Today, I tried the Impossible BurgerTM for the first time. I’d seen this all over the internet – on social media, in the news – but this was the first time I’d seen it on a menu. It was at The Counter in Pasadena, CA. If you haven’t heard of this product before, The Impossible…
Tag: Vegan
Recipe First Impressions: Golden Beets with Fava Beans and Mint
We’ve been trying to cook more lately, partly to save money, and partly to just improve our skills. We make a lot of Asian staples at home – noodle soups, tamago gohan (egg rice), and fried rice being mainstays in our household. However, there are many ingredients and cuisines we’ve only seen at restaurants and…
Recipe: Lazy Asian Noodles
Mengsha: This week, I’d like to share with you our noodle recipe. This is what we make at home when don’t want to make any effort, and so all of the measurements are made by eye. Because of this, the word “recipe” is actually a bit of a misnomer. Use it rather as a guide, and sub…
Real Food Daily
Quite often, usually for lunch 899 E. Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106 Mengsha: Real Food Daily specializes in food for people with dietary restrictions. Everything is vegan, and everything on the menu is clearly labeled: gluten free, nut-free, soy-free. It’s located very close to where we live, and since we have quite a few vegan…
Of Gourmets and Gluttons 