Huge range of vegan food introduced in M&S

Tar.Aldarion

Friends have been trying them and saying they are really good.

Tar.Aldarion

Some of the products, there's a good few more too:

Hrududu

I picked up the BBQ jackfruit pizza. Haven't tried it yet but looks good.

rainbow kirby

I've had a few of these - the cauliflower popcorn is amazing, the cashew mac is good too and I also enjoyed the mushroom stroganoff and the sticky teriyaki tofu. Similar prices to Wicked Kitchen in Tesco.

JustMe,K

I loved the cauli popcorn, and the mac & cheese (the one in the little pot that you microwave). I would like to try the coleslaw but haven't seen it anywhere yet.

Slaphead07

Well I spent far too much in M&S today but a lot of this new range has gluten or wheat so not for me. I still found a lot to buy, meals sorted for some time anyway!

adelcrowsmel

If anybody sees the coleslaw in any M&S store please post, have tried a few stores and no luck!

Space Dog

I was curious about the cauli popcorn, but more than €4 for a few bits of cauliflower is ridiculous. I know M&S is not cheap, but there's no way I'd pay that amount of money for it.

JustMe,K

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

If anybody sees the coleslaw in any M&S store please post, have tried a few stores and no luck!

I got it in Grafton St today- strangely enough it was in the aisle where the sausages are (with the plant kitchen sausages also). In one way I like how they have bits dotted round the store, in another way I would prefer they keep in all in one place so I dont have to guess at their placement logic!!

Tar.Aldarion

I think it's best for sales to do it like they do, but best for convenience for me if they put it all together. Not tried any of this range yet, must buy them at the weekend.

L'prof

Love my meat but I must give some of these a try. Probably a lot healthier than their meaty counterparts? Last year I picked up the Linda McCartney sausages and was amazed at how tasty they were especially when added to pasta

JustMe,K

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

I think it's best for sales to do it like they do, but best for convenience for me if they put it all together. Not tried any of this range yet, must buy them at the weekend.

Oh its 100% better for sales, but not for my lunchtime trips :)

JustMe,K

L'prof wrote: »

Love my meat but I must give some of these a try. Probably a lot healthier than their meaty counterparts? Last year I picked up the Linda McCartney sausages and was amazed at how tasty they were especially when added to pasta

Depends on what way you count health I guess - plant based, so yes healthier than ingesting another animals cholesterol, antibiotics, whatever other way you want to put it. If you are basing it on calories it might not be too much different.

Linda Mc sausages are a staple in my house!

Tar.Aldarion

I have eaten a lot of those sausages! Her sausage rolls are amazing too.

L'prof

kcdiom wrote: »

Depends on what way you count health I guess - plant based, so yes healthier than ingesting another animals cholesterol, antibiotics, whatever other way you want to put it. If you are basing it on calories it might not be too much different.

Linda Mc sausages are a staple in my house!

I just mean if you compare the likes of vegan sausages to regular sausages then they’re lower in fat and calorie wise and higher in protein

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

I have eaten a lot of those sausages! Her sausage rolls are amazing too.

I’ve heard this but haven’t picked any up. Must Give them a go

khennessy86

might be worth asking in store for the coleslaw , i have seen it in two diff m&S in cork and they have the range spread across two sections

JustMe,K

L'prof wrote: »

I just mean if you compare the likes of vegan sausages to regular sausages then they’re lower in fat and calorie wise and higher in protein

Yeah the sausages are I guess, I'm not sure that the influx of ready meals are any better calorie wise (thinking more specifically about substitute cheeses and sauces made of nuts etc that are generally higher in cals)

L'prof

kcdiom wrote: »

Yeah the sausages are I guess, I'm not sure that the influx of ready meals are any better calorie wise (thinking more specifically about substitute cheeses and sauces made of nuts etc that are generally higher in cals)

Fair point, I’d imagine things like Lasagna and Chilli non Carne would be too as mince isn’t the healthiest of foods

mad m

I was in Iceland few weeks back, they have nice stuff also but the Linda McCartney sausages were only €1.30, great price for them

Tar.Aldarion

I always stock up on the LMC there! Their "No Bull" burgers are amazing, and pretty cheap. €2.50 for 2. Mince and chicken etc is good too.

rainbow kirby

Space Dog wrote: »

I was curious about the cauli popcorn, but more than €4 for a few bits of cauliflower is ridiculous. I know M&S is not cheap, but there's no way I'd pay that amount of money for it.

