Tag Archives: tofu

Birthday Eve lunch. 12/7/17

Well, here it is, almost my birthday. Tomorrow we head north with some friends for wine tasting, fine dining, and some spectacular Pacific Ocean viewing. But today is just the two of us at our go-to Thai restaurant. We order … Continue reading

Posted in rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Chinese and Mediterrean influenced. 11/30/17

I really like ethnic foods. They have such a flavor punch after eating a bunch of American food (see Thanksgiving.)  For lunch today I finished daughter’s brown rice. There was about a half of a cup left. To complement the … Continue reading

Posted in Grains, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New dish – spaghetti with olives, capers, tomatoes, and breadcrumbs. 11/26/17

It is so nice to get back to eating NOT-turkey. We decided on an all vegan day to separate us from all the heavy food. After our breakfast oatmeal I had a lunch of brown rice with tofu and vegetables. … Continue reading

Posted in Pasta, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Upside down day! 11/20/17

Usually my days are vegan for breakfast and lunch and then whatever for dinner. I guess it is loosely based on Mark Bittman’s Vegan Before 6 (VB46) plan of eating. Today, though, my whatever happened at breakfast and the rest … Continue reading

Posted in Legumes, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Parsley soup. 11/13/17

Today I made a very unattractive soup. I think the last time I made it ages ago I used milk instead of stock so it came out light green. With the stock it is dark green. It tastes fine and … Continue reading

Posted in Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Yum! Lasagna. 11/11&12/17

I have to admit that eating oatmeal with flaxseed has taken all the joy out of breakfast. I used to get up thinking, what shall I have for breakfast? I rarely ate the same thing two days in a row. Now … Continue reading

Posted in Beef, Pasta, Vegetables | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Pacific cod, chickpea purée, and collard greens. 11/10/17

Quick note about lunch – I had the cauliflower soup again but this time with tofu cubes. I also added the tofu to a tomato and lettuce pita pocket sandwich. Later we went to the store and bought some Pacific … Continue reading

Posted in Fish, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Using tofu and flaxseed + chicken parm and spaghetti. 11/8/17

Since my recent physical I have been trying to eat more foods that will have the effect of lowering blood sugar and cholesterol. My doctor suggested eating flaxseed and going with a more plant based diet. In reading up on … Continue reading

Posted in Healthy tips, leftovers, Pasta, Poultry, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trying a new veggie burger. 11/4/17

First a little business – John and I are leaving for Utah tomorrow. I will not have a new post until Monday, 11/6. Since John and I have decided to make an unplanned trip to Utah my lunch today was basically … Continue reading

Posted in leftovers, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Easy food for a busy day. 10/30/17

Just a quick post since I am running behind with my posting. John and I are busily preparing for a small dinner party on Halloween night and as usual we are making things and then not liking them and making … Continue reading

Posted in Grains, leftovers, Legumes, rice, Vegan, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment