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 »
Category Archives: pasta
creamy content: acorn squash sauce over pasta
Broken record: I’ve been warming my way across various posts-in-progress for this site and Stumptown Vegans – where there’s always something – multiple posts, second and third visits, site development ideas, etc. – going on behind the scenes. Working on that, the grand invites and open registration (why, could it be next weekend?!?) for Vida Vegan … Continue reading »
Tales from the Nut: Cashew Mushroom Alfredo
Vegan Cashew Alfredo, topped with sautéed Maitake and Porcini Mushrooms If you’re vegan and enjoy cooking, I’m sure soaking nuts for cream sauces and vegan cheeses has already entered your culinary repertoire. If not, get on it. I’ve enjoyed my share of tofu-based cream sauces, but the silkiness of soaked nuts usually overrules thick soy. If you’re … Continue reading »
Adventures with Daiya: Macaroni & Cheese
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 »
oh, rejoice! The Portland Farmers Market is back!
It was undeniably the place to be in Portland this past weekend. and thanks to the press releases (who doesn’t read press releases about their local farmers markets?), I knew it was going to be bigger & better than ever – doubling in size in the PSU Park Blocks. I was literally sitting at my … Continue reading »
Sawyer’s Southern Spaghetti and Smokey Greens
Southern Spaghetti with Seitan and Smokey Greens paired with an Australian merlot We’ve yet to see this side of James Ford, but I know it’s there. There is one dish in this LOST character’s romancing-and-swindling-the-ladies repertoire, and this is it. Smokey greens for three reasons: the name, of course, the Southern tradition, and because Sawyer … Continue reading »