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Smokey Baked Mac & Cheese and inspiration from Bang Bang Cafe in Seattle, WA

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This recipe marked the first time I’d turned to VegWeb for guidance in years. The veg recipe directory and LiveJournal’s vegan cooking communities were my learn-as-you-go and read-the-comments because you can only-sorta-trust-the-internet tip toes into the vegan culinary world back in the early 2000s. It’s like I can recall mildly freaking out when the number of … Continue reading »

casseroles / fake cheese / gluten free / new farm cookbook / nutritional yeast / pasta / Vegan MoFo IV / VeganMoFo

A Day in the Life: My Favorite Vegan Mac & Cheese remains the New Farm

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This falls into my MoFo theme as an immediate result of yesterday’s post and the failed intention to make some for dinner last night. I did my part, supported my own economy, and did that leftovers thing. New Farm Style Comforty Gluten Free Mac & Cheeze I’ve been posting variations on the classic, but very, … Continue reading »

bowls / Cafe Yumm / nutritional yeast / nuts / portland / roasted / spicy / The Whole Bowl

Yummmmmm Saucccccccccce

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It’s a rite of passage for every Oregon-based food blogger: the reproducing of the Yumm sauce. For those not in the loop, Cafe Yumm! is a chain of eateries based in Eugene, OR that feature bowls topped with their signature Yumm sauce. You can also buy the rather pricey sauce in containers at natural type stores … Continue reading »

cheap / clean out the fridge! / fake cheese / fake meat / FarMar / italian / nutritional yeast / vegan brunch / vegan pizza / veganomicon

The Intrigue of the Pizza: balsamic beets, sweet corn & cauliflower basil ricotta

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Cauliflower Basil Ricotta. Basically, I substituted semi-boiled cauliflower and a small handful of cashews for the primary component of the tofu ricotta recipe in Veganomicon. I added more basil, nutritional yeast and a bit of miso to overpower the ‘flower. The pizza had both creative toppings and very particular slicing.  The dough was spread with … Continue reading »

booze / dips / Eat Tea cookbook / fake cheese / friends / Nasoya / nutritional yeast / party / Pretzel Necklace / Seinfeld / tea / veganomicon / vita-mix

double dippin’: the party

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Roughly 1/10th of total dips that arrived at Double Dippin’ Fueling my dorky, themed party planning obsession, I hosted a dip-themed potluck and party last weekend. Double Dippin’: The Party* featured 4 tables of dips: Sweet, Savoury, Miscellaneous, No Holds Barred, and Michele performing the grand & appetizing Vegan Mozzarella Stick-Off in the kitchen. The record was successfully broken for just how … Continue reading »

daiya / Martha Stewart / nutritional yeast / pasta / recipes / Serious Eats

Adventures with Daiya: Macaroni & Cheese

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Vegan or not, who can deny this mac and cheese looks realistic? I spy melting! Somewhere out there, a vegan couple is considering giving their newborn the middle name “Daiya”. Somewhere in Portland, I’ve come to accept and appreciate Daiya more than ever before. The latest test? Adventuring into Macaroni & Cheese territory. Vegan-traditionally, I … Continue reading »