And She Goes VEGAN!

Well, not really, but I'd like to.  Ever since my first pregnancy I can't stand chicken.  Raw chicken is, by far, the nastiest thing on the planet.  I really don't each much meat, unless its hamburgers, or a fine fillet... 

Well, I found Isa Chandra about 1.5 years ago, as I was suffering around the net, and now I read her blog.  And I've decided that, while I just can't go vegan because I am a conoisseur of cheese (among other un-give-up-able dairy products), I will endeavor to at least bake like a vegan.  Except for the milk and eggs part.

So far I suck at this, huh?

But her recipes just look soooo good.  Perhaps I should choose one per week and give it a shot.

I think I'll start here.  I'll let you know how it goes. 

I love to cook.  I think I said that before.  Its a powerful thing to produce good food.  People adore and admire you for it.  I admit it, I like that.  Zeus loves that I took the time and interest to learn to cook Pakistani food.  Did I mention my beloved is Pakistani?  Makes for gorgeous children, when mixed with my western European heritage...  But I digress about my gorgeous children...

I was making vegan cupcakes this weekend, right?  Yep.  I think that's what I'll do tonight or tomorrow.

I am all over the map today.  Litterary stream of concisouness at its best.  Right here.  Right now.  Get it free while you can.

With a Vegan and Thanksful Heart,
I am,

gypsy

A Little Zen

I wrote a terrible post about two hours ago.  I deleted it.  I am glad I did. 


I made Nutella fudge yesterday.  Its delicious.  I love to cook.  Cooking is fun.  Its zen.  I create and then its gone.  And I find myself completely satisfied. 


Grease an 8x8 Pan  -  You may line it with parchment if you wish

1.5 C   Sugar
1/3 C   Evaporated milk
6 T      Butter
1/2 C   Nutella
1 C      Marshmallow Creme
1/2t      Vanilla


Mix the sugar, milk and butter together over medium heat.  Keep stirring so that it does not burn.  Bring it to a rolling boil.  Turn the heat down a bit, so that its still boiling but does not boil-over, and continue to stir for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.  Add Nutella, Marshmallow Creme and vanilla.  Stir to fully incorporate.  Pour into pan and place in fridge.  Let set for at least two hours. 


Voila!  Delicious!


With a Zenfully Thankful Heart,
I am,


gypsy