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Vegan Crunk
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The eatin' is good in the Dirty South. But if you want it vegan, it's gotta be DIY. Good thing I love to cook. What follows is a food log of what a Southern girl eats when pig flesh is not an option.
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Asian Soul Food Fusion

When I moved to Memphis 10 years ago, this city really didnt have much going for it. We had a new-ish NBA team that kinda sucked. We had a lot of crime and a lot of pig barbecue.We still have all tho...

1 dag siden

Mikes Secret Chex Mix Recipe

My friend Mike makes the best Chex Mix! He brings a batch to every potluck and party, which in my circle of friends, occurs on way regular basis. When Mike brings the Chex Mix, he always separates me...

2 days siden

Grilled Cheese for Grown Folks

A week or so ago, I received a package with two sample bags of Galaxy brands new Vegan Shreds. I wasnt sure what to expect, as Ive been unimpressed with some of Galaxys earlier vegan cheese products....

3 days siden

Vegan Cooking for Carnivores

I love Ellen DeGeneres. Love her! Shes really funny and shes vegan. And thats all it takes to make me like you (although I may still like you if youre not vegan ... maybe). When I heard that Ellen an...

4 days siden

Bike to Work Day

Friday was Downtown Memphis Bike-to-Work Day, an annual event encouraging employees of companies located in downtown Memphis to pedal their way into the office. Since I live in Midtown, a short 7 to ...

5 days siden

Portabella Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff originated in Russia in the 19th century, but it rose to popularity in the U.S. in the 1950s. Wikipedia has a theory:"After the fall of Imperial Russia, the recipe was popularly s...

18 maj 12

Calico Coleslaw

As Ive mentioned a few times before, Ive started work on my next cookbook project — a collection of veganized retro recipes from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Ive only just begun, but Ive manage...

17 maj 12 1 person likes this

Spiral Dining

Im sort of obsessed with Groupon. Anytime a remotely vegan-friendly restaurant offers up a deal, I just cant resist. Sometimes, the deals are real duds (like the time Sky Grille in Memphis wouldnt le...

16 maj 12

Martini Pasta Time!

Last week, I finally cracked open my copy of The Tipsy Vegan. Its a vegan cookbook filled with recipes made with alcohol. I first tried the Hangover Tofu Omelet, made with a tiny bit of Marsala cooki...

15 maj 12 1 person likes this

Mothers Day

I spent Mothers Day in Jonesboro, Arkansas with my favorite mamas! From left to right, theres Granny (Daddys mom), Me-Maw (Mamas mom), me, and my Mama.Even though it was Mothers Day, my mom still vol...

14 maj 12

Hangover Omelet

Way back around Christmastime, my friend Shara gave me the ultimate vegan cookbook. It combines two of my favorite things: food and booze. But ever since, Ive been so behind with reviewing cookbooks ...

11 maj 12 1 person likes this

Low and Slow

You know what I love? I love waking up to the smell of slow-simmered onions and spices. I love knowing at 8 a.m. that my dinner for that night is already cooked. I love throwing shit in a pot, clicki...

10 maj 12 2 people like this

Cinco de Mayo Picnic

Yea, yea. Its May 8th. But its not too late to tell you what I did on May 5th, right? My bestie Nathan was in town from North Carolina, but I had to go to the Beale Street Music Festival at 4 p.m. So...

09 maj 12

Shoafs Loaf

Theres nothing quite as satisfying as purchasing food from the hands of the woman who made it. Local really is better. I visit the Memphis Farmers Market nearly every Saturday. Some days, I only buy ...

08 maj 12

Vegan Dinner + Bikes

My other car is a bike. I ride around Midtown and Downtown at least once or twice a week, whenever I have time. Luckily, Memphis is getting more and more bike friendly. In the past year, we added 35 ...

04 maj 12

Happy 58th Birthday, Mama Crunk!

My mom turns 58 on Friday, but we had to celebrate tonight since her birthday falls on the first day of the annual Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival (where Ill be seeing Lupe Fiasco, Three 6...

03 maj 12

Cooking Vegan

Cookbook author Vesanto Melina knows a thing or two about veganism and not just about the ethical aspects of not eating meat. Melina is a vegan nutrition whiz. Shes taught nutrition courses at the Un...

02 maj 12

Imagine Vegan Cafes 1st Birthday!

If theres one thing that all vegans have in common, its that we LOVE to eat. Thankfully, for most of us who dont live in vegan meccas like Portland or New York, our dining out options are somewhat li...

01 maj 12 1 person likes this

Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale

Every year around this time (April 21st-29th this year), vegans the world over hold bake sales to raise money for the charity or nonprofit organization of their choice. Since the Worldwide Vegan Bake...

30 apr 12

Tortilla Soup + Grilled Cheese

Last night, I reviewed 350 Best Vegan Recipes by Deb Roussou. This book is loaded with delicious vegan recipes that might actually be among the best ideas Ive seen in awhile. When I saw the recipe fo...

27 apr 12 1 person likes this

The Best

Last week, I reviewed 150 Best Vegan Muffins, which was chock full of sweet and savory muffins free of eggs and dairy. Only a few days after that review copy arrived, another similar book from the sa...

26 apr 12 2 people like this

Back to 1965 (and 1950)

As Ive mentioned a few times over the past few months, Im currently starting work on developing recipes for my second cookbook. My first book, Cookin Crunk, will be out soon (this summer!), but there...

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

Pauls 32nd Birthday Dip Party!

Im a sucker for a theme. When I throw house parties, I usually encourage my guests to dress in  crazy costumes, usually something dead: zombies, dead bougy Victorians, etc. But for Pauls 32nd bi...

24 apr 12

Surviving a Steakhouse

My partner Paul eats meat. But I rarely ever have to look at it in its raw, original form since he tends to live off processed canned soups and frozen pizzas. And when we dine out, we always go somew...

23 apr 12 1 person likes this

Vegan Nacho Tortilla Chips!!!!

The vegan answer to Nacho Cheese Doritos is finally here! And it hit me totally out of left field. You see, Ive been whining about how someone should veganize nacho cheese and/or ranch Doritos for ye...

20 apr 12

Vegg Frittata

Since my dad put two more bags of Vegg powder egg substitute in my Easter basket, Ive been looking for more fun ways to use it. Ive already tried Vegg in scrambled tofu and french toast. Both were am...

19 apr 12

Muffin Magic

I love muffins. Theyre like little healthy-ish cupcakes with no frosting. When I eat muffins, I feel like Im getting a treat. But Im really getting good-for-me stuff, like carob, wheat bran, and drie...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Vintage German Breakfast

So I mentioned a few weeks ago that Im slowly, but surely developing recipes for my next cookbook project: a collection of veganized retro recipes from the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. Im going through ...

17 apr 12 1 person likes this

Power Snack

I wish I was an early morning workout person, but Im not. Getting out of bed a moment before its necessary is something I cant even fathom. So I hit the gym or the running trail after work. The long ...

16 apr 12

Lean On Me

Actually, dont lean on me. I have personal space issues. Lean on Kathy Freston instead. The Quantum Wellness and Veganist author has a new book out, and its all about getting lean from a vegan diet.I...

13 apr 12

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