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As I face the reality of being dairy intolerant I would love members suggestions on non-dairy products you like. I have found milk and butter products I like, but am struggling with yogurt, sour cream and cheeses. I love the Trader Joe’s vegan whipping cream. Has anyone found a really good substitution for buttermilk? The non dairy milks plus vinegar are a lot thinner than buttermilk. Anyone found a non dairy cheese that really melts? I’m in the Seattle area, so have Kroeger, Safeway, Costco, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and PCC (local co op). Any suggestions are welcomed.

For anything creamy, I can highly recommend the two cookbooks from the Millennium restaurant:

The Millennium Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian Cuisine

The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors From the Millennium Restaurant 

I’m an omnivore, but Millennium was a favorite restaurant when it was in the theatre district of San Francisco; it has since moved to Oakland, and a bit off the beaten track at that. But all their creamy dishes were fantastic. I really miss their cardamom ice cream.

I am not sure if you are into making things yourself, but if so, these books are worth investigating:

Vegan at Home: Recipes for a Modern Plant-Based Lifestyle

The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples

Both have melty cheese, sour cream and yoghurt.

Thank you for the suggestions.

I have found non dairy yougurt and sour cream that I really like.  The brand is Forager.  It is cashew and coconut based.  The Elements of Baking has a great substitution for buttermilk.

I'm still on a quest for non dairy cheeses.  So fair I haven't been willing to make my own.