Feed Me Portland!

Maybe,  just maybe, I’ve become obsessed with rice noodles. Look, I like noodles in my life, and lately they’ve been of the rice variety. Recently, my fixation was over yellow curry noodles. Things got even better with a curious stop at JC Rice Noodle Shop & Restaurant on SE Foster. I was in the area for [

warning: the future may be considered NSFW. Welcome to distant future, where everyone at least looks like they intend to do the robot. Here we have a few photos and a big, shiny slideshow documenting the third annual Try Vegan PDX Vegan Prom: The Vegan Prom of Tomorrow. This futuristic dance night naturally included a [...]

It’s a rite of passage for every Oregon-based food blogger: the reproducing of the Yumm sauce. For those not in the loop, Cafe Yumm! is a chain of eateries based in Eugene, OR that feature bowls topped with their signature Yumm sauce. You can also buy the rather pricey sauce in containers at natural type stores [...]

Yeah, most of these striped little nightshade dream boats were smaller than my fingers. This was a multi-step roasted stew. I loosely used the recipe in Veganomicon as a guide. When doesn’t that happen? First, I trimmed the tops off the unpeeled, mini eggplant wonders and sliced them in half, length-wise.  This was r

This meal brought about the usage of positive profanity. For starters, it was Mexican inspired and didn’t include cilantro. Jalapeno and Herb Roasted Tempeh and Broccoli. Served with red quinoa, black beans, carrots and fresh tomatoes. Jalapeno and Herb Roasted Tempeh and Broccoli Adapted from Jalapeño Roast Chicken

Do you have vegan-curious friends? Do you want your pescetarian friends to know just why they should go veg? Do you simply want to meet more vegan-minded folks in Portland area? The 3rd Annual Try Vegan Week kicks off this Saturday with a Bike Rally starting at the Mini Mall with the Radical Cheerleaders for Animal [...]

Cauliflower Basil Ricotta. Basically, I substituted semi-boiled cauliflower and a small handful of cashews for the primary component of the tofu ricotta recipe in Veganomicon. I added more basil, nutritional yeast and a bit of miso to overpower the ‘flower. The pizza had both creative toppings and very particular slic

Khao Soi Yellow Curry Noodles with Tofu and assorted vegetables Adapted from the Thai-Burmese style recipe on Veggie Belly and various others, based on my available ingredients and whim. Inspired by the notion of cauliflower + curry, a field trip in deep SE Portland to the Lents International Farmers Market for produce, gr

Roughly 1/10th of total dips that arrived at Double Dippin’ Fueling my dorky, themed party planning obsession, I hosted a dip-themed potluck and party last weekend. Double Dippin’: The Party* featured 4 tables of dips: Sweet, Savoury, Miscellaneous, No Holds Barred, and Michele performing the grand & appet

Important Update: My sister has informed me that this is “Spin Dip”. Carry on. Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip with Nayonaise Hello, vegan specialty ingredient time!  This Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip is absolutely a guilty pleasure of a party treat. At my recent Double Dippin’ party, it was one of the first thing