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Talkin' Tofu

The podcast about vegan snacks!

The show where a couple of vegans talk about what we ate. Becky and David Striepe have a problem: we can't pass a new vegan item at a grocery store or restaurant without trying it. On the podcast, we talk about what we'r
Latest Episode8/12/2022

That's a Range! (Gardein Ultimate Plant Based Buffalo Wings)

Season 1, Ep. 109
This week on the show, we’re talking about Gardein Ultimate Plant Based Buffalo Wings and discovering live that we did a terrible job reading ingredients when we were snack shopping.Episode notes:News: Vegan Butterbeer Now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios HollywoodThe nonprofit that moved the needle on vegan butterbeer is The Protego Foundation.The non-vegan ingredient to look out for in buffalo sauce is butter. It helps the sauce stick to the wings, but you can use vegan butter for the same results.Becky dipped her wings in Simple Truth Plant Based RanchThe "Kamala Harris" we referenced was last week's letter writer. The Vice President isn't giving us recipe tips. Though we'd welcome them if you wanted to share some, Vice President Harris!The first snack that wronged us was Neapolitan Oreos. They are not vegan! They contain honey powder.Good & Gather Korean-Style BBQ Trail Mix ALSO contains honey! The snack we ended up actually eating was Good & Gather Cashew, Almond, and Cranberry Trail Mix.The letter this week was in response to our Beyond Jerky episode.Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions totalkintofupod@gmail.com!
8/12/2022

That's a Range! (Gardein Ultimate Plant Based Buffalo Wings)

Season 1, Ep. 109
This week on the show, we’re talking about Gardein Ultimate Plant Based Buffalo Wings and discovering live that we did a terrible job reading ingredients when we were snack shopping.Episode notes:News: Vegan Butterbeer Now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios HollywoodThe nonprofit that moved the needle on vegan butterbeer is The Protego Foundation.The non-vegan ingredient to look out for in buffalo sauce is butter. It helps the sauce stick to the wings, but you can use vegan butter for the same results.Becky dipped her wings in Simple Truth Plant Based RanchThe "Kamala Harris" we referenced was last week's letter writer. The Vice President isn't giving us recipe tips. Though we'd welcome them if you wanted to share some, Vice President Harris!The first snack that wronged us was Neapolitan Oreos. They are not vegan! They contain honey powder.Good & Gather Korean-Style BBQ Trail Mix ALSO contains honey! The snack we ended up actually eating was Good & Gather Cashew, Almond, and Cranberry Trail Mix.The letter this week was in response to our Beyond Jerky episode.Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions totalkintofupod@gmail.com!
8/5/2022

XOXO Gossip Chocolate (Chili Mole Chocolate Bar & Daring Chicken)

Season 1, Ep. 108
This week on the show, we’re talking about Daring Chicken, La Calavera Pizza, and trying the Chili Mole bar from Chocolove.Show notes:Here's Dave's tweet about the Mandela Effect.Recipes for the Instant Pot brownies and the crispy tofu sandwich w/curry mayo.Article about the Wuthering Heights dance we went to on Saturday morning.News item: Alaska Airlines launched new in-flight vegan meal: "Soy Meets World," a summer vegetable salad topped with fried tofu.The restaurant we mentioned that does a salad with fried tofu is Dead End Drinks. We did not eat there the next day, because they have begun close at 4pm on Sundays.The ranch dressing that Becky dipped the pizza bones in was Simple Truth Plant Based Ranch.The other spicy chocolate bar we mentioned was the Chili and Cherry Chocolate from XOXOX Chocolove.Thank you so much for listening! We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions totalkintofupod@gmail.com!
7/29/2022

Same Cookie People Making Cookie (Cool Haus Ice Cream Sammies & Dirt Kitchen Snack Bars)

Season 1, Ep. 107
This week on the show, we’re talking about Cool Haus Ice Cream Sammies, dinner at The Argosy in East Atlanta, and trying the new pressed snack bars from Dirt Kitchen.Don't worry, everyone. Becky moved the Letters to the end on the rundown.The skating event Becky went to was at Pullman Yards. It was actually a Thursday night, and they do it weekly.Dave premiered a theme song for To-News!News item: Cell-cultured seafood startup Pearlita has developed the first plant-based oyster prototype to save the oceans from overfishing.New segment alert! Amy's Alternatives. In light of Amy's horrific treatment of workers, we're going to share the occasional alternative to Amy's products. This week: Indian Bowls.The restaurant we ate at in East Atlanta is called The Argosy.Thank you so much for listening! We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions totalkintofupod@gmail.com!
7/22/2022

Striepe Syndrome (Simple Truth Dips & Biena Sea Salt Chickpeas)

Season 1, Ep. 106
This week on the show, we’re talking about 3 new Simple Truth Plant Based Dips and eating Biena Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas.Show notes:Chris Hemsworth stopped eating meat before filming a kiss with vegan 'Thor' costar Natalie PortmanThe movie we saw was Thor Love and Thunder.AMC's plain popcorn is vegan. They also have Impossible Nuggets.Here's our review of Biena Ranch Chickpea Puffs.Here's the vegan cheese ball recipe I mentioned.The Simple Truth dips we tried were: Hatch Queso, Portobello Mushroom, and Chipotle Bean.Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you.Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions to talkintofupod@gmail.com!
7/15/2022

You're My Galapeño (Brave Robot Ice Cream Sandwiches & Zapp's Jalapeño Chips)

Season 1, Ep. 106
This week on the show, we'r talking about Brave Robot's new ice cream Sammies collab with Coolhaus and trying Zapp's Hotter 'n Hot Jalapeño Kettle Chips.Show notes:AMC's plain popcorn is vegan, according to their website at the time of recording. They also carry Impossible Nuggets!News item: The dreamiest soft serve in L.A. is vegan — and made from peas.Sevananda is where Dave found the ice cream Sammies. I later found them at Kroger, too!Thank you so much for listening! If you're enjoying the show, take a moment to leave us a review! You can also send us comments and suggestions at talkintofupod@gmail.com.
7/8/2022

Happy Birthday to Dave! (Ben & Jerry's Bananas Foster Core & Simple Truth Birthday Mini Cookies)

Season 1, Ep. 104
This week on the show, we’re talking about the new Bananas Foster Core ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, dinner at Sea Salt Healthy Kitchen,and trying Simple Truth Plant-Based Birthday Mini Cookies.Show notes:Here's Dave's tweet about Stranger Things. He requests likes, comments, and retweets.The beach we went to was Saint Simon's Island in Georgia.News item: Beyond Meat is working on vegan steak slices.The kombucha I had at Sea Salt Kitchen was Buchi brand.The OG Ben & Jerry's plant-based core was Caramel Sutra Core.The dairy-free Italian ices we got were from Sunset Slush.Here's the birthday cake granola I mentioned.Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions totalkintofupod@gmail.com!
7/1/2022

Bad Roommate Behavior (Beyond Jerky)

Season 1, Ep. 103
This week on the show, we’re talking about vegan baked goods from Flour + Time bakery and eating some Beyond Jerky!Show notes:Here's our Yeah! Burger episode.Dave made a tofu salad sandwich with bread and butter pickles on it.News: Mars is launching its first vegan milk chocolate bar in the United States.The items we tried at Flour + Time were: brownie, oatmeal cream pie, key lime cookie, regular biscuit, and their cheese biscuit.The flavors of Beyond Jerky that we tried were: Spicy, Teriyaki, and Original.Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions totalkintofupod@gmail.com!