Vegan survey!
I took this after mdvegan posted it on myspace. I think it's a neat one to have floating around. :)
1.
If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
We do both. Always organic though.
2.
Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Oven roasted with herbs!
3.
Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
I just squeeze it
4.
Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
P's favorite recipe is my Asian peanut butter noodles with chilies
5.
Any food allergies?
not that I know of
6.
When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
My kitchen
7.
When you have a cold, what do you crave?
I haven't had a cold in a year + ....probably a grilled sandwich and soup
8.
What kind of water do you drink?
tap water..it's good here
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
Ummm, yeah..coconut sounds good-natural soda
10.
If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
Mommy meant well, but here's the truth
11.
If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Avocado! ........or asparagus
12.
Favorite type of mushroom?
Portabello
13.
Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
WAY TOO SMALL
14.
Last food you burned?
I don't usually burn foods..yep..
15.
Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
Vegetables.
16.
If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Probably chocolate. Maybe vanilla with lime frosting.
17.
Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
whatever the brand is that we buy from the bulk bin
18.
You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
Oh man...that takes some SERIOUS thought! I have lots of stuff..
19.
Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Not really..unless I have something in mind. We go to the store and buy what looks good/is on sale (produce)..and our usual things. Then, I just make what we want from those things! I'll cook/bake more on my days off..and always try to make enough for leftovers.
20.
You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
Partially toasted toast....or fruit..maybe some chips
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
P.D kills them all in a fat-induced rampage.
22.
If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
We eat oatmeal every day with soy milk (I add extra to mine), brown sugar or agave nectar, and cinnamon
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
India?
24.
Favorite late night snack?
soy icecream (having some right now!)
25.
Favorite springtime food?
Asparagus..yeah!
26.
Favorite food-related magazine?
I don't read magazines
27.
Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
Shoyu is what we buy
28.
What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
I can't think of any...
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
I would make it if I wanted it!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
The Universe
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
Any of the above. Preferably both. I'm rarely faced with "choose one or the other."
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
I agree with AC--oven roasted with herbs. Like Greek potatoes.
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
Yup. Usually. Not the end of the world if I don't.
4. Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
Christmas tree bread. I should veganize it this year.
5. Any food allergies?
Nope.
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
Any Middle Eastern restaurant or vegan restaurant is dandy.
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
I also don't get colds. But I like soup. A chunky veggie soup.
8. What kind of water do you drink?
Plain?
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
Ooooh, AC beat me to coconut. Coconut = my favorite.
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
Peanut Butter Sandwiches for Every Day of the Year!
Because that's what I ate from grades 1-12. Plain PB sandwich. Every day.
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Grapefruit! Coconut! I can't pick just one.
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
Oh dear. Shiitake. No, portabello. Hmmm.
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
Not enough counter space? I don't know. My kitchen is new. I haven't cooked in it yet.
14. Last food you burned?
Probably cookies.
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
Food.
What I should say is, "Here, let me tell you about it while we go for a fifteen mile run! If my poor starved muscles are up to it, that is."
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
I don't really like cake. A cookie cake?
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
Cheapo store brand vegan ones. I HATE Ghirardelli.
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
Can I put it toward a Vita Mix instead?
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Nope. This question is too long.
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
Fruit.
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Martha Stewart. I love her. She could will them to die. She is the Chuck Norris of home cooking.
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
Nothing. Plain plain plain steel cut oats. Sometimes bananas.
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
Greece. I'm a quarter Greek!
24. Favorite late night snack?
Meh, I don't know. Frozen grapes!
25. Favorite springtime food?
Salads.
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
I don't know any.
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
I buy Shoyu. I don't know that I have a preference.
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
Raw tomatoes, kind of. They're OK.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Christmas!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
My future husband? Except that he should already be vegan.
I change my answer--the President of the United States. Booyah.
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
Local
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
"Baked" (in the microwave) with a ton of veggies on top
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
I squeeze it
4. Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
Dahl is probably the thing we make most often...or anything with chilies.
5. Any food allergies?
Yeah, to some additive in most of Domino's food. But I don't care, I don't eat there anymore.
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
Ghanda's (Indian restaurant) or Top Thai, or I make something myself
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
Lentil soup
8. What kind of water do you drink?
Tap water
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
I don't know...mango?
