by Nick Lulli
After working with self-professed "girl gone green" Julie Watkins for 6 months, I'd finally received enough prodding and admonishing to try something "vegan."
I've been consuming animal products my entire life you see -- chicken for dinner from Chick Fil A, some eggs and a glass of nonfat milk for breakfast -- I was in no way vegan.
However, I've always been particular.
I have found that I try to distance myself from the animal at all costs - I don't consume chicken that is dark, or on the bone, I cringe when I see veins and blood in my particular meat du jour, and I only consume the "lean" fat-less versions of it all.
So, after waving chicken sandwiches in Julie's face, she finally admonished me enough (I jest - it is typically me who taunts Julie with various meat products and images) to try this "vegan" product - Gardein vegan chicken nuggets.
After Julie got into a "cat-fight" with a pro-meat family member on Facebook, I decided to take the plunge - I made the 2 mile drive to Super Target and purchased a package of these seemingly healthy and veggie friendly goods.
I'm no chef - I frequent our local eateries, almost always refusing to cook at home.
These vegan chicken nuggets were easy to make! All that was required was a cookie sheet and oven - the only two kitchen items I know how to operate with! After 20 minutes of baking, I pulled them out, and quickly devoured them.
They were delicious! They were...not exactly fried. They were breaded - with ancient grains, according to the company. The chicken alternative was a mixture of veggies, I believe - you could fool someone with these! They were not made with any animal product - no eggs, no chicken - and they were low calorie, too!
Since first trying these delightful little nuggets, I have since made return trips to the store - each time returning with more of these morsels!
So while I haven't made the full conversion yet (I REALLY enjoy sandwiches and subs loaded with turkey breast) - I'm on my way. Gardein can convince you (and so can Julie Watkins)!
I've been consuming animal products my entire life you see -- chicken for dinner from Chick Fil A, some eggs and a glass of nonfat milk for breakfast -- I was in no way vegan.
However, I've always been particular.
I have found that I try to distance myself from the animal at all costs - I don't consume chicken that is dark, or on the bone, I cringe when I see veins and blood in my particular meat du jour, and I only consume the "lean" fat-less versions of it all.
So, after waving chicken sandwiches in Julie's face, she finally admonished me enough (I jest - it is typically me who taunts Julie with various meat products and images) to try this "vegan" product - Gardein vegan chicken nuggets.
After Julie got into a "cat-fight" with a pro-meat family member on Facebook, I decided to take the plunge - I made the 2 mile drive to Super Target and purchased a package of these seemingly healthy and veggie friendly goods.
I'm no chef - I frequent our local eateries, almost always refusing to cook at home.
These vegan chicken nuggets were easy to make! All that was required was a cookie sheet and oven - the only two kitchen items I know how to operate with! After 20 minutes of baking, I pulled them out, and quickly devoured them.
They were delicious! They were...not exactly fried. They were breaded - with ancient grains, according to the company. The chicken alternative was a mixture of veggies, I believe - you could fool someone with these! They were not made with any animal product - no eggs, no chicken - and they were low calorie, too!
Since first trying these delightful little nuggets, I have since made return trips to the store - each time returning with more of these morsels!
So while I haven't made the full conversion yet (I REALLY enjoy sandwiches and subs loaded with turkey breast) - I'm on my way. Gardein can convince you (and so can Julie Watkins)!
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