Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Comfort Food? Yeah, Baby!

Step aside, carnivorous misconceptions. 
One of the questions I've heard most often throughout my years so far being Vegan, "Don't you miss (insert comfort food here)??" I have only one way of answering that inquiry, and that is by saying, "No". However, there are two reasons for that one answer. One, I don't miss animal products in my life (or in my mouth for that matter). I feel better all around having excluded them, physically, and mentally. And two,    
"No", because I still have those comfort foods!! Thanks to people like Alicia Simpson of Atlanta, who is the author of the incredible cookbook, "Vegan Comfort Food". And, of course, thanks to my wonderful boyfriend for getting me the book for Christmas. ;) 
So far from this amazingly simple and cost effective publication, we have enjoyed AMAZING banana pancakes, Mac & Cheeze, Tempeh "Tuna" Salad, as well as super easy and delicious Potato Salad!



 And what would comfort food be without cornbread?? Well, not very comforting at all. Even better? Adding blueberries and pouring into a muffin tin! This recipe took about five minutes to put together, and 20 minutes to bake to perfection.
Vegan or not, I seriously recommend this book. 
Great if you are cooking for someone who needs to cut back on their cholesterol.
Alicia Simpson, I salute you!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Morning Would

Mmm, what's not to love about a little Morning Would....n't you like to have something delicious to start your day? ;)

Well, if you're in Iowa City, IA, you, my friend, are in LUCK. Get your happy ass over to Fair Grounds at 345 South Dubuque St., and order a Texas Omelette. Though the menu is full of variety and plenty to choose from, I find myself ordering this same thing, time and again. An amazing sight for hungry eyes, this delight consists of a delicious tofu scramble delicately folded in to waffle batter, and cooked to perfection. It comes with the fantastic Vegan Cow Cheese baked right in, topped with a super-fresh salsa. Be sure to ask for it with the dairy-free sour cream.
It will leave you begging for more.
Oh, and speaking of Hot Herbivores, be sure to say hello to Christine, the owner and creator of Vegan Cow Brand Cheese. You may even want to kiss her.