orange ginger tofu – and a few words on soy

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 with me a little information on the dangers of soy. it’s true, in the past year or so it has become overwhelmingly apparent that soy,  which... Read More

tomato and fresh dill omelet

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 animal-free version of a breakfast favorite, the omelet, is a lot easier than i thought. like in the spinach asparagus quiche i made a while back, all you need... Read More

sweet potato latkes with vegan sour cream

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 a holiday classic. traditional latkes, while delicious, can be somewhat dull – i substituted beautifully colored sweet potatoes for the... Read More

soynog

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 tint. Read More  Read More

spinach asparagus quiche

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 easier to make vegan than you would think.  with a little bit of blended silken tofu for texture, liquid aminos and nutritional yeast for taste,... Read More

review: flore brunch

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 some of the best brunch in town. Read More  Read More

peanut tofu stir fry

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 super tasty.  toss a few fresh veggies in and you’ve got yourself quite a meal. Read More  Read More

5 things that make vegan cooking easier

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 and i’d like to share them with you all. earth balance i mention earth balance in a lot of my recipes and some people have asked me what it is.  it’s a... Read More

tofu-based onion dip

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. even the tofu flavor melts away to the savory onion goodness. Read More  Read More

review: veganyumyum’s smokey miso tofu

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 go. i really loved her use of liquid smoke, which i’ve never tried before. the only variation was that i used a yellow miso instead of red.... Read More