Thursday, January 28, 2010
Buzzito Review on Get Sconed!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (makes 24)
1 cup flour (spoon flour into dry-measure cup and level off)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons refined coconut oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1½ tablespoons water + 1½ tablespoons oil + 1 teaspoon baking powder mixed together (this is in lieu of an egg)
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1/3 cup dark raisins
1/3 cup golden raisins
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and set one rack in the middle of the oven.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the brown sugar, then the egg substitute, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients, then the oats and raisins.
- Drop the batter by rounded teaspoons 2-inches apart on the baking sheets lined with parchment or a silicone liner (I heart silpats) and use a fork to gently flatten the dough.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes. Rotate baking sheets during baking for even heating.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Review of The Higher Taste on Yelp!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Amazing deal at MysticTrader.com!
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Buzzito Man Van
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
PDX Veg Fest this Saturday!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Have you tried the two new Buzzitos yet?
LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE & DELICIOUS
Portland-based small business creates two new vegan burritos incorporating a local and innovative soy product.
In the midst of many people striving to make more sustainable lifestyle choices, numerous have recognized the power of acting globally through both thinking and supporting locally. Recently, a couple of Oregon small businesses teamed up to create two ready-to-eat, vegan burritos that can help this be both a simple and delicious task.
The Higher Taste™, a local family-run business that has been producing ready-to-eat vegetarian foods in
The protein strips are made using only whole, non-GMO soybeans, nothing added to the soybeans and nothing taken out, so the nutritional values remain intact. The soybeans are processed in a manner that creates a shape and texture similar to that of a chicken or beef strip. Yet, by being made solely with soybeans, the curls are a considerably healthier and more sustainable alternative to many
conventional protein products.
One might ask why soy proteins are a more sustainable option than conventional animal based proteins. Recently, the USDA estimated that to produce one pound of beef, it took seven pounds of feed. With that alone, soy proteins look at least seven times more sustainable! That is not even taking into account the land use, water use, and carbon emissions that are a result of raising livestock. So, by even minimally replacing some animal proteins with soy proteins it can be an easy way to make a large impact on sustainability.
In the new Buzzitos™ the curls are seasoned and combined with fresh veggies, brown rice and delicious sauces to create two delectable taste experiences wrapped up in a whole grain flour tortilla. The Higher Taste™ products,
including the two new burritos, are available at all New Seasons stores, as well as Portland-Metro and