A Big Vegan MoFo Thank You!

I can't believe I made it to 20 posts for this month! Yay! And seriously last minute since I will be off gallivanting for the next 4 days for Halloween. Kind of like how I was in college, always waiting to the last minute, although come Graduation that worked out pretty well for me ;)  I have no porn for my last post because I wanted my last MoFo entry to be a Big Vegan Food Thank You!

This was a great month bloggy wise for me and here is why:

This month, I have read more recipes on more pages, and I got to know more fab bloggies then I ever had before. I loved exploring the Internet daily to find new people, and of course a huge appreciation to all of you that found me!

I think we should have Vegan MoFo at least twice a year because it is so refreshing to make it a point to keep in contact with the vegan community. Sharing our beliefs, values and stories through this type of communication can have such a positive impact on each other and the rest of the world. Through delicious and cruelty-free food, it is more apparent then ever to stay connected with one another. 

May Vegan MoFos (at some point in the very near future) take over the world! ;)

Ps. Just in case I am no where to be found before Election Day (I do have friends from NYC and Boston coming in) and there are alot of bars/restaurants parties in Northampton I have to go to this weekend (I promise to post pics when I return to my house) here is a little um non-food for thought ;)

Sooo on that note: Happy Halloween  MoFos and GOBAMA!

MoFo Veganaise Addiction & Rainbows

If you guys aren't yet sick of seeing the end of my street, here is the most BEAUTIFUL FULL RAINBOW I have ever seen! Look at that full arc! And the colors!

Just amazing...ok on to the food!

I have a serious love affair/addiction to Veganaise. The blue original because I have tried them all and this has the overall BEST TASTE EVER. I should order this stuff in bulk because I can eat a jar a week and at about $5 a pop, it's getting almost as expensive as my alcohol habit. Just kidding ;)

For my second to last MoFo post I had to share my absolute favorite always go-to sandwich. It is ridiculously easy and so delish. 

Toast up some Tuscan Pane bread from Trader Joe's. (I know I have mentioned this bread a million times, but if you have a Trader Joe's and have not yet experienced this vegan goodness, do now. Right now...well or after you read my post ;) My non-veg friends eat loaves of this at my house late night with Earth Balance. If I could count how many of them have said "I can't believe this is vegan!" No joke, it is that good. 

Ok, enough bread talk. Take a good amount of tofu (not too firm tofu) and smush with fork. Add in however much veganaise you like to taste. I personally use about 2 tablespoons. Add in salt, pepper, paprika and mix! Add on toasted bread. VOILA! Ok, it's not rocket science, but it's really good. Here it is with a simple salad and an olive oil/balsamic dressing I made. 

Oh and one last thing: THE VEG DATE! Went very well, will be seeing him again soon. :):):) Thanks for all your good lucks! They must have helped. 

Tonight I have drink plans with a Professor I have been whatevering. But I mean who can take that over a fellow veg down the road ;) Happy Hump Day MoFos!

MoFo Hot and Cold and MEN

This is not the most original dish but it sure is tasty. Lightly stir-fried tempeh in olive oil, with fresh tomatoes, and mushrooms in a bit of good balsamic. The tomatoes have that amazing pop in your mouth goodness. That is the HOT part. Atop a whole bunch of fresh romaine lettuce, the COLD part obv. Seasonings were salt and pepper and italian seasoning blend. It was easy and very tasty for my hectic day.

I modeled at Amherst College today, have a private pilates session AND...have a date with my first vegetarian tonight!. The guy I met at tailgating whose brother is a vegan! Amazing, we're gonna get beers and what not at this wicked hippie/trendy beer joint called The Moan and Dove, near Hampshire College. They have HUGE barrels of peanuts in their shells you can take as you please, gota love that. Wish me luck MoFos, not with the peanuts, but with the man ;)

MoFo Pumpkin Goodness...FINALLY ;)

So I know I am by far the last person to use pumpkin while cooking or baking during this month. But hey, better late then never. 

This is an adapted recipe from VegWeb.  PUMPKIN OATMEAL MUFFINS!

A few alterations of my own: I used whole wheat flour instead of  all-purpose and vegan cane sugar instead of brown sugar. I also added pure vanilla extract, more pumpkin pie spice, and did not use nuts or make an icing. They are just soo good all hot and with some Organic Earth Balance spread inside.

