Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 4/6/02 7:37:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, kitten_72396 writes: << After the vb is cooked, someone is in position at the other end to catch them in a separate pan. Otherwise, they would fall onto a conveyor covered in burger >> I recently had one at BK. The manager was there, was very nice, and totally assured me it will not come into contact with any meat at all. They seem to have been trained concerning this and go out of their way to reassure people. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 4/6/02 7:49:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, windy1002 writes: << I was going to try one of these before reading the book, but now have no intention of eating at a fast food joint again. And who needs to support this industry? >> I've been a vegetarian for almost 25 years, until recently, have never eaten fast food, don't really know much about fast food. I agree with many animal rights people (who ordinarily don't even like BK!) and, in spite of their arguments against the fast food industry, they are glad BK is now offering a veggie burger to the public and are asking us to support them in this endeavor. I don't think they're going to make a ton of profits on my burger a week. In my mind, I'm supporting vegetarianism, and it indicates this country is taking small steps in recognizing more and more people want alternatives to meat. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 4/6/02 8:11:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, kitten_72396 writes: << He even told me about how they left the chicken out overnight at one place at room temperature, then served it anyway! YUCK!!!!! >> I did a lot of waitressing in my life, and I've even seen this done in so-called high class places. Everyday I used to say a prayer being grateful I didn't eat meat. I'm very, very picky about where I go to eat out, and I can't think of any place where I've worked that I would go as a customer. And these are considered really nice retaurants. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 4/6/02 8:09:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, rpa1960 writes: << I dislike Boca Burgers--they taste slimy to me but Grillers are tolerable with garlic pickles. >> I thought the BK ones were really good, but I also love Grillers. Not so keen on Boca Burgers, though. The BK ones are all grain, spices and veggies. They said too many people said they were allergic to soy, so they opted for ones without it. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 4/6/02 8:19:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, kitten_72396 writes: << is Morningstar's " oven roasted veggie " veggie burger. I love those, but not the other Morningstar burgers. >> I've tried most of them, but I stick with Grillers and sometimes the oven roasted veggie ones cause they're crunchy. ;-) Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 4/6/02 8:42:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, kitten_72396 writes: << You know, of all the people I've ever talked to who worked/has worked at any food places, they have ALL said that they wouldn't eat there! lol >> Yes, it's not a pretty picture. When you work there you see it all! I've never worked at a fast food place, but I've worked at well-known major chains and above average local places. Some are worse than others, but they were all pretty bad;-). Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 4/6/02 8:45:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, kitten_72396 writes: << Are they like the original Gardenburger? >> Grillers or the oven roasted veggie ones? I think the oven roasted veggie ones come closer to the original GB. Grillers are juicier or something. I have two male friends who eat meat and they love Grillers, so maybe they taste more like meat. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Hi! I was thinking about the veggie burger at Burger King the other day when I ran into a friend who's in management at our local BK. He told me that the veggie burgers are placed on a belt that goes through the broiler. At this time, there is no juice or fat on the belt. After the vb is cooked, someone is in position at the other end to catch them in a separate pan. Otherwise, they would fall onto a conveyor covered in burger grease....oh, and the mayo is low fat, but not fat free, vegan or organic. Gina ===== I know you know what I think I said, but I'm not sure you know that what you heard is not what I meant. Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 I don't mean to start a long debate again, but just have to respond to this after just reading " Fast Food Nation " . I was going to try one of these before reading the book, but now have no intention of eating at a fast food joint again. And who needs to support this industry? Becky - " Gina M. Butz " <kitten_72396 Saturday, April 06, 2002 7:35 AM BK veggie burger update! > > Hi! I was thinking about the veggie burger at Burger > King the other day when I ran into a friend who's in > management at our local BK. > > He told me that the veggie burgers are placed on a > belt that goes through the broiler. At this time, > there is no juice or fat on the belt. > > After the vb is cooked, someone is in position at the > other end to catch them in a separate pan. Otherwise, > they would fall onto a conveyor covered in burger > grease....oh, and the mayo is low fat, but not fat > free, vegan or organic. > > Gina > > > > > ===== > I know you know what I think I said, but I'm not sure you know