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Post by myshelly on Feb 13, 2023 1:24:27 GMT
I get where this idea came from. In the vegan world cauliflower is used to make a version of faux chicken wings that are really tasty. I guess Chick-Fil-A decided they'd try to make a sandwich version. I've never eaten at a Chick-Fil-A and I won't be starting now. I won't support a business like theirs. But it’s not vegan or even vegetarian. It contains milk and eggs. It’s just a fancy vegetable, deep fried. I'm all for vegan and vegetarian options. That why I said that it was a shame that it wasn’t—so that it WAS an option for those who are looking for vegan and vegetarian options. How is it not vegetarian?
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 13, 2023 1:59:34 GMT
But it’s not vegan or even vegetarian. It contains milk and eggs. It’s just a fancy vegetable, deep fried. I'm all for vegan and vegetarian options. That why I said that it was a shame that it wasn’t—so that it WAS an option for those who are looking for vegan and vegetarian options. How is it not vegetarian? Because I’m an idiot. I was thinking of a friend who is vegetarian and doesn’t eat eggs—not the actual definition!
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Post by Scrapper100 on Feb 13, 2023 3:18:51 GMT
The real question is do they have a dedicated fryer for these? I guess the same one used for fries? None of the vegetarians I know would eat if cooked in the same oil as the chicken.
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Post by Tamhugh on Feb 13, 2023 4:20:37 GMT
I won’t try it, I haven’t tasted a really good cauliflower-anything yet. Tried cauliflower rice for awhile, gave it up. But what is wrong with being inclusive?! If Fox people don’t want to eat it, then don’t order it. Is it that hard? We have a small mediterranean restaurant here that makes a wrap sandwich with roasted cauliflower that is amazing. And BJs Brewhouse makes roasted cauliflower tacos that are pretty great too.
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Post by christine58 on Feb 13, 2023 13:56:24 GMT
I love roasted cauliflower with hot sauce! But I won’t be trying this as CFA is not a business I’d support
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 13, 2023 14:12:14 GMT
I heard the commercial here in Denver this morning.. I threw up in my mouth a little. (I am NOT a veggie loving pea at ALL...lol)
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Post by oh yvonne on Feb 13, 2023 15:57:20 GMT
Our CFA has a mile long line all the time. I know ours has a sweet nonbinary kid working there. We eat there a lot, their grilled nuggets are my daughter's favorite.
DD has alopecia and one day we did the drive through and she wasn't wearing her wig. The girl took our huge order and then said we are the winners of the day and the meal was on them. I think she probably thought DD had cancer and I tried to refuse but she said they do this once a day and she's allowed to and she picked us.
They also donate a lot of food to the middle school after school program.
I think the menu item is good as another option.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 13, 2023 16:47:09 GMT
Our CFA has a mile long line all the time. I know ours has a sweet nonbinary kid working there. We eat there a lot, their grilled nuggets are my daughter's favorite. DD has alopecia and one day we did the drive through and she wasn't wearing her wig. The girl took our huge order and then said we are the winners of the day and the meal was on them. I think she probably thought DD had cancer and I tried to refuse but she said they do this once a day and she's allowed to and she picked us. They also donate a lot of food to the middle school after school program. I think the menu item is good as another option. That is so sweet. Ditto to our CFA.. lots of food donated to the schools and community. And I know most of my LGBQT friends LOVE CFA. They laugh about it.
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Post by finsup on Feb 13, 2023 16:54:15 GMT
We only recently got CFA in my area and I was like, “Nope, no hate chicken for me.” Then I learned my local one is owned by a gay couple, so I gave it a try to see what the fuss was about. 😆 But I’ll for sure pass on the hate cauliflower.
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Post by amp on Feb 13, 2023 18:24:55 GMT
That sounds like eating sadness. Although, I guess if you add enough dairy and deep fry it, it’s probably delicious. But I question how healthy it would be. Cauliflower isn’t the most nutritious vegetable—and then fry it? It’s a shame that it isn’t vegetarian or vegan so that crowd would have an option. I sound old… ETA: it’s the cauliflower that I object to, not the lack of meat! Speaking as a vegan, I totally agree. Why the heck didn't they make it vegan if they were going to go that far... especially since a lot of other fast food places have a vegan option.
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Post by amp on Feb 13, 2023 18:27:57 GMT
The real question is do they have a dedicated fryer for these? I guess the same one used for fries? None of the vegetarians I know would eat if cooked in the same oil as the chicken. Speaking as a vegan (again), I know a lot of vegans won't eat food fried in the same oil as chicken...but I will, as will a lot of people I know. I think it is a step in the right direction as far as least amount of harm to animals and I want to encourage those businesses. I'm not sure of the percentage of vegans who will eat if food is prepared this way...my guess it is 50/50...
