Please do not flip my veggie burger with the "meat" tongs

Ah. Summer's here and the smells of veggie meat-like products are wafting through the air. Just this week, I tried a completely vegetarian Philly Fake-steak at The Remedy Diner here in Raleigh. But, vegetarians, let's be honest: not all pretend meat is created equal. And in lieu of July 4 and all of the grilling out everyone will be doing, I thought I best share an article from The Environmental Magazine regarding the sizing up of the pseudo-burgers and dogs of which I will be partaking. From the article:

"Veggie burgers and dogs have long been the go-to options for backyard grillers and kitchen cooks looking for a meatless alternative. And never have there been so many choices for what to put between two buns—or such close approximations to the "real thing.'"

They review the following products: Boca Vegan Meatless Burgers, The original Gardenburger, Amy’s All American Veggie Burger, Lightlife Smart Dogs Jumbo Veggie Protein Links, and Yves Meatless Jumbo Dog.

Personally, I'm a Gardenburger kind of gal. I don't actually need my veggie burger to look like legit meat. In fact, I almost prefer it not to. But I'd love to hear from other vegetarians out there--what will you be smothering in ketchup and mustard? And please, DON'T flip my veggie burger over with the meaty tongs. I'll just nuke it. Really.