tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post114441572637886252..comments2023-11-02T05:14:19.243-07:00Comments on eat, drink & be vegan: Pasta... TEV... and hint, hint!Dreenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144980669243199842006-04-13T19:11:00.000-07:002006-04-13T19:11:00.000-07:00Hi anonymous... I think butternut squash would be ...Hi anonymous... I think butternut squash would be very tasty with capers and basil. I always love a salty/sweet or spicy/sweet kind of combination, so I encourage you to go for it! (oh, and I'd love to know how you like it!) :)Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144792968379675622006-04-11T15:02:00.000-07:002006-04-11T15:02:00.000-07:00This pasta looks delicious. Thanks for the sugges...This pasta looks delicious. Thanks for the suggestion! Would butternut squash go with capers and basil?<BR/><BR/>I haven't purchased a book yet, but "pore" is used to describe looking through books or other items.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144782135979782222006-04-11T12:02:00.000-07:002006-04-11T12:02:00.000-07:00Hi Danielle, yes, they should be - as long as they...Hi Danielle, yes, they should be - as long as they are "shelled" hemp seed nuts. They should be about the size of sesame seeds, but roundish and creamy white/beige color with some greenish flecks, and softer than sesame seeds too. I think the two terms are often used interchangeably!Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144725297556220972006-04-10T20:14:00.000-07:002006-04-10T20:14:00.000-07:00Are hemp seeds and hemp nuts the same thing? I sa...Are hemp seeds and hemp nuts the same thing? I saw a bag at Whole Foods, but I didn't want to get them unless I was sure.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13751812202488807442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144699070580144012006-04-10T12:57:00.000-07:002006-04-10T12:57:00.000-07:00Maybe I will have to try some Capers on the Amy's ...Maybe I will have to try some Capers on the Amy's Kitchen Vegan Pizza! Interesting!Harmoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005561900381062963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144675572555862502006-04-10T06:26:00.000-07:002006-04-10T06:26:00.000-07:00Now Vicki, that's catchy... why didn't I think of ...Now Vicki, that's catchy... why didn't I think of that???!! :)<BR/><BR/>Jess, you can hang here anytime... as MUCH as you want!! Always happy to have you. :) I'm starting to suspect that this pasta is not as widely distributed in the US as I once thought. I'm fairly certain I've seen it in Washington, but I could be wrong as it's been a while since we've crossed the border to shop (tooo long now that I think of it)!<BR/><BR/>Hi Kai, and as I read on, I realize maybe it *is* available! :) Well, I'm glad I found it, and I guess pasta is really a personal preference thing - I mean, some people like it mushy, right?!<BR/><BR/>Hi Harmonia... capers are very tasty, strong though so you don't need a lot of them. Also great on top of pizzas or in sandwich fillings (kind of like you would use chopped pickles).Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144674024975405962006-04-10T06:00:00.000-07:002006-04-10T06:00:00.000-07:00Hi! I hope your weekend was a good one! To answe...Hi! I hope your weekend was a good one! To answer your question about Living Among Meat Eaters…it was well written but I read about half of it and didn’t want to read anymore…it was more of what we hear day in and day out and how we could or should respond. I already know how to respond…I’ve been responding for 12 years. It upset me more than anything. I kind of thought it was more negative than positive or sounds a tad whiney…but maybe I took it the wrong way…I don’t know.<BR/><BR/>The pasta looks great! I bought capers a while back and haven't used them yet. Perhaps I will in PASTA! :)<BR/><BR/>Also...got a new oven so I hope to start trying to bake again!!!Harmoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005561900381062963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144637523477629292006-04-09T19:52:00.000-07:002006-04-09T19:52:00.000-07:00Aha, I got some kamut pasta yesterday. It wasn't o...Aha, I got some kamut pasta yesterday. It wasn't on my list but as I walk past the pasta aisle I remembered you talking about it and there it was- kamut spirals! Hmm, what to do?<BR/><BR/>Our family loves whole wheat pasta, too, but had to throw out a whole batch of Bionaturae...so I guess it depends.Flo @ Yielded Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605892450723387204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144618894871917892006-04-09T14:41:00.000-07:002006-04-09T14:41:00.000-07:00Dreena, I think I've been hanging out on this post...Dreena, I think I've been hanging out on this post more than anything else this weekend- for I'm back again!<BR/>I went to quite a 'hippie' grocery today today, and no kamut pasta either..however I saw an ad or recommendation for them in "Delicious Living" magazine, and I've actually had the kamut veggie spirals before - and in retrospect, I agree, they are tasty.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the rest of your weekend!jess (of Get Sconed!