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.

temporary loss of focus

I just finished watching Julie & Julia, one of my favorite movies, for the hundredth time and am having difficulty remembering why I am now a vegan.  All of the food, the fish, the brie, the butter, looks so incredibly delicious!
It wold be cruel I think to post pictures of said food on here, so I shall refrain. 

Then, I remembered how good my body looks, how clear skin skin is, and how much energy I have since turning vegan, and I was again reminded why I chose this path. 

Besides, Earth Balance butter is even more delicious than dairy butter, and I don't feel bad at all when I spread a huge lump on my toast.  And, the part in the movie when Julie has to steam the live lobsters in a pot to make Lobster Thermador made me feel grateful that I no longer eat cute creatures.

I'm off to make yet another pot of echinacea tea {being sick is awful!} and some overly-buttered toast.
Good night.

holiday weekend: giving thanks

I'm thankful for family living in another state, providing a warm and inviting home for us when we visit.

Dad + sister, here we come!  ...all four of us.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there celebrating the holiday!  I'll 'see' you next week. :)

{photo source: walking around where the sidewalk begins}

vegan nail polish remover

I've read good things about Peacekeeper vegan nail polish remover, so now I just need to track some down at a local drugstore. 

All varieties that our local Nugget Market carries contain gelatin and other unkind ingredients, so I am hoping I have better luck at Whole Foods or Rite Aid.  Has anyone tried this?  If so, what do you think?

My nails currently look seriously jacked, and even if that's the cool new thing, I would rather they be well manicured.  Plus, I am looking forward to testing some vegan polishes next...  And recommendations?

Have a fabulous weekend, friends! 

wool: TKL response

For years I have been bummed about being allergic to wool. 

Today, I am happy to report that I am no longer bummed, nor will I ever be bummed again.

Yes, every coat at J.Crew is a work of freakin' art, and 95% of these coats are made with wool, but I can pass.

Alicia Silverstone recently shared on The Kind Life {TKL} the scoop on wool in the clothing industry--a close look that I was robbed of when earning my degree in Apparel Marketing and Design many moons ago.  While I cannot bring myself to watch the video {I'm sheltered}, I did read her post on the issue, and I am now grateful that I am allergic to the stuff!

Besides, there are plenty of vegan works of freakin' art available.  Enter: this beauty.

Tulle All Business Black Vegan Leather Jacket

While shopping on Lulus just now, my search for 'vegan' produced 371 results.  Impressive.  I'm also digging this:

Tulle Butterscotch Candy Vegan Leather Skirt

I've been looking for a mini for an upcoming holiday party, and this would look pretty damn adorable with some masculine pairings like those oxfords.  Okay, I'm off to cyber-shop.