Sorry about that, guys. 

My adsense was revoked (silly junk), I’ve been pretty busy (20 credits) and I’ve been broke (two unemployed 20-somethings just trying to make it in the world). 

But I’ve got a pretty exciting array of recipes on the horizon, so stay tuned!

Also, the main reason I posted, I can always use some menu ideas. So, why not tell me what you’d like me to make / what I should make, and I will?

www.veggiegrrrl.tumblr.com/ask   Do it, k?

Sorry, been broke again. No money = hiatus (though last night I did make some really yummy curried veggies over rice. But then I couldn’t find my camera! Grrr!). 

Anyway, I was wondering if you guys had any requests for recipes that I should do in the future! 

Come on, give me some inspiration for my grocery list, eh? :P

Oh, we are going to have a guest recipe on Saturday- my Omni friend Kaytrin is making me a birthday cake to celebrate the big 2-0! So stay tuned for that! :D

evstuff:

Ultimate vegan baking cheat sheet

Thought you guys might like this. :D

This new one, however, is less recipe-liscious, and less cutesy, and more a reminder of why I’ve gone vegan. As in, there will be statistics about the meat industry, and the dairy industry. There will be commentary on the billions of things we produce with animal products in them.

If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, don’t go there. But if you’re interested in a reminder of WHY you’re doing all of this, head over for a follow. 

Note: Vegetarians WILL likely be offended. Please keep that in mind before following. 

1- Unfortunately, I can’t do follow-backs because this is a secondary blog. D: But I really appreciate the follow!

2- I’d say, basically, read the ingredients in EVERYTHING. Not only will you be disgusted by just how reliant our society is on cramming animal bits into everything, but it will keep you from accidentally supporting that horrid industry. I mean, seriously, things you wouldn’t even think of! Nutella isn’t vegan (it’s not even vegetarian), and neither are - get this! - PopTarts! Wtf. Make the ingredient labels your best friend.

3- Know / Learn how to cook, or be prepared to go EXTREMELY broke. Veganism, as I’ve mentioned under my FAQ, doesn’t have to break the bank, but a lot of that money-saving comes from knowing your way around a kitchen. Invest in some good cookbooks, or even just float around for some new blogs, until you find something you like.

4- Experiment! Veganism, unlike vegetarianism, doesn’t leave a lot to be desired if you want to eat exactly as you used to but minus a few things. Veganism opens a whole bunch of new doors out of necessity, and that’s a really great thing! 

5- As much as you can, go for free trade items (like coffee, chocolate, etc). I know that it doesn’t really have an affect on the animals, but we vegans are ethical people, and it’s pretty tough to be ethical when you’re still supporting slavery, yaknow? Plus, free trade and organic goods often are one in the same, so you know that you’re getting better stuff, and not at the expense of others, which, in a nutshell, is what veganism is all about, right?

6- Be prepared to spend a little more, here and there. You want to go out and get a mocha from the local cafe? There’s a 60-cent upcharge for soymilk. (Oh, and make sure to check their chocolate. There’s several I’ve come across that are vegan, but if they’re using Hershey’s, it’s a definite no-go). Going to your favorite bakery? Well, their muffins might cost a buck, but the vegan ones are a buck-twenty-five. Little things like that add up. So make sure you can either afford to live in excess, or consider cutting down your visits a tad. 

Hope this helps! If anyone else has any questions, send them my way here! 

Hey guys, been wicked busy working on putting the apartment together, planning this weekend (I’m volunteering at a BBQ - for omnis, unfortunately, but it’s for a great cause - to raise money for this local organization that helps house and care for disabled adults. I’m already a volunteer for a tutoring organization that works with this group, so it’s pretty great to be working both sides of the program), and trying to scrounge up the money for new recipes.

Basically, if I don’t post for a while, assume that I’m broke and don’t feel like showing you guys 36 different ways to make potatoes and / or pasta. 

Anyway, I was meandering around supervegan’s page, and found this. Unfortunately, my computer spazzed when I tried to reblog it, so I decided to do it this way. Credit goes to wherever he got it from. 

Remember that crock pot from this morning?

Chili! :D

Two cans white beans, one can black, six cups of water, a carrot, a stalk of celery, half an onion, a bell pepper, some assorted taco seasonings, and (of course) some curry powder. Basically it’s all to your own tastes. Stick it in a slow cooker for about 4 hours on low and another hour or two on five, and go crazy!

This is ESPECIALLY good when you reheat the leftovers and throw some daiya and fresh tomatoes on top. 

Probably my favorite thing about this recipe (which I kinda thew together off the top of my head- that’s a trend with me, in case you haven’t noticed) is the vegetables. See, I like to use veggie stock for chili, but I didn’t have any, so with this recipe I make the stock and the chili at the same time, together. Pretty fab, no?

Anybody wanna guess what’s going on in there?

harshi4u answered your question: I’M SO SORRY I’VE NEGLECTED YOU!  It’s been a…

chai tea!

Had some this morning with breakfast! It’s fabulous! 

Cheater Pad Thai!

I had some rice noodles hiding away in the cupboard, and decided to throw together a little something to go with them.

Ingredients (Measurements are as much as you like!):

Fried tofu (tofu dipped in flour then fried in canola oil until brown and crispy).

Cabbage

Zucchini

Mushrooms

Bell Peppers

Onions

Cooked Rice Noodles

Chop the veggies, and throw all into a hot, lightly oiled pan or wok (I like to take a tiny dribble of the still-hot oil from the tofu. That way, nothing goes to waste!) 

For the Sauce:

Basically, the sauce is all by taste. I generally take a nice glob (about 1/4 cup) of peanut butter, another 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce, and then a dash each of rice wine and rice vinegar, and that about does it. Top with some more of the chili sauce (MAN I love that stuff!) and throw it into the mix of noodles and veggies that are cooking, until the peanut butter melts all over everything. Yum!

For added affect, throw in some chopsticks you stuffed in your pocket back at your dad’s birthday dinner. You remember? The horrible Japanese steakhouse with the bad puns! 

Enjoy!

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