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
"Standard American Diet" or "How to avoid fiber"
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Raspberries
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
Portabello
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
The stupid gas oven that heats unevenly
14. Last food you burned?
I slightly burned the pumpkin soup yesterday
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
Beans and nuts
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Last year it was carrot cake, but I might do some kind of coffee/chocolate thing this year
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
Store brand
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
Do they sell cake pans? I want some cake pans.
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Not really. Usually when I'm shopping I come up with some ideas depending on what looks good or is in season.
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
Probably a handful of almonds and some dried fruit, or maybe a cookie.
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Martha...she probably learned some tricks in the slammer.
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
Raisins and brown sugar, and sometimes cinnamon
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
India
24. Favorite late night snack?
Cookies or leftovers
25. Favorite springtime food?
Asparagus
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
I don't read food magazines, but I read a lot of cookbooks, and vegweb...
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
Regular soy sauce
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
I don't really like black olives...or raw onions...
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Christmas
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
My youngest brother! He eats nothing but meat, white bread, and cheese.
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
Ooooh, AC beat me to coconut. Coconut = my favorite.
mdvegan beat me to it! I copied hers.
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
I don't really like cake. A cookie cake?
WHAT? You don't like cake? Ummm. Hm. I dunno about our Bffism. jk. :)
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Christmas!
Poor, poor KMK. It says "food." Poor KMK.
1.
If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
We do both. Always organic though.
2.
Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Oven roasted with herbs!
3.
Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
I just squeeze it
4.
Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
my homemade pizza
5.
Any food allergies?
shellfish
6.
When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
The Roma
7.
When you have a cold, what do you crave?
Miso soup
8.
What kind of water do you drink?
tap water..it's good here
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
I don't like soda
10.
If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
no recipe needed just open the box or can :o
11.
If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
coconut
12.
Favorite type of mushroom?
Portabello
13.
Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
WAY TOO SMALL!!!!!!
14.
Last food you burned?
I don't usually burn foods..yep..
15.
Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
husband....jk ^-^
16.
If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
carrot ginger
17.
Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
365 vegan
18.
You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
? what ever I thought I needed at the time I guess
19.
Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
no I am too much of a scatter brain..unless it is something special or a special occasion
20.
You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
I would starve
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
If it was an argument type fight Martha because she is such a bitch but a physical fight would be a tie between Paula (she has the size thing and the kick assness) but Rachel has the Italian temper and kick assness as well. They would both kick Martha's sorry ass though.
22.
If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
1 packet of steva..if I am feeling really adventurous I might add a few raisins while it is cooking.
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
India?
24.
Favorite late night snack?
wine and popcorn..together...not mixed together silly :P
25.
Favorite springtime food?
Asparagus..yeah!
26.
Favorite food-related magazine?
I use to like vegetarian times ...I haven't read it in ages though.
27.
Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
low salt tamari
28.
What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
okra...seriously gross stuff.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
I would make it if I wanted it!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
The Universe..I agree with ac ..if you are going to use a magic wand you might as well convert everyone.
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
I don't really like cake. A cookie cake?
WHAT? You don't like cake? Ummm. Hm. I dunno about our Bffism. jk. :)
I mean, I'll eat it, but I don't really crave it. Like, if I never ate it again, I'd be OK.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Christmas!
Poor, poor KMK. It says "food." Poor KMK.
And I don't know about our BFF-ism if you keep saying "Poor KMK"! :P
I took this after mdvegan posted it on myspace. I think it's a neat one to have floating around.
1.If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
Organic veg are not available where I live, so local.
2.Favorite way to prepare potatoes: Mmmm...decisions...baked with BB hummus and grilled oyster mushrooms.
3.Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
I do, yes.
4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family: My brown rice "stuffing" with walnuts (it's better with pecans but we don't have those here, either.)
5.Any food allergies?
not that I know of
6.When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go? Parador de Carmona--a hotel with a veg*n menu and an omni menu, we're both happy that way. The food and atmosphere can't be beat.
7.When you have a cold, what do you crave? Vegetable soup with miso added.
8.What kind of water do you drink? tap water
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see: Red Zinger tea, but with bubbles
10.If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
Proof that Midwestern cooking doesn't have to be tasty!
