Miyoko's Kitchen Offers Vegan CHeeses That ACTUALLY Taste Like Cheese Plus Giveaway #Sponsored 10/159/22/2015 ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
Before I get into the details about Miyoko's Kitchen, I have to admit....I expected to hate these cheeses. I really, truly did. You see, I am not Vegan. I'm not even Vegetarian. And cheese? Well, cheese is my favorite thing ever. You know how some women love chocolate? That's me. You can keep your chocolate, but please throw cheese at me and back away slowly.....In my opinion, cheese is one of the greatest pleasures that life has to offer. I even have a cat named Havarti.
So, since I am such a fan of cheese in general, the idea of Vegan, non-dairy cheese has always seemed a bit scary and unappetizing to me. I mean, how can anyone replicate the creamy deliciousness that is cheese without using any dairy products? To me, it has always sounded like a weird conspiracy, and I have always secretly mourned for my Vegan friends and their lives that are devoid of ooey-gooey, cheesy goodness. Then I was introduced to Miyoko's Kitchen. This, my friends, was a game-changer.
As you know, more and more people are seeking out vegan or vegetarian cuisine based on their dietary restrictions, moral concerns or both. Unfortunately, for many people considering a switch to a vegan (or occasionally vegan or vegetarian) lifestyle, one of the biggest challenges has been finding an authentically delicious cheese alternative.
Until now from acclaimed vegan author, chef and TV host Miyoko Schinner! ABOUT MIYOKO'S KITCHEN : “I’d go vegan, but I just can’t give up cheese.” Indeed – the lure of cheese is strong, and many of us have fallen to its siren call. We hope to be able to answer that call with the most delectable whole-foods, plant-based cheeses in the world! Our products were created by Miyoko Schinner, who embarked on a mission to recreate the range of flavors and textures she had once enjoyed from dairy cheeses before becoming vegan. Several years of experimentation culminated in the publication of her groundbreaking book, Artisan Vegan Cheese (Book Publishing Co., 2012), which she hoped would inspire others to make their own. Despite the success of the book, people frequently requested that she simply make and sell them. To satisfy this demand, she assembled an amazing team of passionate vegans with expertise in different areas, and Miyoko’s Kitchen was born! Today, Miyoko’s Kitchen ships to all 50 States, is available inselect retailers, and has a distributor in Australia. Isn’t it time you came into The Kitchen? OUR REVIEW : We received a nice assortment of Miyoko's Kitchen Cultured Nut products to try for ourselves. I say Cultured Nut Products, because technically, this cannot legally be called cheese in the state of California since it doesn't contain dairy. Really, just think of that as a fancy, sophisticated way of saying Vegan Cheese. They are one and the same. We received several delectable varieties, such as Fresh Loire Valley In A Fig Leaf, Country Style Herbes de Provence, High Sierra Rustic Alpine, Classic Double Cream Chive, and Double Cream Sundried Tomato Garlic. Don't these flavors sound amazing?!
Each cultured nut product is lovingly handmade in California, and comes beautifully packaged. Most of these products come wrapped in paper, but the Fresh Loire Valley comes wrapped in a wine cured fig leaf! This makes it visually very appealing, and would be a great addition to any Holiday parties!
The Fresh Loire Valley is a softer cheese, and has a very unique flavor that gets sharper as it ages. This is really wonderful paired with fruit, on toast points, or even just spread on crackers. The consistency is pretty amazing, too. It really does resemble cheese! This product is made from cashews, chickpeas, California wine, and a secret blend of spices. Oh, I should mention, all of Miyoko's Kitchen products are made from only the finest, organic ingredients.
The Country Style Herbes de Provence is another great choice for any upcoming gatherings or celebrations. This is coated in culinary herbs for a savory treat. Included is Lavender, which adds a bit of sweetness for a perfectly balanced flavor.
This cheese is mild and a little tangy. It's slightly hard when you slice it, but turns creamy as you eat it. This cheese is also wonderful with bread or crackers, but is surprisingly delicious crumbled onto a salad full of veggies and mixed greens.
My absolute favorite of the bunch would have to be the High Sierra Rustic Alpine. This cultured nut product truly tastes like cheese. It's sharp, creamy, and has a slightly smoky flavor that's simply phenomenal. It reminds me of all of the smoky cheeses that are so popular during the Holiday season.
This cheese is harder, and can be enjoyed on a sandwich, with breads or crackers, with fruit, or it can even be melted to make some sinfully delicious sauces. (Just melt it with some non-dairy milk....Or dairy, if you're not vegan. Although that may kind of defeat the purpose.) I really, really, REALLY like this flavor. A lot. I may or may not be guilty of hiding it in the back of the fridge so no one else touches it. Okay, I am totally guilty of this. I'm pretty amazed that as a hardcore cheese lover, I like this as much as I do. If someone served this to me and didn't tell me it wasn't "real cheese", I would never, ever know it. Yep. This stuff is pretty mind-blowing!
