When we were in Oregon to visit my fiance's family this summer, I noticed the average grocery store carried more Tofurky deli slice options than I've seen anywhere here in Minnesota. I didn't even know tofurky offered "roast beef" and "italian" slices. That was just the tip of the iceberg. It turns out Turtle Island Foods was started as a tempeh operation by founder Seth Tibbott, and they have way more than the "smoky maple bacon" sliced tempeh I love.
In fact, Turtle Island Foods (aka Tofurky) is expanding even more, so much so that they built a new super efficient and environmentally friendly LEED platinum manufacturing facility within sight of their original plant in Hood River, Oregon. My fiance and I were fortunate enough to get to tour the plant and partake in the festivities of the 1st annual Tofurkyfest this past weekend.
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| 400 solar panels on the roof of Tofurky's LEED platinum manufacturing center. |
In addition to building a new manufacturing facility, Tofurky is expanding its product line to offer artisan sausages like cajun andouille, spinach pesto and my favorite chick'n & apple; as well as, quiche, pocket sandwiches and pot pies.
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| Tofurky Sausage and Veggie "quiche" |
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| Tofurky, Broccoli and Cheddar Pocket |
Oh you lucky duck! I am envious of all the folks who got to go to the Tofurkey party!! I have to say, I love all their products so much. I didn't know they had quiches - I hope to see them around here ( and I hope you get them too! )
ReplyDeleteYeah, we really were lucky!It doesn't hurt to leave a comment at your grocery store requesting the products. I'm giving that a try at two places I shop regularly. Wish me luck (again)!
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