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Post by mamapeaah on Feb 13, 2023 19:46:31 GMT
Since it isn't even vegan I won't try it.
Honestly, I don't think anyone getting this sandwich really thinks its healthy.
As a vegan, I would prefer a dedicated fryer but I don't really think its a huge issue if not.
Because sharing a fryer isn't contributing to the demand for animals and that is what I really want.
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Post by RosieKat on Feb 13, 2023 21:52:00 GMT
Because sharing a fryer isn't contributing to the demand for animals and that is what I really want. I would guess it depends on each vegetarian/vegan why they eat that way. But I find it hard to believe that there will be that many omnivores who will opt for cauliflower, so I foresee this as destined to flop. It isn't vegan, it isn't vegetarian if you're anything other than a fairly flexible vegetarian, and judging just from responses here, it doesn't seem like the omni crowd will readily embrace it. I'd eat it as nuggets, in fact that sounds pretty good. But for some reason, the deep-fried cauliflower on a bun isn't appealing to me. I'd be willing to try it, though. I'm kind of an anomaly, however, in that I've loved cauliflower since I was a kid. (Yes, I also loved beets and broccoli, and it wasn't like I was just a veggie lover. I just loved "weird" things, I think.)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2023 22:20:04 GMT
I just do not understand the point of this sandwich. At all.
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Post by pilcas on Feb 13, 2023 22:37:05 GMT
As much as I eat vegetables at home, when I go to a burger or chicken joint I won’t be eating no cauliflower!
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Post by librarylady on Feb 14, 2023 21:34:21 GMT
I removed the label of politics.
We are discussing the food.
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Post by bluebird71 on Feb 14, 2023 21:59:25 GMT
That sounds like eating sadness. To me, eating anything at Chick-Fil-A is eating sadness. Would you like your chicken with a side of Christo-fascism or just BBQ sauce?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 14, 2023 22:05:23 GMT
The hosts of the Today show tried it the other day and all acted like it was really good. But I agree that it seems like it would sell better if it was a side as opposed to a sandwich. Or maybe they could also sell them as a side rather than fries, but also have the sandwich?
When did eating cauliflower become "woke"?
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Post by silverlining on Feb 15, 2023 1:49:21 GMT
I've never eaten at a Chick-Fil-A, but I absolutely love the fried cauliflower with tahini sauce that our favorite Lebanese restaurant offers as an appetizer. They also have a cauliflower pita wrap on their lunch menu.
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Post by cakediva on Feb 15, 2023 2:07:04 GMT
That sounds like eating sadness. To me, eating anything at Chick-Fil-A is eating sadness. Would you like your chicken with a side of Christo-fascism or just BBQ sauce? Ok come on…..I have a gay DD, and even she has eaten there (we only have two in Canada so trips are not often). I have a US friend who’s gay cousin and partner own one.
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Post by scrappinspidey2 on Feb 15, 2023 2:15:17 GMT
Because sharing a fryer isn't contributing to the demand for animals and that is what I really want. I would guess it depends on each vegetarian/vegan why they eat that way. But I find it hard to believe that there will be that many omnivores who will opt for cauliflower, so I foresee this as destined to flop. It isn't vegan, it isn't vegetarian if you're anything other than a fairly flexible vegetarian, and judging just from responses here, it doesn't seem like the omni crowd will readily embrace it. I'd eat it as nuggets, in fact that sounds pretty good. But for some reason, the deep-fried cauliflower on a bun isn't appealing to me. I'd be willing to try it, though. I'm kind of an anomaly, however, in that I've loved cauliflower since I was a kid. (Yes, I also loved beets and broccoli, and it wasn't like I was just a veggie lover. I just loved "weird" things, I think.) How is it not vegetarian?? Vegetarians eat animal byproducts that don’t require the death of the animal so eggs. Honey. Dairy products. Mayo. Etc.
