If ever there was a Memorial Day that felt different, it would be this one.
Some Americans continue to maintain social distancing, while others eagerly flood beaches, parks, and pools. My two cents are we need to acknowledge that things are never going to get “back to normal” and that we should accept and embrace the “new normal“. . . in our lives and in our food.
Even those of us who continue to social distance will probably be putting burgers on the grill today. Before you reach for the all-beef patties (if you can even find them in the empty meat aisle), please read this NY Times opinion piece, “The End of Meat is Here”.
There are so many tasty plant-based burger options on the market, and if you haven’t explored them, maybe today is the perfect time. My three favs are:
Since Memorial Day is the one Federal Holiday that is always on a Monday, please put out your flag to honor our veterans, and choose a burger for the “new normal” that will better protect your health and our planet.
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