All vegans love falafel, right? And I haven’t really made other Middle Eastern-type dishes this month. So today’s the day. I’m writing this post ahead of time, the day after the US election. I am not happy about the result. It’s a distressing day. I’m not all that hungry, if I’m being honest. But I…
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#VeganMoFo Day 10: Making Fusion My Own
I mean, I guess, kinda. I love Indo-Chinese food, which is already a fusion, so I tried to make some of that at home: gobi manchurian and salt and pepper tofu with roti. Why reinvent a pretty good wheel? OK, well, I did try to make it “me,” too. So it’s Indo-Chinese-Emily fusion. I baked…
#VeganMoFo Day 9: Something Borrowed, Something New
Last month, my boyfriend and I trekked up to Oakland to check out the Vegan Soul Wellness Fest and had the great privilege of watching a demo by Astig Vegan on making Filipino food vegan-style. Until then, I’d been under the impression FIlipino food was synonymous with “contains pork,” so it was eye-opening to hear…
#VeganMoFo Day 8: On the Other Side
According to Antipodr, the direct opposite of my locale in Northern California is somewhere in the middle of the Indian Ocean – but near enough to Madagascar to … well, let’s say I wouldn’t want to be left in open water here, but we’ll make Madagascar our “dig a hole through the Earth” destination for…
#VeganMoFo Day 7: Remind Me of Home
I grew up along the Oregon-Washington I-5 corridor. Unfortunately, food-wise, the PNW is BEST known for amazing seafood, shellfish, Tillamook cheese, and beer. Since I don’t drink and I’m vegan, that narrows it down a bit. OK, a lot. There’s always marionberries – but they’re out of season… and hazelnuts (OK, mom, filberts), but it…
#VeganMoFo Day 6: There, There, Have Some Pizza
Since going vegan, I’ve taken time to develop my own take on pizza that doesn’t require cheese. I miss real, melted, pizza cheese – Daiya and its ilk DO NOT work for me – so I had to re-work what makes pizza “yummy” to me altogether. A few things I’ve figured out: Need a protein….
#VeganMoFo Day 5: Late Night Snack
Honestly, I don’t make a habit of eating after dinner. But sometimes I get a bit peckish, like if we ate an early dinner and I’m up late watching TV. If I don’t have sugary snacks handy – and I’m trying not to – I’m most likely to make toast. For the past year, I’ve…
#VeganMoFo Day 4: Eating Out
Since I’ve been unemployed, I haven’t been eating out nearly as much as I once did. Still, there are places my boyfriend and I enjoy visiting from time to time, when I just can’t make myself do something passable in the kitchen… Burma Bistro – Santa Clara Burmese food is so delicious and the stuff…
#VeganMoFo Day 3: Lazy Meals
If I don’t have leftovers handy, an “easy cook” meal is my usual lunch. Maybe it’s a nuked potato with some sauteed spinach and tahini sauce. Maybe it’s a salad. Maybe it’s just toast and self-loathing (let’s keep it real). But most of the time, it’s going to be pasta. And the pasta should not,…
#VeganMoFo Day 2: Impress Me!
Honestly, I don’t have a go-to here – I plan my menus around the people eating them and the food I find. But there are some things that always sound impressive, require some effort, and come out like something made with love. Gnocchi is one of these. It’s easier than pasta (no special equipment required)…
Vegans Need Sauce 