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I have created this blog in my quest to find the perfect healthy meal. I am a bonafide carnivore, i like my steak rare, my chicken fried, and my fish fresh.. However, it has come to my attention that none of that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle or a healthy waistline. One of my very best friends is a vegetarian and has often told me i have "vegetarian" tendencies and that I am a better vegetarian than her because she hates vegetable AND meat; i find this ironic. To get to my point, i have been experimenting with recipe's, store bought items, and just plane making things up. I figure I'm not the only vegetarian out there who loves meat.. am I?

I have chose this lifestyle, mainly because i want to be around for my three kids, and someday grand kids and so on. I want to teach my children healthy choices so that good habits start now. I am slowly finding that healthily does not always mean lack of flavor. I learn something new everyday and still on a quest to find the best flavors and vegetarian ideas. Feel free to pass the word about this blog and i value all your input!

Happy Eating!!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Facon.. what is it and can I have more please?

Facon, also know as Veggie Bacon or fake bacon, is made mostly of egg whites and soy proteins along with some other natural stuff, but you get the idea. If you are a fan of the tiny little bacon bits people put on salads, then you will LOVE Facon. Its basically the same thing just in flat bacon looking form. I've tried various brands of these (awaiting ad sponsorship so i can't name names yet) and I can honestly say they are all pretty good. As with any "veggie" meal its all how you cook it. Invest in plenty of spray oils, I use olive oil spray, these will be your new best friend. This stuff cooks fast so pay attention. Just spray a little spray in your saute pan and lay facon flat, set to medium heat and flip very often. When it gets just the right color of "bacon look" then its ready. My son likes his extra crispy, so I cook mine a little longer for him. I use facon on everything from veggie burgers, to egg white tacos, to my famous FLT's (Facon, lettuce, and Tomato sandwiches). The stuff is low fat, high protein, and just dang delicious. If you have other ideas for facon PLEASE post :)

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