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Update: Vegetarian Chicken has arrived at KFC - and it tastes great!

Thursday July 24, 2008
Edit: If you're headed off to KFC to try the new vegetarian "chicken" sandwich, why not bring a friend and buy two? Peta2 is offering a "buy one get one free" coupon on their website here:
Buy One Vegetarian Chicken Sandwich Get One Free

The verdict is in! While it may not be good for your body, it's a consensus that the new vegetarian "chicken" available at KFC restaurants in Canada are great for your tastebuds - and taste just like real chicken! Although the bun it comes with contains some trace dairy products and it's usually served with mayonnaise, vegans can ask for no mayo and get it in a wrap rather than on a bun for a fully vegan version. KFC, if you're reading this, the rest of the world would love to try these new menu items too! Lucky Canada! Here's what some of you Canadians have had to say about the new vegetarian "chicken" at KFC Canada:

"Just got home from KFC here in Toronto, and devoured two of these babies in about 5 minutes. They’re really really good, surprisingly. Tastes exactly like the KFC chicken sandwiches that I remember eating many years ago. A little heavy on the mayo though, but c’est la vie."

"I had the veg chicken burger today, it was really good. I actually couldn't believe that it wasn't chicken."

"I tried it last night. Yes I’m sure it’s terrible (for your health), and yes it’s probably fried with the real chicken, but it was so so delicious."

"I had the veggie chicken sandwich today and it was SO good! It brought back memories of eating KFC many many years ago before I became vegetarian. The taste was exactly how I remembered. I’m sure it’s not good for you…but it sure tasted good!"

The main concern amongst us vegetarians seems to be whether or not these vegetarian "chicken" sandwiches are prepared alongside the regular chicken and are thus coated in real chicken grease or oil. Can any of you lucky Canadians find out how the vegan chicken is being prepared and let us all know?

Video Recipe: Vegetarian Cream of Asparagus Soup

Saturday July 19, 2008
A rich and creamy asparagus soup can be made from just a few simple vegetarian ingredients. Watch this video to see what to do. For the best flavor, asparagus should be cooked just until tender but still firm rather than soft and overcooked. Asparagus season is coming to an end soon, so enjoy this crisp late spring vegetable while you still can! As an added bonus, asparagus is naturally very low in calories, with just 27 calories per cup, but is also high in fiber and vitamin A.

Video Link: How to Make Vegetarian Cream of Asparagus Soup

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