tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211699922024-02-28T04:46:38.866-08:00on the cusp of craftJennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-39393604716344349662011-11-10T10:45:00.001-08:002011-11-10T11:17:05.657-08:00Inspiration: Kittens, Foxes & Owls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With little one on the way I have been completely consumed with knitting bitty things for baby. Two hats, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/onthecuspofcraft/very-basic-baby-beanie">one</a> from stash, the other planned complete with <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/onthecuspofcraft/very-basic-baby-beanie-2">little fair isle elephants</a>. My latest is a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/onthecuspofcraft/lamb">sheep</a>, who looks more like a snowball with a tail right now. Last night at knitting group I shared the book I recently purchased, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Itty-Bitty-Toys-Animals-Dolls-Playthings/dp/1579653766">Itty Bitty Toys</a>, that the sheep pattern came from. The knitter who looked through it was thrilled with the patterns and got me thinking that maybe I should knit a doll for baby. I'm not really a doll person, but I know so many little girls are. <br />
These little animals in pants, shoes and bloomers might just be the hybrid to cross me over into loving dolls. Made by <a href="http://www.blablakids.com/welcome">Blabla</a>, they come in trendy colors, patterns and the latest cool animals. And if dolls don't float your boat, there are mobile's for baby's room, backpacks for bigger kids and a few items for those who are still kids at heart.<br />
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<br />Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-8142316637957921692011-10-26T15:23:00.000-07:002011-11-10T11:33:45.409-08:00Knitting: Knit Baby Hat #1<br />
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I'm anxiously waiting the arrival of our little baby girl and aside from fretting where she'll room in our small house, I've started nesting and knitting. This is sure to be the start of a new phase of knitting projects for me. I have to agree with so many others that knitting baby items is fun and so quick to complete. I can't wait to put this on our cutie patootie and get a proper photo though.Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-39781023063622185082011-10-26T13:57:00.000-07:002011-11-10T11:34:07.534-08:00Inspiration: knit i-phone earbud cord coverI don't even own an i-phone and I want to knit these!<br />
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Check out the tutorial and disco sounds over on <a href="http://www.bclef.com/2011/03/tutorial-for-i-cord-earphone-cover.html">Wonderfully Akward's blog</a>.Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-38013939072607065912011-10-24T13:29:00.000-07:002011-10-24T13:29:34.615-07:00Inspiration: Ruffled Shirt Tutorial<br />
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I stumbled upon this pretty ruffled t-shirt tutorial from <a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorialruffle-shirt.html">Tea Rose Home</a>. I've started embracing my girly side and shying away from the all black hairdresser wardrobe that used to be so comfortable and safe. So what if brown is my new black? But over the last few years I have incorporated ruffles, polka dots and even a yellow tie neck t with puffy sleeves (it's only been worn twice, but it's a start, right?). My latest girly purchase is a dusty rose colored maternity top with sequins. Yikes, I know! <br />
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The sewing bug always hits me on sunny days like today, especially in my favorite season, fall. But today is a work day and this will have to wait. I'm loving and filing this one for a future craft day.Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-45551257932119679382011-07-13T12:41:00.000-07:002011-07-13T12:42:27.288-07:00Inspiration: Feeling Crafty? Cross Stitch Your iPhoneThe base is available in a nice selection of colors, but you bring the creativity to the table when you custom cross-stitch your <a href="http://connectdesign.co.kr/front/php/product.php?product_no=170&main_cate_no=1&display_group=2">iPhone cover</a>. Covers run $18.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dicYIOQ_3jUufs1nlBtsd_-PyRv7ZP3aYFUaOad24C7Raf_wS3iiSfugYOVVddHv_6fIO-6zSXr0fLxBzeW-jNgRBHsJLxIDL9WnnJgqIeb9Wj85ETG2H7RvyJDc1PDNBBXdQg/s1600/Neostitch-iPhone-4-DIY-Case-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dicYIOQ_3jUufs1nlBtsd_-PyRv7ZP3aYFUaOad24C7Raf_wS3iiSfugYOVVddHv_6fIO-6zSXr0fLxBzeW-jNgRBHsJLxIDL9WnnJgqIeb9Wj85ETG2H7RvyJDc1PDNBBXdQg/s640/Neostitch-iPhone-4-DIY-Case-1.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
