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Officially, this is a coffee grinder, but I find it’s the best seed and spice grinder for flax seeds, chia seeds, and more! It comes with two removable stainless steel bowls, making it easy to hand wash or run through the dishwasher. The second bowl is great for chopping vegetables.
Secura Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder
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The 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake
Buy Now → This handy nut chopper is great for chopping nuts and seeds for plant-based patties, and burgers. It’s easy and mess-free. No cutting board or knife is needed. mess. Keep it in the refrigerator or freezer and you won’t have to wash it between uses. It’s perfect for creating toppings for cereal, salads, and smoothie bowls.
Nut Chopper
Buy Now → This rechargeable vacuum sealer makes it easy to extend the storage life of dried fruit, seasonings, mason jar salads, and more. It works on regular and wide-mouth mason jars.
Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer
Buy Now → Katerina Cermelj, creator of the popular The Loopy Whisk recipe blog, created this definitive guide to baking. Armed with a PhD in inorganic chemistry, she explains the science involved so you can easily adapt your baking to meet specific diet criteria and still make it taste spectacular. Even gluten-free and vegan pie crust, bread , and more options are included!
The Elements of Baking: Making any recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free or vegan
The Elements of Baking by Katerina Cermelj
Buy Now →Noya Adjustable Tofu Press
This simple-to-use tofu press works great for pressing excess water out of tofu to make it firmer. The adjustable spring-loaded top also features a pour spout for draining excess liquid. This tofu press makes the process of making tofu or pumfu (soy-free pumpkin seed tofu) much easier since it provides a way to compress the curds and press out the whey.
Noya Adjustable Tofu Press
Buy Now → Nut Milk Bags
This three-pack of organic unbleached cotton nut milk bags makes the process of straining nut milk or seed milk easier. They are washable and reusable and have a handy drawstring.
Nut Milk Bags
Buy Now → Almond Cow
If you want homemade almond milk, cashew cream, pumpkin seed milk, and more at the touch of a button, this stainless steel milk-making machine is for you. Easy to operate and clean. No squeezing through a nut milk bag. It does the blending and straining for you.
30 Days to Natural Blood Pressure Control
This book will guide you through a 30-day journey with simple, natural strategies to improve your blood pressure. It is written by David DeRose, MD, Greg Steinke, MD, and Trudie Li, FNP.
Agar Powder
This high-quality quick-set agar agar powder works well to thicken dairy-free cheese. When cooked, it creates a firm, sliceable almond or cashew cheese substitute.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid gives dairy-free cream cheese and nut cheeses the taste that’s missing in dairy-free cheeses. It’s a slightly tart taste of cultured dairy products that can’t be replicated with lemon or lime juice. This lactic acid is vegan and non-GMO.
Cornaby’s E-Z Gel
This miracle worker thickens instantly without cooking. Instant modified cornstarch is made by physically, enzymatically, or chemically altering the structure of cornstarch made from non-GMO waxy corn (maize.) Use it for thickening sauces, salad dressings, and for making no-cook low-sugar strawberry jam.
Kala Namak (Indian Black Salt)
The high sulfur content in this salt makes it smell and taste a lot like eggs. Sprinkle it on tofu scramble just before serving for a flavor reminiscent of eggs. The flavor tends to dissipate with heat.
Butler Soy Curls
Soy Curls are a naturally gluten-free dried product made from whole non-GMO soybeans. No other ingredients are added. When rehydrated they have a texture similar to chicken. Their ability to absorb flavor makes them a versatile meat substitute.
Aleppo Pepper
Aleppo pepper is a common Mediterranean seasoning made from deep red Halaby chile peppers. It is named for the Syrian city of Aleppo. It is roughly half as spicy as red chili flakes, with a heat that builds slowly.
Bakery Boxes for Food Gifts
These cute little white bakery boxes are perfect for sharing cookies and other homemade treats from your kitchen.
Bakery Boxes for Food Gifts
Buy Now → Cellophane Bags for Mixes
These 4x8x2-inch cellophane bags are perfect for soup mixes and chili mixes. They have gusseted bottoms that make them stand up for easy filling and beautiful presentation as a gift.
3×3-inch Zip Top Bags for Mixes
These small resealable zip-top bags work well for packaging seasoning mixes for chili, soup mix, salad dressing mix, and other time-saving make-ahead mixes.
Coconut Milk Powder: 2 pounds
Powdered coconut milk is handy if you want a small amount without opening a can. It’s also great for creating mixes for curried red lentils. Just add water and cook.
Coconut Milk Powder: 8 ounces
Powdered coconut milk is handy if you want a small amount of coconut milk without opening a can. It’s also great for creating mixes for curried red lentils. Just add water and cook.
EssenzeFruits is another brand that doesn’t add maltodextrin and additives.
Instant Pot: 6-Quart
Save time with an automated electric pressure cooker. Great for cooking beans, soups, potatoes, and more.
Glass Lid for 6-Quart Instant Pot
This clear tempered glass lid makes it easy to keep an eye on the food I am simmering, slow cooking, or keeping warm in the Instant Pot. I especially like it when I am keeping cereal warm for guests. It’s much easier for them to serve themselves than to deal with the regular, pressurizing Instant Pot lid. Other sizes are available to fit 8-quart and 3-quart Instant Pots.
