Since I strive to eat healthy, one thing I have learned is to eat smaller meals and have light snacks throughout the day. One of my favorites is dry roasted peas.
I did not know about them until I went to a farmers market that sold bulk nuts and grains. They've become a staple in our home. My husband is not a fan of cooked peas, but he'll snack on the peas no problem. He has also found his own version to love, wasabi peas! They have too much punch for me.
I usually buy my dry roased peas at Sprouts Farmers Market. Hope you find them and love them too!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Vegan Cross Country
In late May, I visited family in Illinois. One major reason was because my younger brother got married. While there, my parents scheduled family photos too. It was a good trip.
(Photo shot by Maggie Medema Photography. From left to right: Purple is my younger sister's family, Blue is my younger brother (he's the youngest of my siblings) and his new wife, Red are my parents, Green is my older brother and his wife and Pink is me, my hubby and 4 kids.)
Well, my parents, siblings and their spouses are all omnivores (I think maybe a couple of them are borderline carnivores), so before we came to visit, my mom consulted a co-worker, who's daughter is vegan, on what to make for vegan guests. So she gave my mom a package of Veggie Burger Mix.
To my surprise it was a great alternative to buying frozen veggie patties. The mix just needs water and 30 minutes to absorb the water, but after it's done it can be molded just like ground turkey or beef. We've used it for Veggie Loaf, Veggie Burgers on the grill, with pasta and I can imagine that there are more uses for it.
This is perfect for a transitioning vegetarian or vegan. And it's also great when you feel like joining a friend for grilling burgers. The flavor is very delicious!
When my family got back here to AZ, we immediately ordered more Veggie Burger Mix.
(Photo shot by Maggie Medema Photography. From left to right: Purple is my younger sister's family, Blue is my younger brother (he's the youngest of my siblings) and his new wife, Red are my parents, Green is my older brother and his wife and Pink is me, my hubby and 4 kids.)
Well, my parents, siblings and their spouses are all omnivores (I think maybe a couple of them are borderline carnivores), so before we came to visit, my mom consulted a co-worker, who's daughter is vegan, on what to make for vegan guests. So she gave my mom a package of Veggie Burger Mix.
To my surprise it was a great alternative to buying frozen veggie patties. The mix just needs water and 30 minutes to absorb the water, but after it's done it can be molded just like ground turkey or beef. We've used it for Veggie Loaf, Veggie Burgers on the grill, with pasta and I can imagine that there are more uses for it.
This is perfect for a transitioning vegetarian or vegan. And it's also great when you feel like joining a friend for grilling burgers. The flavor is very delicious!
When my family got back here to AZ, we immediately ordered more Veggie Burger Mix.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Restaurants with Vegan Items are Yummy too!
I've decided that I'm going to start adding vegan friendly restaurants to my blog too. Some of us just don't have time to cook at home, so it can be nice to go out and have someone cook for us.
I'm starting with my favorite restaurant in Phoenix.
Pita Jungle
They offer 10 Phoenix Valley locations and they even have a location up north in Flagstaff! Their menu is diverse and they offer some yummy vegan options. The also have a Vegan Chart that points out if a menu item is vegan or not and why it is not vegan, so it may be modified to become vegan. For example, I love to order the One Thousand Bean Hot Pita, it is not vegan because the pita it is on contains dairy, so I substitute a whole wheat pita because that is vegan. Most meats can be replaced by tofu too, with adds even more flexibility to their menu.
I have invited guest & friends (all non-vegan) and all of them have enjoyed what they chose off the menu. I do have a must-try, the hummus trio. It offers traditional hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and jalapeno-cilantro hummus. It's so delicious and it's always been a hit with everyone we've introduced to it.
If you have been to Pita Jungle and you would like to share a review, feel free to comment. Thank you!
I'm starting with my favorite restaurant in Phoenix.
Pita Jungle
They offer 10 Phoenix Valley locations and they even have a location up north in Flagstaff! Their menu is diverse and they offer some yummy vegan options. The also have a Vegan Chart that points out if a menu item is vegan or not and why it is not vegan, so it may be modified to become vegan. For example, I love to order the One Thousand Bean Hot Pita, it is not vegan because the pita it is on contains dairy, so I substitute a whole wheat pita because that is vegan. Most meats can be replaced by tofu too, with adds even more flexibility to their menu.
I have invited guest & friends (all non-vegan) and all of them have enjoyed what they chose off the menu. I do have a must-try, the hummus trio. It offers traditional hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and jalapeno-cilantro hummus. It's so delicious and it's always been a hit with everyone we've introduced to it.
If you have been to Pita Jungle and you would like to share a review, feel free to comment. Thank you!
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