tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post114321068727285548..comments2023-11-02T05:14:19.243-07:00Comments on eat, drink & be vegan: Cashew-Ginger Tofu and more...Dreenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143468707591239952006-03-27T06:11:00.000-08:002006-03-27T06:11:00.000-08:00Thanks Chloe - wow, I had NO idea tofu was such a ...Thanks Chloe - wow, I had NO idea tofu was such a rare commodity in Greece! That's too bad, since it is so versatile and healthy. Sometimes health food stores carry it in 'bulk' in water and you can package it yourself. I don't like that idea - too much opportunity for bacterial growth and food safety issues that way.<BR/><BR/>Hi Danielle, yes, you've got quite a mix with those two! :) My mom is very much kapha (probably close to 100%), so we are very different in our energies and temperamanets! We'll have to check your site soon for that pilaf! :)Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143431240793903912006-03-26T19:47:00.000-08:002006-03-26T19:47:00.000-08:00I have a nearly 100-percent Kapha body and a Vata-...I have a nearly 100-percent Kapha body and a Vata-Kapha temperament. Whoa.<BR/><BR/>And that dish looks wonderful. I love tofu with grains. I'm tinkering with a lovely millet pilaf, and I think I've almost perfected it.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13751812202488807442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143412586771298832006-03-26T14:36:00.000-08:002006-03-26T14:36:00.000-08:00looks great! i wish tofu was more available in gre...looks great! <BR/>i wish tofu was more available in greece. you can only find it in health food stores and these are also rare!xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000169546284693038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143330590777634042006-03-25T15:49:00.000-08:002006-03-25T15:49:00.000-08:00Yes, I'm a nutritionist (not an RD, I couldn't sta...Yes, I'm a nutritionist (not an RD, I couldn't stand all of the "standards"). <BR/><BR/>An acupuncturist is my "main" doctor. I love going, it's just expensive, and ironically, my expensive health insurance doesn't cover it. Ugh. I love going though because it helps for *everything*.Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143326579816492662006-03-25T14:42:00.000-08:002006-03-25T14:42:00.000-08:00Hmmm, just missed your comment, Leslie! Thanks! ...Hmmm, just missed your comment, Leslie! Thanks! I go to a TCM doctor every few months and he is also an acupuncturist (helped with baby 2 when I was 10 days over). I find there is so much wisdom in some of the more ancient and non-conventional forms of healing and medicine. Not that we don't need conventional medicine, but I do think that each has it's place, you know? You are a nutritionist, aren't you?Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143326412475949852006-03-25T14:40:00.000-08:002006-03-25T14:40:00.000-08:00Hi Kai - with the double-batching of cookies, for ...Hi Kai - with the double-batching of cookies, for some reason they don't always work as well as the single batch. I have had it happen with other cookies too. Not that they don't work out at all, but that they just aren't *quite* as good. I think that sometimes, yes, it might be the overmixing, and also maybe having the ingredients too crowded in a bowl (often my tendency). Sometimes when I double batch I end up rushing too, or forgetting to actually double an ingredient, like salt or vanilla, or even the sweetener, and then you wonder why it's just that bit different! (oh, and thanks!)<BR/><BR/>Jess, I have trouble posting comments at times - like I have to enter the word verification 2 or 3 times, even though I'm pretty certain I've done it correctly - a little irksome, but then this whole blogging thing is pretty nifty so it's a small complaint I guess!<BR/><BR/>You're welcome, sweet pea! Yeah, go start on that next baby!! :) :) Well, at times the older daughter helps, then other times it's that they're having power struggles, or just lots of squealing (well that's cute too). But, it is nice to see them actually start playing together, even though baby is just 16 months!Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143325641655323832006-03-25T14:27:00.000-08:002006-03-25T14:27:00.000-08:00I tend to follow more with "Traditional Chinese Me...I tend to follow more with "Traditional Chinese Medicine" but I have dabbled into Ayurveda and have a few books that I should take out again. I am a combo of vata/pitta, leaning more towards pitta (if I remember). <BR/><BR/>This meal looks wonderful and colorful, I love the cashew sauce, mmm.Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143323996221923502006-03-25T13:59:00.000-08:002006-03-25T13:59:00.000-08:00Thanks for responding. So the jist of your reply i...Thanks for responding. So the jist of your reply is to have a second child. LOL!!! :-)<BR/>I think we're on the same page. I often start prepping when my daughters naps or around 4, depending on what we're eating and what's going on that night. Sometimes videos can be lifesavers.Everyday Superherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770767316431629647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143298532848023712006-03-25T06:55:00.000-08:002006-03-25T06:55:00.000-08:00This dish has the most beautiful colors. (I tried...This dish has the most beautiful colors. (I tried to comment before and it ate it, oh boy)jess (of Get Sconed!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03050850188031153281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143298118205024862006-03-25T06:48:00.000-08:002006-03-25T06:48:00.000-08:00This does look good and now I'm hungry! I'm glad t...This does look good and now I'm hungry! I'm glad this is going to be in the new cookbook.<BR/>btw, I made the banana oat bundle (for the nth time) the other day. I notice they were much better when I made only one batch. Next time, I'll double it again and pay close attention to what I'm doing. Could it be that I'm stirring more because of the bigger batch? Whatever it is, they always taste good, even for non-vegos!Flo @ Yielded Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605892450723387204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143297762885724532006-03-25T06:42:00.000-08:002006-03-25T06:42:00.000-08:00hee, funny Mal... okay, I read your comment and se...hee, funny Mal... okay, I read your comment and seriously thought "um, did she try to do the quiz for me? - well, that's nice of her, but it doesn't quite work that way"... ha! See, very big mommy moment there! Nice produce pics on your blog for the midweek munchies, btw!Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143236172278408522006-03-24T13:36:00.000-08:002006-03-24T13:36:00.000-08:00Thanks Harmonia... and don't worry... tofu is defi...Thanks Harmonia... and don't worry... tofu is definitely something you 'figure out' as you start to try more and more vegan meals!<BR/><BR/>Hi Amy, thank you - oh, I've fixed the link now!<BR/><BR/>Hi Susan... well, hmmm, let's see, bidding starts at...!!! Kidding, well I do have to finalize the recipe, testing it another once or twice. My publisher allows for 'recipe reprints' when my cookbook is published (or close to publication date) - so, once I get it worked out I can probably send it your way if you want to try it and then consider reprinting on your (oh SO beautiful) blog. <BR/><BR/>Thanks Julie - it's really fun to check out and to learn what mix of dosha you are - to read more about it in terms of the activities you tend to go for, the careers, sleeping patterns, etc, is absolutely fascinating!!<BR/><BR/>Ah, thanks Sarchan - I always forget the time exchanges. I usually post early in the morning, but the day is half-way done for most people by then!<BR/><BR/>Hi Bananarama!! Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying my 'blogging'! Well, when I started learning about Ayurveda, I was already vegan. And I don't always follow everything about what I should eat as a vata (though I know when I eat more of the vata pacifying foods I feel better, and too much of the cold, dry, crunchy foods really doesn't sit well with me, though I'm often drawn to them - ex: ice-cream, but that's the whole theory that is so intriguing with Ayurveda). Anyhow, while I don't consume dairy/ghee, I do use a lot of oils like olive oil, toasted sesame oil, flax oil, canola oil, avocadoes, and nut butters, etc. I basically replace the ghee with healthy oils and I just avoid dairy altogether. That's one thing I don't really agree with for Ayurveda, because my body felt entirely better after removing dairy from my diet! <BR/><BR/>Hi sweet pea - very cool that you follow Ayurveda some. My older daughter has a lot of pitta in her I think. As to cooking with the kidlets? Well, this is my usual scenario. I often start prepping things somewhere between 3:30 and 4 pm. Rather early, but that's because this is the time I typically pop in a video for my daughter. We usually tape shows for her (ex: Mr. Dressup), and