Delights of Summer

September 16, 2011
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This time of year there are more tomatoes than I know what to do with, zucchini everywhere, lovely peppers and kale. Chopping it all up and throwing it into a pot is clearly the way forward. This hearty stew, so thick it is more of a stove top casserole, highlights the best of the late […]

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Vida Vegan Con – Day 2

September 6, 2011
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Wow, this post is so late in coming…. I blame WordPress. The original one I was working on, which was all ready to publish and disappeared. Since that irritating moment I’ve been in “run” mode getting ready to take a week off to spend with Christie before she starts her new job (which beings with […]

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Vida Vegan Con 2011 – Day 1

August 27, 2011
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This year I’m spending a fantastic day with a couple of hundred other vegan bloggers at Vida Vegan Con for the next couple of days. It has been amazing to meet many people I’ve connected with via Twitter and blogging. This morning I spoke on a panel with Amey Mathews (Vegan Eats and Treats) and Bianca […]

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Fava Success

August 1, 2011
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This year I’ve found success with all fava beans we’ve been delivered from Organics to You! Last year I tried a couple of things with mixed success; mostly we found them kind of tough. The flavor had promise, but we were mixed on the texture. I even posted one of the more successful attempts, an […]

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First Try: Brass Tacks Sandwiches

July 1, 2011
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There’s a new sandwich shop in Stumptown and I popped in today to try out one of their sandwiches. Brass Tacks isn’t too far from our house and since I was working from home today, and hungry, it seemed like the perfect time. This is an omni shop, so if you’re ordering vegan be sure […]

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Grilled Tofu Bahn Mi

June 13, 2011
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What is not to love about Bánh mì? These sandwiches are a tasty import from Vietnam served on crusty baguette. How can you go wrong with that? If you haven’t found them yet, either get on it and find, or better yet make your own at home. The Stuff 8 Grilled tofu slices 1 mini […]

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Ode to Grilled Tofu

June 13, 2011
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There’s quite a few things that I never even consider posting a recipe for. It is easy to forget that things I consider “obvious” about cooking are mysterious to someone who is new to cooking. Case in point: Grilled Tofu I love grilled tofu and it is one of the go-to methods I use for […]

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Easy Citrus Miso Sauce

June 13, 2011

Also filed under the category of “Too Simple for a Recipe” is a very basic miso and citrus glaze I use a lot. Well, in interest of not assuming that this stuff is obvious to everyone, here’s a very quick recipe. The Stuff 1/3 c. freshly squeezed citrus juice (lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit…) 2 T […]

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Strawberry Vinaigrette

May 16, 2011

I’ve been wanting to try making a sweeter vinaigrette for some time now. I’m fond of ones like the Annie’s raspberry and mango salad dressings, but they use added sugar and I thought it would be great to replace it with some soaked dates instead. This evening I finally tried it out! Disclaimer: This is […]

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May Day 2011

May 8, 2011
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We kicked off the garden with a bang last weekend. I also started clearing off our front porch and replanted several pots with beautiful flowers. This seems an entirely fitting way to celebrate May Day! Christie spent much of the 2 days deep-digging, amending, and turning nearly all of the big fourth bed. This has […]

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