INGREDIENTS Below :)

Mini muffins in the silver tin and normal size in the black pre-oven :)

All baked up with some dried cranberries for garnish...very MoFo scrumptious

MoFo Pasta Bake

Back to the MoFo blogging! I think I have 4 posts to go after this one. I'll get there, promise!

This is a pasta bake clearly: Organic whole wheat pasta spirals baked with home-made sauce, some tofu, soy chorizo, stir-fried onions and mushrooms. LOTS of spices, and nooch on top. Yummo, make sure to add in cumin and cinnamon, the flavors POP! I baked it for about 20 minutes on 350, with the cooked pasta and stir-fried veggies. 

Dinner was some pasta bake, simple salad with balsamic, and tuscane pane bread with earth balance. Soo good paired with organic red wine. 

Friday night meeting Jesse Malin before his concert. I go to this venue The Iron Horse which has soo many good concerts, downtown Northampton, at least once a week. But it always pays off to pretend you're looking for the bathroom and fall into the artist in his dressing room ;) Great show, if you don't know him check him out, HE EFFING ROCKS!

Another beautiful day in the Happy Valley, across my street a hot air balloon landing late afternoon!

I was good this weekend for all of you that thought I crossed over to the dark side and became a thief from my previous post. Happy Sunday MoFos!

MoFo Soup & Weekend Goodness

Unfortunately, this amazingly tasty soup/chili/stew (we couldn't really decide what it was) doesn't photograph too hot. But omg look at what was mixed in, and you'll know just how scrumptious this combo was. 

Stir-fry up some Garlic and Onions, Hot Peppers and  Salsa in Olive Oil while Veg Broth is getting hot. We added in Organic Dandelion Leek Dark Miso to the broth (lovee this stuff.) It adds a great flavor and is good for your digestive system.  :)

The GOOD STUFF includes: TJ's Soy Chorizo, Red Potatos, Kidney Beans, Celery, Green Beans, Mushrooms, Tri-Colored Peppers, and Carrots.

Many Spices including Fresh Rosemary, Cinnamon, Salt, Pepper, Ginger and a bit of  Organic Mayple Syrup ( brings out the chile flavor of the chorizo) to taste. 

Toast up some Tuscan Pane bread with Earth Balance and that's a great meal!

Soo good, the large batch lasted only 2 days between 3 people. 

On to the weekend: Friday night was my parents anniversary, we went to Judies in Amherst, MA where I had this awesome rice pancakes/black bean/portobello/veggie vegan conncoction they made without the cheese. SOO good!

The Parentals ;)

Saturday tailgating at Umass, I met someone (Ryan, on the right) who is Veg and his brother is a Vegan! I was rocking my Vegan sweatshirt till it got warm, and underneath had a World Peace Tour Thermal, and what people you can meet! Ryan and I are gonna do lunch soon :)

Haha, this is at the Obama Benefit, a music promoter in town gave me this comic he made comparing McFuck's facial expressions identically to Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes. 

The last awesome band that performed at the Benefit.

My girlfriend Anna and I have a habit at staying out in Northampton bars wayy past closing time...

And what happens Sunday afternoon when I get home from the weekend. Looks at my little pup sleeping with me, and I am not a cone-head, just wrapped up in my Vegan sweatshirt :)

Hope all you MoFos had a great weekend!

I've Been Tagged...MOFO Style!

So Lisa tagged me, and now I have to show you the contents of my FREEZER! Mine is not that exciting, BUT she was right on one thing...there is definitely Vodka in there ;)

From Left To Right Top Shelf: Vodka, Tri-Colored Peppers, Organic Tater Tots, Cut White Corn and Chopped Spinach

Bottom Shelf: Green Beans, Garlic Gloves, More Spinach, Hot Peppers From The Garden

In The Back: Lots O Ice

Yesterday I tailgated for Umass, Amherst homecoming...I didn't go to school there, but a lot of my friends did and came in from Boston. Went home around 4, passed out, and woke up at 8:30 and ate the CHILI my mom actually made vegan with the soy chorizo! Hoorey! Will post pics later. At that time I got ready for a night in Northampton. After a trip to the Brewery and Paradise City Tavern (where I am whatevering with the bartender ;) I ended up at Sierra Grille where there was an Obama Benefit Late Night Party...bands, food, drinks, awesomeness.  There was even an Obama Cabernet!

It was also great to wake up this afternoon and hear about Colin Powell RIGHT?!