It's £3 in the UK, didn't realise it was such a ripoff in Ireland!

I got the coleslaw (£1.50) a couple of days ago, made a lovely vegan sausage sandwich yesterday with two of the M&S sausoyges and the coleslaw.

Tar.Aldarion

Everything is more expensive in Ireland in supermarkets I notice. Usually I'll add a €1 to the UK price of a new food coming here that costs a few pound in the uk.

adelcrowsmel

Got the coleslaw it was €2.20 which to me isn't bad at all and the most reasonably priced of all their products - it is also worth every penny....delicious creamy coleslaw...yummy!!! The only problem was the date....a full shelf full of use by the next day!! Also tried the no beef burgers which were €4.50 for 2....while I enjoyed them, personally I wouldn't think they are any better/nicer than the no bull burgers in Iceland which are €2 cheaper!! I got the little pot of macaroni pasta which I have yet to try but it was €3.70.

Space Dog

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Everything is more expensive in Ireland in supermarkets I notice. Usually I'll add a €1 to the UK price of a new food coming here that costs a few pound in the uk.

Yeah, but the cauliflower is €4.70 here vs £3 in the UK. It's a but much for a bit of veg.

JustMe,K

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

Got the coleslaw it was €2.20 which to me isn't bad at all and the most reasonably priced of all their products - it is also worth every penny....delicious creamy coleslaw...yummy!!! The only problem was the date....a full shelf full of use by the next day!! Also tried the no beef burgers which were €4.50 for 2....while I enjoyed them, personally I wouldn't think they are any better/nicer than the no bull burgers in Iceland which are €2 cheaper!! I got the little pot of macaroni pasta which I have yet to try but it was €3.70.

I love the coleslaw as well, the macaroni pasta was nice, but I would not be rushing to get it again. The burgers look too like the real thing for me personally!

JustMe,K

Space Dog wrote: »

Yeah, but the cauliflower is €4.70 here vs £3 in the UK. It's a but much for a bit of veg.

TBH I preferred the BOSH cauli pops that I made to the M&S ones. Its a very small amount for the cost

shivermetimber

As a veggie I'm normally not a fan of made to imitate meat stuff as I don't get the idea and most efforts usually tastes poor but we got some white pudding made by a crowd in Cork in Aldi the other day and it was absolutely delicious. You'd be hard pressed to tell the difference from the real thing. Pretty sure it was vegan too.

JustMe,K

shivermetimber wrote: »

As a veggie I'm normally not a fan of made to imitate meat stuff as I don't get the idea and most efforts usually tastes poor but we got some white pudding made by a crowd in Cork in Aldi the other day and it was absolutely delicious. You'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. Pretty sure it was vegan too.

Is that the Kellys one? I actually want to try that but havent seen it!

shivermetimber

kcdiom wrote: »

Is that the Kellys one? I actually want to try that but havent seen it!

That's the one. Unfortunately it looks like its veggie not vegan but it really is fantastic.

adelcrowsmel

kcdiom wrote: »

TBH I preferred the BOSH cauli pops that I made to the M&S ones. Its a very small amount for the cost

Recipe link??

JustMe,K

shivermetimber wrote: »

That's the one. Unfortunately it looks like its veggie not vegan but it really is fantastic.

I think they are selling it in Dunnes as well now, but have it on their vegan shelf...must investigate further

JustMe,K

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

Recipe link??

Here you go https://www.bosh.tv/recipes/cauliflower-buffalo-wings
Its effort, but worth it I felt!