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Post by Just T on Feb 15, 2023 2:17:27 GMT
I love cauliflower in just about all forms, but a sandwich sounds weird to me, and I doubt I will try that. I don't understand being offended by it, honestly. They are calling it a cauliflower sandwich, so I don't get being offended. I also don't get why people go ga ga over Chik Fil A, either. LOL
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Post by snyder on Feb 15, 2023 2:28:04 GMT
The real question is do they have a dedicated fryer for these? I guess the same one used for fries? None of the vegetarians I know would eat if cooked in the same oil as the chicken. Speaking as a vegan (again), I know a lot of vegans won't eat food fried in the same oil as chicken...but I will, as will a lot of people I know. I think it is a step in the right direction as far as least amount of harm to animals and I want to encourage those businesses. I'm not sure of the percentage of vegans who will eat if food is prepared this way...my guess it is 50/50... What you said reminded me not too long ago, I was at my sister's and they had cooked eggs in a skillet. Her DiL wanted one of her vegan burgers, so they took a paper towel and wiped the non-stick skillet out and proceeded to cook the vegan burger. About and hour later, DiL was so sick and faint she had to lay down. She blamed it on the burger being cooked in the same skillet the eggs were cooked in. Said she's been vegan so long that even the slightest trace of something that is non-vegan affects her like that. I'm like what the hell, but still want to support other's different eating preferences, but I was shocked. So based on that, I think it might be more than 50/50.
I would taste the CFA cauliflower sandwich, but in general, everything I have tasted made out of cauliflower to be something else like pizza crusts, etc, I have not cared for. The cauliflower taste comes out so strong and over powering. But, I do like both raw and cooked cauliflower. Maybe its a head thing with me.
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Post by pinklady on Feb 15, 2023 2:33:18 GMT
To the asshole pea that keeps labeling stuff politics. Grow up or leave the board if you’re so triggered!
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Post by sunnyd on Feb 15, 2023 2:34:27 GMT
I will definitely try it! The CFA by me has so much gristle and fat in the sandwiches and nuggets I don't know how or why anyone would eat it. Surprisingly the CFA 20 miles away has perfectly lean chicken. Why is that? Does each store trim its own chicken after it arrives? I'm squeamish about meat and would rather have a cauliflower sandwich.
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Post by amp on Feb 15, 2023 3:19:05 GMT
Speaking as a vegan (again), I know a lot of vegans won't eat food fried in the same oil as chicken...but I will, as will a lot of people I know. I think it is a step in the right direction as far as least amount of harm to animals and I want to encourage those businesses. I'm not sure of the percentage of vegans who will eat if food is prepared this way...my guess it is 50/50... What you said reminded me not too long ago, I was at my sister's and they had cooked eggs in a skillet. Her DiL wanted one of her vegan burgers, so they took a paper towel and wiped the non-stick skillet out and proceeded to cook the vegan burger. About and hour later, DiL was so sick and faint she had to lay down. She blamed it on the burger being cooked in the same skillet the eggs were cooked in. Said she's been vegan so long that even the slightest trace of something that is non-vegan affects her like that. I'm like what the hell, but still want to support other's different eating preferences, but I was shocked. So based on that, I think it might be more than 50/50.
I would taste the CFA cauliflower sandwich, but in general, everything I have tasted made out of cauliflower to be something else like pizza crusts, etc, I have not cared for. The cauliflower taste comes out so strong and over powering. But, I do like both raw and cooked cauliflower. Maybe its a head thing with me.
You could be right about it being more than 50/50. I've no idea. Everyone is different. Your story reminded me of the following: I've been vegan for years, to the point that I've forgotten what "real" (non-vegan) meat tastes like. However, a couple weeks ago, I was at a lunch-time meeting at work. My office is very nice about ordering a vegan meal for me, but apparently not all places understand what vegan means. So I dig into my special meal -- it was a salad, as usual, with no cheese on it. I bite in, and it is loaded with roast beef. Since I'm in a meeting with guests, I have no choice but to continue eating all this roast beef covered with lettuce (I'm not going to make a scene at work about meat in my meal -- that is rude and makes all vegans look bad). Anyway, I silently ate the whole. greasy. salty. salad. I thought I would most likely get sick. Fortunately, my stomach and digestive system were totally unaffected. I was shocked but happy. I forgot about it until now. Just another example of how everyone's different, I guess. I *think* my PETA buddies are the same, but I could be wrong.
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Post by snyder on Feb 15, 2023 3:40:16 GMT
What you said reminded me not too long ago, I was at my sister's and they had cooked eggs in a skillet. Her DiL wanted one of her vegan burgers, so they took a paper towel and wiped the non-stick skillet out and proceeded to cook the vegan burger. About and hour later, DiL was so sick and faint she had to lay down. She blamed it on the burger being cooked in the same skillet the eggs were cooked in. Said she's been vegan so long that even the slightest trace of something that is non-vegan affects her like that. I'm like what the hell, but still want to support other's different eating preferences, but I was shocked. So based on that, I think it might be more than 50/50.
