tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post114113684048017048..comments2023-10-18T05:15:26.428-04:00Comments on Divine Comedy of Errors: Fat Tuesdayeileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15435132755332951836noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-1141306294080959142006-03-02T08:31:00.000-05:002006-03-02T08:31:00.000-05:00Thanks, Tricia! Very helpful.Thanks, Tricia! Very helpful.eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435132755332951836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-1141261830292386952006-03-01T20:10:00.000-05:002006-03-01T20:10:00.000-05:00I can't imagine going carb/alcohol free for 40 day...I can't imagine going carb/alcohol free for 40 days!! The one time I gave up beer for that long, I ate a lot more sugar and carby snacks.<BR/><BR/>No website sugestions, but as a foodie omnivore who doesn't like to eat meat more than a few times a week, here are a few suggestions:<BR/><BR/>- Go global (examples to follow)<BR/>- Tahini is your friend: hummus and falafel (unless you're allergic to sesame seeds, then stay away!!)<BR/>- Substitute tofu for chicken in Thai curries (so much easier to make than I every thought possible with a good jar of curry paste) and Chinese stir-fries; check out Jeff's szechuan stir-fry and "freeze and squeeze" tofu instructions (www.jeff.sorrentino.name)<BR/>- Every tried quinoa? It's a grain (or seed; I've heard both) that's full of protein and a blank canvas for flavor additions. Some combos I like: zuchini, cherry tomatoes, feta, black olives, basil and balsamic vingar; roasted butternut squash and garlic with rosemary and feta <BR/>- Beans, beans, beans; here's an easy one: through a few diced bell peppers and onion in a pot with a jar of salsa and can or two of beans; cook for a while (30 minutes? more?), then when ready to serve (plain or w/ rice) add a bunch of cilantro<BR/>- Eggs: souffles, quiches, frittatas, omlettes, etc...<BR/>- Through nuts and seeds in salads for a little extra protein<BR/><BR/>Okay; more info than you probably wanted, but I get a little carried away when I talk about food. : )Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501803841404865563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-1141181018212383342006-02-28T21:43:00.000-05:002006-02-28T21:43:00.000-05:00Thanks, Birgita, for the tips. I always forget abo...Thanks, Birgita, for the tips. I always forget about that whole universe of soy products.<BR/><BR/>And hey, liver, I'm glad you proofread and correct your errors, because you know my brain has a love/hate relationship with typos.eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435132755332951836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-1141172003240598612006-02-28T19:13:00.001-05:002006-02-28T19:13:00.001-05:00i mean look goodi mean look goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-1141171982149646922006-02-28T19:13:00.000-05:002006-02-28T19:13:00.000-05:00Without meat, I suspect your diet will now be 87% ...Without meat, I suspect your diet will now be 87% alcohol. It doesn't like good for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-1141155886137497962006-02-28T14:44:00.000-05:002006-02-28T14:44:00.000-05:00I would think the easiest option would be using so...I would think the easiest option would be using soy-based meat replacements in your usual recipes (quorn makes *great* chicken analogs), and while I've never really poked around the site much, <A HREF="http://theppk.com/" REL="nofollow">The Post Punk Kitchen</A> might be a good/fun source for ideas.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck and feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions. :)<BR/><BR/>PS: I love me some veggie bangers & mash on days like today. Get Boca's dinner sausages (Italian, smoked, or brats) and serve over mashers with some veggie gravy and a side of wilted spinach.<BR/><BR/>Veggie gravy: SauteƩ one onion in olive oil until translucent. Add a cup of veggie broth (Knorr boullion is cheap and easy), a bay leaf, some thyme, some soy sauce, gravy starter, and a tablespoon or so of whole wheat flour.<BR/><BR/>Most (if not all) of these ingredients aren't 100% required and flexible (ie Bragg's Aminos instead of soy, although what's the liklihood of one having the former over the latter...)<BR/><BR/>Or you could always pick up some cheap powdered gravy mix at the drugstore or dollar store--I have more luck finding vegetarian versions there than in regular groceries. :)brigitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14022299673061673801noreply@blogger.com