The Mighty Veggie

Mexican Marinade for Tofu Tacos!

I love marinading tofu. You just whip it up quickly and let it soak for 30 minutes. Try it tonight and soak up the rewards!

MEXICAN TOFU (or Seitan or tempeh) MARINADE:
1 pkg of taco seasoning
2 tbs of lime juice
2 tbs olive oil
1 tsp of lime zest
1/4 tsp. chipolte hot sauce (Any kind will do really, be flexible here)

Whisk all these yummy seasonings together with 1 & 1/2 cups of water. Season with salt, ground black pepper and a dash more hot sauce if you dare.

Let the protein sit for 30 minutes and voila... a Mexican Marinaded for Tofu Tacos!
(You can also soak sliced green onions & red bell peppers too, if you're feeling CRAZY!)

Buy at AMAZON: Taco Shells
Need Salsa? California Style Mandarin Avocado Fire Roasted Salsa
Who doesn't love Guacamole: All Natural Guacamole Mix

Garlic Green Pea and Goats Cheese Dip with Whole Wheat Pita Crisps

Garlic Green Pea and Goats Cheese Dip with Whole Wheat Pita Crisps Recipes

This is my at-home and I-don't-have-the-right-ingredients take on the Earls Restaurants Warm Feta and Spinach Dip. The real one has chopped spinach and artichokes with cream cheese, feta, mozzarella and provolone, served with herbed pita wedges. My one is a Garlic Green Pea and Goats Cheese Puree with whole wheat pita crisps.

Presidents Choice Teriyaki Tofu & Sundried Tomato Vegetable Kebabs

Don't you love easy food?
Today I went to a friends first summer backyard BBQ! Ok, sadly the weather didn't fully cooperate but no one seemed to mind. Right before I left I threw together a quick BBQ meal to take with me.

I didn't take a picture - but they kida looked like the one in the top left. (Ok.. maybe not as tasty looking but.. they tasted yummy, were more nutritious and were better than some boring veggie burger.

Need some good karma?

I am participating in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, on Sunday, October 5th and I am asking for your support for a cause that is very important to me.

Help create a future without breast cancer by making a donation today! Donating online is quick, easy and secure. Your donation will be added to the critical funds raised by the Run, and will be directed towards research, education and awareness programs.

Thank you. I appreciate your support! I'm aiming at raising $1000.00. (Any amount is cool! 5$ 10$... 100$... whatever, I'll love you forever)

CLICK HERE TO DONATE!
(Over $20 will get you a tax donation receipt!)

What plastics are safe? Can they be reused? What do the numbers mean?

I've been doing a lot of environmental thinking lately. The media seems to be on a 'green' kick and I'm noticing word about plastics popping up everywhere.
Which plastics contribute to alzheimers? Are Sigg water bottles safe? Which plastics can be reused safely instead of recycled?

So, I found out (courtesy of the wonderful David Suzuki) which numbers mean what. Plastic by numbers! :) You can download the PDF version here.

Herb planting 101! Rosemary, Thyme, Sage and Basil, Oh my!

I live in Vancouver BC and it's that time of year again that you can safely plant herbs without them freezing to death overnight! If you're a vegetarian or have any culinary skill then you know that having homegrown fresh herbs is indispensable to cooking!

You can generally plant herbs as early as late April to early May. Last weekend I planted my parsley and this weekend I planted Basil, Cilantro and Arugula. Next weekend I'll drop in my Rosemary, Thyme and Sage. I don't have high hopes for the Arugula (the only non-herb I'm planting) as I've never done it before.

Cooking Tip :: Boiling Beans 101

As a vegetarian or vegan you probably make a lot of beans like me.

The good thing about beans is that they are pretty darn versatile. I buy them dry and store them at room temperature covered containers. They keep almost indefinitely. That being said, whatever you do, don't keep dry beans in the refrigerator.

Healthy Hint :: Buying Vegetarian Soup Broth

There are plenty of brands of vegtable bouillion that make a fine substitue for homade stock in recipes.

BUYING TIP:
Make sure you check the labels (even at your local health food store) of vegetarian soup broth. Scan the ingredients to ensure it doesn't contain MSG (Monosodium glutamate, a common food additive).

According to federal regulations in Canada, the presence of MSG or hydrolyzed vegetable protein or hydrolyzed plant protein must be listed on the label. It's important to note that it's not illegal for them to use it as an ingredient, so watch out.. it's out there hiding inside seemingly healthy products!

Reference:
Health Canada: 416-973-1447; fax 416-973-7794.