11.If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be? Decent apples
12.Favorite type of mushroom? Of those available, oyster. I wish we had more varieties.
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen? WAY TOO SMALL
14.Last food you burned? Lentils cuz I was on VW!!
15.Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
Lots of sources!! (then I go into full, glorious auto-rant)
16.If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be? Chocolate with coconut blended in. And coconut icing. I like the best of both worlds.
17.Favorite brand of chocolate chips? We don't have those here, either. You have to break up a bar.
18.You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy? Yet another American thing unknown in my country...this is getting monotonous.
19.Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Not really..unless I have something in mind. I buy what's in season and affordable. I like to Iron Chef anyway. Once in awhile I'll plan but usually only if company is coming.
20.You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat? Fruit and a scoop of PB. Or fruit and a handful of nuts if DH hasn't scarfed them all!
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
I shudder to think. I actually don't know who these people are aside from MS (see comments on living on another continent)
22.If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving? I eat it Celtic fashion--"butter" and salt.
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)? Italy
24.Favorite late night snack? Fruit juice.
25.Favorite springtime food? Fresh Strawberries by the pound!
26.Favorite food-related magazine?
I don't read magazines
27.Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
I don't know the difference, I buy Sky Swan at the Asian grocery.
28.What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
Cherries...they just don't appeal to me anymore. And bottled maraschinos are just gross.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Creamed peas. I only make it at Christmas. DH won't eat them, says peas in white sauce look like frog spawn.
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert? Anthony Worrell Thompson, just to hear him back-peddle from his obnoxiously stated position.
Fun!
1.
If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
Organic
2.
Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Mashed
3.
Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
yes
4.
Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
not sure what is meant by this... right now in my house chick pea cutlets rule. Old Family recipe would be Harvest pork chops that I veganized by using tempeh instead of the pork
5.
Any food allergies?
The skin on mangos
6.
When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
This place calle dthe Bue Rivage, where they generally have a veggie dish I can just say, no cheese please. I really want to try Horizons in Philly though
7.
When you have a cold, what do you crave?
veg. noodle soup
8.
What kind of water do you drink?
brita filtered
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
I just like club soda, no flavor
10.
If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
I'm stealing permanentgrin's title "Standard American Diet"
11.
If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Papaya
12.
Favorite type of mushroom?
I don't really distinguish one kind from another
13.
Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
I really like my kitchen..... The area I keep my spices is irritating though, it's too full. I need little spice shelves or something.
14.
Last food you burned?
don't remember
15.
Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
I don't really get that question. I usually get: You don't eat meat or dairy?? What do you eat? At which point I tell them everything I ate that day and or the day before
16.
If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Dark chocolate with peanut butter frosting
17.
Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
tropical source, or 365, whichever is cheaper that day
18.
You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
a nice blender & I could use some new cookie sheets
19.
Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
if "planning" is thinking of dinner during lunch.
20.
You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
a vega shake, clif bar & fruit, or pb&j,
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
I'm think Martha Stewart looks like she get get mean
22.
If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
fruit, like a banana, a pear, or berries
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
Thailand or India
24.
Favorite late night snack?
popcorn or icecream. I've been know to eat perogies at night after dinner the night before a long run.
25.
Favorite springtime food?
strawberries
26.
Favorite food-related magazine?
none
27.
Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
Bragg's on most things, soy sauce on sushi
28.
What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
probably iceberg lettuce
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
can't think of anything.
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
my mom
1.If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
locally grown... organic is important but i don't usually buy something because it is or is not organic.
2.Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
oven roasted, any way!
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
yes
4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
zuchos! Nachos but instead of chips we use slices of zucchini. wine, but thats a beverage
5.Any food allergies?
celiac disease (gluten)
6.When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
hmmm....it use to be 'the melting pot' but if I go full vegan (as opposed to lacto-ovo) that's out.
7.When you have a cold, what do you crave?
grill cheese
8.What kind of water do you drink?
tap water
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
diffrenlty varieties of ginger ale, like blueberry ginger or mango ginger
10.If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
momma's random casseroles and baked goods ::)
11.If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Avocado or mango
12.Favorite type of mushroom?
shitake
13.Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
not enough cupboard space
14.Last food you burned?
don't remember
15.Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
beans
16.If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
white with thick sugar white frosting
17.Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
whatever is on sale
18.You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
new place mats
19.Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
yes, i have too. I'm pretty busy.
