Common Vegan Baking Substitutes
When you make a cake or batch of cookies, the recipe typically includes eggs, milk, butter, flour and baking powder. Yet, these dairy and animal products are not part of a vegan diet. It’s possible to bake while maintaining a vegan or plant-based lifestyle! Consider these common ingredient substitutes to update your favorite dessert recipes….
Origins of the Reuben Sandwich
The Reuben sandwich is a diner and deli staple! It’s also well-known for its distinctive flavor and combination of ingredients. While restaurants started serving this sandwich at the beginning of the 20th century, its origins continue to be contested. Here’s some background on this long-time lunch favorite. What Is a Reuben Sandwich? A traditional Reuben…
How to Use Different Types of Tofu
Tofu was one of the first meat alternatives in American diets, introduced toward the middle of the 20th century. Yet this vegetarian staple, made from curdled and pressed soybean milk, has been used in Asian diets for centuries, with origins as far back as 950 A.D. in China. Today, the U.S. market includes multiple types…
Easy Substitutions for Going Vegan
You’re ready to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet but knowing where to start can pose a challenge. Rather than jumping right in to only consuming fruits and vegetables, you can limit your meat and dairy consumption with these easy vegan substitutions. Meat Substitutes Beyond long-standing tofu and soy, textured vegetable protein can replicate…
Using Tofu as an Egg Substitute
“How do you like your eggs?” Your answer to this question defines much of what you eat beyond breakfast, from salads to snacks and baked goods. Perhaps you enjoy egg salad on toast or a vegetable omelet with a side of home fries. Many vegan options serve as meat substitutes but eggs have also entered…
Best Types of Bread for Making French Toast
French toast is an easy recipe to try at home but the small touches can make all the difference. You want the bread to taste slightly eggy yet sweet from the vanilla and cinnamon. It should be also soft but still have some structure when your fork sinks in. Understand the different types of bread…
5 Ways to Improve Your Sandwich
Sandwiches are a simple meal that you can often eat on-the-go. While it might just look like two slices of bread or a wrap layered with meat, cheese and vegetables, a sandwich has endless possibilities. Whether for taste, reduced sogginess or to achieve a new texture, upgrade your sandwich game with the following tips. 1….
Differences Between an Omelette and a Scrambler
When you’re deciding on breakfast at Colony Diner, the first food that comes to mind is likely eggs. We have many dishes centered around eggs, including omelettes and scramblers, which we call “scramelts”. Both include eggs whisked with other ingredients like cheese, meat and vegetables, served with toast and home fries. Yet beyond these similarities,…
Guide to Different Meat Substitutes
In 2022, consuming less meat is more than a dietary choice. Many people abstain from meat products to help move us toward more sustainable food production. At the same time, these products are a protein source, typically with less calories and cholesterol. As such, the options have diversified in recent years. Tofu and soy protein…
How to Identify & Treat an Electrolyte Imbalance
According to Medical News Today, an electrolyte imbalance can occur if your body has too much or not enough water. Electrolytes help maintain the balance between fluids in and out of our cells. Many electrolyte deficiencies occur when trying diets that cause rapid weight and water loss. The hot summer sun can also cause an…