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Any who, they sell beautiful knit items I just couldn't wait to share. I have a list in my head started of the goodies I must have someday, starting with the 3 pack of knit mustaches. Then maybe a racoon tail or two. I know, adorable!<br />
Aside from all of that cuteness that made me want, want, want, there is a <a href="http://www.oeufnyc.com/bolivia.aspx">good side</a> too. Fair trade baby. So the Alpaca might be getting the shaft, but the workers are at least treated with dignity. <br />
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See who else is knitting the<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-egg-stra-special-sock"> Egg-stra on Ravelry</a>.<br />
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Purchase the kit online:<br />
<a href="http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Skacel/OvarianCancerSupport.asp?specPCVID=22759">Jimmy Beans Wool</a><br />
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</div>Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-6613041335250023572011-02-16T10:07:00.000-08:002011-02-23T22:05:50.708-08:00Inspiration: Been Trying To Meet Ya<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="330" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AF7Smvg1eHQ" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe>Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-9699334552590258192011-01-20T11:59:00.000-08:002011-02-23T22:18:10.405-08:00Recipe: Best Molasses Cookies Ever | Vegan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HWJog3vniJoFFvXcnQwzU1cOP9lrAfScK67mieX79oqp-zqQ_bRlAx9cpOIy_Htjqdo5iCidrDh6EXKidvorLgcLPc6oz8C2SJlQGHrIPXnB4GkZcd_z8YeSHgmna1-4hh1XSw/s1600/sparkle-ginger-cookie-coconut-chai-tea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HWJog3vniJoFFvXcnQwzU1cOP9lrAfScK67mieX79oqp-zqQ_bRlAx9cpOIy_Htjqdo5iCidrDh6EXKidvorLgcLPc6oz8C2SJlQGHrIPXnB4GkZcd_z8YeSHgmna1-4hh1XSw/s400/sparkle-ginger-cookie-coconut-chai-tea.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>This is by far one of my favorite cookie recipes. It's is in the <a href="http://www.theppk.com/books/vegan-with-a-vengeance/">Vegan with a Vengeance</a> cookbook, along with one of the best Peanut Butter Cookie recipes ever, so go get it. When I'm in the mood for something sweet, this book never disappoints.<br />
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And if that doesn't convince you to at least try this recipe, here's a note I just received from a friend... "I woke up thinking about those molasses cookies you brought to Toshis last time... would you share the recipe with me? They were the best ones I've ever had." <br />
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Uh huh, they're that good!<br />
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<strong><u>Sparkle Ginger Cookies</u></strong><br />
Recipe from Vegan with a Vengeance <br />
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4 T turbinado sugar (sprinkled on top of cookie)<br />
2 c flour<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
2 1/2 tsp ground ginger<br />
1/2 tsp ground cloves<br />
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 c canola oil<br />
1/4 c molasses<br />
1/4 c soy milk<br />
1 c sugar<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
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Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly grease two cookie sheets. Place the turbinado sugar in a small bowl.<br />
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Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. In a separate large mixing bowl, mix together the oil, molasses, soymilk, sugar and vanilla. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and combine well. Roll into 1-inch balls, flatten into a 1 1/2 inch diameter disk, press the cookie tops into the turbinado sugar and place 1 inch apart sugar side up on a prepared cookie sheet.<br />
