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What is a tigernut? Well, it's not from a tiger and it isn't a nut! A tigernut is a tuber and can be eaten plain. It has a starchy, dry consistency and a subtly sweet flavor. I like to make sure I chew mine thoroughly, especially since they can be quite dry and if you aren't paying attention, particles can "go down the wrong tube" and you can end up coughing. These are tasty, but for the reason I just mentioned, I tend to enjoy tigernuts as a non-dairy milk. Tigernuts c

This blog post marks the first post in the Weekly Food Prep Series. If you recently were able to sign up for the newsletter and get the free shopping guide, you were able to get a comprehensive plant-based whole foods shopping list. When I do my shopping, I keep in mind some foods that I would like to prepare for the week (often on a Sunday afternoon) made from whole foods. These foods might be sold packaged at stores containing additives such as sweeteners, hydrogenated/r