Welcome back to Thai Tuesday! Thanks to the constant presence of lemongrass, hot peppers and a can of coconut in my small kitchen this summer, I have another actual recipe to share. It was a result of one of those very special clean-out-the-fridge meals….most of a block of tofu, that lemongrass, half a can’s worth of … Continue reading »
Category Archives: VeganMoFo VI
Monday is for Reminiscing: Peace Cafe Cooking Class & Angkor Wat
Ah, VeganMoFo. Convincing me to reflect and scroll through my digital photos, page by page, memory by memory. During the preparation for my much-referenced but seldom documented hiatus last winter, I felt a pull towards Cambodia (especially after pouring over this) so strong that I decided to spend the holidays there, by myself. It’s difficult … Continue reading »
Heartichoke Friday: Coconut Chai Hot Toddy with Vanilla-Infused Whiskey
Gosh, just this time last week, I was gleeful about autumn’s arrival, and then I remembered what that actually means. It’s suddenly wet again in Portland, a way of life that’s inevitable until late Spring, and apparently, something I’m still in denial about after a decade of raindrops. How do I pretend it’s not all soaked … Continue reading »
Dinner with Jules: Stuffed Shells from Artisan Vegan Cheese
In the latest installment of Dinner with Jules, our weekly chef continues her Italian streak and conquers the elusive vegan stuffed shell, thanks to Artisan Vegan Cheese. Miyoko’s great demo at Chicago VeganMania was clearly inspiring both of us…. – - Dinner with Jules artwork by J. Legume (which yes, is Jules). I hear a … Continue reading »
Portlanding: Vegan Options at Departure Restaurant + Lounge
Early last month, I just may have used two almost-birthdays as an excuse to finally experience Departure’s new (to us) Pan-Asian, vegan-friendly happy hour offerings. The real kicker was their bao-sampling during IFBC’s opening night, local restaurant exhibiting the week before. For all of the vegans attending, it was our first actual meal of the day, … Continue reading »
Thai Tuesday: Pad Kee Mao (Faux) Gai
Weaved with heat and Thai, or holy basil, amongst wide rice noodles, Pad Kee Mao is one of my go-to menu choices when I’m dining at a (hopefully) veg-friendly Thai restaurant. Also known as Drunken Noodles, the presence of those fresh herbs and chili makes it that much more likely that your vegan option is not just … Continue reading »