Ok, enough about my social and political life, I have to tag some people for this freezer fun: 

Chelsea

bc I effing love her and her blog and she's not a stuffed pepper virgin anymore ;)

Happy Herbivore

bc she thought of the pantry challenge so why not show us your freezer?! ;)

Tofu Mom

bc I bet she has so much goodness in her freezer and it's gonna make me really jealous ;)

Enjoy your Sunday MoFos!

CHICAGO MOFO...And All That Jazz

Last night I went to see the show Chicago and it was fantastic. I didn't get home till about 11 and realized I had not had a real dinner. At this time, I wanted BREAKFAST! Here is a tofu scramble from last night and then a morning cereal breakfast from well this morning :)  

This is firm tofu scrambled with vegan ground "sausage" fried lightly in canola oil spray. I put in mushrooms, spinach and sun dried tomatoes. I seasoned with turmeric, salt, paprika, nooch and cracked black pepper. Along side Ezekiel toast with Earth Balance...tastyy :)

And this is Organic Cosmic Cocoas with soy milk (attack of the children's Whole Foods cereal again!) with raw almonds, bananas and the very last of fresh berries I think I will be seeing for a while :( Totally good though. I sprinkle salt on my cereal which my parents think is crazy but I know I can't be the only one right...??

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CHICAGO!

Amazing Show!

I kind of get into taking playbills (mom on the left)

Happy Weekend MoFos!

Keeping It Short With MoFo Tempeh

I can't get enough of these peppers!

This is going to be short, I went out last night and came back this afternoon (it's becoming a routine...) after closing down about every bar in Downtown Northampton and staying in the backroom of one with the staff till 5 am...
I woke up this morning in a completely different town, and I need SLEEP stat so quick post and I am out!

I heart TEMPEH cooked right. This is a tempeh stir-fry I usually make depending on the fresh or frozen veggies I have on hand. First, fry the tempeh in a good amount of olive oil and season with salt and pepper and a bit of balsamic. Flip when ready. Add veggies, let it cook down, season to taste and VOILA! MoFo TEMPEH :) This one had some of the peppers obv, corn, green beans and spinach. Delish!

Sizzling away in the pan

Andddd on to my plate! :)

Nap Time MoFos!

MOFU SURVEY EXCELLENCE!

This was so fun at 2 am when I cant sleep! Thanks veganmeccalove!

1. Choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
I have to go with local, and then organic…if it’s local and organic well I am totally sold, usually regardless of price, have to support the goods.

2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Lots of veganaise with salt, paprika…did I mention veganaise? And I like em roasted in the fall time with olive oil and spices.

3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
Hmm typically no because I have no patience. It’s more like open, drain, fry in lots of awesome olive oil.

4. Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
Check out tradition under my Jewish food post and see how I veganized that! Now that’s tradition!

5. Any food allergies?
Lactose Intolerant…probably a reason why it was soo easy to be Vegan.

6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
Sierra Grille in Northampton. I know I have mentioned it 47384032 times before on this blog.

7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
Umm soup? Drugs? Tissues? Sleep?

8. What kind of water do you drink? (Filtered, spring, tap, etc.)
I’m a water snob, rightfully from all the bacteria I ingested drinking tap water from Dublin when I lived there, so now it is all bottled, preferably Evian or Poland Springs for a cheap fix.

9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
Hmmmm Whole Foods soda is all I will drink, and it’s always with Grey Goose so I am content, although my fave is black cherry or orange cream.

10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
Ummm mozzarella sticks and PB & J…cookbook that!

11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
GRAPES FOR HOMEMADE WINE!

12. Favorite type of mushroom?
I heart all, no discrimination with my shrooms.

13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
My parents still eat cheese, the CRUMBS bug me out.

14. Last food you burned?
Food no, my very expensive All-Clad pots and pans yes everyday….

15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?":
Tempeh, tofu, soymilk, soy yogurt, dark leafy greens, grains, pasta, rice, edamame, NUTS, nut butters, seed & seed butters, etc etc etc…this question is so bullshit considering Americans eat way too much protein because they are scared of carbs…I can’t stand the ignorance of so many people.

16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Coconut Lemon Organic cake. The recipe from Bela downtown…see many previous posts where it is featured.

17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
Can I try some and get back to you, the darker the better.

18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
Lots of cocktails glasses and new plates.

19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Nope

20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
A vanilla cashew goji cliff nectar bar, always! And I am getting into Luna bars now as well.

21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win?
Paula BECAUSE she had Michelle Obama on her show and that rocked my world!

