Category Archives: Cooking

Tofurky VS Field Roast

Posted on 2010/01/13 by Raiu

In my local supermarket there are only two holiday turkey substitutes: Tofurky & Field Roast.  For Thanksgiving this last year I bought the small Tofurky.  As laziness would have it, I didn’t cook it for Thanksgiving.  But a few days … Continue reading →

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Homemade Gluten

Posted on 2009/12/17 by Raiu

I am fortunate enough to have Vital Wheat Gluten in my grocery store of choice. But were I not, I guess I would have to make my own gluten-y goodness. Gluten is a protein of sorts that exists in wheat. … Continue reading →

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Angstgiving Prep

Posted on 2009/11/24 by Raiu

I haven’t been cooking much in the past several days. I’ve been eating pretty much what is on hand. I think this might have something to do with the subconscious knowledge of what a hassle the upcoming food “holiday” was … Continue reading →

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Veg Update

Posted on 2009/11/14 by Raiu

VeganMoFo’s ending was perfectly timed. Because once Peter got here for his visit I did not feel like writing a bunch of blogs. But that doesn’t mean I quit cooking vegan stuff. In fact, I have been in cooking over … Continue reading →

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"breakfast" sausage and gravy with biscuits

Posted on 2009/11/01 by Raiu

Today was really low key for Halloween. Peter my mum and I went into town to the dollar store to pick up some batteries and various miscellaneous items. Peter is horrible at shopping because he is from Hawaii where everything … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Burritos

Posted on 2009/10/30 by Raiu

Peter is here visiting. woo. He’s not Vegan except when he is with me, which means than if/when we live together he will be totally vegan. MWA HAH HAH *breaks down coughing* So, anyway, last night (was it last night?) … Continue reading →

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Seitan Nuggets and Herbed Potato Wedges

Posted on 2009/10/23 by Raiu

Sorry for the crap picture. I took it with my netbook’s built-in webcam. Earlier today I decided that it was time I make another batch of seitan. Each time I make seitan I like to try a new recipe since … Continue reading →

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Bhajia Karhi (chickpea fritters in buttermilk curry)

Posted on 2009/10/21 by Raiu

I decided to break out the Indian cookbook tonight. I don’t know how authentic the recipes are, but who really cares, so long as you like what you cook. Bhajia Karhi is listed as “lentil fritters in buttermilk curry” on … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip cookies

Posted on 2009/10/20 by Raiu

I made scalloped potatoes for dinner tonight. nothing else. I just needed a starch fix & it hit the spot. But as I was laying about lethargically contemplating the merits of going to bed early, I thought, “Why not make … Continue reading →

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soup is great "sick" food

Posted on 2009/10/10 by Raiu

I woke up at 4:30am very sick and have spent most of the day sleeping it off. But this afternoon when I finally crawled out of bed I felt well enough to go into town to pick up a few … Continue reading →

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