I always feel a little weird about these blog award things. I’m not saying I get them all the time, but I do get nominated every so often. And I like it. It feels good to be recognized for something I put my heart and soul into day after day. That said, I feel pretty odd showing off said awards in a post. I mean. You guys are already readers. You come to the site by choice, so presumably you enjoy reading what I write or cook or whatever. I really doubt there are people who are popping in right now after googling the terms “award winning blog”. I think google would lead those people elsewhere anyway (I think Charlie Sheen now dominates any search with the word winning). So isn’t it a little bit unnecessary (read: self indulgent) for me to tell you all why I’m awesome and why you should be reading. That’s what I thought. So glad we’re on the same page here [in my head].
To anyone (all four of you) who has ever nominated me for a blog award, (a) thank you!! and (b) sorry I didn’t acknowledge it here. It’s definitely not because I don’t appreciate it. I’m just awkward with compliments and self praise.
Ok. Moving on.
How do you feel about burgers? Pretty good right? [<— award winning transition right there] Me too.
Especially falafel burgers.
I bought this falafel mix a hundred and fifty five years ago and just recently decided to do something with it. And by “something” I mean making burgers. I am sure there were detailed instructions on the back of the box, but I just added water until it had reached a thick and patty-shape-able consistency.
Then I threw it on the skillet and waited a bit. Once it was golden and crispy on the bottom I flipped it and let the other side have it’s glory.
Then I made a beautiful sandwich.
Complete with avocado, hummus, BBQ sauce, and greens.
Award winning, for sure.
This was the fastest thing to make ever. Yes, I cheated a bit because the mix was pre-made and all I had to do was add water, but whatever. I’m sure any mix will work this way. Our local co-op even has falafel mix in the bulk bins section, so I plan on doing this often in the future. Kyle enjoyed the burgers a ton, too, so this is definitely a winner all around.
I think your blog is definitely worth many awards, just so you know. That burger is calling my name, I LOVE falafel anything. I think I will make this for dinner tonight.
Have an awesome day!
Elise, you so deserve many awards! Your blog is fun, informative, delicious recipes, and inspiration for those of us with food sensitivities to keep making beautiful, yummy food that keeps us feeling great! I am using your new cookbook on a regular basis (I downloaded it to my iPad). Keep on blogging – we need you!
First, congrats on your awards! Can’t imagine anyone deserving them more. Awkwardness included. 🙂
And I made Choosing Raw’s chickpea, pumpkin seed & quinoa burgers last night, you just blend everything together and ended up looking JUST like that. Really tasty, I highly recommend them!
How funny, I just used that exact mix 2 days ago to make falafel. Wish I would’ve had your idea to make a burger out of it. Genius!
I’ve been wondering and finally decided to ask…how do you always seem to have these perfectly ripe avocados? The ones I buy have like a 5 minute window between when they’re rock hard and mush.
Ummm YES PLEASE!? That sandwich looks amazing! I loooove falafels!
That sammie looked INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I definitely feel the same about blog awards. Not that I’ve gotten that many haha, but a few. I almost feel awkward.
Yummy. I want to try making my own falafel burgers, I’m totally going to do this soon. I’ve actually never had them before, but know I’d love them.
Congrats on your awards, my friend! Just to reiterate what others have said–you certainly deserve them.
I love the sound of a falafel burger with avo!
I just had the sunshine burgers falafel burger for the first time for lunch today, and it was so yummy! I might just have to try making my own sometime, those things are not cheap …
first, congrats!!! i’m so proud of you. if it were up to me, i would give you an award every single day simply because you’re hot.
now i need to admit that i’m confused. did the sandwich win an award? what was the award? dumb blonde moment here.
xoxo
Yesss for awards!! I think you’re pretty fantastic (I obviously already read your blog and contemplate moving to CA on a daily basis). Congratulations….and I want that sandwich.
your blog is definitely award worthy:) and so is that sammy! love the avocado!!
i got some awards from other bloggers…for the blog not the sandwich…nothing fancy.
no kidding. the best come with a price tag…
good. thats my master plan anyway. to lure you to ca.
I feel the same way about blog awards! They’re always kind of awkward. But, you definitely deserve them!
And I haven’t had falafel in sooo long. I’m usually turned off by the boxed mixes but, if it has your seal of approval, it must be good!
Nothing wrong with a store bought falafel mix, as long as the ingredients are allright. I buy mine from time to time in the vegan store and just have a look that its all natural and no more than five ingredients – healthy quick and easy way to make a sandwich – and yours looks soooo delish! (Love the avocado combination)
I love your blogs, so you definitely earned it! Also that burger looks amazing, I love falafel. Too bad it doesn’t love me. “Feelawful” as my brother calls it! I am still struggling with fully accepting my IBS and figuring out the whole FODMaps thingy.
feelawful!! haha.
fodmaps is so tricky, its definitely a struggle to sort out…just keep on sampling and noting how your gut reacts to various things and various combos.
i am so so luck to be in CA because i think its a CA thing. im guessing you arent from california, but if you are, the trick is to buy the organic and local ones. they are most likely to have been on the tree longest prior to being shipped to the store. farmers markets are also great places to get them.
great minds…