we don't like to give her more than an hour a day. So whenever I put in the video, I get started with the prepping. Baby is usually (on good days!) still napping at this time, so I can get a lot of work done. Then, when baby is awake and shows are done, the two usually play together and our older girl entertains the baby (somewhat, and at times there is fighting). It's a bit stressful then, if I'm actually at cooking/heating stage of dinner, and I think it is SO smart of you to have your daughter in her own little area off the kitchen and out from under your feet. Only one trip or bump and you can drop a sharp knife or hot item on them. Our kitchen is open to the living room, so it is virtually impossible to keep baby 'out' - though I do use a playpen at times if I think it could be dangerous for her. I also keep a cupboard of toys that I rotate occasionally so she can go in there and poke around for a little time. Rotation of toys keeps both my kids happy for little periods of time - but it definitely helps to have the older girl playing with her too. I don't feel guilty about the video thing (hopefully you don't either). I think I would go insane if I didn't have that to help out with that chaotic time of day. It's not a lot of time, and some of the programs are good. Those that don't use videos should be 'sainted' I think!! :) Whew, sorry for that long-winded rambling!<BR/><BR/>Harmonia, I'll come check it out again!<BR/><BR/>Hi Mal... is this your result from the quiz? (sorry, not following - mommy brain moment again!)Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143231418596248562006-03-24T12:16:00.000-08:002006-03-24T12:16:00.000-08:00I couldn't help myself anymore! I took a break an...I couldn't help myself anymore! I took a break and posted 5 mini posts...I think you will enjoy!Harmoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005561900381062963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143225364410115912006-03-24T10:36:00.000-08:002006-03-24T10:36:00.000-08:00Dreena, What a wonderful idea to have meals geared...Dreena, What a wonderful idea to have meals geared towards the various doshas if it were only possible. <BR/>I have a lot of Pitta in me. That being said, just the other day I was looking through my books to find out what I could eat during the change in seasons so that I don't suffer from another bug. Apparently people have a lot of Kapha in their system during this time of year.<BR/>I think this meal looks delish. <BR/>Since you refered to Dora I'll ask you what you do with your youngin' when you try to get some cooking done. I don't allow my daughter in the kitchen when I cook so I put baby gates up in the dining room (next to the kitchen) and she plays in there (she has a "kitchen" of her own set up). I sometimes resort to popping in a video and wonder how the rest of the world does it. Tips?Everyday Superherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770767316431629647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143218379217926342006-03-24T08:39:00.000-08:002006-03-24T08:39:00.000-08:00Looks good. It's getting on lunch, and you're mak...Looks good. It's getting on lunch, and you're making me hungry :)sarchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999572301539560294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143216980357241192006-03-24T08:16:00.000-08:002006-03-24T08:16:00.000-08:00Looks great! I shall check out your info about Ayu...Looks great! I shall check out your info about Ayurveda when I have more time.<BR/><BR/>btw, blogger finally let me comment on your last post about the new book!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442480504099194624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143215109417614312006-03-24T07:45:00.000-08:002006-03-24T07:45:00.000-08:00This whole meal looks wonderful! How much do I ha...This whole meal looks wonderful! How much do I have to bribe you to send me that tofu recipe? ;-)Susan Voisinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706612777547235769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1143212947990499312006-03-24T07:09:00.000-08:002006-03-24T07:09:00.000-08:00WOW! This sure is a lot of info for me and I'll b...WOW! This sure is a lot of info for me and I'll be back! Great pic, btw. Sure looks good! I always need help with tofu stuff...I'm not very good with it...but continue to try.<BR/><BR/>I answered your question on my blog.Harmoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005561900381062963noreply@blogger.com