by andreainblue | May 3, 2019 | The Month of Cin
Oh my. The Month of Cin was tough. Much tougher than I had anticipated. I’m glad I did it, though. If nothing else, I proved to myself that I could commit to and carry out a project like this. A few insights: Being an Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian in Topeka, KS was tough...
by andreainblue | May 3, 2019 | Starters, The Month of Cin, Vegetarian/Vegan
This is a good recipe to make for office potlucks and get-togethers. Feel free to customize the kinds of veggies you use as toppings. Vegetable Pizza 2 cans crescent rolls16 oz cream cheese1 tbsp dill1/2 tbsp garlic salt3/4 cup mayonnaise1 cup green onion (chopped)1...
by andreainblue | Apr 22, 2019 | The Month of Cin
Let me tell you something. I’ve really enjoyed food the last few weeks. Pasta. Polenta. Pad Thai. Real bread and rolls. Homey, comforting goodness. What I haven’t enjoyed is the way it has made feel. The carbs have really done a number on me. I don’t...
by andreainblue | Apr 21, 2019 | The Month of Cin
Happy Easter! Instead of doing a big dinner, I took my mother out to the Pennant here in Topeka. I had the Feel the Beet burger, one of their vegetarian options. I am really struggling this weekend. Cravings and lots of them. I’m tired, hungry, and jonesing for...
by andreainblue | Apr 21, 2019 | Entrees, The Month of Cin, Vegetarian/Vegan
To make this a vegetarian option, try subbing this vegan alternative to fish sauce. Peanut Noodles 8 oz rice noodles8 oz bean sprouts4 eggs (hard boiled)1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1 tsp sugar3 tbsp fish sauce1 hot chile (seeded and chopped)1 tbsp lime juice1/2 cup...
by andreainblue | Apr 20, 2019 | Sauces, The Month of Cin, Vegetarian/Vegan
The original recipe from Cook’s Illustrated calls for dried shiitake mushrooms. I happened to have dried porcini on hand. Vegan Fish Sauce 3 cups water1/4 oz dried sliced porcini mushrooms3 tbsp salt2 tbsp soy sauce Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer...
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