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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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