Foods I make and would like to write about…

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Vegan Month of Food. It got me started and working on the Conscious cooking blog. Here is more to come: orange almond granola, date shakes (Chocolate and vanilla), cinnamon rolls, zucchini bread, mousse, lasagna, stuffed shells, peanut noodles, red lentil dal, savory cereal, tofu/rice bird, sweet potatoes [...]

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Moth Sandwich

My grandfather, F.G. Yates, was born and raised in the Philipines until about the age of eight. In the forest, outside his village roamed a tiger. This gave tremendous power to his mother’s threat, “don’t wander into the jungle, it is dangerous.” Hunters killed and displayed the tiger, and the village breathed a collective sigh [...]

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I draw the line at insects…

If an ideal vegan world means no living thing is ever harmed or killed so we can eat: we better learn to photosynthesize. Since we don’t convert sunlight to energy (vitamin D doesn’t count), I invite you to consider where you draw the line. Vegans and vegetarians must draw the line somewhere: for example- do you [...]

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Out of Work

My brother whispered a question during the rehearsal dinner on the eve of his formal wedding, “What’s a horse doover?” I nearly spewed my drink and laughed out loud during the Maid of honor’s speech. The word, “h’ors d’oeuvres” on the wedding feast menu, really looks like “horse doover” for the less linguistic. I should [...]

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Vegan Enchiladas

Ok, there were about three things my mom cooked really well, consistently. They were always a hit at potlucks. These vegan enchiladas are an adaptation of that once “chicken” meal. It is not from scratch, she was a divorced working mother of two. So the meal is simple, quick and easy to make. By all [...]

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MIA

I was MIA from the Vegan Mofo III thanks to a technology holiday offered by my buggy computer. It is back and working thanks to my partner in Mofoing from Wok on the Wildside. In addition to his technical savvy, Tofu seems to be on the same page once again with his tribute to John [...]

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On Traditions…

She peels the willow switch with a knife pointed away from her in one long motion like a sigh. There will be no more fruit cake. After the death of my paternal grandmother, Ruth, I took up a trowel and began heaving the hard earth from itself. I recall a similar motion, a service learning [...]

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Cashew Cream

Cashew Cream 1/2 cup cashews 1/4 cup of water or almond/rice/soy milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla 3 Tablespoons liquid sweetening (local honey, agave nectar, or brown rice syrup) In a blender pulse chop the nuts until they resemble a coarse meal. Add water, vanilla and sweetening blend 3-5 minutes until creamy. Use non-dairy milk and [...]

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Hum…

Hummus also, hommos, hoummos, humous, humus Which is really rich soil or smashed garbanzo/chickpeas/cici beans* not to be confused with hubris or exhume. –noun Middle Eastern Cookery. a paste or dip made of garbanzo/chickpeas/cici beans* mashed with oil, garlic, lemon juice, and tahini and usually eaten with pita. How to make basic Hum… Long version: [...]

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MoFo Survey

1. Favorite non-dairy milk? Almond 2. What are the top 3 dishes/recipes you are planning to cook? M&C versions 1-10, Kabocha Pumpkin Soup, and Herb/Spice quick guides 3. Topping of choice for popcorn? Braggs or Tamari with Creole Seasoning 4. Most disastrous recipe/meal failure? Meal failure? I believe there are only lessons learned that I [...]

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