tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post5689140252371896736..comments2023-05-26T10:17:24.907+01:00Comments on maple•spice: Vegan Unprocessed Cheese SlicesDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-7834916862714012282015-01-09T21:02:50.607+00:002015-01-09T21:02:50.607+00:00Hi Allison, I would think that the agar powder sho...Hi Allison, I would think that the agar powder should work as a straight swap for the vege-gel as it gets heated.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-5467335821672470952015-01-08T18:04:04.685+00:002015-01-08T18:04:04.685+00:00i heard that to use the agar powder that you neede...i heard that to use the agar powder that you neede to heat it to form a gel. what amount of wtaer would you use if the receipe above didnt call for it. how did Laina use it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237369370542446408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-86083484033407182252014-11-26T03:26:31.023+00:002014-11-26T03:26:31.023+00:00Nice Post !Nice Post !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-34262763361869904722014-08-28T09:45:36.909+01:002014-08-28T09:45:36.909+01:00Thanks Thez!Thanks Thez!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-80282564315138135162014-08-27T00:53:48.251+01:002014-08-27T00:53:48.251+01:00I used cornflour and so far (fingers crossed) it s...I used cornflour and so far (fingers crossed) it seems to have worked fine!Theznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-10824166635913207342014-05-29T12:19:54.891+01:002014-05-29T12:19:54.891+01:00shell, Im in NZ also and a complete newbie, did yo...shell, Im in NZ also and a complete newbie, did you use the same ingredients?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-51476307102270585832014-05-29T12:12:11.509+01:002014-05-29T12:12:11.509+01:00This sounds promising, although as a complete newb...This sounds promising, although as a complete newbie im going for the whole dairy, soy and gluten free thing for my son with ASD so may have to adapt a little? he LOVES pizza though so I have to find something and as far as I know there is nothing we can buy here that acts as a substitute. will keep you posted :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-78769218325949285352013-10-15T11:15:47.605+01:002013-10-15T11:15:47.605+01:00Sorry for the late reply here. Any dairy free milk...Sorry for the late reply here. Any dairy free milks can be used but unsweetened is best. I'm afraid I just don't know about the gluten free flour as I have such little experience in working with them. If you have a flour you like to use to make a roux I would start with that as that is the role of the flour in this recipe. Another possible alternative is to double the gelatin and omit the flour altogether (but that's a guess!) <br /><br />Hope it works out for you :-)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-2661545263535188912013-10-13T05:56:10.748+01:002013-10-13T05:56:10.748+01:00We love grilled cheese in our house, but being a n...We love grilled cheese in our house, but being a new gluten free vegan I'm wondering if there was any success with other milk alternatives and do you think gluten free flour can be used?<br />Thanks so much. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-74191670253370294132013-07-22T00:26:44.737+01:002013-07-22T00:26:44.737+01:00We tried it today. Yes I know... we are a year (or...We tried it today. Yes I know... we are a year (or so) late ;-)<br />But better late than never! ;-)<br />And... we adopted it!<br />Thank you!Éphée Laféehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371774603176147346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-1423881723185413122013-07-10T14:30:31.260+01:002013-07-10T14:30:31.260+01:00Hi, I'm a recent "convert" from Vege...Hi, I'm a recent "convert" from Vegetarian to Vegan. Can't wait to try these, thanks for supplying this recipe.Annie777https://www.blogger.com/profile/09499306673464941818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-9647060094135064692013-05-27T22:18:37.065+01:002013-05-27T22:18:37.065+01:00Hi Alyson! I haven't tried either but I would ...Hi Alyson! I haven't tried either but I would imagine it would be fine. I would opt more for the almond milk over the rice as it's creamier. Another commenter here had success using coconut milk too. Good luck!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-83947854920972069792013-05-27T14:31:45.661+01:002013-05-27T14:31:45.661+01:00Can rice or almond milk be used instead? I have so...Can rice or almond milk be used instead? I have soy sensitivities. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959594880559649195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-14630743210779373622013-05-23T19:27:37.663+01:002013-05-23T19:27:37.663+01:00Hi! I would say the recipe as is would be too soft...Hi! I would say the recipe as is would be too soft to make a block out of but it *may* be worth experimenting by increasing either the vege-gel or agar. I wouldn't be able to say how much though...it would never be firm enough to grate though as it is a soft cheese :-)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-7792904619967045412013-05-23T18:01:38.625+01:002013-05-23T18:01:38.625+01:00Can this be made into a cheese block rather than s...Can this be made into a cheese block rather than slices? Your recipe looks so good I would like to try. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-5718890053998792182013-05-21T21:43:31.874+01:002013-05-21T21:43:31.874+01:00Hi Lucy! Don't follow the packet instructions ...Hi Lucy! Don't follow the packet instructions here, just add the powder with the flour as instructed above. Good luck!