Hi...I am late coming in on the discussion here, but haven't seen a few things mentioned in the e-mails..  There was a reference to the food co-op on Broadway, a wonderful source for all the items mentioned. (It is also local community owned, instead of big-box corporate...so another good reason to shop there).   I wanted to point out that it is a co-op, but actually named Three Rivers Market (so that might help in looking it up in the phone book or when locating it across from Broadway Carpet.

 

 I'd like to mention tempeh as a good substitute for meat.  As a fermented soy item, it is actually healthier for you than non-fermented ones and there are several that are meat like.  Tempeh is sold in "bars" and can be cooked up in any dish that you used to like that had meat in it.  It is a high-texture experience, as opposed to tofu.  Tempeh strips (sometimes called Fakin' Bacon, usually in the refrigerator section near the tempeh bars) isn't really like bacon, but it tastes good and goes with lots of stuff and great on sandwiches because it is thin.  And, for hiking, or snacks, or a "jerky" type experience, try Tempeh Strips that are packaged (usually near the check out) under the brand Primal Strips in different flavors ( I like teriyaki, and mesquite lime).  They are slightly stringy and textured like meat.

 

Rachel Swinney