Vegan Brunch

Running Around

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Good Morning Bloggies!

I know summer is (almost) finally here because I have been running around like a crazy person the past few days.  It’s a good run around though! The Hubz and I finally got our memberships at the YMCA and are looking forward to taking advantage of everything it has to offer.  Yesterday we both ran on the treadmill (even though it was beautiful out- fail) and this morning despite my desire to go to the gym early I chose to snuggle under the blankets with the Hubz and kitty instead; guess I’ll be heading there after work!

After the gym yesterday we came home and I made “pizzas” on sprouted grain tortillas and topped them with lots of garlic, portobello mushrooms, chilies, tomatoes, and dates.  Yes DATES! Such a good combination with everything, you should really try it on your next pizza.

After dinner we walked down to our garden plot and planted some red Russian & lacinato kale, astro arugula and cosmic purple carrots.  We are still discussing what other veggies we want to grow – what do you think we should grow? What are you growing in your garden this year?

After planting we headed home but first we stopped to watch the beautiful sunset over the lake- so pretty!

Today is going to be another busy day with work, meeting up with a girl-friend, gym, health coaching work, blogging and gardening tonight! To help fuel us through the day I made a batch of Isa’s Banana Flapjacks and topped with coconut, berries and maple syrup- DELICIOUS!

Vegan Brunch Review and Giveaway

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The first vegan cookbook I ever bought as Vegan with a Vengeance I have used it so much over the years that it is stained with food and worn to pieces.  Over the years I picked up Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World which I loved and actually used 2 of the cupcake recipes for my wedding cupcakes. Then I was given a copy of Veganomicon by my loving husband for Christmas 2007 – I honestly haven’t used this book as much as VWAV & VCTOTW and was actually disappointed with it compared to Isa’s two earlier books.  However Isa Chandra Moskowitz  has redeemed herself with Vegan Brunch which features a number of great vegan brunch recipes.  

Vegan Brunch features savory recipes such as tofu scramble, frittatas, polenta ranchers, Tofu Benny and perogies.  Of the savory dishes I tried the tofu scramble which was delicious, the texture was almost creamy which I loved and really had the texture of scrambled eggs (or at least what I remember-it’s been awhile).  I also made the Cornbread Waffles which I loved because some days you just don’t want to have a sweet waffle and this was a great savory waffle. Lastly I made the Tofu Benny which I loved! The hollandaise was delicious and the Diner Homefries were nice and crispy. 

To be honest I have yet to try any of the sweet brunch options and am actually much more of a savory breakfast person. I actually did have plans to make the Banana Rabanada (Brazilian French Toast) this morning but my husband forgot the baguette on his desk at work. I guess I’ll make it another day!

Some other dishes I have made and loved where the Samosa Mashed Potato Pancakes, Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes and the Mushroom Gravy.  I made the Cheaspeake Tempeh Cakes for some of my omni friends and they couldn’t get enough of them.  I ate the mushroom gravy this morning with my scramble and am using the leftovers in my greenbean casserole.  

Over all this is a great book that I would recommend to anyone who loves breakfast.  This book is great because although many cookbooks have breakfast sections none have the focus and devotion to breakfast items like Vegan Brunch.

You can pick up your copy of Vegan Brunch on Amazon.

Now that you have read what I have to say about this book I am going to give you a chance to win a copy yourself. If you would like to win please leave a comment letting me know what your favorite brunch dish is by November 24th, 2009.

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Winner: Christina- “blueberry pancakes with a side of homefries and vegan sausage. yums!”

 

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Camping/Birthday Weekend

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Over this past weekend we attempted camping, however gave up after 2 nights once the rain started and soaked us. Thursday night we enjoyed a dinner of Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes from Vegan Brunch, roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus. All of which was delicious.

For my birthday on Friday my husband made garlic bread and pasta which was yummy the garlic bread was my favorite though. For dinner Friday we enjoyed more Chesapeake Tempeh Cakes, vegan chicken burgers, roasted potatoes, cucumbers and tomatoes, and grilled veggies which were all delicious! (The Chesapeake Temeph cakes went over well with our omni friends and family). For dessert my mom brought a vegan raspberry pie from Healthy Living and it was great…. A little too much lemon juice but otherwise delicious.

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Saturday morning after having it rain all night, we decided to head to the house to wash the mud off and have a nice warm breakfast. I made Tofu Benny and my hubz made Diner Homefries both from Vegan Brunch which were both delicious! We enjoyed a late lunch at Orient Chinese restaurant in Hanover NH where we had yummy vegetarian sesame chick’n and steamed veggies so good! For dinner we had grilled cheese with ketchup.

This week we are light on the cooking as we are heading away Saturday and going to the Champlain Valley EXPO Thursday so upon our return from our tropical cruise we will be posting more recipes and cooking along with reviews and giveaways!

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