Carnivores crave bacon. Witness Epic Meal Time’s obsession with bacon – which even extends to their creation of a 216,960 calorie Christmas tree decorated in – you guessed it, bacon. As much as I love plant-based protein, I have to admit that bacon is the hardest thing to replicate. I keep praying ...
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Who Makes the Best Meatless Turkey?
At our nation’s most meat-centric holiday, stuffed squash just doesn’t cut it. Those of us who don’t eat meat can enjoy all the wonderful sides, but it’s nice to have something that looks and tastes like turkey to accompany the delicious casseroles, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and cranberry ...
An Easy Alternative to the High Price of Supermarket Vegetables
On the rare weeks when I’m not able to patronize the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market, I shudder at paying $2.50 for a red pepper at my local supermarket. My blog today is a shout out to the hardworking farmers and vendors who make that market run year round. Don’t get me wrong – shopping there ...
Love Chorizo? Try this Meatless Version!
It's fun discovering new products that make my recipes taste even better - and more meat-like. I've written before about Upton's Natural's - a unique brand that is doing amazing work with Seitan. Seitan is often called "wheat-meat" because it so closely replicates the mouth-feel of meat. When ...
WestSoy Chicken-Style Seitan Gets Two Thumbs Up!
One of my favorite late summer recipes from Fool a Carnivore is Okra and Tomatoes with Chicken. I love this recipe because it is so simple to make and celebrates end of the summer produce that is still at its peak of flavor. We found some beautiful tiny okra pods (which to me means 2” or less) at ...
