I know this post really has nothing to do with food, but I thought I would share it...despite the fact that it's been 10 months since my last post. OK, so I may have a tendency to exaggerate a bit.
My current (and one of my all-time favorites) commercial is the Quaker Oats cookie commercial with the two female neighbors, and one is describing the cooking, while the other takes a bite. The one neighbor says, "you just took a bite of my cookie". To which, the other responds, "what?". I crack up each and every time when I see that one!
One of my other all-time favorites is the State Farm commercial with "Jake". "What are you wearing, 'Jake from State Farm?'" "Uhhh...khaki's." "She sounds hideous." :)
That's is all.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Waffles & Pancakes, Syrup...Maybe Some Peanut Butter!
Hello!
It has been almost three months since my last post. Sometimes, the winter weather & work can take a lot out of someone.
In any event, I have found it to be rather difficult to find prepared vegan pancakes & waffles. There will almost always be some sort of dairy and/or eggs in ones that are already made. Why would I want to buy pre-made when I can make my own, you might ask? Well, I think that making my own is pretty much the only way to go.
I resigned myself to this situation a while ago, but it would be nice to have them as a choice for when time (or patience) doesn't allow for me to make my own.
I have found great solace in Isa Chandra Moskowitz's Vegan Brunch cookbook. There are plenty of fantastic recipes for pancakes & waffles that are very easy to whip up. I have made the banana flapjacks & pumpkin pancakes many times, and they are always a hit. I wouldn't keep making them if they weren't....
As far as syrup, pure maple syrup is the way to go. Since becoming vegan back in August, I have shunned the fake stuff...the UNPURE stuff!! Don't get me wrong, the UNPURE stuff was delicious during a good period of my life when I consumed the pre-made waffles & pancakes. Now, I can't go back. Yes, pure maple syrup is expensive, but you really shouldn't drown your food in it. You do want to taste your food, don't you? If you do feel compelled to use the other stuff, please don't let me know.
Tonight, I utilized my Christmas-new Belgian waffle maker and cooked up the peanut butter waffles (from Isa's book), and they were delicious. How can something with peanut butter NOT be delicious?! I really don't want suggestions. I want to keep the fantasy alive that almost everything is made better with peanut butter. PB does NOT make onions better. Onions are gross.
Be that as it may, I use Earth Balance buttery spread to top my pancakes and waffles. I do use PB from time to time, but Earth Balance is how I usually go.
I am not a big fan of chunky/crunchy peanut butter. I'm a smooth PB person. Also, good PB should only contain peanuts (and maybe salt). I purchase the Whole Foods 365 creamy peanut butter which does contain salt. The thing with PB with only peanuts (and salt) is that the oil will be on top. Don't think it is spoiled. It is a natural separation that is sometimes a pain to handle. You will want to store it upside down once you get home, so that the oil will seep back into the peanut butter.
When you do finally open it, be careful. I speak from experience that not being mindful has some dire consequences. You can ruin your freshly-washed hands. You can get the oil on the counter. Oil is not an easy cleanup. You may be forced to use TWO, maybe THREE sanitizer wipes to clean it up. You may get it on the of the jar thus ruining what would have been an otherwise pristine-looking jar of creamy (or crunchy) peanut butter. I think I have recalled too many bad memories.
To do this correctly, you will want to, first, turn the jar right-side up. I'm not joking here, folks; this is serious stuff! Then, remove the lid and the silver cover thingy. Next, using the utmost care, stir it with a butter knife to make it uniform and spreadable. Depending on the size of the jar, this will take some amount of time and patience. You will enjoy it, though! Store unused peanut butter in the refrigerator and stir it up before each use. This will help to prevent the last few tablespoons from being a sad glop of dryness. YUCKY!
I hope my banter has entertained you a bit. If not, I don't care. It's not like you paid for a ticket or anything.
'Til next time!
It has been almost three months since my last post. Sometimes, the winter weather & work can take a lot out of someone.
In any event, I have found it to be rather difficult to find prepared vegan pancakes & waffles. There will almost always be some sort of dairy and/or eggs in ones that are already made. Why would I want to buy pre-made when I can make my own, you might ask? Well, I think that making my own is pretty much the only way to go.
I resigned myself to this situation a while ago, but it would be nice to have them as a choice for when time (or patience) doesn't allow for me to make my own.
I have found great solace in Isa Chandra Moskowitz's Vegan Brunch cookbook. There are plenty of fantastic recipes for pancakes & waffles that are very easy to whip up. I have made the banana flapjacks & pumpkin pancakes many times, and they are always a hit. I wouldn't keep making them if they weren't....
As far as syrup, pure maple syrup is the way to go. Since becoming vegan back in August, I have shunned the fake stuff...the UNPURE stuff!! Don't get me wrong, the UNPURE stuff was delicious during a good period of my life when I consumed the pre-made waffles & pancakes. Now, I can't go back. Yes, pure maple syrup is expensive, but you really shouldn't drown your food in it. You do want to taste your food, don't you? If you do feel compelled to use the other stuff, please don't let me know.
Tonight, I utilized my Christmas-new Belgian waffle maker and cooked up the peanut butter waffles (from Isa's book), and they were delicious. How can something with peanut butter NOT be delicious?! I really don't want suggestions. I want to keep the fantasy alive that almost everything is made better with peanut butter. PB does NOT make onions better. Onions are gross.
Be that as it may, I use Earth Balance buttery spread to top my pancakes and waffles. I do use PB from time to time, but Earth Balance is how I usually go.
I am not a big fan of chunky/crunchy peanut butter. I'm a smooth PB person. Also, good PB should only contain peanuts (and maybe salt). I purchase the Whole Foods 365 creamy peanut butter which does contain salt. The thing with PB with only peanuts (and salt) is that the oil will be on top. Don't think it is spoiled. It is a natural separation that is sometimes a pain to handle. You will want to store it upside down once you get home, so that the oil will seep back into the peanut butter.
When you do finally open it, be careful. I speak from experience that not being mindful has some dire consequences. You can ruin your freshly-washed hands. You can get the oil on the counter. Oil is not an easy cleanup. You may be forced to use TWO, maybe THREE sanitizer wipes to clean it up. You may get it on the of the jar thus ruining what would have been an otherwise pristine-looking jar of creamy (or crunchy) peanut butter. I think I have recalled too many bad memories.
To do this correctly, you will want to, first, turn the jar right-side up. I'm not joking here, folks; this is serious stuff! Then, remove the lid and the silver cover thingy. Next, using the utmost care, stir it with a butter knife to make it uniform and spreadable. Depending on the size of the jar, this will take some amount of time and patience. You will enjoy it, though! Store unused peanut butter in the refrigerator and stir it up before each use. This will help to prevent the last few tablespoons from being a sad glop of dryness. YUCKY!
I hope my banter has entertained you a bit. If not, I don't care. It's not like you paid for a ticket or anything.
'Til next time!
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