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Bake 10-12 minutes, let cool on cookie sheets for 3-5 minutes, transfer to cooling rack.Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-1790861882236388882011-01-15T19:35:00.000-08:002011-02-23T22:19:57.449-08:00Inspiration: Knitting as Art | Vimeo Captured WinnerArt is all around us, even in something as mundane as knitting. Being able to see and explore the possibilities, <a href="http://www.casualprofanity.com/">Casual Profanity </a>gave us a gift. This tiny gem was a matter of being able to see the beauty in the ordinary. <br />
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We are now in week two of the new year and I'm still catching up and tying loose ends from 2010. One of those on my to-do list is blog all the yummy vegan fare we've been eating. As of late, there has been a lot of Thai take-out and I won't be blogging about that except to say, Yay!, we found a local joint I'm proud to announce is my favorite. My knitting has been on hold for a while, but I still managed to aquire some new stash from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1064572772"></span>Spincycle Yarns<span id="goog_1064572773"></span></a> at Seattle's <a href="http://urbancraftuprising.com/">Urban Craft Uprising</a>. So with an apology for an excess of blurry camera-phone photos, and a snowy nod to this happy New Year, here is the latest from my so-called crafty life.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Szechuan Green Beans and mixed greens with Goddess dressing. Seriously my favorite way of having green beans; salty, garlicy and spicey. Recipe below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDvh28qaMx8Spfwo04nsZboQzsGhJEvYDyDgUt8vWK4zvFvu4QIITF9k41sm8GFM1z9btjOvwqjSWcPBgp1LEkGkdxQz_cHgWeRB4M1OrsVjJvBD5NtVe0-HO0hcPUl1IGI7Vbw/s1600/szechuan-green-beans-vegan-goddess-dressing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDvh28qaMx8Spfwo04nsZboQzsGhJEvYDyDgUt8vWK4zvFvu4QIITF9k41sm8GFM1z9btjOvwqjSWcPBgp1LEkGkdxQz_cHgWeRB4M1OrsVjJvBD5NtVe0-HO0hcPUl1IGI7Vbw/s400/szechuan-green-beans-vegan-goddess-dressing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A vegan Thanksgiving dinner. Ginger mustard seed brussel sprouts, vanilla cranberry and pear compote (which makes killer martinis! More on those later.) complete with Bryanna Clark Grogan's <a href="http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/">vegan turkey</a>, but with a twist. I was able to incorporate some okara into the "turkey" for a nicer texture and more protien. Recipe mod below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMjYzmNBvtUr3fCw709HsUa0YKhadlD1VK7jLDrPlYgUmCyBjflgTodXqO-dwXKOfsc87NAV9c-L2Ku3yOmDGfhGyw9tOxbi99c3T12hSkafGhfBfKiaxE1FEkc6ywW2Tt8MmQA/s1600/vegan-thanksgiving-dinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMjYzmNBvtUr3fCw709HsUa0YKhadlD1VK7jLDrPlYgUmCyBjflgTodXqO-dwXKOfsc87NAV9c-L2Ku3yOmDGfhGyw9tOxbi99c3T12hSkafGhfBfKiaxE1FEkc6ywW2Tt8MmQA/s400/vegan-thanksgiving-dinner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I managed to pull of a whole meal that looked pretty while cleaning out the fridge. This is a quinoa with steamed asparagus, steamed Chioggia beets (color drained from camera phone and a little over cooking. my bad.), raw carrot-turnip salad lightly drizzled with Meyer lemon olive oil, and roasted cinnamon pepper sweet potato wedges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VKl6JGNHqLGVuKCRm62FgxufHX-gUUM7zdizXW-0NIEU9-eaLgJ4iyo0H5HHlP8yrWnyvb3iWUD5EVZ77IR8eU5xUR3k3B-903s-pRWAwK6bOYYKsRqOzakji_0V_9wLfhfncg/s1600/vegan-quinoa-asparagus-sweet-potato-turnip-roasted-beets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VKl6JGNHqLGVuKCRm62FgxufHX-gUUM7zdizXW-0NIEU9-eaLgJ4iyo0H5HHlP8yrWnyvb3iWUD5EVZ77IR8eU5xUR3k3B-903s-pRWAwK6bOYYKsRqOzakji_0V_9wLfhfncg/s400/vegan-quinoa-asparagus-sweet-potato-turnip-roasted-beets.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Wash and trim the tops and bottoms of beans, then cut diagonal into slices approximately 2 inches long.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chop the garlic, ginger and white part of the scallions.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Add beans and stir fry until they start to shrivel or "pucker" and turn brown (5 - 7 minutes). Remove beans and drain in a colander or on paper towels.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat 1 T oil in the wok on high heat. Add garlic, ginger and scallions. Stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the chili paste and stir-fry for a few more seconds until aromatic. Add the beans and the remaining ingredients. Mix together and serve.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-3223783543980206212010-11-25T23:41:00.000-08:002011-02-23T22:21:48.526-08:00Knitting: Double DeluxeToday I delivered a little holiday cheer to my two favorite dogs. Somehow I think I got so much more delight out of it than they did, but they were sports just the same. So Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for my family and friends, their love, support and health (and for friends that will let me do this to their dogs).<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/to-humiliate-the-dog">To Humiliate The Dog </a>Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-64624718576569949922010-11-10T11:35:00.000-08:002011-02-23T22:21:58.338-08:00Inspiration: Looking To Nature, Looking At Art<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1ZWObdPkTn_wIo4utRiU3t2MCS7nW2T2JtemyHk5Ra1QFm7JYrq4yvMs-jgCLduLXnPhwI-SR3PYVJcXXvKj9PZDturi5PAMd550iHOnf7qUHeUk0of_O4AzU7kctsFhs4KsIg/s1600/heart-shaped-leaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1ZWObdPkTn_wIo4utRiU3t2MCS7nW2T2JtemyHk5Ra1QFm7JYrq4yvMs-jgCLduLXnPhwI-SR3PYVJcXXvKj9PZDturi5PAMd550iHOnf7qUHeUk0of_O4AzU7kctsFhs4KsIg/s400/heart-shaped-leaves.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I saw these gems as I was on my morning walk. Their heart shapes, by nature or nibbled into it, were both caught by my eye. They got me thinking again of inspiration; what inpires us to create? <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9dvrO0b2IB3ORBYAzCO6X-duG3aoX9lUL0OENhZu_DVSnOTd8d2gZaLI-ndGhYuL6CwC3sLoaUpd5_vRLd5TsyNG8hbiyVOxYX0M8hV07Ultr11gCOYnWE5N8iY7x0ZN-_OUtw/s1600/Picasso_Art_TheArtist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9dvrO0b2IB3ORBYAzCO6X-duG3aoX9lUL0OENhZu_DVSnOTd8d2gZaLI-ndGhYuL6CwC3sLoaUpd5_vRLd5TsyNG8hbiyVOxYX0M8hV07Ultr11gCOYnWE5N8iY7x0ZN-_OUtw/s400/Picasso_Art_TheArtist.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Last week I spent a few hours at the <a href="http://www.picassoinseattle.org/index.html">Picasso exhibit</a> at SAM. I was not a huge fan of the paintings displayed, but I found it hard not to be drawn into the work, especially his drawings. For me, trying to see what he saw before reading the titles and figuring out what it <em>really</em> was, became part of the enjoyment. Your imagination was running full speed trying to keep up with this guy who made a career out of seeing like a child. It is well known he gained inspiration from his lovers along the way; Picasso also found inspiration in the bombing of Guernica and created one of his most famous works.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So with Picasso in mind and that ever constant battle with my artist within, I leave you with this quote:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-67487619764471492922010-11-03T09:46:00.000-07:002011-02-23T22:24:42.051-08:00Inspiration: Faux Fur And Feathers<a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> is always one of my favorite stores and websites to haunt for eye candy and inspiration. Their catalogs are always dreamy and I'd step into one if I could. With the weather getting cold, I took a peek to see their latest scarves for winter. While they still have their typical soft and drapey antho-style pieces, here are a couple that caught my eye. Fox stole anyone?<br />
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It's nearly two weeks since we received our <a href="http://www.soymilkquick.com/soyquicksoymilkmaker930p.php">SoyQuick</a> I've already made about 10+ batches of homemade soy milk. It really is easy and fast to make, clean up is a snap and the results are delicious. And right out of the gate I tried something new with the left over <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okara_(food)">okara</a>. Hubby was proud, and excited to try...<br />
Vegan Crab Cakes. I don't know if I'm supposed to spell crab with a k in this instance or not. <br />
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I used to eat seafood and sometimes I liked it. Crab cakes weren't on the like list, but I wanted to like them. They always looked so good with their goldeny fried outsides and the sauces that went with. The <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/07/okara-crab-cakes.html">recipe</a> I followed promised they tasted like real crab cakes without smelling up the house. Aside from a overdose of salt via Old Bay and my heavy hand, they kind of did.<br />
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We served our up with golden baked rosemary potato wedges, and a garden salad. If anything, it was nice to have tartar sauce again.<br />
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1 large onion, chopped<br />
2 carrots, minced<br />
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In a non-stick skillet, cook celery, onion, carrot, pepper and parsley until softened, about 5 minutes. <br />
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In a large bowl, combine okara, sautéed vegetable mixture, oatmeal, and seasonings. Mix well and set aside to “rest” for 10 minutes. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Preheat oven to 350° F. Using about 1/4 cup for each cake, form mixture into about 15-20 patties about 2 inches across and 1/2 inch thick. Coat each side of the patty with bread crumbs and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Carefully turn cakes over and return to the oven to bake until second side is toasty and browned, about 15-20 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-44093122736667631452010-10-29T19:32:00.000-07:002011-02-23T22:25:59.621-08:00Recipe: Vegan Pumpkin Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgxX83-D7Ax00Ay7dNtMws4-KcWoO1g3FQM0K0C374F6l3QgUfg4WshvuKgwDF_ZMN92Gv35WYIW4QhrrjZNvsHzW3y4LdA1LpO94K4D2AK-GsRMhwXpV5HXEXtCtqHQoEXy1Nw/s1600/sugar-pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgxX83-D7Ax00Ay7dNtMws4-KcWoO1g3FQM0K0C374F6l3QgUfg4WshvuKgwDF_ZMN92Gv35WYIW4QhrrjZNvsHzW3y4LdA1LpO94K4D2AK-GsRMhwXpV5HXEXtCtqHQoEXy1Nw/s400/sugar-pumpkin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I haven't had pumpkin pie in over 3 years now and figured it was time to get over my aversion to tofu filling and give it a try. <br />
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Verdict? Delicious crust, ok pie. It did hit the spot. And the husband made "mmmmm" sounds with every bite. I think I'll try new recipes before saying "mmmmm" with every bite though.<br />
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Was it the same as the pumpkin pie I grew up on? No, but not in a bad way, just different. The recipe I used says to bake for 1 hour or until the knife comes out clean. I used fresh pumpkin puree, and it baked for 1 1/2 hours until I finally said that's enough and figured it had to set up a bit in the fridge. Thankfully it did and we didn't have a plate of ooze on crust which was quite delicious and I will use that recipe again.<br />
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Here's a photo of its yummy goodness before it took pie form. Since the pie had minor acupuncture, I opted not to take it's after photo. <br />
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<u><strong>Vegan Pumpkin Pecan Pie</strong></u><br />
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Crust:<br />
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 c pecan pieces<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1 Tbs sugar<br />
1 c shortening<br />
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Filling:<br />
1 (16.oz) package extra firm lite silken tofu<br />
1 (16.oz) can pumpkin puree<br />
1/2 c sugar<br />
1/4 c plus 2 Tbs maple syrup<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp ground ginger<br />
1/4 tsp ground cloves<br />
1 c pecan halves<br />
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Method:<br />
For the crust, pulse flour, pecans, salt and sugar in a food processor until pecans are ground. Add shortening and pulse until almost combined, then add 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse until just blended. Gather dough into two balls, and then press each into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours until firm. Once chilled, roll out into a 9-inch circle on a lightly floured surface and fit into an 8-inch pie pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.<br />