22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
Vegan vanilla milk, raw nuts, fresh fruit and salt. Maple syrup too, just a drop or 8 ;) Sometimes some earth balance if I don't want sweetness.

23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
Tokyo, anything Asian.

24. Favorite late night snack?
Tamari almonds.

25. Favorite springtime food?
Are tomatoes in season then?

26. Favorite food-related magazine?
VegNews obv! I was reader of the month last year around this time ;)

27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
Braggs, but I love anything salty

28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
I actually have never not liked a fruit or veggie.

29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Mulled wine, can that count? Warm soynog with rum, bourbon sweet potatoes, pumpkin ale, ummm I see there is a pattern here, I should stop ;)

30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
My parents, my amazing brother, my future husband (?) and Barack Obama :)

Cute Little MoFo

Disclaimer: I wrote this yesterday and thought I would get home last night to post, but just got home this afternoon from my night out...continue :)

First, I have to THANK ALL YOU GUYS for your incredibly nice comments you are always leaving on my blog. I really appreciate it and love you guys. Can we somehow get a vegan blog reunion going so I can meet some of you fabulous people in real life?

Ok, next I could not resist not sharing this pic of my pup Lutra (named after the Island of Eleuthera I mentioned yesterday) just waking up from a nap. She's not Asian, just sleepy and soooo cute right here with her little eyes shut.

Ok, on to the food. I have no patience. I used up the soy chirizo on PIZZA! I will get more to make that chili this week, no worries. This is pizza dough from Trader Joe's that I love, although I am not the best at rolling it out. One day I suppose I will have to attempt home-made dough. Toppings are crushed tomatoes, artichokes, fresh basil, sweet peppers and covered with the chorizo and nooch. My non-veg friend Kt had 3 pieces last night and LOVED IT. Vegan pizza takes over the world...

It was a gorgeous day today in Western MA. Check out this perfect butterfly I got a shot of. 

Did I mention it was a BEAUTIFUL day. This is at the end of my little street, look at that AMAZING foliage. I heart warm weather in the fall time. 

Tonight I am off to the Brewery for a friend's birthday. I am sure to have good stories tomorrow! 

Oh, and one last thing does anyone else have the absolute cringing feeling every time you hear McPalin speak...I have mastered the art of chugging beer and burping at the TV loudly whenever she's on...anyone else,  anyone else?? Sexy, I know right, maybe thats just me. 

How fantastic were the Clinton/Biden speeches today in Pennsylvania?

Peace MoFos

MOFO Catch Up & Fun Pics :)

Hey Guys! I know I know, I promised food porn for yesterday, but I spent all day on my couch attempting to recall the night before. Grace Potter was an amazing concert, but I ended up in the back room with the owner of the club who I have known forever and a large bottle of grey goose. Hmmm...yea, needless to say I was touch and go yesterday for awhile ;)

BACK TO THE GOOD STUFF THOUGH! 

I discovered Soy Chirizo for the first time at Trader Joe's today which is going to be PERFECT for a spicy Chile I want to make this week. Throw in some homemade sauce, kidney beans, okra, OH AND SOME OF THOSE PEPPERS I FROZE from Dee's garden! Yummo...I am going to stop torturing myself and you guys until I make it.

For tonight I thought some old fun pics that involved vegan food would be appropriate since I haven't been cooking much the past couple of days, more like have eaten a whole loaf of organic bread & earth balance which I didn't think made for exciting food porn...

Let's BEGIN!

In case you forgot about some of those amazing peppers...swoon

Is there anything better then making cocktails with FRESH pineapple & coconut in the Island of Eleuthera...umm don't think so

At Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca...if you are a vegan and don't know about this legendary restaurant and its founder...go to Wikipedia immediately

I just heart this sweatshirt...and that HUGE serving of tempeh & veggies for the family

Besides the GO VEGAN bumper sticker (which used to be on my beloved car, now in auto heaven) these are my two faves I have seen around town

Ok, haha I thought this was funny, my dad spying on my late night dinner habits, probably pan-asian and beer

Besides witnessing my hair color changing quite a bit in the last few months (I am back to a honey blond) I hope you enjoyed! Have a fantastic weekend MOFOs and I promise to catch up on everyone else's fabulous blogs right now!

QUICK MOFO THOUGHT

I have a very short post today because I have had a wicked busy day and going to see Grace Potter and the Nocturnals concert tonight. YAY! 

