I really don’t like this new UC logo. I’m saving the Daily Bruin crossword for Friday because our baby dresser/changing table is going to be delivered sometime between 12 and 4 pm. That’s a lot of waiting around time that I need to fill. But I am SO excited about this dresser (nursery photos to come). Oh, and in case you couldn’t guess, that breakfast was GF toast with Earth Balance and two perfectly fried eggs. There’s nothing (ok, very little) that makes me happier than a fully stocked fruit situation. I’m on… Read more >
Elise
December 13, 2012
avocado, Daiya, dates, earth balance, eggs, field roast, lasagna, nutbutter, nutmilk, peanut butter, sabra, sunbutter, sunflower, tofu, whole foods
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This is basically a summer dish masquerading as a winter dish (because of the red and green colors, okay?). Totally Christmas-y. Here in Santa Monica, my garden still thinks it’s supposed to be producing. So most of the recipe’s ingredients are from my garden. Yes, I know we’re spoiled. But believe me, we pay for it in our rent. Ok, so about this pesto. It’s the same basic formula I always use (nuts, basil, parsley, olive oil), but this time I added in tofu too. I used mostly brazil nuts and… Read more >
Elise
December 11, 2012
nuts, pesto, quinoa, tofurecipe
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I never thought the day would come when I’d try to vegan-ify a dish served at hooters…but I guess stranger things do happen. Never in my life have I tried a buffalo wing. And without going all Jessica Simpson on you, I’m just going to admit right up front, I have no clue what they really truly are. I mean, they’re meat of some kind (I presume). Other than that, I’ve got nothin’. So now that I’ve disclosed that little tidbit, it may seem odd that in October alone I ate (vegan) buffalo wings twice. … Read more >
Elise
December 7, 2012
bbq, cauliflower, nooch, tofurecipe
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I’m pooped. And it’s no mystery why, but I still find it odd that doing so little can leave me feeling so. wiped. out. Fortunately, I came home from the weekend of Thanksgivings with so much food, that I didn’t even have to go grocery shopping for the whole week afterwards (!!). Ok, that’s a lie, I went once to grab marinara sauce, but otherwise I’ve been eking by on leftovers and extra groceries alone. So what do you do when (a) you’ve been stuffing your face for 5 days in a row and (b)… Read more >
Elise
December 3, 2012
avocado, nasoya, spinach salad, tahini, tofurecipe
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She’s a beauty, even before going into the oven! And after… Just as lovely. Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake [vegan, gluten free*] Ingredients: 3.5 oz. firm tofu (1/4 of a 14 oz. container) 4 oz. vegan cream cheese (FYH brand) 1 cup cashews, soaked, drained, & pureed + 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup cane sugar 1 tbsp. arrowroot 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/8 tsp. salt 1 prepared graham cracker crust* Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Puree all the… Read more >
Elise
December 1, 2012
dessert, follow your heart, nuts, pumpkin, tofurecipe
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