Hannah Kaminsky, My Sweet Vegan ~ As concerns about eating processed soy are surfacing more often these days, Turtle Mountain's innovative thinking seems to come at the perfect time.  I'm not only talking about their delicious ice cream line, but also their latest and perhaps more healthful development: Coconut Yogurt!  Carving out their own niche in the non-dairy arena, it's exciting just to know that there are more options out there, especially for those who are soy-adverse.  Available in six different flavors, there are enough options to satisfy anyone's tastes, and even give those big name dairy yogurts a run for their money ... Read full Review

Alisa Fleming, www.GoDairyFree.org ~ While hearty dishes rich with sour cream may not come to mind in the midst of summer, there is something about this vegetable based dish that fits so nicely with the season. After all, eggplants (otherwise known as aubergines) are reaching near-perfection with smooth skin that glows with a beautiful deep purple hue, bell peppers have come down from their astronomical prices of winter, and you can even use a pound freshly diced tomatoes from your garden.  Not to mention, who can resist the combination of creamy and dairy-free?

Hannah Kaminsky, My Sweet Vegan ~ It’s that time of year again; the time when it’s become difficult to fathom turning on the oven, despite the abundance of fruits and veggies at their prime. Every blogger in the northern hemisphere has already put in their two cents about the oppressive heat and humidity, so I’ll just keep this brief and remind you that it is hot out. Already a bit drained from baking and writing marathons, trying to make ends meet so that my next cookbook comes together in a timely manner, it’s a challenge to turn out decent meals on a regular basis. Sure, cake makes a great breakfast, and some times even lunch and snack, but really, one can not live by cake [or ice cream, or pie, or cookies] alone. So in a time of need, here’s one of my rare savory dishes that helps me through times of heat and time constraints, that even my parents enjoy ...

Houston, TX – Go Appetít Foods, LLC is launching a new category in convenience food – Drinkable Soups. Go Appetít COOL SOUP (www.goappetit.com) is for people who want real food – fast. Soup has always represented goodness and nutrition, but instead of the classic heat and serve formula, these new soups are designed for drinking chilled. Developed by two entrepreneurial single moms, the soup targets smart, active consumers who are hip to healthy eating and want a nutritious, delicious quick meal or snack. The flavors – rich vegetable gazpacho, creamy mango spice and luscious carrot bisque --are all-natural with no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors and only 60-110 calories per 8 ounce bottle.

Alisa Fleming, www.GoDairyFree.org ~ Zoe Foods , the makers of Zoe O’s (the first nut-free O cereal line) and Zoe’s Bars, has released a new line of granolas.  These cereals are produced with whole grains, ground flaxseed, soy, and dried fruit and come in three varieties: Cranberries Currants, Honey Almond, and Cinnamon Raisin.   The granolas are available to purchase in stores and online, but Zoe’s is also offering a free full-sized box of their new crunchy granola to  anyone who signs up for their Consumer Advisory Panel.  Plus ...