The Peace To All Creatures 'Zine Project: Pippi Howard

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11 October 2012

Pippi's Recipe Review: Quiche A Week Lasagna Bites

I changed this recipe up all over the place, all the while, sticking to it's basic concept. Does anyone want to guess what I put inside? (Tob, Heidi, Mom, you know you know!)

First, the ricotta. I cannot afford pine nuts. And if I could, the hospital would come and take them away in lieu of payment towards our outstanding balance. Instead, I used tried and trusted cashews. I think walnuts would have been good too. I did add basil to my batch. Easy peasy!
My filling consisted of sauteed kale (I shredded it into tiny morsels), grated zucchini (ding ding ding!), diced onions and garlic.
I used jar pasta sauce.
Unlike Heidi, who uses no oil (Engine2 diet), I did spray my sheet pan before I assembled/baked. Although, I suspect that may not even be necessary. Even with out a silicon baking sheet.
Assembly was pretty straight forward. Deceivingly simple. I did use a touch of water at the corners to help them stick together. I did not brush the tops with olive oil, nor did I spray them with oil. They browned up just fine.
Verdict: This recipe was really good, really pretty simple, versatile; You could pretty much put anything in these bad boys. I would like them with some Italian sausage (Tofurkey or Field Roast). Two thumbs up, we will make this again. I may just stick them in a cupcake pan and fill them and bake them instead of folding them, for an even speedier version!

08 October 2012

Pippi's Recipe Review: The Vegan Stoner Chocolate Mousse

Each week my Sister in Law- Heidi, my mom, my cousin -Jasmine and I choose recipes to experiment with. We have been picking 2 main courses and a sweet treat. But there are no rules that it has to be this way. Click -> to read More about our weekly recipe project. To participate, you can join our group on facebook {www.facebook.com/groups/recipeteam/} or leave a comment with your own review and recipe suggestions. We recently created this facebook group so that we could share with friends outside of our family group.

This week's sweet treat was Chocolate Mousse. Use your own recipe. I have made vegan chocolate mousse in the past, but while I was making Falafel Pie a al The Vegan Stoner, I noticed that The Vegan Stoner also has a recipe for Chocolate Mousse. I figured I would just make this The Vegan Stoner week!

Chocolate Mousse a al The Vegan Stoner
Recipe Link: http://theveganstoner.blogspot.com/2012/02/chocolate-mousse.html

Gonna get right in to this...

For some reason, I can't keep a bag of chocolate chips in the house without someone busting into them almost immediately and without me being in the room to bust them. I made up the difference with some super dark chocolate that I had in the cupboard. (Why couldn't the thief just eat that?) I don't own a microwave, so I use the double boil method. Slow and low.
Meanwhile, I blended the tofu with milk. The recipe calls for soy cream, but I used Blue Diamond Almond Coconut milk. The recipe also calls for coco powder, and even though I have that, I opted for the Dark Hot Chocolate mix that I have.
The last change that I made was this: When blending the mousse, I added 1/2 of the melted chocolate to the mixture.
After layering the vanilla graham cookies on the bottom, then the sliced strawberries, and drizzled the agave (just a touch), I added the mousse, then the melted chocolate on the top.

Verdict: Oh my goooooooooey goodness! This was so incredibly rich and delish! One change that I would make is that I would maybe not layer in the strawberries, as they leak and the next day the cookies are a soggy mess. That isn't entirely bad, I know, but not too appetizing. I would also make these in smaller portion sizes b/c it is so rich! All in all, a BIG hit and two thumbs up from chef mom.

06 October 2012

Pippi's Recipe Review: Oh She Glows 15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta

15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta a la Oh She Glows

recipe link: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/

I started this weeks kitchen adventure with the 15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta. I admit, this one left me skeptical. I mean, I like me some avocado. But that is usually as guacamole, or chopped in salad with a zingy dressing. But as a pasta sause base? I wasn't too sure I would like it. However, I went forth as a brave young (ha!) soldier.

I followed the recipe with no changes. I used regular {wheat} shell pasta.

Blending the lemon, garlic and basil, touch of sea salt and the olive oil. I'm with Heidi on this one. With the richness of the avocado, the olive oil could easily be replaced with water.

This review is as quick as it was to make this recipe. It was a breeze to make. Only took as long as the pasta took to cook. Everything was tossed together and served right away.

The verdict: DEEEEELISH! This pasta was outta-sight tight! Before I got a chance to try it, the hubby was exclaiming it's awesomeness. He had a huge serving and wanted me to make it again the next night. Even the littles ate their generous portions. The avocado disappeared into the lemon, garlic and basil and just became the creamy in the creamy goodness of this dish. This recipe is quick, simple and can easily become one of the redundant meals that we add to our rotation. If I had more than 2 thumbs, they would all be up!

02 February 2011

A contest to win 2 really cool vegan goodies!

REPOSTED FROM DAISY WARES BLOG!!

My dear friend Pippi whom I love more than God, that's right, has offered to give away my most favorite handmade Calendar AND the 4th issue of a vegan zine called Peace To All Creatures. You've heard me blog, tweet, rant and rave about both of these awesome items and NOW is your chance to be super cool and win both of them!

Here is a little bit about the awesome prize behind door number 1:

Sturdy and colorful 2011 datebook/planner, with gorgeous animal and nature photographs taken by GingerCardCo.etsy.com and Vegan Bliss, plus positive animal/nature-related quotes. Has a button-and-string closure and ribbon bookmark attached. Size is 5.5x8.5 inches. Ample space for notes.

And behind door number dos:

40 pages of awesome-ness about animals, veg'n diet, health, social and green issues, art and much more! High-quality laser printed, hand bound with hemp cord. Comes with awesome extra goodies... a piggie-shaped clay ornament (for a limited time!) and a postcard! In this issue: Gift Guides and Online Shop Reviews! Vegan Diet & Lifestyle: The Big Fake Meat Debate - Tradition vs. Veganism - Not a Book Review: The World Peace Diet - Despair Repair - Humane Education 101 - Hippie Tips -Companion Animals: The VillageVeg Gets a Gift of Love - Winter Safety for Dogs, Recipes: Tuscan Potato Soup - Veggie Buns - Gluten-Free Bagels - Chocolate Bread Pudding. Writers and Artists from all over the world!

So now that you are all excited about winning these vegan gems, here is how to enter!

1. You need to go to Vegan Bliss and Daisy Wares, choose your favorite item, copy the link from both shops and enter in comments on Daisy Wares Blog why that is your favorite.

For extra points you can fan us at our Facebook pages, Vegan Bliss & Daisy Wares, please tell us you did so in your comment.

Or if you buy from either of our shops from now until the end of the contest you will get extra points, please let us know! By the bye the calendar is on sale and you get an extra 20% with the coupon code in the ad.

You can get extra points if you share this contest on your FB, Blog, Twitter accounts, let us know you did!

2. Leave some way I can get a hold of you in case you are the winner, email address or website etc.
Contest ends Sunday February 6th at 12 noon PST. Winner will be chosen by Random.org

Good luck!