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Vegan Foie Gras or Vegan Cheese? Tofu Misozuke From Rau Om

chow — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:45:48 +0000

While cruising around the Sunnyvale farmers market, I came across Rau Om, makers of tofu misozuke (miso cured tofu). It’s been described as either a vegan foie gras or a creamy vegan cheese. It’s actually a traditional Japanese cured tofu that dates back to at least the 18th century. Having never tried foie gras before, [...]

Heavenly Cheesecake From Vegan Pie in the Sky

chow — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:28:40 +0000

I’ve been pretty much overdosing on sweets lately with the holidays and all. But since I recently received Vegan Pie in the Sky by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero to review, I absolutely had to try a recipe or two. Unable to decide on which cheesecake to make, I half the recipes and [...]

Halloween Cookie Sandwiches From Zest Bakery

chow — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:50:55 +0000

Just in time for Halloween, bat-shaped cookie sandwiches from Zest Bakery, a gluten-free bakery in downtown San Carlos (a small town on the SF Bay Area peninsula about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose). They’re spooky good! Kinda like an Oreo in that it’s a chocolate sandwich cookie with a creamy filling. But so [...]

Cleo’s Peanut Butter Cups

chow — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:22:26 +0000

After hearing about Cleo’s Peanut Butter Cups, I finally managed to track one down. They’re basically a vegan version of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, a favorite before becoming vegan. Sliding a peanut butter cup out of the package, it looked a little melty and oily. I used a paper towel to blot off the excess [...]

Look For Another Fork in the Trail

chow — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:25:24 +0000

It’s taken me awhile to get to the latest cookbook up for review, Another Fork in the Trail: Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for the Backcountry by Laurie Ann March. Not because it’s a hard read or anything like that. It’s actually packed full of useful information, from outdoor cooking methods and equipment to nutrition and [...]

Time To Try A Candle Cafe Frozen Entree

chow — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:13:22 +0000

I’m under no illusions about dining in some of the top vegan restaurants on the other side of the country. It’s highly doubtful I’m going to be at Candle Cafe or Candle 79 in New York City anytime soon. So when I saw their line of frozen food on sale, I jumped on it. I’ve [...]

Quinn Popcorn: Lemon and Sea Salt

chow — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:31:14 +0000

Have you ever tried lemon in popcorn? Me neither. I couldn’t imagine what it would taste like. Quinn Popcorn describes their Lemon & Sea Salt popcorn as “understated, clean tasting, but buttery (without using butter!).” I’m sold. It’s definitely an unique taste, I liked it. It’s not a slap-you-in-the-face butter kind of flavor, it’s much [...]

Black Velvet Cupcakes From Vegan Desserts

chow — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:29:25 +0000

Before summer gives way to fall, I just had to try the Black Velvet Cupcakes from Hannah Kaminsky’s Vegan Desserts. These cupcakes came out perfect! Moist. Fluffy. Yummy. It’s a baking miracle! It really is. You have no idea what horrible baking disasters have emerged from my oven in the past. Located in the summer [...]