tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post3171657045845266108..comments2023-04-15T02:30:31.310-07:00Comments on Maybe Local Vegan!: Dark Days Post #2 (week 3)Chessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05440188511687484278noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-86614753991355476482008-12-09T08:44:00.000-08:002008-12-09T08:44:00.000-08:00Sorry about your not so great week!About the lefto...Sorry about your not so great week!<BR/><BR/>About the leftover pureed squash.....I've done this with many different veggies like this....Fill ice trays with the pureed squash (or whatever vegetable you may have an excess of) and freeze. When frozen, put cubes into a freezer container. Then throughout the next few months, just pull out a cube or two and add to any soups, stews or sauces you happen to be making... Spaghetti sauce, vegetarian chili, soups, etc.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the next time someone in your home is ill, plop a couple of cubes into a mixture of sauteed garlic, turmeric, cayenne and water. Then stir in a tablespoon of miso at the end--soothing and healthy!<BR/><BR/>Hope your next week is better--DonnaThe Garden Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774967188210811573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-87375661537531381212008-12-08T18:20:00.000-08:002008-12-08T18:20:00.000-08:00you get mega bonus points for using a cell phone t...you get mega bonus points for using a cell phone to take a pic :) I was dying of laughter when I saw that. <BR/><BR/>Being sick sucks. Well at least you're not alone. I've been so sick, as you know. ugh. I haven't done one dark days challenge yet because I'm just not cooking except out of a can (of soup). <BR/><BR/>So you're way more energetic than I am. I would kill for that plate of tofu, kale chips and squash yum.<BR/><BR/>I did the same thing when I made soy curls. I didn't marinate them and they tasted really bland. I haven't tried them since, but I will at some point. me and my plans...Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12542415639866249330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-72837460135961057442008-12-08T13:03:00.000-08:002008-12-08T13:03:00.000-08:00Carrie - Ooh, squash enchiladas sound awesome! Go...Carrie - Ooh, squash enchiladas sound awesome! Going to have to try that one soon, good call!<BR/><BR/>jessy - thanks for the well wishes! This is kind of a funky time of year, I'm sure we'll snap out of it soon. <BR/><BR/>Squash burgers of some kind sounds like a GREAT idea! I haven't made homemade burgers in a while, yum!<BR/><BR/>Jen - so good to hear from you! I hope you and the boys are doing well and that you are FEELING well! You must be exhausted, mama. <BR/><BR/>kimberly - no worries at all! I was making up for some blogging slack by posting multiple times in a short time period! :)<BR/><BR/>The local tofu is called <A HREF="http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2003/03/24/smallb1.html?page=1" REL="nofollow">Island Spring Tofu</A>, and we get it at PCC. It's a little more expensive than other brands, but it's great and come in several varieties. I was so stoked to discover tofu made so close!Chessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440188511687484278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-68493879343145994962008-12-08T12:45:00.000-08:002008-12-08T12:45:00.000-08:00Sorry I missed your post last night, Chessa. I was...Sorry I missed your post last night, Chessa. I was expecting it to be at the top of the blog, and didn't scroll down far enough. My bad. I've added your post to the Dark Days recap.<BR/><BR/>Where did you find the tofu from Vashon? I'd love to try some! I love the texture of frozen tofu, and your balsamic marinade sounds yummy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-24240171523421991532008-12-08T12:10:00.000-08:002008-12-08T12:10:00.000-08:00I hope you guys are feeling better soon! It's hard...I hope you guys are feeling better soon! It's hard to be a mama with a sick kid...in the cold...trying to actually accomplish something. Your food always looks scrumptious to me, local or not!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793050987919045457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-57627727006980575792008-12-08T07:39:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:39:00.000-08:00sorry you're not feeling too well, Chessa! i h...sorry you're not feeling too well, Chessa! i hope you had some time to rest up over the weekend! my family & dan's wore me out, too! dan's dad is super picky as well. it get tiresome. that's cool that your family veganized some standards though! mmmmmmmmmm!<BR/><BR/>i would think that smashed squash might be yummy in a burger of sorts - maybe with some quinoa & black beans?! that sounds pretty yummy! you could totally toss in some ale & mushrooms, too! yummy! kale chips sound so good! i need to make some of them one day - i keep forgetting! argh! <BR/><BR/>i'm in a bit of a funk myself - so i'm sending you hugs and happy thoughts and we'll pull ourselves outta this soon! <BR/><BR/>cheers! :Djessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239751125232117374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-50553363546652380972008-12-06T19:38:00.000-08:002008-12-06T19:38:00.000-08:00Chessa, I made squash enchiladas once time, they w...Chessa, I made squash enchiladas once time, they were fantastic!! I'm too lazy to link to the post, but you can search it pretty easily on my blog.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the butterfly award, I'm sorry I haven't posted anything new forever!!carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10930898660451775217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-55604178694750765412008-12-06T11:25:00.000-08:002008-12-06T11:25:00.000-08:00Tami - thanks for the soy curls advice. I should ...Tami - thanks for the soy curls advice. I should have known, but since it was my first time I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I'll definitely do a marinade next time!<BR/><BR/>livinginalocalzone - hee hee, until I actually visited your blog a minute ago I was reading your username as "living in a calzone" - both are good names, in my opinion! ;)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thanks for the well wishes. It is really hard to sell the local thing to people used to industrial agriculture/grocery store mindset. I actually find it easier to explain why I'm vegan than why I also try to eat local.<BR/><BR/>I'm dying to try some savory squash dishes - my ultimate dream is squash ravioli, but that ain't happenin' here anytime soon - I can just see my toddler covered in flour with handfuls of dough running around the house screaming. Am I dreaming, or is there such a thing as squash lasagna? If not, there should be. :)Chessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440188511687484278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-87739415386069369142008-12-06T01:05:00.000-08:002008-12-06T01:05:00.000-08:00Sorry you've been feeling sick, sometimes a funk j...Sorry you've been feeling sick, sometimes a funk just rolls in there. Hang in there. Hope you are better... <BR/><BR/>You know I was talking about just the same thing on my blog this week, how to handle being local when still living "in the world" - i.e. with family visits, gatherings, etc. For me, if I'm alunch with a client once in a while, or traveling to a seminar, I try to just roll with it and eat what is there. But often I'll end up bringing my own lunch (like to a seminar), or supplementing with a more satisfying meal later.<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of people find it hard to explain to others the local mindset, or to sort out how to deal with the preferences of others and have a good gathering while still doing what is possible for local food. I wonder if others have some ideas on this? <BR/><BR/>ANyway, your kale chips look so good! I have to try doing that. About the squash, have you tried going savory with it? I have tons stored for the coming months, and have been investigating different ways to eat it and stave off monotony. You can combine different kinds and add in some sweet potato, add things like turmeric, paprika, and a bit of pepper, and roast the veg. Very different taste, and the spices complement the natural sweetness of the squash so well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36315316.post-98491423943756942008-12-05T16:38:00.000-08:002008-12-05T16:38:00.000-08:00Yes, definitely marinate the soy curls in somethin...Yes, definitely marinate the soy curls in something strong (and salty!)... and even then, I only like them in a few recipes.<BR/><BR/>That curry really looks good even if it didn't knock you over with it's goodness. <BR/><BR/>Hope you feel better soon!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308956967318305639noreply@blogger.com