20.You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
whatever i want and show up late ;)
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Rachel, she's spunky
22.If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
maple and brown sugar, bananas, peanut butter
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
the mediteranian somewhere
24.Favorite late night snack?
i don't really snack.... a glass of wine.
25.Favorite springtime food?
don't know....what come out in the spring? i never paid attention
26.Favorite food-related magazine?
vegetarian times
27.Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
tamari....it's the only thing you can get wheat free
28.What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
lima beans, kiwi, sprouts
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
pumpkin everything!!! Well, really squash everything, yay fall! ooohhhh and chili with cornbread!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
hubby
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
I would prefer both, but I try to buy local as much as I can.
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Hard question, it depends on my mood, but I really like mashed potatoes with herbs.
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
Yes, I do.
4. Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
Blueberry cake with sugar sauce
5. Any food allergies?
Nope.
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
I would go to this resto called Rouge. They have great vegetarian options and you get to dress up.
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
Soup... spicy soup
8. What kind of water do you drink?
I prefer the normal kind of water, but I also like coconut water.
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
I always wanted mango, but I drank some yesterday, therefore, all of my dreams have come true. :P
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
Taters and macaroni for the whole family! Brussels sprouts for the kids who like their veggies.
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Citruses
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
Wow... hard to say... shiitake?
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
It's small and not enough counterspace.
14. Last food you burned?
rice (believe it or not) (My roomate went out last Sunday and decided to heat himself a pizza in the oven when he arrived. I woke up to this smell of burned toast. He forgot it in the oven and left it there for 5 hours. I'm the one who turned the oven off. I'm not the one who did the burning, but I just thought I'd share that story.)
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
In just about everywhere. Where do you get your protein?
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Death by chocolate, or carrot, or berry cake... I don't know... don't make me choose!!!
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
I don't have one.
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
hum?
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
I don't, I try, but I never follow the plan. Therefore, my advice would be, follow your plan.
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
Fruit.
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Martha Stewart, cuz she's a monument.
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
Fruits.
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
India
24. Favorite late night snack?
crackers or fruits
25. Favorite springtime food?
Salads.
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
I don't know any.
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
I buy tamari. I'm just used to it.
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
cucumbers and celeries... yuck
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
macaroni salad
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
my friend shannon... he's such a carnivore.
Hey AC, I like your new pic :) so I looked at your profile and you have TONS of pics! Very fun... You inspired me to put tons more pics on my profile too ;)
PB
1.If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
locally grown.. like farmers market stuff
2.Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
potato skins w/ soy cheese, bacos, green onions & sour supreme :D
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
no.. i like to get the fresh made kind thats wrapped in plastic wrap.. its pretty dry since its not in water
4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
"my family" is me and my husband, and we have only been together 3 years.. im gunna have to say thai curry, cuz i make it the most.. or banana coconut smoothie
5.Any food allergies?
anything not vegan.. im allergic to grossness
6.When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
Lomita Thai Cafe.. they have the BEST presentation of any restaurant ever.. they arent a vegan restaurant but they have a vegan section of the menu and they have THE #1 SUPER BEST red thai curry in the world.. ever.. and its a super cute and small place that only sits about 10 people..
7.When you have a cold, what do you crave?
miso soup & emergen-c cuz i know itll make me feel better
8.What kind of water do you drink?
water water
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
soda is gross it would be cool to have raw juice with bubbles in it tho
10.If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
"Sugar, Sugar, McDonalds, Fruitloops, Taco Bell and Mac n Cheese.. Oh and Dont Forget Chicken"
11.If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
strawberries and zucchini get mold and die in Dominica..
12.Favorite type of mushroom?
oyster! omg the ones here in Dominica are the best ones ever! I can just eat them raw by the handful they are so good..
13.Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
toaster oven instead of regular oven or my lack of super cute japanese dishes
14.Last food you burned?
the bottoms of some gross cookies.. due to the toaster oven..
15.Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
beans, tofu, nuts, seitan, tempeh, faux lunchmeat, your mom..
16.If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
carrot coconut cake w/ better than creamcheese coconut frosting.. with poppyseeds in everything!
17.Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
vegan ones
18.You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
i dont know or care what william sonoma is.. i want a dehydrator and a juicer
19.Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
i onyl eat one thing at a time.. i dont get the make 3 dishes and have a little bit of each.. if i do that its like a curry w/ rice or a salad w/ bread.. thats as far as ill go.. but i do think of recipes to make for the next few meals.. im all about the lost recipe club on here and using up anything that been in my fridge too long..
20.You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
blt wrap (just smear some vegenaise or hummus on a tortilla through on a couple leaves of lettuce some bacos and tomato, roll up and go)..or a couple cliff bars
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
all 3 of them would simultaneously emit evil death rays of hate and disgustingness out of their eyes and into each others brains instantly causing them all to explode in a fantasic display of butter, cream, lard and flowers.. with a little cow and lamb meat thrown in for good measure.. assholes..
22.If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
sapodilla, banana chips, raisins, raw sugar, coconut milk and cashews
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
japan and thailand.. at the same time!
24.Favorite late night snack?
my favorite is anything made out of bread dipped in some yummy spread.. but ive been trying not to eat at night, so now its water :(
25.Favorite springtime food?
zucchini.. oh wait.. thats summer huh.. umm.. any baked good flavored w/ lemons & poppyseeds?
26.Favorite food-related magazine?
the veg ones..
27.Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
shoyu for asain stuff & braggs when i have it for non asian stuff
28.What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
all mango except the one yummy super sweet kind on dominica, OLIVES, asparagus and PINE NUTS!! EWW!!!!
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
tofurkey roast sliced thick with mashed potatos and cranberry sauce on ezekiel bread.. omg.. so good.. i cant wait to have some! yum!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
um.. the president was a good one.. or the pope.. people look up to those guys dont they? :-\.. i dunno.. all of texas?.. all the heads of the beef, chicken, egg and dairy industry?
1.If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
Both of course would be ideal! But in a pinch, Local. Food Miles add up and supporting local growers is a very good thing!
2.Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
mashed, with margarine and a little vegan cream cheese. or roasted
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
yes
4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
green wreath jello mold..yeah, I'm from Minnesota. It's green jello, with shredded cheese, celery, olives, and cream and a bunch of other stuff..I know it's gross but I'm used to it..and I know it's not vegan
5.Any food allergies?
None
6.When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
It used to be the Cafe in Ames, IA. Now it's the Sunspot in Knoxville
7.When you have a cold, what do you crave?
mashed potatoes, or soup full of veggies, crusty sourdough bread, and ginger ale
8.What kind of water do you drink?
tap water
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
I LOVE Dr. Pepper, no need to look any further
10.If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
Quantity not Quality
11.If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Avocado or Jackfruit
12.Favorite type of mushroom?
Morels
13.Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
Too small
14.Last food you burned?
cookies...but just barely
15.Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
plants
16.If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
My favorite cake..Chocolate truffle cake with whipped white chocolate frosting..haven't quite veganized it yet though
17.Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
whatever is on sale
18.You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
Le Creuset dutch oven, or some really nice knives
19.Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Yes, i have too. I'm pretty busy. Sundays are menu making and grocery getting days. I post the weekly menu on the fridge and then make a list of all the other meals I can make with the groceries I have on hand. That way I can have time to soak beans, freeze tofu, or marinate stuff ahead of time.
20.You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
wedge of bread and some hummus, and some grapes
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Martha- I think she's pretty viscious. Rache and Paula are too sweet to fight.
22.If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
cinnamon, maple sugar, and sauteed apples, or peanut butter and chocolate chips!
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
The mediterranean
24.Favorite late night snack?
leftovers from dinner
25.Favorite springtime food?
pasta with asparagus, sweet peas, artichokes and pesto
26.Favorite food-related magazine?
Before I went vegan it was Martha Stewart's Everyday Food, now I don't have one
27.Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
Bragg's, 0 sodium (I think) and all the essential amino acids!
28.What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
I abhor olives. YUCK.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
mashed potatoes and mushroom miso gravy, stuffing, pumpkin caramel bread pudding, the jello wreath as mentioned earlier.
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
Parents and In-laws.
This was fun! I feel like my answers are too long, sorry. I just can't keep it short and sweet.
