there’s an email that has been sitting in my inbox for a few weeks now, and i think it’s time i finally address it. new reader, paula, appreciated my story and how i gradually found that healthier choices in my diet improved my quality of life. because of this she felt she had to share [...]
breakfast can be one of the toughest meals of the day for a vegan. sure you can do a piece of fruit, a cup of coffee, or even a smoothie, but most of the filling – and tasty – morning-time meals are laden with eggs, cheese and meat. luckily, i recently realized that making an [...]
i know i’ve been going all out with christmas cookies this month, but the time has come to celebrate the other delicacies of the season. and though i’m not jewish i can appreciate a good latke when i taste one. here, i toyed around with the recipe to come up with a not-so-traditional version of [...]
nothing makes me think of christmas more than eggnog. but the idea of a tall glass of milk and eggs doesn’t appeal to me much anymore – thankfully, a little soy milk and tofu does the trick just fine. season with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and just a pinch of turmeric to give it a yellow [...]
when i bought a bunch of baby asparagus at the farmers’ market last week, i started brainstorming how i would cook it. for some reason the idea of an “asparagus pie” popped into my head, and when i started to think of what that would mean it became clear it would be a quiche.
quiches are [...]
i am a huge fan of flore, the vegan restaurant in silver lake on sunset. their portabella panini, tacos de papas and “the salad” are to die for. they feature a cooler full of delicious desserts and deli-style dishes. the menu hosts a slew of raw and gluten-free items and best of all they serve [...]
tofu is a wonder food for vegans and vegetarians alike. it often gets a bad rap for being bland or tasteless, a misconception perpetuated by restaurants that serve up soggy, flavorless blocks that just makes my taste buds sad. if you marinade tofu correctly and cook it in just the right way, it can be [...]
i used to think i could never be vegan. whether it was giving up cheese, chocolate, or junk food, i didn’t think i’d be able to pull it off. but here i am, 10 months vegan and it’s really not all that hard. there are a few things that make my life a lot easier [...]
we’re in the midst of picnic/bbq/potluck season, so i have been dreaming up dip recipes that are vegan-friendly to bring along.
i let this one roll over in my head a few times before attempting it, but once all the flavors mixed and i brought that chip to my mouth, i knew it was perfect. [...]
like lolo over at veganyumyum, i too feel disappointed when people don’t respect tofu as the flavor sponge it can be. it just takes a little tlc, patience and a lot of marinade to transform the bland, watery bean block into a tasty sandwich ingredient.
so i gave her recipe for smokey miso tofu a [...]