Overall, I am beyond impressed with the cultured nut products from Miyoko's Kitchen. I truly didn't expect to enjoy them. I thought they would taste like cardboard, have a gross or odd consistency, and just be unappealing in general. Well, I was wrong. These "Vegan Cheeses" actually DO taste like higher-end, gourmet cheeses.
Whether you're Vegan, Vegetarian, or are just trying to cut dairy from your diet, I would absolutely recommend giving Miyoko's Kitchen a try. These products are Organic and Non-GMO, and they're creamy, delicious, and very convincing alternatives to actual cheese. I will be picking up a few of these cheeses to serve during Holiday parties. After all, my Vegan friends and family shouldn't be condemned to a life without cheesy goodness. Thanks to Miyoko's Kitchen, they don't have to. How to connect :
You can check out the awesomeness that is Miyoko's Kitchen on their website.
You can also follow Miyoko's Kitchen on Facebook, on twitter, and on Pinterest to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! Enter to WIN :
I am thrilled to announce that TWO lucky readers will receive THREE Cheeses of their choice from Miyoko's Kitchen!
How cool is that?!
Simply enter using the easy Rafflecopter form below!
This giveaway is open to US residents 18+ until 11:59PM EST October 15, 2015. No PO Boxes. Winners will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook in any way.
56 Comments
Jacky
9/24/2015 07:14:58 am
I think I commented yesterday but I don't see it, but I love vegan cheese! Compassion is delicious!
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Laura G
9/24/2015 02:46:09 pm
I have never tried vegan cheese but would love to.
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Laurie Nykaza
9/27/2015 02:29:30 am
I have never tried vegan cheese but would love too.
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sarah
9/27/2015 07:54:39 pm
never tried! Need to!!
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Sonja
9/28/2015 08:40:46 am
I've wanted to make my own vegan cheese. I would love to buy the book and try these cheeses!
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Lesley F
9/28/2015 09:23:55 am
I have not tried it yet but would love to
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DJ
9/30/2015 06:42:39 am
I have recently tried Mozzarella cheese that I got from Whole Foods. I was looking for a soy-free brand and it was pretty tasty.
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Cathy Jarolin
9/30/2015 07:06:12 pm
No I have never tried a vegan cheese that I know of! I would really love to have a chance to try it! I am a real cheese person. Love it!!
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Cathy Jarolin
10/1/2015 07:06:38 pm
I love most cheeses, But I haven't eaten any Vegan Cheese. Not that I am aware of anyhow! lol! I sure would love to try Vegan Cheese though!!
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Julie Waldron
10/3/2015 11:30:56 am
I've never tried vegan cheese.
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Cathy Jarolin
10/3/2015 06:15:31 pm
No I am sorry I have never tasted Vegan Cheese! I would love too. Someday I will!!
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Mary Beth Elderton
10/4/2015 02:46:36 pm
I have never tried vegan cheese, but I'd love to!
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Cathy Jarolin
10/4/2015 05:55:35 pm
No I have not tried vegan cheese! At least not to my knowledge! I do love all cheeses so I am sure I will enjoy Vegan cheeses as well! Hope I get a chance to try some either by winning or buying!
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ELIZABETH C.
10/4/2015 06:18:16 pm
No, I've never tried Vegan cheese but would love to !!
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Serena Powell
10/4/2015 07:25:23 pm
I've tried two different vegan cheeses before. One was absolutely fantastic and the other was pretty terrible.
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Lauren-Olivia Wood
10/5/2015 07:50:31 am
I have never tried Vegan Cheese.
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Cathy Jarolin
10/5/2015 05:05:13 pm
I Have never tried Vegan Cheese! But being I am a Cheese lover, I sure would like to try it someday!! :0)~~
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G Rutkowski
10/6/2015 12:53:31 am
I have not tried these cheeses, yet.
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Jia Hui Lee
10/6/2015 05:27:46 pm
Yes, and it's amazing! I like making vegan friendly foods knowing that the cows weren't harmed, and it is better for the environment.
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Cathy Jarolin
10/6/2015 06:48:59 pm
I have never tried Vegan cheese before! I sure am willing to try it though! Looks Delicious!!
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Robin Abrams
10/7/2015 10:06:08 am
No I have not tried vegan cheese yet. I love trying new foods
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Cathy Jarolin
10/7/2015 06:47:18 pm
No I have not yet had the pleasure of tasting vegan cheese!! I sure do hope I get to soon! I love cheese!!
