Product Reviews

Handi Pies
www.vegtime.com
Review by Erin Pavlina

I first had the pleasure of tasting a Handi Pie at the Natural Products Expo in early 2002. I was frustrated to learn that they wouldn't be available in my area for many months so I tried not to think about them. Recently, I was told they were coming to a store near me and I figured now was the time to let everyone know about them.

Handi Pies are meals in a crust. They come in four flavors: Hot Chick, Thai Vegetable, Tennessee Barbecue, and Curry. My favorite is the Tennessee BBQ followed closely by the Thai Vegetable. In a word... it's the sauce! When you bite into a hot, flaky BBQ Handi Pie, you get a burst of tangy sauce covering soy meat and onions in a corn and wheat crust. Delicious! This is comfort food at it's best.

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Handi Pies are easy to make, and come out perfectly in the oven. They make a great on-the-go snack. Take them to work... the smell alone will make people want to go vegan. I hope you can find Handi Pies in a store near you. If not, ask your store to carry them. Visit the VegTime website to learn more about these tasty meals!

Erin Pavlina is the author of Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World, and a new cookbook, Vegan Family Favorites. She lives in Las Vegas with her vegan husband and children, Emily and Kyle.

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