Back in the 1970s when Toby Alves started making her famous tofu paté, eating tofu was considered super-healthy! But now more and more people are anxious about tofu and soy. They’ve heard about studies that make it seem like eating soy is unhealthy. Food trends can get confusing! So let’s see what the evidence really […]

You need to bring something for the upcoming holiday potluck at work or maybe you’re hosting a holiday dinner for your family. You’re a fan of plant-forward meals because you know it’s a good choice for you and the environment. But you’re not sure if the other guests will feel the same way you do. […]

You feel guilty… there was so much food that you had to toss this morning because it went bad before your family could eat it. All that beautiful produce you were going to use, ugh, what a waste! We’ve all been there…there are times that despite the best of intentions food goes to waste. Let’s […]

Here at Toby’s, we love seasonal produce! It supports the local economy, is better for the environment, contains more nutrients, and tastes a whole lot better! So you can’t blame us for getting a little excited during summer here in the Pacific Northwest — especially when we have so many delicious fresh fruits and vegetables […]

Earth Day is almost here! Every year since 1970 the world celebrates our planet on April 22nd. Do you have any plans for Earth Day this year? Here at Toby’s, we celebrate Earth Day but we also try to be environmentally conscious throughout the year. We believe that we can all make a difference and […]

Most of us have heard about plant-based eating, but we’re loving a new term we’re hearing lately — plant-forward eating. You don’t need to be a vegan or even a vegetarian to be a plant-forward eater. This concept is more inclusive to a variety of dietary preferences. Plant-forward is simply about getting more plants on […]

Which Aisle of the Store Should You Find Your Salad Dressing? Here’s a question we hear from new customers, “Why can’t I find Toby’s Dressing in the same aisle with all the other salad dressings?” If you’re looking for Toby’s Dressing & Dip amidst the shelf-stable ranch dressing, you won’t find us there. Toby’s Dressing […]

What creates the most controversy for your friends and family when you get together for game day? Is it which football team you’re rooting for or is it what you’ll snack on while you’re watching? Your brother is a carnivore, your mom is vegetarian, and your nephews are picky eaters! Sound familiar? How can you […]

It’s easy to be drawn to seasonal produce during summer or early autumn. What’s not to love with farm-fresh strawberries and corn on the cob? But we may forget that seasonal produce is available all year long, even in the middle of winter. Let’s explore the benefits of eating seasonally and give you some of […]