In Praise of Progress!
In Praise of Progress! My daughter has a friend visiting from another province so we've been doing a lot of day trips from Calgary out and about to surrounding areas. As a vegan, this is always exceedingly difficult. I have to plan ahead (I'm not a planner), I have to decide how long I think I'll be gone, and try to figure out what food I can bring with me that's easy, won't spoil etc. What actually happens is I throw a couple protein bars and maybe some almonds into my purse and then spend half the day starving. Story of my life. But now, wonder of wonders A & W (a Canadian fast food chain) has the Beyond Burger! Yes, folks, that's right – a burger and fries joint has joined the vegan club and my life is forever changed. I can't even tell you how wonderful this is. I'm out on the highway somewhere, I'm starving, and then, in the distance, I see the A & W sign. Take that Golden Arches! Not only does this place have the Beyon...