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-49212009169592410072013-05-21T17:45:49.831+01:002013-05-21T17:45:49.831+01:00with the vege gel, do you prepare it like it direc...with the vege gel, do you prepare it like it directs you on the packet? so sprinkle into 200ml of coldwater? or just add how it is? thanks xlucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513610038586274349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-41059843061432979792013-05-12T14:00:03.536+01:002013-05-12T14:00:03.536+01:00So glad you like them Shell - the great thing abou...So glad you like them Shell - the great thing about them is that you can adjust the flavourings as you see fit too. I'm definitely going to have to get aboard freezing these as well!<br /><br />Thanks so much for figuring out the costs (I'm terrible at that side of things!) The tofutti processed cheese slices cost euro 3.20 here for a pack of 8 slices, so if I convert that into NZD just to evenly compare it works out like this:<br /><br />mine - .15c per slice<br />tofutti - .63c per slice<br /><br />That makes the tofutti ones almost 4 times more expensive. Of course, that's making the smaller 12 slices like you did but as you say they would be closer in size to the tofutti ones anyway. Prices of the slices and ingredients will vary everywhere but that's still a good indication that they are quite reasonable!<br /><br />Thanks again for the info!! ♥<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-50117541950599828252013-05-12T05:36:41.081+01:002013-05-12T05:36:41.081+01:00I know this is a relatively old post , but I just ...I know this is a relatively old post , but I just had to comment - I think these are awesome! I have tweaked the flavours to suit my tastes (funnily enough using the recipe from the uncheese cookbook that you mentioned). I never tried processed cheese slices, but did try the vegan versions when I lived in the UK and liked the idea of the slices more than the flavour. Here in NZ you can't get the vegan version so that was that.....until I saw this posted on interest a few weeks ago. Now I have a batch of these in my freezer most of the time - so convenient and like you say much easier than making a sauce for a sandwich and all that palaver!<br /><br />And to toe poster who said it sounded expensive...I *think* for the double batch I made last night it would've been about NZD 3.50 for all the ingredients.....but I can't really say if that is cheap or not as I just cannot buy cheeze slices here. I bet if I were to make the recipe in the UK it would be cheaper as ingredients are generally cheaper there. I get 12 smaller slices from 1 recipe (about the same size as those you would buy), so 24 slices for NZD3.50 / GBP1.75 seems cheap to me. (Can't comment on the states as I have no idea how much things cost there)Shelloidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14232631534181678773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-72991139721490424202013-04-15T19:27:48.345+01:002013-04-15T19:27:48.345+01:00Hi :-) Sorry but I honestly have no idea and the f...Hi :-) Sorry but I honestly have no idea and the figures would vary hugely between different countries/currencies and brands used. I certainly don't feel that it would be that expensive, especially compared to the store bought ones, which are outrageous here! <br /><br />Sorry I can't be of more help on that one...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-41902004369059788332013-04-15T14:53:35.795+01:002013-04-15T14:53:35.795+01:00how much does 1 batch cost to make for how many sl...how much does 1 batch cost to make for how many slices, it sounds expensiveFragileAsARoseHealthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18235868826707148224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-62692133775116377392013-03-05T16:02:51.488+00:002013-03-05T16:02:51.488+00:00Ah, shame it didn't work...I've only ever ...Ah, shame it didn't work...I've only ever used the veg-gel and not agar powder so can't really advise on what went wrong. It should set almost immediately once spread in the pan (i.e - not be gloopy) it may have been an issue with length of cooking all right. Glad you enjoyed the "cheese spread sandwich" at any rate :-) Good luck experimenting!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-40868685070485135892013-03-05T04:25:04.910+00:002013-03-05T04:25:04.910+00:00I tried it with the Agar Powder. My end product wa...I tried it with the Agar Powder. My end product was a goop that stuck to the cling even after nearly 24 hours of chilling. My guess is that I either didn't stir the mix as long as I should have in the pot or I am just doing something completely wrong. I still used the remaining goop as a sort of cheese spread and made myself some delicious grilled cheese sandwiches all the same. I will have to do some more experimenting and try again. Thank you for the recipe! :DJordan Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345801831311792648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-70283473329900540612013-02-05T09:04:25.270+00:002013-02-05T09:04:25.270+00:00Hi! Although I haven't tried it I feel any oil...Hi! Although I haven't tried it I feel any oil *should* work in it's place, even olive, but using solid coconut oil would be a good starting point. What a shame all the vegan butters there contain palm oil :-(<br /><br />Sorry I can't give a more definitive answer, let me know if you try it and how you get on! I could do with another batch of these myself I might give olive oil a try myself today :-)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733503025531290452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608706408360417857.post-63533772760737851752013-02-04T22:52:42.217+00:002013-02-04T22:52:42.217+00:00Do you think coconut oil - in its solid state - wo...Do you think coconut oil - in its solid state - would work similarly in place of the vegan butter? I haven't tried making my own vegan butter yet, and all of the vegan butters here in the US contain palm oil (which I'm trying to stay away from). Mommy Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287797277017802775noreply@blogger.com