Yesterday my iHerb.com order arrived.
And thank goodness the order arrived just 48 hours after I placed it (and I didn’t even pay for expedited shipping because anything over $40 ships for free with standard shipping) because I was out of nooch. Oh, the horrors!
Looking into the empty can was giving me panic attacks. What would I ever do without nooch? Pay retail WF’s prices? Oh, the horrors!
I order my stevia, probiotics, nooch, bulk spices like cinnamon and anything that’s a shelf-stable dry good or supplement from iHerb because their prices are so much cheaper than paying retail! Like 30-40% cheaper, I find. For those new to iHerb, use code AVE630 to save $5 off your first order.
And that was making me nervous because I love diving into a big bowl of popcorn with nooch, cocoa powder, stevia, cinnamon, coconut oil and chocolate chips as a snack most evenings.
Chocolate Cheezy Coconut Oil Popcorn
May look like an interesting combo but I promise, it’s so tasty. Don’t knock it til you try it.
And I love popcorn so much, I have popcorn recipes because I enjoy getting creative with my toppings. Everything from chocolate protein powder to ginger to maca.
If you’ve never tried nooch, are curious what it is, or needs ways to use your big container…
Check out this post with about 15 nooch recipes
such as Cheezy Veggie Bake
and Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Cups (nooch is optional but just gives the filling a slightly more authentic taste)
I don’t just live for nooch. Fresh veggies and salads also make me happy.
Top it with a little Sweet & Nutty Un-Chicky Salad Nut Pate and I’m set
No, actually I would not be set until I had some chocolate. Like Chocolate Covered Oreo Balls
Did you know that Oreos are vegan? I did not!
In order to veganize my recipe, simply use a vegan cream cheese, such as Tofutti, and you’re set!
From my last post on Refunds and Sunshine. I’m glad most of you have filed your taxes and aren’t working up to the deadline to get them in the mail. Whew! Also glad to see that you liked my strategy of a small refund even though it doesn’t sound as “good”, it’s better than letting the government hold onto your money all year, in my opinion anyway.
And spring weather and sunshine, hopefully everyone gets some of that soon! Maybe in time for the weekend.
Questions:
1. Have you ever tried nooch? If so, did the blogosphere happen to turn you onto it?
As I said when I posted about my Fox News interview, I have tried many products because of the ‘sphere, nooch included in that category. Right along with maca and chia seeds.
2. Did you know that Oreos are vegan? Do you care?
I didn’t and it hardly seems possible but hey, Peta probably has really studied all the products on this list that are ‘accidentally vegan‘.
Since I’ve started consuming small amounts of dairy, I am not really that hung up, but it’s good trivia, right? And good in a pinch in case you need to satisfy a vegan’s sweet tooth with some store-bought Oreos.
Other food trivia:
Mangoes are part of the latex family of foods
Keeping the pit in a sliced avocado will slow down the oxidation process and keep it from going brown as fast
Putting a piece of bread in with brown sugar will reduce sugar clumps
Botanically speaking, tomatoes are considered a fruit, not a vegetable
You need to grind flax seeds in order for the human gut to derive full benefit from flax. Need flax any flax recipes, check this post.
Alton Brown and all his food trivia makes me happy.
Do you have any food trivia or tips?
3. Weekend plans?
I am working, working out, taking care of Skylar, carrying on, business as usual, but I’d like to spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying what should be a really lovely day on Saturday (80F and sunny) and possibly the farmer’s market on Sunday morning. If I can wake up in time!
Enjoy your weekend!
I love food trivia and tips. Like all of the various things that have “nut” in their name that aren’t actually nuts. Or things that people think are grains, but are seeds, stuff like that! Makes me feel smart ;)
I bought some nutritional yeast a long time ago to make a “parmesan cheese” type thing, but I forgot what I did with it and then never ended up using it.
Yeah I can only imagine my kids believing me when I tell them oreos are vegan. They get onto me enough for some of the things I eat and that wouldn’t fly
Being out of nooch would be a major emergency! :-) That almost happened to me last week. Great nooch recipe inspiration, thanks. The Orea balls look great.
1. Yes and I got through a lot of it too. Not the blogospere actually, but it did provide more inspiration with it. I initially heard about it at a raw recipe class and the importance of it at the Raw Health Expo/
2. Yes I did know Oreos were vegan from Melisser Elliot’s book. Not that I ever eat them, but I’ll consider them to make recipes for my nieces and nephews now knowing they are vegan. I also learned Red Vines are vegan which is great, they’re one of my favorite over-priced movie snack. And Skittles weren’t vegan until a few years ago when they removed the gelatin from their recipe after pressure from vegans.
3. Possibly the asparagus fest if the weather holds, computer shopping with my mom and grocery shopping.
OREOS are vegan!?!?! woah- would not have expected that.. esp with the creme filling!! but no.. dont care- rather make my own! i do love nooch! but i need to use it more creatively like you!
yeah who knew! have a great weekend :)
You should try looking in the bulk section at Whole Paycheck :) Here, the nooch is only 7.99$/lb–which makes it cheaper than iherb. We have an amazing bulk section that is a life saver.
You may want to read this
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2010/03/highlights-of-week-bulk-bin-hazards.html
flies, moths, feces. Fun times in the bulk bins.
My weekend plans? Finally making your chocolate covered oreo balls that I have been wanting to make for a while. Vegan style!
I’ve just discovered that iHerb ships internationally!!! What would you recommend I buy? Do you get any protein poweder from them? There seems to be a feeling that NuNaturals stevia is the best, should I get some of that? :)
I use Sun Warrior Brown rice protein powder but honestly I am not that much of a PP girl. But it’s the one I use if i use it.
Nooch and yes nunaturals stevia is the best! I love it, it blows everything else away IMO.
Probiotics, supplements, my god…go crazy girl :)
I LOVE nooch, I’m not sure what I’d do without it!!
And oreos are vegan YES! haha I just ate some the other day and they surprisingly didn’t hurt my stomach, which means they are dairy free too!! YAY!!
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I love trivia, especially food trivia!
And yes, I love nooch! We bought it in bulk (like, 8 pounds) last year since we can’t get it here in Saudi Arabia, so it would have to last a year or more. And it is lasting…barely! I love to put it in soups and stews, and of course on top of popcorn! It’s a necessity!
That cheezy vegetable bake looks SO good! I’ll be coming over for dinner. ;-)
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So funny- I JUST bought some today and was looking for recipes! Hooray for this post!!
I tried nooch after seeing it on blogs, and I have only ever used it in one dish – Angela’s vegan Alfredo pasta.
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I find it absolutely hilarious that oreos are vegan! They’re so known for the creamy white center, you would think there would be at least some powdered milk in there or something….
I learned so much from other blogs including that both tomato and avocado were considered fruits!
Oreos are vegan??!! I had no idea! They may be totally unhealthy, but they’re still totally delicious and I’m glad to know that I can have them if I’m so inclined. Thanks for that wonderful info!
I do use nutritional yeast pretty frequently. And, yes, I did learn about it from blogs. I believe originally from Gina at https://fitnessista.com.
I first found nooch at the health food store when I was a vegan. The store clerk (erroneously) told me it was a good source of B12. But even after I figured out she was wrong, i’d gotten attached to that weird salty, nutty, crunchy flavor and now I have a huge jar and use it all the time, even though I’m no longer vegan!
i had a psychic thought about you on a run I was on…and 20 mins later, came in, and you had just commented. Surreal but true :)