Tar.Aldarion

That's very expensive all right, I can get these bbq cauli wings for 6e in a local place in dublin and there are a lot of them. It's a vegan place that has won best street food in ireland 2 out of the last 3 years. Vish.shop





They are easy to do yourself all right too, really delicious. Not as nice as the above but really great when breaded.

adelcrowsmel

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

That's very expensive all right, I can get these bbq cauli wings for 6e in a local place in dublin and there are a lot of them. It's a vegan place that has won best street food in ireland 2 out of the last 3 years. Vish.shop


They are easy to do yourself all right too, really delicious. Not as nice as the above but really great when breaded.

They look lovely Tar!

Tar.Aldarion

Oh they are! If anybody ever wants to give the place a try it's on Dorset street. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Vish.Shop/posts/?ref=page_internal

JustMe,K

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

That's very expensive all right, I can get these bbq cauli wings for 6e in a local place in dublin and there are a lot of them. It's a vegan place that has won best street food in ireland 2 out of the last 3 years. Vish.shop




They are easy to do yourself all right too, really delicious. Not as nice as the above but really great when breaded.

I've had these too - absolutely gorgeous, and I've never been able to finish a portion!

Tar.Aldarion

It's dangerously close to my house! I have to walk past it on the way home Their main restaurant Veginity is really good too.

JustMe,K

I havent made it to Veginity yet! I used to order from Vish when they were on Just Eat as they were at the Eatyard, but I guess its not worth them doing deliveries from their current location!

JustMe,K

So today in tesco I found Gosh have cauli bites as well for €2.99. Dont look as good as the m&s ones but might be worth trying!

Happy4all

Anyone know of a dairy free cheese that would be closest to a Cheddar Cheese in taste?

Worztron

Happy4all wrote: »

Anyone know of a dairy free cheese that would be closest to a Cheddar Cheese in taste?

Hi Happy4all. I love the Violife Cheddar Slices.

Tar.Aldarion

koko cheddar, it has a cocnut aftertaste though so best in something like a sandwich or with relish and so on. Very cheddary and nails the texture. Can get it in dunnes

Happy4all

Worztron wrote: »

Hi Happy4all. I love the Violife Cheddar Slices.

Couldn't find this in local Tesco. Any ideas what supermarkets stock it?

Worztron

Happy4all wrote: »

Couldn't find this in local Tesco. Any ideas what supermarkets stock it?

I found them in the Quay Co-op in Cork City: http://www.quaycoop.com -- I presume they are in plenty of other places though.

adelcrowsmel

Happy4all wrote: »

Couldn't find this in local Tesco. Any ideas what supermarkets stock it?

These are in my local Supervalu - but personally I don't like Violife cheese.....think it's rubbery!!!

Tilikum17

Happy4all wrote: »

Couldn't find this in local Tesco. Any ideas what supermarkets stock it?

Dunnes.

You’re better off getting the grated version imo, & make sure you have it melted.

adelcrowsmel

Got around to trying the Macaroni - well should I really say heating it... I didn't even try it to be honest....heated it up in the microwave for the 2 minutes suggested and stirred it well and then left it sitting for 1 minute but the smell was enough to make me not want to taste it....was this just me?!?

Slaphead07

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

Got around to trying the Macaroni - well should I really say heating it... I didn't even try it to be honest....heated it up in the microwave for the 2 minutes suggested and stirred it well and then left it sitting for 1 minute but the smell was enough to make me not want to taste it....was this just me?!?

I found most of this new vegan range to be fairly horrible.

JustMe,K

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

Got around to trying the Macaroni - well should I really say heating it... I didn't even try it to be honest....heated it up in the microwave for the 2 minutes suggested and stirred it well and then left it sitting for 1 minute but the smell was enough to make me not want to taste it....was this just me?!?

The first time I had it, I enjoyed it. The second time, not so much.

adelcrowsmel

Just wondering has anyone elses M&S dramatically reduced the amount of Plant Kitchen products they are stocking - I can get little or nothing in mine now....they obviously weren't selling!!

Unearthly

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

Just wondering has anyone elses M&S dramatically reduced the amount of Plant Kitchen products they are stocking - I can get little or nothing in mine now....they obviously weren't selling!!

Not for me. They have expanded their range I found with the likes of Churros now available