Delicious AND Self-Righteous

Vegetarian Times polled 10,000 readers to find their favorite brands of pantry staples from drinks to vinegars to chips, and in its October issue releases the findings. Its website has a list of "The Essential 30." Hey, it's like Consumer Reports! But for food! I like that!

And never mind the fact that the list has a category named "Enlightened Beverages." I know. VT readers picked some winners, like IZZE's mandarin orange soda, Bear Naked's banana walnut cereal, and the delicious stock bases from Better Than Bouillon, well known to Chowhounds who cook.