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fried rice

Posted in recipes on March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

While I used to make this in a big frying pan, the wok has definitely earned its keep here. This recipe serves two hungry folk, or two sorta hungry folk with lunch left over for one. ·2 c chopped vegetables (onion, carrot, celery, garlic, frozen shelled edamame, zucchini, bell peppers) ·2 c bean sprouts (1/2 [...]

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another list

Posted in general, tagged on March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I can’t believe it’s vegan! Here’s another list, this time from PETA. It’s a pretty comprehensive one, including those major corporate brands I try to stay away from because of things like high-fructose corn syrup and preservatives. But to be honest, sometimes I’m feelin’ snacky and the only thing open is the regular grocery store. It’s [...]

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breakfast at sweatpea

Posted in eatin' out/in, tagged , , on March 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Seeing as it’s only a handful of blocks away, keeping our Sweatpea trips down to once a week is tough. They don’t overcharge you there just ’cause they can, and the guy behind the counter—usually a bearded gent—is friendly and happy without being annoying. This is essential when you’re just starting your day. I think [...]

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kevin’s seitan

Posted in recipes, tagged on March 24, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Kevin introduced me to seitan about a year ago—his old kitchen is where I shot this step-by-step—and I really haven’t altered the recipe too much. It’s a pretty solid one, based on the Chicago Diner Cookbook’s. I can’t eat it straight yet, as it’s incredibly meaty, but I’m getting there. Get your dry ingredients together. [...]

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supafirm

Posted in general, tagged on March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

More lovin’ for Trader Joe’s. This time for the super-firm, high-protein tofu. I like my tofu like I like my men—I was not going to say white, you racist—fresh, firm, and non-GMO. And was this ever. It came as a vacuum-packed block, not in the tub of water. I only pressed it for 20 minutes [...]

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trader joe’s, yeah!

Posted in general, tagged on March 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Want another reason to love Trader Joe’s? As if the jarred peaches and pears weren’t enough, not only because they taste great but the jars are perfect storage containers for, um, everything. I just went to the website and found this list—or group of lists. They’ve made lists for gluten-free, low-sodium, fat-free, vegetarian, vegan, heart-healthy, [...]

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chocolate peanut butter pie

Posted in recipes, tagged , on March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Why aren’t all vegans skinny? This pie. It’s easy like Sunday morning and tastes like what I think medicine in the Care Bear hospital would taste like. It’s the perfect dessert to share with omnivores. ·4 T vanilla soymilk (or plain & add some vanilla extract) ·2/3 c peanut butter (I can’t speak to the [...]

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the toughest part: shoes

Posted in on your person, tagged on March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I suck at shopping. If I can do it online, I’m usually all right, but within 20 minutes of mall shopping I develop those wobbly mall legs. It feels like low blood sugar, and I get really, really crabby. This is what I’m faced with tonight, the fact that my online shopping attempt has failed [...]

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vegetable pizza

Posted in recipes, tagged on March 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I mentioned Amy’s cheeseless in my last post—not putting it down by any means, but it just falls short of what it should be: bigger and cheaper. Trader Joe’s does a slightly lower-rent version for a few bucks less, but it’s still tiny. After a couple rounds, I decided I could make my own. And [...]

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quick fix: pizza

Posted in quick fix, tagged , on March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Tom and I both grew up in Chicago, so pizza is essential to our survival. Never a big fan of cheese, I would still stuff myself silly with Lou Malnati’s deep dish—we’re talking a good inch-thick layer of mozzarella. Lou’s was one of the last animal product-containing foods we gave up. I can only imagine [...]

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