Instant Pot: 3-Quart
An electric pressure cooker that’s handy for travel and for cooking for one or two. Also good for cooking brown rice, quinoa, and other grains.
Brix Jar Key
If you ever struggle to open jar lids, this tool is for you! Just place it under the lip of the lid, lift it, and the Jar Key breaks the seal. Now the lid is easy to screw off. A game changer!
Comes in assorted colors. Makes a great gift or stocking stuffer.
Danish Whisk
Great for stirring bread batters and mixing casseroles. The smart design makes it extra easy to mix dry ingredients and batters by hand. Great for refrigerator dough. Makes a great gift for someone who enjoys cooking and baking.
Wooden Tamper
This simple acacia wood tamper is useful for mashing cooked chickpeas when you don’t want to get the food processor out. This pickle packer makes it easy to pound and pack salted veggies into mason jars for fermentation.
OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Hand-Held Spiralizer
Top-rated by America’s Test Kitchen for a hand-held and more economical spiralizer.
Cuisinart Classic Round Waffle Maker
This classic round waffle maker bakes 6 1/2-inch waffles. It does a great job with healthy plant-based whole-grain, gluten-free, and grain-free waffles. Make extra and freeze them.
Puracy Stain Remover
A plant-powered stain remover that even removes set-in stains and charcoal stains.
Cast Iron Tortilla Press
This sturdy tortilla press makes it quick and easy to make tortillas and flatbreads.
Dr. Christopher’s Complete Tissue and Bone Ointment
This ointment contains comfrey, an herb also known as boneset or knit bone. The synergistic combination of herbs supports healing.
Azure Standard
Azure Standard offers high-quality, organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries. They are an affordable option for a wide range of products: from 5 pounds of dried beans to 25 pounds of rolled oats, to natural cleaning products. Order online and it’s delivered free by truck once a month to local drop sites all over the U.S. The minimum order is $50. They also ship products.
Nigella Sativa Seeds (2 ounces)
These seeds, also known as black cumin seeds or kalonji seeds, are often used in North African and Indian cuisine. They are known for their ability to improve immunity.
Nigella Sativa Seeds (1 pound)
These seeds, also known as black cumin seeds or kalonji seeds, are often used in North African and Indian cuisine. They are known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties and their ability to improve immunity.
Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa)
Use 1 teaspoon one to three times a day with honey for improving immunity. This study showed that people recovered faster from COVID when using 500 mg nigella sativa oil twice a day.
White Chia Seeds
These light-colored chia seeds are great for salad dressings, peach chia jam, and anywhere you want the benefits of chis seeds with a lighter color. Rich in omega-3 fats, protein, fiber, and calcium.
Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Attachment
These attach to wide-mouth and regular-mouth mason jars for vacuum sealing. Use with a hand-held vacuum sealer or a countertop model.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Mill
It is an indispensable tool for quickly making applesauce. It will easily separate the peel and seeds from cooked apples. The stainless steel bowl can handle hot foods and does not react with the food as cheaper models do.
Vidalia Chop Wizard
A quick way to chop onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and other vegetables. Great for prepping salads and soups.
Vidalia Chop Wizard Cleaning Tool
If your Chop Wizard doesn’t have a cleaning tool, you’ll want this for cleaning the grids after use.
Vegetarian Flavor Bible
One of my favorite resources that I turn to regularly in planning and cooking meals. This book lists what foods go well together. I often get inspired with new flavor combinations I hadn’t thought of. And it gives me seasoning ideas and inspiration.
The New Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Combines easy make-ahead refrigerator dough with healthy options
The Best of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
The newest cookbook with favorite recipes. Includes whole-grain, pizza, flatbread, and gluten-free recipes.
Cambro 4-Quart Storage Container (without lid)
Great for storing refrigerated gluten-free bread dough. Order the lid separately.
Cambro 4-Quart Storage Container Lid
The lid for the Cambro round 4-quart storage container for storing refrigerated gluten-free bread dough. Order the container separately.
Digital Scale
A digital scale is essential for gluten-free baking and helpful for many other uses in the kitchen.
Saf Instant Yeast
A reliable instant yeast for baking gluten-free and wheat bread. Also works well for refrigerator dough.
Psyllium Husk Powder
Essential for adding structure to vegan gluten-free bread, especially without xanthan gum.
Pastry Scraper
This handy tool makes it easy to scrape the dough off the counter and to help shape wet refrigerator dough. It is also useful for scraping pizza stones.
Rubber Mallet
This tool has a surprising use in the kitchen–for making it easier and safer to cut winter squash. Use it to pound the chef’s knife into the squash, just off-center so you miss the stem.
The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook
A great resource by America’s Test Kitchen with 500 well-tested recipes.
Small Cookie Scoop
This small scoop by OXO Good Grips holds one tablespoon, perfect for quickly forming small cookies and veggie meatballs.
Medium Cookie Scoop
This medium scoop by OXO Good Grips holds 1 1/2 tablespoons, perfect for quickly forming medium cookies and veggie meatballs.
Large Cookie Scoop
This medium scoop by OXO Good Grips holds 3 tablespoons, perfect for quickly forming large cookies and small patties.