Archive for February, 2008

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This week I thought I would share a few great finds I located while searching the internet for low cost vegan friendly products.

Enjoy Your Week and Be A Thrifty Vegan!

Sales and Close outs

Vegan Rice Krispies -Come in four flavors: Peanut, Chocolate Peanut, Ricemellow, Chocolate Rice Mellow.

Drew’s Organic Mild Salsa

Irregular Vegan Marshmallows - These are actually a manufacturer’s OOPS!

Temptations Ice Cream Mix - If you have an ice cream maker and you’ll love Temptations.

Coupon Savings

Santa Cruz Organic Juice

Fantastic Foods Coupons

My Tell Me Thursday story about my Wordless Wednesday is all about SOUL!

As an African American woman I grew up on my momma’s and my aunt’s soul food. My daddy could throw down too!

When I began the transition over to a vegan diet, I was not quite sure how I would manage cooking the soul food I knew as a little girl and even a grown woman. I did not try for some time because I did not want to ruin my reputation as a good cook.

Q: I am trying to be vegan, I know it is better for me health wise. Please tell me where I can find free resources for vegan menus to help in weight loss?

A: The website VegCooking.com features 8-week vegan menus to help individuals figure out what to eat (the menus are helpful for individuals who are transitioning into veganism, have a busy lifestyle and need some guidelines or meal ideas anyone can benefit from these menus, really.

Superbowl Treat Made with My Vegan Cheese Sauce

Print Version

Nachos topped with with Yves Meatless Breakfast Patties, onions, tomatoes, olives, and green chilis

Make this cheese sauce

Ingredients:

3 cups of soy or other vegan alternative milk

2 tbsp vegan butter

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp brewer yeast 1 tsp liquid smoke(optional - I wanted a smoked cheese taste and so I added smoke)

2 tbsp garlic powder

Ener-g Egg Replacer equivalent of 2 eggs

1/2 tsp tapioca starch

sea salt to taste

These burritos that I made also have refried beans in them. You can add more ingredients if you choose.

Printed Version

Ingredients

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic minced or chopped
1 medium white onion
1 pk white button mushrooms
1 8 oz can tomato paste
1 tbsp mole
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups black or brown rice
2 tbsp coconut oil
12 flour tortillas

Directions