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
The cheaper - I'm a poor college student
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Cut into round slices and cooked in the oven french fry style + mashed
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
Yes, but by press I mean squeezing it out over the sink with my hands
4. Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
Shortbread
5. Any food allergies?
Sort of allergic to almonds
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
Indian food or anywhere that has specific vegan options
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
Vegetable soup and saltine crackers; TEA
8. What kind of water do you drink?
Plain
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
I do not like soda
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
PB sandwiches sans jelly, apples, and carrots
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Pineapples, watermelon, cherries, peaches, pretty much everything...oooh, and mangos, strawberries, blueberries
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
Portabello
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
It's not mine and everyone else is messy!
14. Last food you burned?
Not sure
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
Why do you believe USDA propaganda?
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Yellow cake with sprinkles and chocolate frosting
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
Ghiradelli usually, but right now Trader Joe's (because I live near one!!!)
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
Why would I want to spend $200 there?
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
No
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
Carrots, an apple, or whatever I can grab (hopefully cookies...haha)
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
I have not idea...let's bring in a vegan
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
Cinnamon, a little soymilk (I make it with H20), and sliced apples
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
India
24. Favorite late night snack?
Peanut butter straight out of the jar, popsicles, but usually tea with soy milk
25. Favorite springtime food?
Fruit!
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
?
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
I buy regular soy but I need to try tamari
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
Onions and cantaloupe
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Saint Patrick's Day - cabbage and potatoes are my favorite!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
My family, best friend, and Obama (the next president)
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
organic
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
garlic mashed. but if they are sweet potatoes, baked with maple syrup and cinnamon
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
yes
4. Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
rum cake and carmel rolls at christmas time
5. Any food allergies?
dairy
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
any overpriced restaurant downtown
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
homemade soup and a grilled sandwich. and chai tea latte or hot chocolate to keep me warm
8. What kind of water do you drink?
bottled spring water (we have well water, yuck)
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
mango, pineapple, or key lime
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
thats a good question. my family always ate fairly healthy
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
mangos or cherries
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
portabello
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
the layout is a bit strange
14. Last food you burned?
the last batch of cookies in the oven
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
soy/vegetable proteins
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
ive always wanted a vegan strawberry cake with pink cream cheese frosting. but my childhood favorite is yellow cake with chocolate buttercream frosting (i wish i could find a perfected recipe)
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
tropical sourcer or trader joe's
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
gorgeous silverwear (i love silverwear)
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
usually when im grocery shopping. and also what is in season or on sale. i get inspired by the weather also.
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
a wrap filled with anything i can find
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
martha. i love her classic and simple cooking
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
maple syrup or agave, cinnamon, and vanilla almond milk
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
greece
24. Favorite late night snack?
soy ice cream or cereal
25. Favorite springtime food?
asparagus or sugar snap peas
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
bon appetite
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
bragg's
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
jicama
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
christmas
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
my best friend or my parents
1.If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
we dont have both, its either or. usually our only choice is conventional.
2.Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
spudaritos!
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
i just squeeze it
4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
crab legs is our only tradition. well. not anymore that i converted everyone to veganism...
5.Any food allergies?
nope
6.When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
mothers
7.When you have a cold, what do you crave?
television
8.What kind of water do you drink?
the water from my fridge
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
i dont really like soda much
10.If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
moms pretty good, rather healthy, whole family meals
11.If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
avocados!!! i am soooo close
12.Favorite type of mushroom?
ew
13.Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
michael builds guitar pedals in the kitchen and i'll often times find pieces of lead, aluminun and other metals around. along with his tools.
14.Last food you burned?
hmmm i dont remember
15.Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
beans, grains, vegetables, legumes, supplements, nuts.... pretty much everything that i eat. then i flash a big smarty pants smile : )
16.If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
ICE CREAM CAKE!
17.Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
the ones with the least amount of ingredients
18.You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
kitchen aid mixer. ooo. so fancy.
19.Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
i used to spend about an hour after work, every day, deciding on what i wanted for dinner, taking 30 minutes to go down to the store and get whatever, come back and cook... blah! too long! i plan now.
20.You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
i eat too much to leave the house hungry
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
haha. i like oktokrewl's response
22.If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
maple syrup, pecans and cinnamon
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
thailand!
24.Favorite late night snack?
homemade ice cream. mmm
25.Favorite springtime food?
wild berries in my parents back yard. that was more of a late springtime food.
