A New Direction

Sorry I have been absent a few days. I had to take a little blogging break. Unfortunately, my perfectionist (read: anal retentive) tendencies makes it difficult for me to just sit down, whip up an entry and post. I have to go over everything with a fine-tooth comb at least a million times ... so I am going to take this blog in a new direction ... more of a picture blog. Plus or minus some quips and blurbs here and there. I will post about once a week.

This past Saturday we went to the LA Times Festival of Books with some friends to hear Alicia Silverstone (my vegan guru) speak about her book, The Kind Diet. I was so excited to see her in person ... her book has literally changed my life!


Me & my AAH at the book festival.


Alicia Silverstone, my vegan guru. She's super cute!

Afterwards we had an early dinner at Native Foods in Westwood. Um ... yum! I am sold on tempeh ... can't wait to find a recipe and make some at home.


"Gandhi Bowl" @ Native Foods.


Sweet Potato Fries @ Native Foods.

What I've been eating the last few days ...


First attempt at a Macro-B breakfast: miso soup w/ quinoa, arame & pumpkin seeds.


Artichokes with Quinoa.


Banana Oat Pancakes w/ strawberries, blackberries, Earth Balance butter, flax oil & maple syrup.


Watercress Hummus Wrap. Substitute watercress for red peppers in recipe.

And just for fun ...


Our neighbor's new pitbull puppy, Tiger.

Blueberries, Strawberries & Tofu

A busy day of cooking!

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes for breakfast.


The ingredients.


Pancakes on the grill.


The pancakes, topped with strawberries, flax oil, maple syrup & a tiny bit of soy butter.

A fruity dish to snack on for the next week.


Strawberry Kanten

A vegan friendly condiment for upcoming meals.


Tofu Cream

Last but not least ... an amazing tofu dinner!


The marinating tofu "steaks".


Ginger Baked Tofu paired with quinoa & chard.

I'll post the recipes for the Strawberry Kanten, Tofu Cream & Ginger Baked Tofu in my next posting. I've got to get myself to bed so I can get up bright & early to hit the gym!

Breakfast: Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes w/ strawberries
Lunch: Hummus Wrap
Snack: 4 Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies (by Fabe's Bakery)
Dinner: Ginger Baked Tofu, quinoa & swiss chard
Dessert: Strawberries