The healthiest vegetable? Cauliflower is one of the healthiest veggies known for being a good source of B vitamins, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber. People have been making cauliflower patties in their kitchens for well over a decade now, serving them with burger buns or with a side of mashed potatoes. I often like to eat … Read more
You don’t have to look too hard to find a vegan or a meatless patty these days. With texture and looks similar to the traditional beef burgers, vegan burgers have become a hit not just with those who want to go completely meatless, but also among flexitarians who would love to do their bit for … Read more
According to culinary experts, PETA, and experienced bakers, most burger buns are vegan. Meaning, they come from plant sources. Although, vegans will tell you that not all bread and buns are created equal. Let’s examine some key differences between Vegan and Non-Vegan buns. Ingredients that are sourced from animals like, milk, butter, oils, glycerin, sodium … Read more
I am a big fan of “Shark Tank”, ABC’s popular Tv show, and love to hear about new plant-based burger startups. When I learned about a black-owned vegan burger startup from Hyattsville, MD, and how their meatless patties wooed a tough shark, I had to Google this company’s website right away! Danita Claytor, Duane Cheers, … Read more
A Brief History In-N-Out Burger restaurant chain originated in California in 1948. Today this burger chain became an internationally recognized name and a symbol of West Coast and So Cal living. It grew to 252 locations in California alone and 111 in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Oregon, and Colorado. Tourists and celebrities from all over … Read more
It’s lunchtime! You are in the mood for a sumptuous burger and have checked out all the options nearby to find the best meatless patties that exist in town. Oh, wait! So, the patty is meatless, but you do want a delicious, creamy layer of mayonnaise on top. And if you add mayo, then doesn’t … Read more
2019 was the year of plant-based patties. Their popularity exploded and meat substitutes from a petri dish seamed a concept from a distant future. Fast forward to 2021 and post-quarantine, restaurants in some parts of the world are already serving lab-grown chicken and beef. Should manufacturers of plant-based meats be worried? Will cell-based meats disrupt … Read more
A brief history of Jamaican Patties We can guess the place of origin of these patties just from their name. Although they don’t look quite like your classic beef or plant-based round burger patties, they are still called patties. And that is perfectly fine. The Jamaican patty is rather a “turnover” consisting of a dough … Read more
Sprouts’ rich selection of plant-based offerings is growing If you live in the US and shop at organic food markets, you are probably familiar with Arizona headquartered, Sprouts Farmers Market. This supermarket chain sells organically grown foods and is especially popular in California where it has over 120 locations. Many of us will be happy … Read more
Up for a weed burger? No, not that kind of weed. A weed burger made with seaweed patties. Some call it a kelp burger, some algae burger but they are all referring to the tasty burger made with seaweed patties. Though seaweed has been an integral part of the human diet for centuries, seaweed burger … Read more