Vegan Burger at Red Robin – a review

Restaurant FoodFebruary 14, 2018March 27, 2019 Leigh Scott

Vegan Burger at Red Robin – a review

February 14, 2018

It’s always nice to find a vegan option when I’m visiting a restaurant with family or friends. Often there are no vegan items identified on the menu, and I have to ask for alterations to a standard menu item. Usually my request involves removing a topping, such as cheese, from an item that’s listed as vegetarian. I’m aware that there might be hidden dairy or eggs in some of these items, but I usually figure that I have come as close as I can to a vegan meal at that particular restaurant. So it’s way better when a vegan option is actually printed on the menu! You can imagine my excitement when I heard about a new vegan burger at Red Robin! My husband and I made a special trip to the nearest Red Robin to check it out. Here’s my review.

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Good Karma Pumpkin Spice Nog – a review

Food ProductsOctober 9, 2017March 27, 2019 Leigh Scott

Good Karma Pumpkin Spice Nog – a review

October 9, 2017

Fall is here, and pumpkins are wildly popular. Pumpkins are a main attraction at countryside pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Pumpkins are stacked near the entrance of every grocery store. Pumpkin spice lattes are once again a guest star on the menu at Starbucks. And cartons of Good Karma Pumpkin Spice Nog are tucked in the refrigerator case at Whole Foods Market.

The colorful, orange carton caught my eye as I navigated down the aisle. I am always looking for tasty treats that also pack a nutritional punch, so I decided to give this drink a try. The first thing I noticed is that the carton says it’s made with flaxmilk. I’d previously learned about many other kinds of non-dairy drinks, but flaxmilk was a new one for me. I took home a carton, poured a glass, and became an instant fan of Good Karma Pumpkin Spice Nog. It’s rich, creamy, and contains the warm fall spices that we all love. And it’s way healthier than many other sweet treats. Read on to find out why.

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New Vegan Protein Bowl at Starbucks – a review

Restaurant FoodSeptember 25, 2017March 27, 2019 Leigh Scott

New Vegan Protein Bowl at Starbucks – a review

September 25, 2017

Be still, my beating heart! Starbucks is offering a new vegan Protein Bowl! It features Lentils & Vegetables with Brown Rice. The label proclaims that the Starbucks vegan protein bowl contains 23 g (!) of protein and 2 cups of vegetables. And it’s Vegan Certified. I took a photo of the bowl in order to prove all of this to you.

Eating out at fast food restaurants has improved greatly for non-meat-eaters in the past few decades. I recall when the only options for someone who didn’t eat meat were generally side salads. And those salads were often little more than some chunks of iceberg lettuce, a couple of tomatoes, and a few carrot slivers. Of course, I like salads as much as the next person, especially if they contain some dark, leafy greens. But I’ve always wished for a vegetarian or vegan fast-food meal that would truly “stick to my ribs.”

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