I am a bad Jew...I have made great vegan Jewish food, hence yesterday's dinner. 

BUT on Yom Kippur you are supposed to fast. I can't, it's not in me. (Which is ok because I have ALWAYS been underweight, and my doctor told me I really should never not eat for more then a few hours at time, that gets me off the hook right??) I did take a long walk today and reflected...that's enough atoning for me.

By 1 am LAST NIGHT (yes, I know I couldn't even hold out from dinner till morning) I had to have my peanuts and dark chocolate bedtime snack. I LOVE PEANUTS, as I am sure you know from my survey I just love all nuts! 

What is your favorite nut? Because I cannot choose. BUT I can say THIS dark chocolate, Lake Champlain 75% cocoa (the darker the better!) is amazingggg. It was the brand on sale at Whole Foods this week...and I am glad!

Have a great night MOFOs! I promise food porn tomorrow ;)

MOFO JEWISH STYLE!

Once again another fabulous recipe thanks to Isa! For the Jewish New Year tonight among all the pickles from the Jewish Deli I scored, I made Vegan Matzo Ball Soup from PPK as well as Potato Latkes from vegkitchen.com (look under the Hanukkah section.)

Look at these pickles and pickled tomatoes dominating for apps :)

AND ALL THE LATKES !

Personal Serving for moi

Matzo Balls Pre-Drop for soup!
Mmm Vegan Jewish love

 SUCCESSES! 

A few personal alterations to each:

For the soup, I used wayy more carrots and I added celery. And, since I used all my carrots for the soup I didn't use one in the latke recipe as it calls for. I also used 8-10 small red potatoes instead of regular large ones.

Complete with organic fresh apple cider (and vodka) PERFECT COMBO for apps and red wine for dinner. Will a vegan Jewish deli be in my future ;)

And THANKS for all the great responses to my last post with the alphabet game! You guys are awesome. Happy Jewish Holiday MOFOs!

MOFO TOFU

Mao Po Tofu this is not (although that is my favorite...MMM PF CHANG'S RIGHT NOW PLEASE!)

But MoFo Tofu is just as fun to say. And, so that is what I am naming it! 

This is a simple recipe that you can pretty much add or take away anything you want to. I canola oil spray the bottom of the pan and season with salt and pepper. When the scrumptious goodness starts to sizzle I add olive oil because I love the taste and it helps the tofu not stick when you flip! Let it brown on each side. I add Bragg's and organic horseradish for a hot tasty bite! Look at those babies lightly goldening..

AND THEN THE GOOD STUFF! I added cabbage, olives, peppers, artichokes, tomatoes, mushrooms etc. etc. etc. I usually add a bit more of salt (I heart salt, although when cooking for my anti-salt mother I try to omit as much as possible. What a good daughter I am!) a bit more pepper and a healthy amount of really good balsamic vinegar. I let it cook down for a bit...the amount of time to make a cocktail and munch on some nuts to relax before dinner.
SCRUMPTIOUS, quick and easy MOFO TOFU!

One more thing for today: I am the model at Amherst College for all of the Art/Art History classes in the Fine Arts Dept. When I am errr "extremely exposed" (for lack of a better word) for 3 hour classes in contorting poses with all of those fine intellects drawing me, I try to keep myself entertained by playing what I have deemed the "alphabet game" in my head. 

I go through the whole ABC's with movies, musicians, celebrities, television shows, designers, countries...ok get the point? What on earth does this have to do with veganism you ask?

Today, I was doing FRUITS AND VEGGIES in this crazy head of mine, Yay! Now I have a challenge for you! What is a better "I" then iceberg lettuce, and what is an X or Q one?

Now wouldn't that make for some great conversation at that celebrity dinner I want to have! Of course you are all invited, and Katie already said she's bringing the donuts! Saweet!

Rock On MoFos!

MOFO SURVEY FUN :)

A little MoFo survey going around:

Here we go!

1. Name a song that involves food in some way?

"Life Is A Garden" by Pop Party Opera, my brother's amazing band.

2. What criteria do you use when buying a new cookbook?

I actually don't buy cookbooks because I always seem to get them as gifts for birthdays and holidays. My always go to is Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson (Thanks Jill and Eric!)

3. What did you eat today?

If you follow my blog I am sure you will find out ;)

4. Name a vegan food you know exists but have never tried...

Vegan Donuts...craving...

