Lissa Kristine Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 So, I came across the wonderful discovery that there's a local burger place (Elevation Burger) that serves ORGANIC GRASS-FED beef burgers. They even offer the burgers wrapped in lettuce. I'm just trying to figure out what to do about dressing up my burger. Obviously, my old standby of barbecue sauce and cheese is out, but I need some other ideas because I definitely need some alternatives. Is a generic mustard (probably yellow) safe? I am also willing to bring my own food to supplement (carrot or jicama sticks instead of fries. Maybe even salsa or a Wholly Guacamole 100 calorie pack. I figure I'm getting the main course from them, and if they ask I can use the allergy/food sensitivity excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Organic mustards are usually very compliant. Maybe take your own? I use Westbrae which is not very expensive, is delicious and fairly easy to find. However, I have a feeling if they take such care with their burgers, that they have an organic mustard, but you should call ahead and ask what's in it. Some wholly guac would be great on that burger if you don't want to mess with the mustard thing. Be careful about taking your own food. I don't know about New Jersey, but in Oregon, you can't because of food safety laws. I have taken my own dressing and just snuck it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I was very surprised to see that the standard American mustard (french's?) was compliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissa Kristine Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 I know that they can't take my own food and add it to the burger back in the kitchen, but I am usually ok with, say, throwing some baby carrots on my plate etc. Just like I can bring my own milk into Starbucks, but I have to add it to my coffee myself- they can't do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 If it's a resturant offering grass-fed beef, I wouldn't bring food in but instead ask them to accomodate. I've had pretty good luck swapping out fries for salad greens, adding avocado slices, leaving off buns (regardless if this is offered on the menu), etc. I figure I should give the resturant a chance before I assume they won't be helpful...of course, the places I choose are pretty careful with their food already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingnyc2014 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I am out in Australia and I love adding beetroot to lots of my burger/sandwich type meals. ON a side note - Can I substitute Almond Milk where it says coconut milk? Allergy to coconut! Grrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 ]Can I substitute Almond Milk where it says coconut milk?] You can use Almond milk in place of coconut milk in recipes, although the results would be much less creamy, I would guess. As a side note: I'm assuming you make your own Almond milk, right? The packaged stuff is pretty processed and the brands I've seen have additives that would not work on a whole 30. hmmm, I wonder if macadamia nut milk would be a better sub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealAndra Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Almond milk is not Whole 30 approved. Here's the link as to why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Almond milk is not Whole 30 approved. Here's the link as to why. Your link says the same thing I did: store-bought almond milk is too processed, but you can make your own if you like. enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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