They will likely become familiar over time, but I will do my best to list as many non-typical ingredients as I can and where I have found them. This is meant to be an active and changing list so come back as needed for more and updated information!
Nutritional Yeast:
Trader Joe's (near spices)
Lassen's (near spices)
Whole Foods (supplement section)
Amazon.com (many varieties!)
Smoked Paprika:
Most Grocery Stores (spice section)
Costco's No Salt Seasoning:
Seems to be temporarily (I hope!) unavailable
Soy Curls:
Amazon.com (I have only tried Butler brand)
Tempeh:
Trader Joe's (I do not like the brown rice one)
Lassen's (refrigerated section)
Whole Foods (refrigerated section near tofu)
Medjool Dates:
Trader Joe's (among the fresh fruit usually)
Lassen's (in the refrigerated section with the nuts)
Whole Foods (near the nuts - Del Real brand is my favorite)
Can be found many places online as well
Also available in regular grocery stores (usually near the fresh fruit with nuts)
Date Sugar:
Amazon.com (Date Lady)
My Favorite Teas:
Amazon.com (Double Matcha Green Tea)
Amazon.com (Sweet & Spicy Tea)
Sprouts is not a shop I use much, but I know lots of folks who do and they have a lovely selection of the items we need.
The Grocery Outlet is not a place I go when I need a specific item, but they do have some interesting things for excellent value if you're open to exploring.
Coconut Aminos:
Lassen's
Whole Foods
Broccoli Sprouts:
Lassen's
Whole Foods
Broccoli Sprout Seeds:
Miso Paste (Chickpea):
Whole Foods (refrigerated section)
Red Lentils:
Most grocery stores. Recommend calling ahead.
This list will be updated so please return to see what's new!