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For the filling, preheat oven to 400*F. Blend tofu in a food processor or blender until creamy and smooth. Add pumpkin, sugar, 1/4 cup of the maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves and blend well. Set aside. Set aside 8 pecan halves to use for garnish. In a small bowl, toss remaining pecan pieces with remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup, then place evenly on the bottom of the pie shell. Pour filling into pie shell and bake approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean. Set pie aside to let cool, then top with non-dairy topping and decorate with remaining 8 pecan halves.Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21169992.post-46575596291111372042010-10-21T15:32:00.000-07:002011-01-16T22:36:42.665-08:00Fresh from the bean! | Soy Milk Maker, Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUx7j8QkDzIRlHxodJLrvlS7ybotkrCcnogtYvoYezyqhWidJHB5dKr8s8M9ASOd87SEEx55RTOd14sB8xbrA5koFvfkgljT0wWGFFZKk4r3tAKEcgqghNZVXVYIzAYaUi-IXl8g/s1600/homemade-soy-milk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUx7j8QkDzIRlHxodJLrvlS7ybotkrCcnogtYvoYezyqhWidJHB5dKr8s8M9ASOd87SEEx55RTOd14sB8xbrA5koFvfkgljT0wWGFFZKk4r3tAKEcgqghNZVXVYIzAYaUi-IXl8g/s400/homemade-soy-milk.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Like most households we drink a lot of milk. Being vegan, ours just happens to be soy milk. So in an effort to get a bit greener and complicate my life further, I decided it was time to cut out the cartoned milk and make my own. <br />
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Enter <a href="http://www.soymilkquick.com/soyquicksoymilkmaker930p.php">SoyQuick 930P</a>. You’d think it came with its own Light Saber, right? There are a few different models of soy milk makers out there and the reviews vary from “great” to “meh”. After reading over the different brands/reviews, I forked over a few $$ and jumped in. <br />
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Here's my initial response: I LOVE it!<br />
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Ok, so it's a teensy fussy to get the skins off the soy beans, but everything else so far has been a breeze and the milk? It’s delicious. And naturally, I was skeptical. I've tried a lot of commercial brands, some are overly sweetened, others a bit too beany for my taste. Before it arrived I found a <a href="http://www.everydaydish.tv/index.php?page=recipe&recipe=149">recipe</a> to christen it with. I've made 3 batches today, drank two glasses and used it in my morning smoothie. Here's the recipe I used, with the exception of the barley malt, which I haven't picked up from the store yet. I don’t think it needs it though, and I’ll be cutting back the vanilla and the sugar content in future batches. Additionally I have added 2 Tbsp of Liquid Calcium to ward away osteoporosis.<br />
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This soymilk has a wonderful malted flavor and silky texture. It’s a favorite around our house, and has become our go-to recipe. I developed this recipe for the new Soyquick Premier Milk Maker 930P, which is filterless. If you’re adapting the recipe for a different machine, you’ll need to reduce the amount of soybeans and water, according to the manufacturer’s directions.<br />
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3/4 cup (or 1 2/3 cups with the special Soyquick measure cup), soaked overnight<br />
1 tbsp rolled oats<br />
1 tbsp white jasmine rice, rinsed<br />
Filtered water to the second water-mark (about 6 1/2 cups)<br />
4 tbsp dry barley malt extract<br />
2 tbsp agave syrup, organic sugar or other sweetener of choice<br />
Pure vanilla extract, optional<br />
Pinch salt<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1. Rinse soaked soybeans, removing skins, if desired. Fill machine with water to the top water line. Add soybeans, oats and rice. Turn machine on and prepare milk according to manufacturer’s directions. Unplug machine, remove top, and set aside to cool down.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2. Strain soymilk into a large pitcher. Add barley malt extract, agave, vanilla (if using), and salt. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate once it’s completely cool.</div>Jennifer Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07781135378173531451noreply@blogger.com1