I would taste the CFA cauliflower sandwich, but in general, everything I have tasted made out of cauliflower to be something else like pizza crusts, etc, I have not cared for. The cauliflower taste comes out so strong and over powering. But, I do like both raw and cooked cauliflower. Maybe its a head thing with me.
You could be right about it being more than 50/50. I've no idea. Everyone is different. Your story reminded me of the following: I've been vegan for years, to the point that I've forgotten what "real" (non-vegan) meat tastes like. However, a couple weeks ago, I was at a lunch-time meeting at work. My office is very nice about ordering a vegan meal for me, but apparently not all places understand what vegan means. So I dig into my special meal -- it was a salad, as usual, with no cheese on it. I bite in, and it is loaded with roast beef. Since I'm in a meeting with guests, I have no choice but to continue eating all this roast beef covered with lettuce (I'm not going to make a scene at work about meat in my meal -- that is rude and makes all vegans look bad). Anyway, I silently ate the whole. greasy. salty. salad. I thought I would most likely get sick. Fortunately, my stomach and digestive system were totally unaffected. I was shocked but happy. I forgot about it until now. Just another example of how everyone's different, I guess. I *think* my PETA buddies are the same, but I could be wrong. Oh wow! I would think that roast would have been heavy on your tummy. This gal I mentioned has accidently eaten a non-vegan food and she then starts her time frame over. Instead of being vegan for 3 years, she will say I've been vegan 1 day. She really is right, but we rib her about it from time to time. She's a lovely person, so kind and so positive.
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Post by amp on Feb 15, 2023 15:23:52 GMT
You could be right about it being more than 50/50. I've no idea. Everyone is different. Your story reminded me of the following: I've been vegan for years, to the point that I've forgotten what "real" (non-vegan) meat tastes like. However, a couple weeks ago, I was at a lunch-time meeting at work. My office is very nice about ordering a vegan meal for me, but apparently not all places understand what vegan means. So I dig into my special meal -- it was a salad, as usual, with no cheese on it. I bite in, and it is loaded with roast beef. Since I'm in a meeting with guests, I have no choice but to continue eating all this roast beef covered with lettuce (I'm not going to make a scene at work about meat in my meal -- that is rude and makes all vegans look bad). Anyway, I silently ate the whole. greasy. salty. salad. I thought I would most likely get sick. Fortunately, my stomach and digestive system were totally unaffected. I was shocked but happy. I forgot about it until now. Just another example of how everyone's different, I guess. I *think* my PETA buddies are the same, but I could be wrong. Oh wow! I would think that roast would have been heavy on your tummy. This gal I mentioned has accidently eaten a non-vegan food and she then starts her time frame over. Instead of being vegan for 3 years, she will say I've been vegan 1 day. She really is right, but we rib her about it from time to time. She's a lovely person, so kind and so positive. That's wonderful (about the DIL). My son is engaged. I don't know his fiance very well, but I hope she is as wonderful as your sister's DIL. And you can tell her that following the strict definition of veganism, she doesn't have to reset the clock. The man who coined the term states it like this: "Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose." That is the original definition put together by Donald Watson and The Vegan Society, founded 1944. So if she unintentionally eats meat or animal products, no need to reset the clock. My PETA buddies say the same thing.
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Post by peace on Feb 15, 2023 15:38:35 GMT
But it’s not vegan or even vegetarian. It contains milk and eggs. It’s just a fancy vegetable, deep fried. I'm all for vegan and vegetarian options. That why I said that it was a shame that it wasn’t—so that it WAS an option for those who are looking for vegan and vegetarian options. I didn't realize it contained milk and eggs (couldn't read the article). Yes, that does seem poor planning on their part. The folks who this might have appealed to (vegans or vegetarians) now won't touch it due to the milk and eggs. but this isn't for vegans or vegetarians.I don't know why they're doing it at all. But even if y'all came back and told me it was amazing AND vegan- nope, still noping out. I'm not giving them any of my dollars.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Feb 15, 2023 16:11:23 GMT
The Chick Fil A hate in this group never ceases to amaze me. But, hey, you do you.
Meanwhile I love a Chick Fil A sandwich with extra pickles when we do get fast food. In fact, I had a heart-shaped breakfast biscuit from there yesterday when one of our fellow volunteers at hospice brought them in for all of us as a Valentine's treat.
My only sadness over Chick Fil A is that they took their cole slaw off the menu. I really preferred that to the waffle fries.
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