26.Favorite food-related magazine?
i dont read many
27.Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
braggs
28.What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
mushrooms and olives! ew
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
i eat what i want, when i want. fooool! : )
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
everyone. to see if the "if everyone were vegan, we would have enough food to feed everyone" is true.
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
Local over organic if I have to choose.
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Mashed.
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
Slightly but I always hand press it after I remove it from the colander.
4. Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
Bacon Spaghetti
5. Any food allergies?
My tummy reacts to dairy, eggs, meat and sweet potatoes / yams.
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
Fancy? Home. Though there are plenty of places in my town that I do go to that are accommodating but none provide fancy vegan fare.
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
Seitan Noodle Soup with leeks and eggless wide noodles. I am making some tonight.
8. What kind of water do you drink?
Filtered.
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
I know my fav flavor of soda I would like to see more often in stores: Izze Sparkling Grapefruit!
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
Fast, cheap and artery clogging.
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Avocado!
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
Baby Bellas
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
The cupboards are shallow and several of them are just so odd I have yet to discern their purpose. Though I think the most frustrating thing is that I cant remodel it and put in lush granite counter tops. Darn having too many other house projects to do first!
14. Last food you burned?
Bread.
For you EQ geeks (which probably there are 3 of us total here) I am the epitome of the question across the screen when you zoned "Why do clerics always burn the bread?"
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
I roll my eyes and say "Lots of vegetables and legumes have protein."
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Lemon cake with a raspberry filling, smothered in lemon buttercream and topped with fresh raspberries and sugar flowers. If I could make it a super fancy cake I would make another layer of chocolate cake with a strawberry filling between the layers of cake all drenched in chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate covered strawberries and curls of dark chocolate.
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
Ghirardelli.
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
New baking pans like cookie sheets, muffin tins and specialty items like a donut pan.
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Sometimes. Usually I plan before I shop and pick 5 things to cook that week, write out what they need in excel, sort and then condense the list so things like Onion are listed once not 3 times.
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
Toast. I would be taking it with me rather than scarfing it down in 3 minutes though.
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Paula Dean. She would simply smile and shove butter down their throats until they died of heart attacks.
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
Sugar, splash of soy milk.
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
Scotland veganized. Would be awesome.
24. Favorite late night snack?
Ice Cream
25. Favorite springtime food?
Macaroni Salad! mmmm
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
VegNews
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
Braggs
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
Orange pith grosses me out so I never eat whole oranges or other citrus fruits.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Thanksgiving food is the best!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
Angel
1.
If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
i prefer both, but it depends where i am and what my circumstances are. what the food is, too, obviously.
2.
Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
baked
3.
Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
it depends on what i am making
4.
Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
ummmm....
5.
Any food allergies?
no
6.
When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
there are a few places i could go
7.
When you have a cold, what do you crave?
soup?
8.
What kind of water do you drink?
tap or brita
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
i hate soda
10.
If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
english cooking at it's finest
11.
If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
bananas
12.
Favorite type of mushroom?
shiitake
13.
Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
i don't have a kitchen right now. give me a couple days.
14.
Last food you burned?
the only thing i can ever think of that i burned is beans (two times! don't leave the house while your beans are cooking)
15.
Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
actually, most people get TOO MUCH protein, even vegans.
also, i graduated in nutrition so shut up.
16.
If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
probably chocolate... or at least something with chocolate
17.
Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
bulk
18.
You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
wait, what is that? food supplies? probably a blender and nice knives (i don't have this stuff anymore bc it belonged to my roomie :()... i probably wouldn't spend much money on cooking stuff because i think i am going to do raw again
19.
Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
no. i iron chef pretty much everything.
20.
You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
fruit or nuts or leftovers
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
i don't really know anything about them, to tell you the truth.
22.
If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
bananas
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
probably somewhere in the middle east, i don't feel like i know that food well enough
24.
Favorite late night snack?
fruit
25.
Favorite springtime food?
fava beans, artichokes, plums, apricots... lots!
26.
Favorite food-related magazine?
never read any of them
27.
Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
i've never tried the fancy-pants stuff
28.
What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
there is something that i can't stand, but i can't remember what it is called.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
i don't know, the only holiday i celebrated with food in this past year was cinco de mayo(tamales).
