The Problem with Vegan Loaf

I have the same problem with vegan meatloaf (I call it “meefloaf”) every time I make it. No matter what recipe for lentil loaf or nut loaf or veggie loaf I make it always (Always, ALWAYS) ends up mushy. As in I-could-serve-it-with-a-spoon mushy. It’s nothing like the firm, sliceable loaves my mother made. Granted, she…

Back to Blogging after 2 1/2 Years?

Oh, hello. I did not die or go into witness protection or otherwise cease to exist on the Internets. I was experimenting with my forms of expression and such.  That, and finishing my philosophy degree, doing a year of service in AmeriCorps, and working event logistics for a multi-million dollar fundraiser. So… I’ve been busy….

Easy Coconut Mango Rice for Dessert or Breakfast

I figured you deserved a rice recipe after that rambling 1600 word essay on small appliances and sushi.  So here’s something easy and effing delicious.  I made this for the first time last night.  It’s inspired by a dessert that one of the Thai restaurants in Duluth serves.  It’s not exactly the same . ….

The small appliances of our lives

There are the standard small appliances that we all have –blender, toaster, coffee maker, microwave– that we use every day or at least several times a week.  You rarely see a kitchen that doesn’t have a microwave anymore.  I hate microwaves, but I have one anyway.  It’s from 1986 and it’s been in this apartment…

The Goddamn Healthiest Thing I Have Ever Made

Seriously, guys.  I’ve done it this time.  I have cracked the code for making a really satisfying, really (really, REALLY) tasty meal that is not only low in fat and calories and high in protein but so chock full of nutrition that I’m about to have vitamins and minerals pouring out of my eyeballs.  Not…