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Jennifer Reed
10/7/2015 08:57:39 pm
I have never tried vegan cheese but would love to experience it.
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Michelle Levine
10/8/2015 03:29:47 pm
I have only tried vegan cheeses in restaurants but i was surprised that they were actually really good. I would love to use these to cook for some of my vegan friends.
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Cathy Jarolin
10/8/2015 07:53:33 pm
Hi I am sorry but I have never tasted vegan cheese that I Know of!! I am sure it is very good! I love all kinds of cheese ( except blue cheese and limburger cheese) can,t get past the smell of them! Lol!
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Alicia Webster
10/8/2015 09:12:25 pm
I have never tried vegan cheese, but I have had vegan cream cheese (Tofutti), which I loved.
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Cathy Jarolin
10/9/2015 10:30:42 am
No I have never had the pleasure of trying Vegan Cheese!! Hopefully I will try it soon! It looks Good & Delicious!! I Love Cheese!!
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Jennifer Martell
10/9/2015 01:05:51 pm
I would love to try the High Sierra Rustic Pine just to sample it's smokey flavor!
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Cathy Hudgins
10/9/2015 09:00:59 pm
Never tried it but would love to... it looks yummy!
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Cathy Jarolin
10/10/2015 05:05:00 pm
No I have never tried vegan Cheese! It does look and sound Delicious. I would probably like it as I am a Cheeseaholic! lol~ I hope to try it soon!
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Jacquelyn Burns,
10/10/2015 06:43:21 pm
I have never tried vegan cheeses before, but would love to try.
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Suzanna Pickering
10/11/2015 06:51:48 am
i have not tried vegan cheese yet
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Cathy Jarolin
10/11/2015 09:50:29 am
Hi~ No I still haven't tried any kind of Vegan Cheese! It sounds and looks Yummy! I do want to try it! I love cheese so its something I am sure is very good|!
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Patricia M
10/11/2015 05:50:07 pm
No I have never tried vegan cheese, but I'd like to.
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Cathy Jarolin
10/12/2015 05:12:09 pm
I have never had the opportunity to taste this delicious Sounding Vegan Cheese. Hopefully I will get to try it soon. Cheese is one of my favorite foods.I do look forward to tasting the Vegan Cheese!
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Charlene S.
10/12/2015 06:13:26 pm
I have never tried vegan cheese before.
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Theron Willis
10/13/2015 12:07:04 pm
I have never samples vegan cheese but am willing to try.
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Cathy Jarolin
10/14/2015 10:55:32 am
No I have still not tried Vegan Cheese yet! Hopefully I will try it soon. I Love cheese and this cheese looks delicious!
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Ellie W.
10/14/2015 01:43:02 pm
I would love to try it, but I never have!
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Amy Deeter
10/14/2015 05:49:06 pm
i have never tried this but i can't wait to try these
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Nicole Carter (Weasley)
10/14/2015 06:35:05 pm
I've never tried vegan cheese so no experience but these look good!
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tallcapp
10/14/2015 09:37:56 pm
I am vegetarian, not vegan, so have never tried these cheeses. I would be interesting in finding out how they taste.
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10/14/2015 10:02:06 pm
I have never had the pleasure of trying Vegan cheeses, but these sound amazing! Thanks for the chance!
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Shannon
10/14/2015 11:33:27 pm
Yes, I have tried a few. Some are better than others and they are really improving overall. This is one I'd love to try.
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sallyc68
10/15/2015 03:01:59 am
I have never tried vegan cheese
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Buddy Garrett
10/15/2015 06:10:07 am
I haven't tried Vegan cheese.
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Kathy Pease
10/15/2015 11:22:27 am
I have never tried vegan cheese but it does sound very good
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Vicki D.
10/15/2015 12:16:50 pm
I had never even heard about vegan cheese before. Now, that I know about it, I would love to try it.
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Sharon
10/15/2015 12:20:47 pm
Yes! I love vegan cheese!!
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Virginia Rowell
10/15/2015 03:23:06 pm
I haven't tried it but it sure looks yummy!
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Cathy Jarolin
10/15/2015 05:19:29 pm
I Have never tasted Vegan Cheeses~ Looks Delicious~ Hope to try some in the future~
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Nicole Carter (Weasley)
10/15/2015 08:06:42 pm
I've never tried Vegan cheese but sure want to!
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Laurie Emerson
10/15/2015 08:16:34 pm
I have tried Vegan cheese and loved it. It has such a creamy taste to it.
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erica hillman stewart
10/15/2015 08:38:24 pm
wonderfully beautiful giveaway, I have not tried these vegan cheeses but I will be doing so very soon! Thank you!
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