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03050850188031153281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144614953923664642006-04-09T13:35:00.000-07:002006-04-09T13:35:00.000-07:00how exciting! hemp, hemp, horrray!!! I can't find...how exciting! hemp, hemp, horrray!!! I can't find it anywhere here... And, of course, the pasta looks incredible.Vicki's Vegan Vicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786229426003858902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144587723764845892006-04-09T06:02:00.000-07:002006-04-09T06:02:00.000-07:00Jess, that's surprising since I can find the kamut...Jess, that's surprising since I can find the kamut pasta at just about every store here, and I know that for the most part the selection in the US is better than it is here. Actually, I believe they might be a Cdn company - perhaps that's why. Ah well, at least you have pretty pasta now. :)<BR/><BR/>Sweet pea, that's a great question. I am quite fortunate in that I live on the West Coast, so we get snow about twice a year, a few inches (and with that the city almost shuts down). I grew up on the East Coast, used to huge snowfalls for months on end (in Newfoundland). Anyhow, I don't have to buy much special footwear, so I can get little sneakers or inexpensive shoes that are manmade materials. I shop at the local places like Payless or wherever I can find something cute that's also manmade. I would love to buy shoes on some of the websites like moo shoes, but I can't chance the shipping/exchange and not have them fit and fuss with sending them back, etc. I still have some leather things from waaaay back. Not much, a few pairs of black shoes and a leather belt. I don't tend to wear them, because they just aren't my style anymore. I consigned all the leather jackets I used to have from years back as well. I think that if you have some leather stuff like shoes and you don't feel uncomfortable wearing them, then you may as well wear them out rather than be wasteful and throw them out. Then, when you need new stuff, get the manmade. But, this being said I would LOVE to hear from more of you about where you buy your goods???!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for understanding, Freedom. The US is ahead of Canada as well for the availability of specialty vegan foods - and sometimes when we do get a few new things, wow they can be pricey!<BR/><BR/>Hi sdgvegan... I think we all became very used to the white pasta because that's what we were introduced to. But now, I really enjoy pastas that have a little extra nutty flavor and a touch more texture (not too fibrous of course, but a little). Good luck on the pasta hunt! :)Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144559778927646142006-04-08T22:16:00.000-07:002006-04-08T22:16:00.000-07:00Yeah, that pasta does look good. I am no longer us...Yeah, that pasta does look good. I am no longer using "regular" pasta. I hope I can find some of that stuff somewhere around here.SDGveganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14764654084593113800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144556620571558832006-04-08T21:23:00.000-07:002006-04-08T21:23:00.000-07:00That's okay , I guess I'll have to keep looking aa...That's okay , I guess I'll have to keep looking aaround for hemp products - the US seems so far ahead of Aus sometimes in the products you have available - I get very jealous! But yes, the shipping would be pretty huge!Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161195753297828148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144546307587208172006-04-08T18:31:00.000-07:002006-04-08T18:31:00.000-07:00Dreena and others, I was wondering about vegan pro...Dreena and others, I was wondering about vegan products when it comes to clothing. I just ordered winter boots from Vegan Essentials for next year. I've been freezing my feet this year to save a few bucks (the boots were on sale so my feet will be toasty next year). Do you extend your vegetarism to your clothing and shoes as well. If so, where do you buy quality products?Everyday Superherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770767316431629647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144537749396102052006-04-08T16:09:00.000-07:002006-04-08T16:09:00.000-07:00I know I've seen kamut pasta in Portland, but sadl...I know I've seen kamut pasta in Portland, but sadly the store I did my week's shopping at today did not have it, I was a little surprised because they had every other alternative pasta I could think of. I ended up picking up whole wheat veggie spirals, because who can resist naturally colored pasta in bulk?? ; )jess (of Get Sconed!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03050850188031153281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144533148286916032006-04-08T14:52:00.000-07:002006-04-08T14:52:00.000-07:00Thanks for your input, sweet pea! I like the kamu...Thanks for your input, sweet pea! I like the kamut pasta, as well as rice pasta (though the rice does have a tendency to stick together easily), but I'm certainly not going to debate pasta with an Italian!! :) I haven't seen the bionature brand, but thanks for that tip!! I will google it now so I can keep an eye out for the label when I'm out and about. As I've mentioned before, I like to use non-wheat pastas because it's harder to sub other wheat products like tortillas and pitas for the variety in grains, but if this bionature brand is quite good, I'll give it a go! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Danielle... I have been wanting to try those Alpsnacks for SO long! I have seen ads for them for at least a year, and we still don't have them in our stores here. I'm pretty sure I'd love them too!<BR/><BR/>Hi Madelyn! The article will be out in July/Aug... just when our farmers' market will have beautiful, big red tomatoes and other goodies!<BR/><BR/>Hi freedom! Oh phoo, one of the details I will be mentioning next week about the contest is that shipping will be to the US or Canada only. Gee, I'm sorry about that - shipping costs outside of US and Canada would be very prohibitive for me to arrange these contests. :( :(<BR/><BR/>Michelle, thanks for all that feedback about the hemp seed - that's great for people to hear... and it's true, unless you are using large amounts in a recipe, mostly you will use the nut sprinkled on foods and it certainly does last a while that way. Thanks also for that pasta tip... another brand I haven't seen (I hope we can get it here, I will google this one too). Great stuff, thanks! :)Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144516424849442222006-04-08T10:13:00.000-07:002006-04-08T10:13:00.000-07:00I love the Manitoba Harvest Hemp seeds! A bag of ...I love the Manitoba Harvest Hemp seeds! A bag of them lasts a