Who says vegans go without?

This could quite possibly be the best dang burger I have ever encountered.

Seriously.

Its made with my new favorite vegan burger patty by Gardein. It can be found in most supermarkets but for sure at the local Whole Foods.

I built this burger by first lightly toasting some locally made foccacia rolls. Then, I spread a mix of veganaise and dijon mustard and topped it with an herbed spring mix. The patty came next covered in a heavenly maple chipotle sauce. The final flourish is onions, carefully caramelized with olive oil and fresh garlic.

The result is truly special and is bursting with sweet, savory goodness.

I have never been overly thrilled with restaurant veggie burgers as they always seem like an afterthought just thrown on the menu to appease a few "picky" customers. This burger is proof that in the time it would take you to drive to your favorite restaurant, you could have a compassionate meal that satisfies on so many levels. It was also made from mostly store bought ingredients making it easy to put together without a lot of fuss.

So get creative!

Lindsey

Meet your Water

This is an amazing film that highlights just how much our lifestyles impact the resources we are bound to.

Colorado River: Running Near Empty

While watching this, I couldn't help but think that of the 1% (seriously, of all the water on earth, that is all that is useable) of available ground water on earth, 70% goes to supporting feed crops and animal agriculture, leaving a mere .08% of the total water on earth for domestic use.

If you want to see the Colorado reach the sea, think about your diet. It takes 2500 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef. It takes 60 gallons to produce a pound of sweet potatoes. It is a simple way to have a profound impact.

Enjoy!

Eat This!