Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # VeggieBytes Chef Veggie's blog ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.veggiebytes.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Birthday Trip to NYC - Anixi and Coletta](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2026/02/birthday-trip-to-nyc-anixi-and-coletta.html) - Happy 2026 - Year of the Horse! Goodbye Dragon (my Chinese zodiac). This year, I celebrated my 50th birthday! It's usually around President's Day weekend. No big vacation trip or anything super extravagant. I've found that long travel can be exhausting, and having high expectations can oftentimes lead to disappointment. Since I moved to New - [one-fourth cup gravy](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/11/one-fourth-cup-gravy.html) - This is the easiest, vegan gravy to make. Seriously, I've been making this for over 15 years and I know you will love it! You ask, "What makes it so easy Cristina?"Well, you really only need one size measuring cup (that darling little 1/4 cup!), a small saucepan, and whisk. Once you realize that you - [Vegan on Royal Caribbean Cruise Wonder of the Seas](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2025/08/vegan-on-royal-caribbean-cruise-wonder-of-the-seas.html) - I recently returned from a 7 day cruise of the Eastern Caribbean on Wonder of the Seas - one of the largest ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet. I was wondering how I would fare as a vegan. It was my first time on a cruise! We were celebrating my father-in-law's 80th birthday with family. We - [Rose' Tinted Glasses Mocktail and Oishii Strawberries](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2025/06/rose-tinted-glasses-mocktail-and-oishii-strawberries.html) - Happy Summer! I spent summer solstice weekend at gorgeous Lake George near the Adirondacks in upstate NY. It takes us about 40 minutes from our house to get there. I feel so fortunate that the the cleanest lake in the US is just a short trip. My husband and I like to kayak with our - [Vegan Chinese Corn Soup](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/09/vegan-chinese-corn-soup.html) - It's been months since I posted and now September is done.I lost my creative cooking mojo the past couple of months, especially the sharing part. I always knew that there were people in my community that didn't have enough to eat and that I lived a pretty affluent, foodie lifestyle. As a personal chef, I - [Plant-Based Pacific, my new cookbook!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2025/04/plant-based-pacific.html) - Happy Earth Day! It's also the launch day for my new cookbook, Plant-Based Pacific : Vegan Island Flavors from Hawai‘i, Japan and the Philippines! Ready to head to the islands of the Pacific? Come enjoy food inspired by lush mountains, breath-giving beaches, the warm sun, volcanoes, and beautiful island people. Vegan Island Flavors from Hawai‘i, - [Rouxbe Plant-Based Culinary Program](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2016/01/rouxbe-plant-based-culinary-program.html) - In November, I graduated from ROUXBE's Plant-Based Professional Certification Course. This is the best vegan cooking school online and is wonderfully led by chef instructor Chad Sarno. This course is recognized by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation as a Quality Program. Even though I have been cooking as a veg personal chef since 2008, I thought - [Schisandra Rose Latte](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2024/02/schisandra-rose-latte.html) - Put a little love in your heart with a Schisandra Rose Latte! Do you feel like being loving is your innate way of being or is it something you need to work on. From a Bhakti-yoga perspective, our true nature is to love. We have just forgotten and need reminders until we can fully embrace - [cookbook diary #6](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2024/11/cookbook-diary-6.html) - It's been a couple years...again! But I'm still at it. I'm like the steady reptile in Tortoise and the Hare!I also moved from Texas to upstate NY and my daughter now goes to University of Vermont.My hands were also full from raising our Shiba Inu puppy, Mikan for the past year. He will be in - [Summer Solstice 2024](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2024/06/summer-solstice-2024.html) - Happy Summer! We left Texas last year on Summer Solstice 2023. The heat index was 118F. I can't believe we have been here for a year now! There is a heat dome over NY and New England now. It really feels like climate change is accelerating. Unfortunately, there are still people who deny that CO2 - [2022 Austin Vegan Guide](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/02/2022-austin-vegan-guide.html) - This is my vegan guide for the beginning of the year 2022, as part of the Austin Food Blogger's Alliance AFBA City Guide 2022. #ATXBESTEATS It includes both completely vegan establishments and also places that have a fabulous vegan option I have enjoyed. With the growth of flexitarians and people trying to eat more sustainably, - [Chef Veggie Best of 2022](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/12/chef-veggie-best-of-2022.html) - Here's to all the special moments for 2022. I've included my favorite meals, podcasts, events and also challenges and changes. Goodbye Chef Veggie