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News, reviews, and guides on the plant-based lifestyle. By Jan & Sandra.
Is Butter Vegan or Vegetarian? The Short Answer, and What to Use Instead
Butter is churned from cow's milk, so it is never vegan, and neither is ghee. Learn how to spot hidden dairy on labels and which plant butters to buy.
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12 Vegan Butter Substitutes for Baking, Cooking and Spreading
The 12 vegan butter substitutes we use, with exact ratios and texture notes for baking, cooking and toast, plus which vegan butter is worth buying.
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Earth Balance Butter Review (2026): Taste, Baking, and Does It Brown?
An honest review of Earth Balance vegan butter: lineup, palm oil, how it bakes and sautes, and how it tastes next to Miyoko's, Country Crock and Violife.
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Is Margarine Dairy-Free? Vegan Butter vs Margarine, Label by Label
Margarine is not always dairy-free: many US brands add whey, casein or buttermilk. The 6 label words to check, how vegan butter differs, and which spreads are safe.
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Vegan Cheese Substitutes: The Best Swap for Every Kind of Cheese
The right vegan cheese swap depends on the job: melting, grating, spreading or crumbling. Our picks for cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, feta and more.
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Best Vegan Cream Cheese (2026): 4 Brands Tested on Bagels and Cheesecake
We tested Kite Hill, Miyoko's, Daiya and Treeline on bagels and in no-bake cheesecake. Kite Hill wins overall, Miyoko's on flavor, Daiya for nut-free.
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Best Vegan Cheese That Actually Melts: Tested on Pizza and Grilled Cheese
We baked, grilled and stirred our way through the top vegan cheeses. These are the ones that really melt on pizza, in grilled cheese and in mac and cheese.
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Violife Cheese Review: Every Product Ranked, Melt Test and Violife vs Daiya
Our honest ranking of every Violife cheese we have tested, from the Epic Mature Cheddar to the provolone slices, plus how it compares to Daiya and Miyoko's.
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The 5 Best Oat Milk Brands Ranked by Taste and Nutrition
We blind-tasted every major oat milk on the market. Here are our top picks for coffee, cereal, and cooking.
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Complete Guide to Vegan Egg Substitutes for Every Dish
From scrambles to baking, here is every egg replacement you need to know about and when to use each one.
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Is Plant-Based Meat Actually Healthy? What the Science Says
We dive deep into the nutritional profile of Beyond and Impossible burgers compared to beef.
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We Baked With 6 Vegan Butters. Here Are the Results.
Croissants, cookies, and pie crust, which plant-based butter actually performs in the oven?
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From Pineapple to Mushroom: The Future of Vegan Leather
Leather alternatives are no longer just "pleather". Discover the bio-materials changing fashion.
Read Article Complete Guide to Plant-Based Protein Sources
Everything you need to know about getting enough protein on a vegan diet, from lentils to protein powder.
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