Tag: food

Hail Seitan! The Ancient, High-Protein Vegan Superhero Missing From Your Plate

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When we put Seitan Pastrami on the menu last week, we got a lot of raised eyebrows. The two biggest questions were: “Wait, is this real pastrami?” and “What on earth is seitan anyway?”

First off, let’s clear the air: no cows were harmed, and no dark rituals were performed in the making of this sandwich. While it sounds a little mischievous when you say it out loud, seitan (pronounced say-tan) is actually a heavenly, plant-based superhero.

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The Dairy Epiphany: Why Cows Don’t Just “Make” Milk

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Welcome back to the Twisted blog! Today, we are talking about a massive biological misunderstanding that almost all of us grew up believing.

If you ask the average adult where milk comes from, they’ll say, “Well, cows! They just have milk.” We tend to view cows like magical, infinite milk fountains that need to be emptied like an overflowing water balloon.

If this is what you always thought, you are actually in the majority! A major consumer poll by The Harris Poll found that a staggering 75% of adults don’t realize that a cow must give birth to produce milk. Across the pond, a YouGov survey found that over 50% of people in the UK miss this basic biological fact, too.

Our modern food system is so clinical and disconnected from nature that millions of us grow up with this massive cultural blind spot. But if we take a step back and look at the actual science, the reality is much more relatable.

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The Dirty Truth About Vitamin B12 (Hint: It Doesn’t Come From Meat)

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Today, we are tackling a nutrient that makes everyone look at vegans like we’re daredevils living on the edge: Vitamin B12.

If you tell someone you’re plant-based, they’ll often gasp and say, “But what about B12? You can only get that from meat!”

Well, grab a snack, because it’s time for a quick plot twist.

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Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and we have a wonderful dish to share with you! For over 15 years, these Roasted Stuffed Pumpkins have been the star of our Thanksgiving table, and they always wow all our guests. Not only are they super tasty, but also very versatile —you can really make them your own. Go all out with a big centerpiece pumpkin that’ll have everyone talking, or keep it cute with little individual pumpkins for each guest. It’s totally up to you, and I promise everyone will be impressed! Plus, you can stuff your roasted pumpkin with anything you like—your favorite stuffing, grains, veggies, or even vegan mac & cheese. The possibilities are endless, so get creative! The only limit is your imagination!

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