Veg News Mac 'n' Cheese

Hi it's me, pensareblue again, catching up with pensarepink's cooking so far this year.  She whipped up this yummy mac & cheese from a recipe by Allison Rivers Samson - she said "just say it's the Veg News Mac & Cheese - that's what everyone calls it."  Good flavor, love the bread crumbs, & with our recent favorite pasta, ditilini.

New Year Hoppin' John Cakes

I had never heard of Hoppin' John before, but apparently it's Southern dish that's supposed to bring good luck in the new year. Pink found a recipe for a vegan version formed into little pan-fried cakes from Joanna Vaught. Pink described them as "brown rice, black-eyed peas and other goodies pan-fried with a kiss of peanut oil." They were tasty, and a great combo of crunchy on the outside / tender on the inside. It's going to be a great year!

New Year's Eve Appetizers

First of all I should say hello. Pensarepink has been so busy cooking that she hasn't had time to blog much. I thought that was a shame, because I very much enjoy the fruits of her labor and I think they should be shared with the world, and also because this blog and photostream are a handy menu when she asks "what do you want for dinner?" So, I humbly attemt here to be a sort of Watson to her Holmes or something.

It might make sense to start at the beginning of this new year, but I'll take you back a few hours before that, with our New Year's Eve meal. Actually I have to take you back further: We were lucky enough to attend a Christmas party thrown by tofu666 and his wife, and as usual we were blown away by the cooking and hospitality. For our little New Year's Eve at home Pink made a small homage to tofu666 and tried to re-create two of his excellent appetizers, tofu curry in phyllo cups, and lentil & Soyrizo spoons. They were wonderful, and contrasted nicely with each other.

Three Year Veganniversary

I've been vegan for three years! That's amazing.

Obviously updating this blog has not been a priority. I've been too busy cooking and eating great food.

Yeah me!!