I loved talking about Passover food around the country this week. From matzo to Passover friendly pasta and rice there are so many options now. Hope you’ll look for some of these foods at your grocery story this week!
Here are some of the appearances.
Las Vegas:
https://www.ktnv.com/morning-blend/green-goddess-public-relations-32818
Baltimore:
https://www.abc2news.com/lifestyle/midday-maryland/green-goddess-passover-shopping
Tampa:
https://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/passover-must-haves
For more on the brands featured here check out:
Yehuda Matzo: yehudamatzos.com
Gefen Lasagna: https://www.instagram.com/gefen_foods/?hl=en
Heaven and Earth Riced Cauliflower: kayco.com/products/heaven-earth-riced-cauliflower
Sea Castle Seaweed Snacks: kayco.com/brands/sea-castle209
Gefer Macaroons: https://www.instagram.com/gefen_foods/?hl=en
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ennis McWilliams, about ORBERA weight loss balloons
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As for the menu there are a couple of vegetarian or vegan options. I was going to order the Homemade Falafel dinner, but they were out of falafel (sigh). I wasn’t thrilled they were out of something on their first day, BUT since it was their first day I’ll give them a break. I instead opted for a whole wheat wrap with seared portobello mushrooms in a style they call Havana “Vibe.” It came with fresh greens, corn and black bean salsa, avocado, plantain strips and salsa fresca with a cilantro lime vinaigrette. The menu also says it comes with white cheddar cheese, but there wasn’t any cheese on mine (not sure why) so I believe this was vegan. The plantain strips also seemed to be missing from my wrap. All that said this was DELICIOUS. I would definitely get it again. I can’t say I’d get it every day though because it was $16. It’s $11 for a basic wrap and then the protein adds anywhere from $5 – $7. My “protein” was the mushrooms and those were an extra $5. I had read the Allens were trying to do healthy fast food at affordable prices so the $16 price tag on a wrap is rather stunning. It’s even more expensive than the super hot “
Breakfast is also on the menu with smoothies, juices and a couple gluten-free options including blueberry pancakes and muffins (I had the banana one, which is also vegan). I was happy to see an Acai bowl on the menu, but again the $12 price tag is steep. My husband just had one at Acai nation in Los Angeles and it was $9.95. Breakfast options at fast-food spots should definitely not be above $10. Also there is an Egg Ohm-Wich option (love the Ohm part, very clever). You can also order these as an Ohm-let. There are four “vibes” to choose from here and I found it strange that three out of the four include regular old bacon. Not even a turkey bacon for those who avoid pork, but really what I would have liked to see is vegetarian bacon.