that what you heard is not what I meant. > > > > Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax > http://taxes./ > > > contact owner: -owner > Mail list: > Delivered-mailing list > List-Un: - > > no flaming arguing or denigration of others allowed > contact owner with complaints regarding posting/list > or anything else. Thank you. > please share/comment/inform and mostly enjoy this list > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 But how did it taste? Some places have veggie burgers that taste great and some are awful. The best I ever had was on an airline and I couldn't get any info re it. I dislike Boca Burgers--they taste slimy to me but Grillers are tolerable with garlic pickles. Of course, I didn't esp like hamburers when I did eat meat so maybe I am way too picky re veggie burgers. Thanks. Max , MorningGlory113@a... wrote: > > I recently had one at BK. The manager was there, was very nice, and totally > assured me it will not come into contact with any meat at all. They seem to > have been trained concerning this and go out of their way to reassure people. > > Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 BK usually adheres pretty tightly to standards and regulations. They are typically very clean and well-managed. That is very rare in the food industry.The meat is some of the fattiest stuff around, though! Even my dog doesn't eat processed food! lol Gina --- MorningGlory113 wrote: > In a message dated 4/6/02 7:37:13 AM Pacific > Standard Time, > kitten_72396 writes: > > << After the vb is cooked, someone is in position at > the > other end to catch them in a separate pan. > Otherwise, > they would fall onto a conveyor covered in burger > >> > > I recently had one at BK. The manager was there, > was very nice, and totally > assured me it will not come into contact with any > meat at all. They seem to > have been trained concerning this and go out of > their way to reassure people. > > Gloria > ===== I know you know what I think I said, but I'm not sure you know that what you heard is not what I meant. Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 In a message dated 04/06/2002 11:43:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, kitten_72396 writes: Memphis has a special on the nightly news that reports all the violations of local restaurants. It's pretty rampant. Oh, that's pretty neat. Wish more stations would do that. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 For me, it depends on the type of burger. There are some Boca and Morningstar burgers that I don't like, and some that are tolerable, and some that I like. My favorite is Morningstar's " oven roasted veggie " veggie burger. I love those, but not the other Morningstar burgers. Gina --- rpa1960 <rpa1960 wrote: > But how did it taste? Some places have veggie > burgers that taste > great and some are awful. The best I ever had was > on an airline and > I couldn't get any info re it. I dislike Boca > Burgers--they taste > slimy to me but Grillers are tolerable with garlic > pickles. Of > course, I didn't esp like hamburers when I did eat > meat so maybe I > am way too picky re veggie burgers. > Thanks. Max > > > > , MorningGlory113@a... > wrote: > > > > I recently had one at BK. The manager was there, > was very nice, > and totally > > assured me it will not come into contact with any > meat at all. > They seem to > > have been trained concerning this and go out of > their way to > reassure people. > > > > Gloria > > ===== I know you know what I think I said, but I'm not sure you know that what you heard is not what I meant. Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 You know, of all the people I've ever talked to who worked/has worked at any food places, they have ALL said that they wouldn't eat there! lol Memphis has a special on the nightly news that reports all the violations of local restaurants. It's pretty rampant. Gina --- MorningGlory113 wrote: > In a message dated 4/6/02 8:11:52 AM Pacific > Standard Time, > kitten_72396 writes: > > << He even told me about how they left the chicken > out overnight at one place at room temperature, > then > served it anyway! YUCK!!!!! >> > > I did a lot of waitressing in my life, and I've > even seen this done in > so-called high class places. Everyday I used to say > a prayer being grateful I > didn't eat meat. I'm very, very picky about where I > go to eat out, and I > can't think of any place where I've worked that I > would go as a customer. And > these are considered really nice retaurants. > > Gloria > > > ===== I know you know what I think I said, but I'm not sure you know that what you heard is not what I meant. Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Are they like the original Gardenburger? Gina --- MorningGlory113 wrote: > In a message dated 4/6/02 8:09:50 AM Pacific > Standard Time, rpa1960 > writes: > > << I dislike Boca Burgers--they taste > slimy to me but Grillers are tolerable with garlic > pickles. >> > > I thought the BK ones were really good, but I also > love Grillers. Not so > keen on Boca Burgers, though. The BK ones are all > grain, spices and veggies. > They said too many people said they were allergic to > soy, so they opted for > ones without it. > > Gloria > ===== I know you know what I think I said, but I'm not sure you know that what you heard is not what I meant. Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 I've taken Grillers to cook-outs and had meat eaters snatch them up. Used to just take what I would eat, now take more to share. I try to grill them myself, if the host lets me, because they will dry out if left on too long. There is usually a corner of the grill that is meat free and not too hot. Max , MorningGlory113@a... wrote: > Grillers are juicier or something. I > have two male friends who eat meat and they love Grillers, so maybe they > taste more like meat. > > Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Who makes the grillers. I might have missed it if someone already said. rpa1960 wrote: I've taken Grillers to cook-outs and had meat eaters snatch them up. Used to just take what I would eat, now take more to share. I try to grill them myself, if the host lets me, because they will dry out if left on too long. There is usually a corner of the grill that is meat free and not too hot. Max , MorningGlory113@a... wrote: > Grillers are juicier or something. I > have two male friends who eat meat and they love Grillers, so maybe they > taste more like meat. > > Gloria contact owner: -owner Mail list: Delivered-mailing list List-Un: - no flaming arguing or denigration of others allowed contact owner with complaints regarding posting/list or anything else. Thank you. please share/comment/inform and mostly enjoy this list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Morningstar, I think (I don't have any right now to check for sure). They are in the frozen food section. Max , dognut@p... wrote: > Who makes the grillers. I might have missed it if someone already said. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 I love morningstar's tomato basil pizzaburgers. :-) great for a quick italian fix. megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Thanks! rpa1960 wrote: Morningstar, I think (I don't have any right now to check for sure). They are in the frozen food section. Max , dognut@p... wrote: > Who makes the grillers. I might have missed it if someone already said. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 I tried one without the mayo and they weren't too bad. I had mustard added for a little bit of a kick. Shara - rpa1960 Saturday, April 06, 2002 8:09 AM Re: BK veggie burger update! But how did it taste? Some places have veggie burgers that taste great and some are awful. The best I ever had was on an airline and I couldn't get any info re it. I dislike Boca Burgers--they taste slimy to me but Grillers are tolerable with garlic pickles. Of course, I didn't esp like hamburers when I did eat meat so maybe I am way too picky re veggie burgers.Thanks. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 I worked at a burger king in high school, and we were instructed to simply assure people who had concerns about animal fat touching other things (fries, for example, which were supposedly fried in something other than animal fat) to just go along with them. Of course, this was many years ago, but I would be leary of trusting them! Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 How about some recipes from everyone for their favorite homemade veggie burgers! (I'll start looking mine up!) Anita - MorningGlory113 Saturday, April 06, 2002 11:18 AM Re: BK veggie burger update! In a message dated 4/6/02 8:11:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, kitten_72396 writes:<< He even told me about how they left the chickenout overnight at one place at room temperature, thenserved it anyway! YUCK!!!!! >>I did a lot of waitressing in my life, and I've even seen this done in so-called high class places. Everyday I used to say a prayer being grateful I didn't eat meat. I'm very, very picky about where I go to eat out, and I can't think of any place where I've worked that I would go as a customer. And these are considered really nice retaurants.Gloriacontact owner: -owner Mail list: Delivered-mailing list List-Un: - no flaming arguing or denigration of others allowedcontact owner with complaints regarding posting/list or anything else. Thank you.please share/comment/inform and mostly enjoy this list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 I had to add ketchup to mine. If I have to eat fastfood it is ok. My 2 cents-- Michelle > " Shara Chilcoat " <schilcoat > > >Re: Re: BK veggie burger update! >Sat, 6 Apr 2002 15:35:55 -0800 > >I tried one without the mayo and they weren't too bad. I had mustard added >for a little bit of a kick. >Shara > - > rpa1960 > > Saturday, April 06, 2002 8:09 AM > Re: BK veggie burger update! > > > But how did it taste? Some places have veggie burgers that taste > great and some are awful. The best I ever had was on an airline and > I couldn't get any info re it. I dislike Boca Burgers--they taste > slimy to me but Grillers are tolerable with garlic pickles. Of > course, I didn't esp like hamburers when I did eat meat so maybe I > am way too picky re veggie burgers. > Thanks. Max > > > > _______________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2002 Report Share Posted April 7, 2002 The ones I'm talking about say " Original " on the box. I haven't seen the Gardenburger grillers yet. Gina --- MorningGlory113 wrote: > In a message dated 4/6/02 8:45:44 AM Pacific > Standard Time, > kitten_72396 writes: > > << Are they like the original Gardenburger? >> > > Grillers or the oven roasted veggie ones? I think > the oven roasted veggie > ones come closer to the original GB. Grillers are > juicier or something. I > have two male friends who eat meat and they love > Grillers, so maybe they > taste more like meat. > > Gloria > ===== I know you know what I think I said, but I'm not sure you know that what you heard is not what I meant. Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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