long time for me, so I don't think they work out to be very expensive. I reach for a handful to sprinkle on pasta dishes, oatmeal, grilled veggies etc... I plan to pick up their hemp oil soon too. <BR/><BR/>For those of you who can't have wheat and want an alternative to the rice pastas, look for "Gogo Quinoa", a gluten free pasta made of Quinoa and rice (i have only ever seen this at Whole Foods, but I'm sure other health food stores could order it in). I really like it. I find it helps to rinse the rice pastas well after cooking to get rid of some of the starch. These alternatives might help with your new gluten free recipes Dreena! <BR/><BR/>-MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144493066359704822006-04-08T03:44:00.000-07:002006-04-08T03:44:00.000-07:00Hey Dreena, I will definately be staying tuned bec...Hey Dreena, I will definately be staying tuned because I would love to win but I think there could be a complication if I did - I'm in Australia. If I was lucky enough to win all that hempy goodness, could it get shipped over here?<BR/>Huge congratulations on the success of your book!Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161195753297828148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144460599565131372006-04-07T18:43:00.000-07:002006-04-07T18:43:00.000-07:00Oh, wow, that looks good. I will definitely want ...Oh, wow, that looks good. I will definitely want to get in on that hemp giveaway so I can try the stuff in Vive. I adore the Alpsnack with hemp seeds, but they're so expensive.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13751812202488807442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144460198030476842006-04-07T18:36:00.000-07:002006-04-07T18:36:00.000-07:00Being Italian I feel that I can intelligently comm...Being Italian I feel that I can intelligently comment on pasta (my mom would be so pleased). I have found that whole wheat pasta has the best texture and taste. I have experimented with so many different kinds of pasta (rice, kamut, spelt, etc) and I find them so starchy and sticky. In addition, buying pasta that's made in Italy is usually better quality because the standards are top notch. That being said, my favourite brand is bionaturae, which is made in Pisa. How lovely! Anyhoo, my two cents. <BR/>We don't eat pasta often (yes, I'm pretty sure I'm Italian) but when we do I try to reach for the whole wheat.<BR/>Dreena, your latest pasta dish looks so yummy. Pasta is such comfort food. Yum!Everyday Superherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770767316431629647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144446437058680172006-04-07T14:47:00.000-07:002006-04-07T14:47:00.000-07:00Oh, shtop it, Jess... umm, on second thought, no d...Oh, shtop it, Jess... umm, on second thought, no don't!! But, really, I'm amazing??... didn't you have oh, about 6 cakes going on your blog not too long ago???!! You're pretty amazing, lady!! As for the kamut pasta, it has a very pleasant, nutty flavor, and has a similar texture to a whole-wheat pasta. When I hear people say that they eat whole-wheat pasta and really don't mind the difference from white pasta, I wanna say "ok, then try the kamut pasta"!! It's healthy, higher in protein than rice pasta (though we like that too), and just has a good, wholesome nutty taste. Not at ALL overpowering, imo. The only trick is it can get mushy if cooked too long, and fall apart, but then so does most other pasta.<BR/><BR/>Hey Michelle! Yeah, the nut butter isn't cheap, but I find it goes further for us, just because I don't spread it as thick as say almond or pnut butter. But, for using in recipes, certainly I can go through it fast! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi again Kai! No, not naive at all - when I looked back I thought 'goodness, I should just shout it from the rooftops'!! I appreciate those kind and generous words... much thanks! :0<BR/><BR/>Hi Leslie, thanks!... yeah, I mean we eat whole-grain all the time, and the only time I use white flour is for the occasional cake (and even then I may use whole wheat pastry flour), or once in a while a nice artisan bread to have with a tasty pasta or soup. Simple pleasures once in a while go a long way. When your diet is whole and healthy almost all of the time, you can deal with a little bit of the 'bad' stuff!!Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144444709629784962006-04-07T14:18:00.000-07:002006-04-07T14:18:00.000-07:00This is awesome and super-colorful. I like how you...This is awesome and super-colorful. I like how you used Kamut and how you say that once in a while refined foods won't kill us. I agree, but it's nice to be whole- on every day levels. <BR/><BR/>I am excited for the new giveaway. It sounds like a major giveaway!Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144442481371531172006-04-07T13:41:00.000-07:002006-04-07T13:41:00.000-07:00Haha, sorry Dreena... I could be so naive sometime...Haha, sorry Dreena... I could be so naive sometimes! But I am serious about writing the reviews and I encourage your visitors who own the cookbooks to do so.Flo @ Yielded Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605892450723387204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144442002481091992006-04-07T13:33:00.000-07:002006-04-07T13:33:00.000-07:00i so want thier hemp nut butter, but it's so freak...i so want thier hemp nut butter, but it's so freakin' expensive! i'm hopin i win, since i didn't win the free TEV book :(Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572397449405195846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-1144435246805779712006-04-07T11:40:00.000-07:002006-04-07T11:40:00.000-07:00Dreena, you are so inspiring! I can't believe I'm...Dreena, you are so inspiring! I can't believe I'm 'talking' (er blogging?) to someone so amazing.<BR/><BR/>How is the kamut pasta flavor? Does it stand out against the other flavors?jess (of Get Sconed!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03050850188031153281noreply@blogger.com