Personal Chef Services in Austin It's been a great 14 year run! I started Chef Veggie in 2008 when my daughter was only 4 years old.I wanted a way to help families - [Cincinnati and Blythecon 2022](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/10/cincinnati-and-blythecon-2022.html) - Blythe History At the end of August, I visited Cincinnati for a historic doll convention called Blythecon. In 1972, Kenner Toys and inventor Allison Katzman, created the Blythe doll. At Blythecon, collectors were celebrating her 50th birthday in the city of her creation. Kenner made some of the most iconic toys of the 80's like - [Newtown - The best vegan street in Australia](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/07/newtown-the-best-vegan-street-in-australia.html) - My daughter and I recently returned from a trip to Sydney, Australia. The flights were long (14 hours from Los Angeles) and the trip was short (5 days) but we managed to have a fantastic time together.When I was researching for places to stay I wanted to be near some vegan restaurants so we wouldn't - [Austin Asian Vegan Shopping Guide](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/02/austin-asian-vegan-shopping-guide.html) - Need to find vegan jjajang sauce? Looking for ube halaya with no milk?I'm here to help you navigate the best way to find vegan items at Asian stores here in Austin.This is part of Austin Food Blogger Alliance 2022 City Guide. Go check out all that Austin has to offer! #atxbesteatsHere's a list of stores - [Cookbook Diary #5](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/02/cookbook-diary-5.html) - Dear cookbook diary, Today was supposed to be a special launch related to my cookbook.After all, it is February 22, 2022. 02/22/2022 All those 2's are supposed to be auspicious in New Age circles. After watching this funny crystal video by Conscious Trap a couple years ago, I couldn't stop singing "two twenty two"! From - [Yuzu Kosho](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/01/yuzu-kosho.html) - This is a continuation of my Winter Citrus Series. See my Winter Citrus introduction here! Winter Citrus Yuzu is a small, light orange bumpy fruit used for its zest and juice. In winter, people in Japan add fragrant peels to hot baths. Try it yourself in your next bath! Use a peeler to peel some - [Winter Citrus](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2021/12/winter-citrus.html) - One of the best gifts of the winter season comes from Nature herself...winter citrus!Near the time of the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, ancient people were looking for the return of the sun after the longest night of the year. Light and warmth is something all people are seeking during cold winter months. One - [Homemade Marmalade](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2022/02/homemade-marmalade.html) - I created 2 kinds of homemade marmalade in early January. Both were made with homegrown citrus - kalamansi and Meyer lemon.For the kalamansi marmalade, I used 25-30 fruit. For the Meyer lemon, I used about 5 large fruit.All you need is citrus, water, and granulated sugar. Prep and cutting of the citrus is what takes - [AFBA Holiday Party @PREPatx](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2021/12/afba-holiday-party-prepatx.html) - The Austin Food Blogger Alliance hosted a Holiday Tasting Party at PREP ATX on December 15th.Since I'm a member, I was invited to attend. This was the 1st in-person event in over 2 years!There have been Zoom parties and happy hours, mostly with whiskey or wine purveyors sending a little something to the participants. I've - [New Leaf Agriculture CSA](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2021/11/new-leaf-agriculture-csa.html) - I was a longtime customer of Johnson's Backyard Garden CSA. However, the abrupt discontinuation of their farm was unfortunate and I started looking for a new CSA. An important factor was delivery to Southwest Austin. I read an article on new CSA's in Edible Austin and decided to try out Multicultural Refugee Coalition's New Leaf - [Abhyanga: Get in touch with yourself](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/abhyanga-get-in-touch-with-yourself.html) - If you are like me, this year brought me to tears, with feelings of anxiety and also anger. But it has also given me time to reflect and a chance to deal with some inner shadows that just don't reveal their heads unless I slow down. I continue to try my best to stay grounded - [Vegan Rose Maqui Chocolate](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/02/vegan-rose-maqui-chocolate.html) - I love the smell and flavor of ROSE! I believe it's a way to add beauty to my life every day. Don't make Valentine's Day the only reason for roses. Long-stemmed roses that have been sprayed and available everywhere wouldn't be my choice for a gift. I think a mini rose plant or rose scented - [Vegan Kauai Eats - 2021](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2021/09/vegan-kauai-eats-2021.html) - This past summer I was fortunate enough to escape the Texas heat and visit family on the island of Kauai!It's always a treasured time to see them, go to the beach and on long hikes, and experience island time.Being in Hawaii during COVID was comfortable for us because we were with family and people who - [Vegan Big Island Eats -2021](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2021/09/vegan-big-island-eats-2021.html) - Sandwiched in our Kauai trip was a brief hop to the Big Island. My husband's dad and wife wanted to spend some extra time with us and see some parts of the Big Island they have never been to. My husband and I lived on the Big Island over 20 years ago and were last - [Chef Veggie's SXSW: Part 1](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/03/chef-veggies-sxsw-part-1.html) - I hope you are well rested and back on a normal schedule if you participated in SXSW this year. This is the 1st time I went as an official participant. My husband gave me an Interactive badge to see if I could gain some more knowledge and inspiration from all the technology pundits who came - [Chef Veggie's SXSW - Part 2](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/04/chef-veggies-sxsw-part-2.html) - SXSW has come and gone! This week I have received a few email messages from organizers, companies, and musicians highlighting what happened at their events and thanking customers and fans for being a part of it. So hopefully Part 2 of my fun is still timely. (Here is Part 1 if you missed it!) After - [Vegan Backpacking & Portland Eats](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/08/vegan-backpacking-portland-eats.html) - My family and I had the pleasure of visiting Portland this summer for a backpacking adventure. We did a lot of prep months before to make sure we were prepared and had enough food to eat! We hiked the Eagle Creek Trail. It is part of the Columbia River Gorge, northeast of Portland and connects - [Smoky Mountains Backpacking](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/12/smoky-mountains-backpacking.html) - I recently returned to Austin from a Thanksgiving backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in eastern Tennessee. My family and I enjoyed the break away from computers, cell phones and the general business of the modern lifestyle. When you are out on the trail, your needs are few but very important. It's also - [Vegan in Seattle's International District](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2015/01/vegan-in-seattles-international-district.html) - I went to Seattle earlier this month for my husband's yearly company get together. He works for CHEF and it's not culinary related. They speed up IT infrastructure and are a fun bunch of people. So while he's working, I like to walk to one of my favorite places in Seattle - the International District. - [Kayaking the Na Pali Coast -1](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2015/08/kayaking-the-na-pali-coast1.html) - In July, we took a family trip back to Kauai to have a memorial for my husband's mother. Sean grew up on the island, so Kauai is a special place for everyone in his family. We brought her ashes out to the Na Pali coast and surrendered them to the waters along with flower leis. A couple - [Kayaking the Na Pali Coast - 2](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2015/09/kayaking-the-na-pali-coast2.html) - The day we left Kalalau was another gorgeous morning with the glorious sun. The beach was not hot yet so I took a walk with my sweetie. We noticed lots of paw prints in the sand too. There are feral kitties hunting sand crabs. It's a little hard to cast off into the waves. Sean - [Vegan Meals on All Nippon Airways (ANA)](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2016/04/vegan-meals-on-all-nippon-airways-ana.html) - I recently returned to Austin, TX after a 2 week trip to the Philippines and Japan over Spring Break. I visited the Philippines many times as a child, with the last visit in 1986. I spent preschool years and 4 years as a pre-adolescent in Japan. I left in 1990. So going to visit both of these - [Chef Veggie's 7 Favorites of 2017](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2017/12/chef-veggies-7-favorites-of-2017.html) - Did 2017 treat you nicely? I had a great year that included lots of travel, injuries healed, some fears assuaged and better body awareness. Here are 7 tools that came into my kitchen this year that I fell in love with. Let me know in the comments if you have any of these items and - [Vegan Kauai Eats - Dec 2018](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2018/12/vegan-kauai-eats.html) - I visit family on Kauai at least every two years. This December was one of many holiday trips. The vegan food scene on the island has changed over the years. There are a few more fast casual options. When we got off the plane we were starving so we researched nearby options and found a - [18 Favorites from 2018](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/01/18-favorites-from-2018.html) - It's fun to reflect on the previous year when January comes around. Even though January 1st is an arbitrary time that does not really have a cosmic event related to it (no moon phase change or equinox), many of us have time off and can spend it with ourselves and those we love.As 2019 begins, - [20th Anniversary at Captain Howie's](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/08/20th-anniversary.html) - 2019 is a big year for me! It's been 20 years since I graduated from college and when I married the veggie love of my life. We met online via CollegeClub.com (a website for college students looking to meet friends around the world ). I was looking for vegetarians to chat with. I met my - [19 Favorites from 2019](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/01/19-favorites-from-2019.html) - Chef Veggie's 2019 Favorites I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and winter break!As the decade comes to a close, I like to do a review of this past year.Here are my favorites! They could be about vegan food, sustainable beauty, a healthy lifestyle or ways I've grown this year.