Tempeh (Smoky Bacon) shared by @kyu on  25 Apr 2024 - review
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Lightlife

For a more convincing #veganbacon, I would probably suggest Lightlife’s Smart Bacon… but if you like #tempeh and don’t much care about “realism,” this is an excellent option! #tempehlover

These thin, flavorful slices of more

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photo of Dr. Bronner's Magic salted whole almonds chocolate bar shared by @kyu on  23 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Dr. Bronner's Magic salted whole almonds chocolate bar shared by @kyu on  23 Apr 2024 - review
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Dr. Bronner's

If you like your chocolate dark, #crunchy, and with a hint of #seasalt, you’ll definitely love this one! I liked this bar even a little better than the version with salted almond butter (orange wrapper) because the large, more

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david- The FEP recommendation scheme is very weird though, i wouldn’t trust them too much1 likeReply
veganadam I don't know much (okay anything) about it. But I had a quick look through https://www.allone.report/2023 and Dr Bronner's work with KANY Scoops in Séguié sounds pretty cool. 2 likesReply
david- FEP also said that West African cacao is bad, giving companies a bad rating when they use it - even when it’s fairtrade 1 likeReply
kyu I agree that, like any evaluation system, FEP’s is imperfect and probably overlooks certain nuances. That being said, I continue to feel concerned about the prevalence of forced and child labor in the chocolate trade, and I’m skeptical of certifications like Fair Trade, as it’s my understanding that they’re not as effective as they are portrayed to be. Ultimately I don’t think that wholesale divestment from the region is the solution, but as someone who doesn’t have the time or knowledge to deep-dive each cacao product’s provenance, I find it a helpful construct to avoid complicity with the worst labor abuses. Reply
edav334 Dr Bronners makes chocolate??2 likesReply
kyu They do! I was surprised (but it’s not soapy!) 3 likesReply
unejanie really good chocolate! they are a local company to san diego county and we're giving away loads of free fun-size bars when they first came out. i had dangerous levels of chocolate at home!2 likesReply
edav334 🤣🤣 glad it's not soapy!!1 likeReply
stevenneoh My sweet tooth will be the judge 😛 Also, nice sneaky way to #bringbackdates 😏Reply
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photo of Shimonita White Konjac Cake shared by @kyu on  22 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Shimonita White Konjac Cake shared by @kyu on  22 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Shimonita White Konjac Cake shared by @kyu on  22 Apr 2024 - review
VEGAN

Shimonita

I initially bought this #konjac to experiment with making a vegan jellyfish salad, but my plan was derailed when I saw a Chez Jorge recipe for #japanese konjac steak. I tried it, and my verdict is: not bad, but it’s definitely more

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Here’s my entry to #upcyclethat!

Kind of a throwback as I graduated a couple years ago… but in college, you get loads of free t-shirts. My friend decided to turn hers into crop tops, so I used the scraps from the bottom more

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lestroismoutier So cute! I love it! 🥰 🪴 💕7 likesReply
littleredmushroom So creative and cute ! 🌿5 likesReply
beckyyy How cute! 3 likesReply
vikas So creative!3 likesReply
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photo of RightRice Mediterranean shared by @kyu on  21 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of RightRice Mediterranean shared by @kyu on  21 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of RightRice Mediterranean shared by @kyu on  21 Apr 2024 - review
VEGAN

RightRice

I needed a quick and #nutritious lunch yesterday, and my 2023 #veganisnotscary winnings had my back! My simple yet delicious meal (#mediterranean RightRice base with navy beans, grape tomatoes, and homemade almond soft cheese) more

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photo of Gelato Festival Vegan Pistachio shared by @kyu on  21 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Gelato Festival Vegan Pistachio shared by @kyu on  21 Apr 2024 - reviewphoto of Gelato Festival Vegan Pistachio shared by @kyu on  21 Apr 2024 - review
VEGAN

Gelato Festival

… How is this even possible? This #oatmilk #gelato left me genuinely speechless. At least texturally, I think it must be the paragon of vegan #icecream that you can purchase at a grocery store — it could even compete with more

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unejanie inspires me to go to grocery outlet!2 likesReply
kyu Mine is in the middle of a vegan ice cream wave! (but not many exciting finds in other departments) 2 likesReply
beckyyy Oooh this sounds so good1 likeReply
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photo of Happy Flower Eatery and Boba Garlic Chicken Lunch Plate shared by @kyu on  20 Apr 2024 - review

You can actually see the steam rising off the plate in this photo! I really appreciate Happy Flower’s dedication to serving their food piping hot — just one of the many perks of sit-down dining at this fabulous #veganrestaurant.

This more

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stevenneoh Garlic omg #drool 🤤3 likesReply
trashpicksticks Did the dish come with broccoli or did you order extra steamed broccolis on the side? I remember looking at this dish when I went last time and deciding to order something else because it didn’t seem to have any veggies, but I maybe I am not remembering that correctly.3 likesReply
kyu So it did come with broccoli (and it says on the menu that it will) but I feel like they’re not always consistent. I ordered the lemongrass fish lunch plate in the past and it was photographed with broccoli but not served with any. 2 likesReply
beckyyy Yummmm1 likeReply
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photo of Happy Flower Eatery and Boba Cali Pho shared by @kyu on  20 Apr 2024 - review

You can order your #pho five different ways at this #vietnamese #veganrestaurant. This time, I decided to try Cali Pho, the most #vegetables-forward variation they offer. It features “fresh thick pho noodle with baby bok more

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stevenneoh #evilweed 😨4 likesReply
kyu I only seem to remember after I’ve already placed my order :’) 3 likesReply
berryveganplanet That soup looks so inviting 😋3 likesReply
kyu They really loaded it up with fresh veggies, it was great! :-)2 likesReply
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