TL;DR: After years of trying different products, these five have become absolute non-negotiables in my daily routine. From Botanical Cuisine's incredible New Yorker to Bonsai soy milk that froths like a dream, these aren't just products—they're the things that make everyday meals feel special and keep me coming back for more.
The Products That Become Part of Your Soul
You know how some products just click? Not because of fancy marketing or trending recommendations, but because they quietly become essential to how you live, eat, and feel good about your choices.
I've been thinking about this lately, what are the products that have genuinely earned their permanent spot in my routine? The ones I reach for without thinking, that make everything taste better, feel easier, or just bring a little extra joy to ordinary moments.
After some serious consideration, I've narrowed it down to five absolute essentials. These aren't just things I like… they're products I genuinely couldn't imagine living without.
1. Botanical Cuisine New Yorker: The Game Changer
Let me start with something that completely revolutionised how I think about plant based eating: Botanical Cuisine New Yorker.
If you haven't tried this yet, you're seriously missing out on something magical. This completely plant based, dairy free wonder has a flavour that's honestly unreal. Imagine something tangy like sour cream, but somehow a million times better, creamy, rich, and with this ability to bring absolutely everything to life.
What makes it even more special? It's made with organic cashews and macadamia nuts right here in Melbourne. There's something deeply satisfying about supporting a local brand that puts genuine love and quality into their products.
I use this stuff on everything. Dolloped on roasted vegetables, stirred through pasta for those quick but still ‘restaurant quality’ dinners, spread in wraps, or honestly sometimes just eaten straight from the container when nobody's looking.
It's one of those magical products that transforms a simple meal into something that feels like a proper treat.
2. Earth Sauce Tofu: Converting the Tofu Skeptics
Now, if you're already a tofu lover, prepare to have your mind blown. And if you've had disappointing tofu experiences, you know, the watery, bland kind that puts people off… this will completely change your perspective.
Earth Sauce tofu is perfectly pressed, which means zero faffing around with soggy, water logged blocks. The texture hits that perfect sweet spot: creamy yet firm, and genuinely satisfying. I could eat it straight from the packet (and often do), but mostly I cube it up for stir fries, salads, or bake it until the edges get gorgeously crispy.
As someone who values plant based protein, quality matters enormously. With soy products especially, you want the good, high quality stuff, and Earth Sauce absolutely delivers on that promise.
3. Happy Way Vegan Protein Powder: The Smooth Operator
Here's where I get a bit particular about protein powders. If you've tried a few, you'll know they can be properly chalky, leave weird aftertastes, or just feel like you're forcing something unpleasant down your throat.
Happy Way's vegan protein powder in vanilla is nothing like that. It's smooth, genuinely creamy, and tastes like actual vanilla, not that artificial sweetness that makes you wince.
I mix it through my morning oats for breakfast that's both filling and delicious, blend it into smoothies when I need something quick, and sometimes get creative with chia puddings for afternoon pick me ups. It gives me that protein boost without feeling like a chore, and honestly feels like a treat every single time.
4. Organic Times Dutch Cacao: My Daily Ritual
This one is completely non-negotiable for me. Organic Times Dutch Cacao is the foundation of my daily hot chocolate ritual, my moment of calm in whatever chaos the day brings.
The flavour is rich and smooth with this perfect balance that's neither bitter nor overly sweet. You can taste the quality immediately, and there's something deeply comforting about knowing this little daily ritual is built on something genuinely good.
This isn't just a pantry staple for me, it's self-care in a cup. That daily hot chocolate moment has become sacred, and this cacao makes it absolutely perfect every single time.
5. Bonsai Soy Milk: The Frothy Perfection
I'll be completely honest here: I'm a total plant milk snob, and I'm genuinely proud of that fact. When you find something that hits all the marks, why settle for less?
Bonsai soy milk is that perfect partner for everything. It froths beautifully for lattes and hot chocolates, it's incredibly creamy, and has this lovely subtle flavour that enhances rather than overpowers your drink.
Made with high quality organic soybeans, I know what I'm drinking is genuinely good for me. After trying countless plant based milks over the years, nothing else even comes close to Bonsai's consistency and quality.
When I combine it with that Organic Times Dutch Cacao for my daily hot chocolate? Pure happiness in a mug.
Why These Products Matter
These five items are more than just things on a shelf, they've become integral to how I live and eat. They make food taste incredible, they align with how I choose to live, and they genuinely bring me joy.
Each one represents something important: quality ingredients, thoughtful production, flavours that don't compromise, and the kind of everyday luxury that makes ordinary moments feel special.
Finding Your Own Essentials
Everyone's list will look different based on their lifestyle, dietary needs, and what brings them joy. The magic happens when you find those products that just work, the ones that make you feel good about your choices while making everything taste better.
Whether you're plant based, exploring vegan alternatives, or just looking for high quality organic wholefoods that deliver on flavour, these five have earned their permanent spots in my routine.
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