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
i'd rather not use a magic wand.
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
We can't usually aafford organic, but I do my best to choose locally grown produce.
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
I'll eat potatoes ANY way! But particularly love them mashed or oven roasted!
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)?
If I have the time, yes.
4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
We don't really have one.
5. Any food allergies?
Seafood for me, but I never ate it anyway, LOL!
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
I prefer to cook it myself. :)
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
Usually just peace and quiet and tea.
8. What kind of water do you drink?
Filtered tap.
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
Pluot or strawberry rhubarb.
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
I don't know. I always loved my mom's cooking, but when I look back, a lot of it was certainly not healthy and of course full of meat! :(
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
I'm not sure what we can't grow here, but pineapples would be cool!
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
Regular button mushrooms and cremini.
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
WAY TOO SMALL
14. Last food you burned?
A grilled sandwich...mine of course, LOL!
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
Beans, soy, and nuts.
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Ooooh, probably a devil's food cake with either mocha or chocolate frosting.
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
I really like the ones from Trader Joe's.
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
I LOVE their cool cake pans, so I'd add some to my collection!
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Not usually, unless it's a special occasion. I try to shop by what is on sale and looks good! n the summer months, I try to do a lot of salads and stir fries so that I don't have to heat up the kitchen.
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
I'd probably just grab a juice box or a handful of my hubby's lemon-chilli pistachios.
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Paula Deen would win hands down! She's just smother them in mayo or butter, LOL!
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
I'm not a huge oatmeal eater, but I like mine with brown sugar and cinnamon...sometimes pecans.
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
Hmm...I don't know, maybe Japan or perhaps somewehere in the Mediterranean.
24. Favorite late night snack?
I generally don't snack at night, but when I do, it's usually cereal.
25. Favorite springtime food?
I actually equate lemons with spring, so I'd have to say anything with that bite of sunshine, like lemon bars.
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
Vegetarian Times and Cooking Light
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
I buy both reg. soy sauce and tamari.
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
Lima beans literally make me gag!
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
Chocolate pecan pie and fudge!
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
Well, my kids and I are ovo-lacto right now, so I'd start with us and then get my hubby on board. :)
1. If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose?
Local. There's not too much that is organic in my town.
2. Favorite way to prepare potatoes:
Mashed with chipotle chiles.
3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it?
Always.
4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family:
We make a truly amazing assortment of Christmas cookies.
5. Any food allergies?
Nope.
6. When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go?
My house.
7. When you have a cold, what do you crave?
It's been so long since I had one I can't really remember.
8. What kind of water do you drink?
From the faucet.
9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see:
Pineapple.
10. If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be?
I Can't Believe I Ate This.
11. If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be?
Pineapple or avocado.
12. Favorite type of mushroom?
Portobella
13. Most frustrating part of your kitchen?
My kitchen rocks. It is why I bought my house.
14. Last food you burned?
Chili Lime Tofu
15. Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?"
Plants.
16. If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be?
Dark Dark Chocolate with Peanut Butter Frosting.
17. Favorite brand of chocolate chips?
Our store brand ones used to be vegan and served my needs quite nicely. Then they redesigned the package and ADDED STUPID MILKFAT!!! Why???!! So I would have to say, any vegan ones I could get my paws on would be good enough for me.
18. You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy?
Screw that. I'd buy camping stuff. Most of my kitchen is from the thrift store.
19. Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share?
Only on the (rare) occasion I'm having people over.
20. You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat?
A banana.
21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how?
Rachel Ray would knock the other two out with her overly ambitious gesticulating.
22. If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving?
Truthfully....peanut butter and chocolate chips. But I eat it for dessert.
23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)?
Good lord. What a hard question. Only one??!! India.
24. Favorite late night snack?
See oatmeal question. Or popcorn.
25. Favorite springtime food?
Free asparagus that grows in my ditch.
26. Favorite food-related magazine?
VegNews and VT.
27. Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos?
Shoyu.
28. What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
Not a fan of broccoli. Everything else I pretty much like.
29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long:
If I want it, I will cook it myself, no matter what time of year it is.
30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert?
My dad.
28.What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most?
mango, peaches, grapefruit, banana and ALL veggies
Wait a minute. You dislike ALL veggies!! How can that be?!?!
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