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Hey, non-salad eaters! 🥗 Traveling but want to stay healthy? ✈ I’ve got just the thing for you—a super simple, flavorful salad recipe that’ll change your mind about greens! You’ll only need a few ingredients, many of which you can easily find at local grocers or request at restaurants. Ready to give it a go? Download the recipe for free >> https://bit.ly/46EZZbM Tried it? I’d love to hear what you think! And don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more healthy food and travel tips. Let’s keep those journeys nutritious and delicious! #HealthyTravel #PlantBasedLiving #TravelTips #EatWellOnTheGo

Here is the "special" plate a vegan event attendee recently received. If this doesn't look appealing to you, you are not alone. Read on for my lesson learned. The venue's rationale was that the attendee could have other things from the buffet (pasta, vegetables and potatoes) to supplement the salad. My argument was that this guest should have received a specially prepared, balanced meal that gave them confidence that it was safe for them to eat, and that also delivered a positive experience equal to those who were able to eat from the buffet. The attendee's reaction was shock when they saw their "special" plate. I can't blame her, I was also horrified. Lesson learned: get detailed descriptions of what will be provided by banquet staff for event attendees with dietary restrictions and advocate where needed for the best dining experience. What would you do? Have you experienced anything similar as an event attendee or #EventProf? I am sure Julie Danaylov Ⓥ will have some thoughts to share.

In today’s world, the call for tolerance is louder than ever. But is it truly balanced? Recently, I found myself in a heated discussion: Should a vegan/vegetarian restaurant offer meat? The immediate response from many vegans/vegetarians was a resounding “No!” Yet, these same individuals expect steakhouses to provide multiple vegan/vegetarian options. Is this the new definition of tolerance? The minority demands tolerance but is unwilling to reciprocate. Let’s explore this paradox. #yvesexplains #tolerance #diningdebate #vegan #steakhouse #foodforthought

One for Veganuary! Or any other time of the year actually…. When considering vegan/vegaterian options on a menu, I believe there is a place for meat/fish imitations, but nothing beats honest cooking of vegetables and using these as the hero of the dish.

How is Veganuary going for you? 🙈🌱 Our blog explores the rise - and levelling out - of veganism and its impact on the food industry. Take a look - https://lnkd.in/eTCSSFcW #PlantBased #FoodInnovation Are you discovering any favourite plant-based dishes? Tell us as we would love to know how to spice up our own menu to get us through Veganuary! 🙈

There are many good reasons to sell more vegan food, but how do you do that? 🤔 Here’s an overview of effective strategies to motivate restaurant guests to choose vegan. Do you have other tips? Please share them in the comments.

I want to see more plant-based options in restaurants, not just because I'm a vegan food consultant... but honestly, I'm tired of eating plain salads and fries when dining out! 😅 Selfishly, I'd love to see more restaurants offering delicious plant-based dishes Real talk: after transforming some restaurants to vegan-friendly spots, let me share what actually works during holiday season: 1. Making traditional favorites plant-based isn't difficult: Get the texture right - mushy food doesn't sell Stack those flavors - especially the savory ones Make it look good - because no one orders ugly food True story: Lion's Mane Mushroom Steak at Barat? Lead Magnet which attracts many groups 2. Let's talk pricing (because we're here to make money): Don't undersell your vegan dishes Holiday season = premium pricing Group deals really work 3. Here's the thing about mixed groups: Your staff needs to know their stuff Make starters everyone can share Every course needs solid vegan options Need help making your holiday menu both sustainable and profitable? Drop me a message. #VeganHospitality #RestaurantConsulting #PlantBased #HolidayMenu

Want to sell more vegan food at your restaurant but don’t know how? 🥑 These 10 marketing strategies will help you inspire your guests to choose plant-based menu options more often. Selling more vegan dishes is a great way to make a positive impact on the planet and society while strengthening your brand image and business. 💗 You can encourage customers to choose vegan dishes by making them more accessible and guiding food choices through effective menu changes and positive marketing. 📣 Read the blog post to understand how you can apply these marketing strategies for your restaurant (link in comments). #RestaurantMarketing #Hospitality #MenuStrategy #FoodMarketing #VeganMenu

Wednesday isn't just hump day, it's also $6 TACO CRUNCH DAY. This is a tradition we have had in place for years, making sure we had a budget friendly special vegan treat every week for our customers. Last year we sold over 60,000 #vegan taco crunches. Can yall believe that!? Bringing comforting and nostalgic plant classics to our customers is what we do best and from our 12 + years of being in the #plantbased #foodindustry, we know what the people want. Let's not forget about what our local newspeople @nashvillescene said about our delicious snack disk in this years Food Fight issue: "Most restaurants can’t replace the guilty pleasure of a Taco Bell run no matter the quality of ingredients — though you’ll probably feel plain guilty given how heavy and overloaded most spots’ reimagined wraps get. Meanwhile, The BE-Hive’s simple and expertly assembled version, with its savory plant-based deli crumbles, is not just delicious, but also hearty without being too heavy or greasy. Don’t get me wrong, I love Redheaded Stranger — but I’d rather fill my tray with a diverse array of their tacos instead of one single item. The BE-Hive chooses simplicity over abundance, and with its impressive vegan ingredients, the crunchwrap feels less like imitation and more like innovation."

Vegan and Vegetarian menu choices have never been an afterthought with us. #delifreshgo vegan dishes are so good we have to keep them away from our carnivore clients. #notjustlunch #crewcatering Drop us a message or send us an email to find out more about our menu range and what makes us so popular when we provide #tourcatering #tvcatering #filmcatering and #corporatecatering