Vegan 100

Hannah over at BitterSweet has created the the vegan's hundred...a play on the omnivore's hundred that's been circulating foodie blogs lately. Here's how it works:

1) Copy this list into your own blog, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
4) Post a comment here once you’ve finished and link your post back to this one.
5) Pass it on!

1. Natto
2. Green Smoothie
3. Tofu Scramble
4. Haggis
5. Mangosteen
6. Creme brulee
7. Fondue -
8. Marmite/Vegemite
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Nachos
12. Authentic soba noodles
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Taco from a street cart
16. Boba Tea
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Gyoza
20. Vanilla ice Scream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries
23. Ceviche
24. Rice and beans
25. Knish
26. Raw scotch bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Caviar
29. Baklava
30. Pate(vegan)
31. Wasabi peas
32. (vegan)Chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Mango lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36. Mulled cider
37. Scones with vegan buttery spread and jam
38. Vodka jelly
39. veganGumbo
40. Fast food french fries
41. Raw Brownies
42. Fresh Garbanzo Beans
43. Dahl
44. Homemade Soymilk
45. Wine from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more
46. Stroopwafle
47. Samosas
48. Vegetable Sushi
49. Glazed doughnut - not in vegan form...yet.
50. Seaweed
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Tofurkey
54. Sheese
55. Cotton candy
56. Gnocchi
57. Piña colada
58. Birch beer
59. Scrapple
60. Carob chips
61. S’mores not vegan ones yet
62. Soy curls
63. Chickpea cutlets
64. Curry
65. Durian
66. Homemade Sausages (vegan)
67. Churros, elephant ears, or funnel cake
68. Smoked tofu
69. Fried plantain
70. Mochi
71. Gazpacho
72. Warm chocolate chip cookies
73. Absinthe
74. Corn on the cob
75. Whipped cream, straight from the can the vegan kind ya
76. Pomegranate
77. Fauxstess Cupcake
78. Mashed potatoes with gravy
79. Jerky vegan
80. Croissants
81. French onion soup vegan
82. Savory crepes
83. Tings
84. A meal at Candle 79
85. Moussaka
86. Sprouted grains or seeds
87. Macaroni and “cheese”
88. Flowers
89. Matzoh ball soup
90. White chocolate
91. Seitan
92. Kimchi
93. Butterscotch chips
94. Yellow watermelon
95. Chili with chocolate
96. Bagel and Tofutti
97. Potato milk
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Raw cookie dough

77/100 not bad!
-Lindsay

Busy

I have been horrible about starting back at my blogging, however after our honeymoon things will hopefully settle down and Neil and I can really get into making consistent entries. So until September things will be crazy and entries lacking!

Sarducci's

Last night we made it a date night and went to Sarducci's in Montpelier,VT. There are number of vegetarian/vegan friendly selections such as:
Antipasti
Bruschetta:
Toasted Italian bread with olive oil, roasted garlic and parmesan (sans parmesean)
al Pomodoro:
with pesto, tomatoes, and parmesan (sans parmesean)

Insalate
Mista:
Assorted greens, tomato and black olives with balsamic vinaigrette. 3.50
Greca:
Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives and feta cheese in an oregano red wine vinaigrette (sans feta)
Pasta
Spaghetti alla Marinara:
Spaghetti with fresh marinara sauce 7.99

Capellini dell'Angelo:
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic in a light tomato sauce

Capellini di Verdure:
Angel hair pasta with spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, tomatoes and goat cheese in a white wine basil sauce (sans goat cheese)

Penne Pugliesi:
Mushrooms, spinach, black olives, roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil and garlic over penne






My husband got the Penne Pugliesi and it was SO good! I got the Capellini di Verdure sans goat cheese and it was very good as well.


Vegan Friendly Rating: 3 out of 5 carrots
Food Quality Rating: 3.5 out of 5 carrots

Finally Married!

So after a year of planning all the details of our wedding it finally happened on May 31st, 2008. We were lucky enough to have 100 or so friends and family join us from all over the States and Canada to celebrate our special day. Our ceremony was held in the rain under a pavilion at the Belvidere Ball Park and our reception at the VFW in Hyde Park, VT
Our wedding was catered by Tasty Persuasions out of Grand Isle, Vermont and Tina the caterer did an amazing job with all of our food.
The menu included (all vegan):
Appetizers:
• Stuffed Mushrooms (amazing)
• Ranch Dip and Veggies
• Hummus and Pita Chips
• Bruschetta
• Potato Skins
Entrees:
• Tempeh and Veggie Kabobs
• Green Salad with Balsamic Dressing
• Rolls and Earth Balance
• Seasoned Green Beans
• Pasta with Ratatouille
• Roasted Potatoes

For desert we had lemon and carrot cake cupcakes and a small Chocolate Raspberry cake (both Vegan) that were baked and decorated by my Aunt Betty as a wedding gift.








All Photos by Dona Davis

WOW!

So it's been over a year since I last updated this blog and goodness it's been a busy year. However I am at work currently so there is little time to update right now however there will be new and improved updates with vegan recipes, product reviews and dining picks!

until later! xo.Lindsay

Pad Thai

Neil made me this one night for dinner and then we made it for my parents while they were visiting. We just use our favorite veggies and tofu and it is so good.

20-Minute Pad-Thai-Style Noodles- vegcooking.com

You’ll find most of these ingredients in your pantry and fridge. In the time that it takes to boil pasta, you’ll have a delicious meal!

For the Sauce:
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup hot vegetable broth
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce (or more, to taste)
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. flour

• Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth.

For the ‘Pad Thai’:
1 pkg. fettuccine noodles
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 broccoli crown, cut into florets
1/3 cup shredded carrots
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 cup crushed peanuts

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
• Add the onion, mushrooms, and broccoli. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
• Stir in the carrot, bell pepper, prepared sauce, and cooked pasta. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the dish is heated through.
• Top with the crushed peanuts before serving.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Yummy Slow Cooker BBQ

Barbecue Tofu- vegcooking.com

Tofu is slow cooked in a zesty homemade barbecue sauce for a delicious anytime meal.

2 lbs. extra-firm tofu, pressed and diced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1-2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

• Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce or on a hoagie roll.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

I made this the other day for Neil and it was soooo good. His mom then made it with vegan meatballs and added some mushrooms and a little water to thin it out and it was amazinggg!

It's been so many months since either of us have posted! We have been so busy with planning our wedding and such but hopefully soon we will be back on and more consistent!

Veggie Jerky's

So I just opened up a packet of veggie jerky and it inspired me to write this post. i have only tried a few types of veggie jerky specifically primal strips and tasty eats. Also a few kinds of dried bean curd type from the Asian market.

Tasty Eats is horrible. VERY dry and the Jamacian Chicken one is awful tasting. I couldn't even swallow it. On the other hand Primal Strips are very good I love the texas bbq and my boyfriend loves the lime one.

Crazy Times

It's been crazy lately with presentations, exams and march break. Neil and I just got back from Vermont yesterday and are trying to get back into our routines. Soon we will be posting more recipes and will be working on getting recipes up a few times a week.