not so pretty, but delicious

Last night after taking a yoga class I happened upon by chance, I came home and made Alicia's Scrambled Tofu.  Yum.  I adapted her recipe in TKD, using the veggies I had on hand, which sadly were only peas and carrots.  I didn't snap any photos, partly because it was after 10 p.m. and I was half asleep, and partly because the dish isn't all that pretty.

Before I left for the gym, I had prepared the tofu so that it would be drained and ready for 'scrambling.'  I remember enjoying a tofu scramble at a nearby restaurant, Cafe Bernardo, for breakfast one morning, and it reminded me of an egg skillet scramble with all the veggies and different textures and flavors.  It was so good, and Alicia's recipe did not disappoint.  She notes that adding the umeboshi vinegar is optional, but I love it so much, it was mandatory in my case.  Seriously, I am addicted to that bright iridescent pink tasty goodness.  I may start needing to buy it in bulk.

Her recipe is easily adaptable to whatever goods you have in your fridge and pantry.  I finished my dish with some fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds.  This dish would be great any time of day, and make an especially tasty breakfast meal if you are or were once a major scrambled egg lover.  It is also part of her superhero recipes, so you can feel extra good about eating a giant bowl of it.  I know I do.

just discovered: wonderful resource for raising veg kids!

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I found the Boston Vegetarian Society page by way of VeganYumYum's blog post about the society's annual food festival, which I just missed, sadly.  I would have flown cross-country to hit up those festivities in a heartbeat!

I'm a sucker for a well-organized melting pot of resourceful info when I am learning about a new field of interest, and this site does not disappoint.  There are book rec's categorized by age-appropriateness, and several helpful vegetarian and vegan site links.  I'm interested in checking out The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook for my teenage vegetarian sister {Christmas is rapidly approaching!}, and the vegan pregnancy books and sites recommended on the society's page.  My sister is the only vegetarian in her house, and her mom doesn't cook much {she's my half-sister for those of you with the confused Cocker Spaniel head tilt}, so I think this book would be great for her.

vegan burgers for lunch

Another book that looks promising in the Vegan Lunch Box, with over a hundred ideas for animal-free lunches.  This book keeps both adults and kids in mind, and their photography is adorable.     

The society's website is bursting with information, not just on raising veg kiddies.  I just found my new cyberobsession for the week...

Let me know what you think of the site, and what you learned.  I am sure this is not the last time I am going to refer to this site.

vegan. chocolate.

Thank you, Kristina, for introducing me to the Martha Goes Green cookbook. These gals collaborated with friends to independently create and publish this adorable vegetarian cookbook.  Although not all of the recipes are vegan, many ingredients can be substituted.  That's the beauty of it!  Well, that and the fact that we're talking chocolate.  

Is there anything more beautiful than chocolate?

{Men: don't answer that.}

Here's their recipe for a yummy sounding mousse:

{They're in Melbourne, so you'll need to convert the measurements here in the States.}

Chocolate tofu mousse

vegan : gluten free : serves 4

• 200g silken tofu
• 250g vegan chocolate, melted
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp peanut butter

to serve:

• grated chocolate  

Blend all ingredients until just smooth, careful not to overmix. Pour into jelly moulds, small dishes or glasses and garnish with grated chocolate.  Refrigerate for a few hours until set. Serve.

 

I plan on making these soon.  Like, next week soon.  I'll report back with results, or if you make them first, please share your results!  :)