5. The Food Network just called and needs you to start your new show tomorrow. What will the title be?

VeganView, OBV

6. Favorite hot sauce or other spicy condiment?

Trader Joe's Jalapeno Pepper Hot Sauce, yummmm

7. How old were you when you became vegan?

20 years old :)

8. Favorite vegan cheeze?

Follow Your Heart Monterey Jack, but I love to make my own cheeze sauce with Earth Balance, soymilk, nooche, hot sauce, paprika, salt and pepper. 

9. Cutest baby animal?

My Lutra of course! See previous posts

10. Favorite type of jam/jelly?

Hmm tough, probably Organic Grape Whole Foods brand

11. Do you take any vitamins/supplements?

Magnesium with calcium and zinc

12. What food/dish most embodies the Fall Season?

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes HELLOO

13. What food would you have a hard time living without?

Tofu and organic nuts definitely... wait does wine count?

14. Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate?

Tea...I think coffee to me would be like someone on cocaine, way too much energy and makes me crave cigarettes

15. It's 10 pm and you're starving. What do you eat?

Really good TAMARI ALMONDS, or PEANUTS, or CASHEWS, well I suppose any nut for that matter. 

16. If you have an animal companion, what is her/his favorite food?

Well, my puppy eats puppy food. But my favorite dog I house sit for eats all my vegan leftovers. Ralph is a beautiful 12 year old lab/shepherd/pit-bull mix with a fantastic like for all things veg!

17. Worst injury you have gotten in the kitchen?

I cut myself about 85% of the time I am in my kitchen with too sharp knives. I also burn myself quite often on my toaster oven. (I refuse to own a microwave, zapping of nutrients, No Thanks!)

18. When you have a food-related question, who do you call?

Hmm, people usually call me with their food related questions. I guess I would go to my Internet bloggy friends ;)

19. Summer is ending-what food will you miss the most?

Fresh corn on the cob and fresh basil as my herb. Also, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, err all the berries for that matter and PEACHES!

20. What snacks do you keep in your purse/backpack/desk at work?

The amazinggg Cliff Nectar bars! The yellow cashew vanilla goji ones that I basically lived off in college :)

21. Favorite  soup to make on a rainy day?

Oooh tomato soup with grilled cheeze...yummmo

22. What is your favorite combination of fresh vegetable/fruit juices?

I don't discriminate with my juices, I go through phases of faves...whatever tastes good with my grey goose at the time...

23. Favorite brand of root beer?

Whole Foods

24. Make up your own question!

Hmm ok,

 You are having three vegan celebs to dinner! Who are they? Mine are:

~Alicia Silverstone

~Joaquine Phoenix

~Ellen DeGeneres 

Fun Stuff!

VMF Post 4! Beer, politics, music, mexican, and more cake? ;)

Ok, ok, I get it enough of that AMAZING coconut lemon cake...but I can't resist posting this pic of the two hottest vegans (with the same birthday) eating it together. Alexis on the right. That's vegan love.

Last night, after seeing TWO concerts (photo below with the amazing Susan Angeletti, at the first concert, my mom on the left) and a long needed trip to the Brewery I worked at last summer, I ended up at Sierra Grille, my ABSOLUTE favorite restaurant in Northampton.

 This four course restaurant (always with at least one vegan option in each!) turns into the greatest bar at night, complete with vegan Belgian fries and spiced nuts, which I have officially diagnosed myself with having a severe addiction to. At this point my phone took on a life of its own because when I woke up this morning I did some major umm dialing...fantastic. Apologies  to any of you out there that I might have called, and although I probably don't have your numbers, anything was clearly possible at that 2 am point. 

Today at Whole Foods, Magic Hat Brewery had a VOTING 12 pack! Who could say no that?? And I always think a nice tasty brew is the best way to help a rough night's morning right? Well, maybe that's just me...

On to the FOOD! I found vegan refried pinto beans, salsa style at Trader Joes! Yumm, apparently in my state I didn't think to buy wraps, but I did have organic whole wheat pitas at home, so I used what I could. Complete with tomatoes, fresh basil, lettuce, nooch, salt and pepper
ALLL put together now
I hope everyone else had a fantastic weekend! HEADS UP! Next Sunday, one week from today, Alexis and I are hosting a Pre-Thanksgiving vegan feast! Any of my vegan blogging friends are welcome! Good food, good booze, and good people! Happy Sunday MoFos!

Check em out for local goodness! 

www.sierragrille.net

www.northamptonbrewery.com