(This post has some affiliate - [Featured on AustinTidbits.com](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/01/featured-on-austintidbits-com.html) - Some way cool copy was written about my personal chef services on the hip and localblog about Austin, AustinTidbits.com.It's fun to have someone else write about my cooking :)Picture is Seitan Picatta with lovely vertical haricot verts. - [Happy Earth Day & Happy Anniversary](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/04/happy-earth-day-happy-anniversary.html) - It's Earth Day 2009!I hope you have seen the impact of a plant-based diet on your health and the health of Mother Earth. Of all the sources of pollution, the industry of animal agriculture takes the cake. That's why you may have seen the article Vegetarian is the New Prius. Hybrid cars are great but - [Belgian city goes veg on Thursdays](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/06/belgian-city-goes-veg-on-thursdays.html) - Wouldn't it be neat if you knew that everyone would be eating a healthier meal at least one day a week in your hometown?The city of Ghent in Belgium has made Thursday a veggie-friendly day.Every restaurant would have at least one decent option or a totally veg menu and even school lunches in the cafeteria - [San Francisco Restaurant Trip #1 - DOSA](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/06/san-francisco-restaurant-trip-1-dosa.html) - Here's a recap of some great veggie eats in San Francisco:On the day we arrived we decided to go on a little adventure before the arrival of the rest of the family from Hawaii. As we made our way to Japantown off of Geary Ave, we saw a hip & urban restaurant with the name - [San Francisco Veggie Tourist?](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/06/san-francisco-veggie-tourist.html) - Here's more about my food experiences in SF that weren't necessarily at top ranking vegetarian restaurants. What could we find while visiting the many tourist attractions?Since food wasn't necessarily the focus, no real photos of food were taken so you'll have to deal with my descriptive abilities.The dismal trip to Alcatraz. No food for consumption - [San Francisco Veggie Tourist Part 2 - Oishii desu ne!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/08/san-francisco-veggie-tourist-part-2-oishii-desu-ne.html) - Yes, I know it's been a couple months since I've been there! But my mom and sister are visiting my brother in SF right now. I thought I would share a bit more of my trip while I sit dreaming of oishii tabemono.One part of San Francisco that I love is Japantown. Being slightly otaku, - [Christmas Coconut Granola](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/12/christmas-coconut-granola.html) - coconutmacgingergranola, originally uploaded by veggiebytes.I love a good granola filled with yummy ingredients. To me that means lots of coconut. Some of the best granola I've had was made in Hawaii with tropical fruits and macadamia nuts. If you are looking for something to bake for family and friends as a last minute gift, granola - [Fall 2011 (Part 1)](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2012/01/fall-2011-part-1.html) - Chef Veggie had such a busy fall and not much time to blog. My hubby also went on 2 extended trips to Sweden so I was single mommying it for a bit. Here's some fun stuff I did this fall including a family vacation to both San Francisco and the island of Kauai (The Garden - [Fall 2011 (Part 2)](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2012/01/fall-2011-part-2.html) - We flew to Kauai on Thanksgiving Day! What a great day to arrive in a tropical paradise.We headed to the local grocery store, Times, and bought some tofu, tamari, nutritional yeast, and fresh herbs. My husband's dad lives on the island so we get to stay at his house whenever we visit. Less money for - [Oven Roasted Tomatoes](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/06/oven-roasted-tomatoes.html) - In our family, my husband is the gardener/farmer and I'm the harvester and cook (except when it comes to PIZZA). Here's a picture of him from this past Memorial Day with a BBQ pizza he made on our Weber grill and Emile Henry Pizza Stone. We used Beyond Meat's Chicken-Free Strips - Grilled and were - [Summer Garden Dinner](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/07/summer-garden-dinner.html) - One of the best things about gardening is growing varieties of vegetables you have a hard time finding in any grocery store. I'm sad that we didn't have any round 8-ball zucchini this year but we did get some pale green Peter Pan squashes in a hybrid organic scallop squash mix. Our spaghetti squashes succumbed - [Travel Log : Seattle - Part 1](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/11/chef-in-seattle-day-1.html) - I was in Seattle this weekend for my husband's company yearly gathering. He works for Opscode. Their product is called Chef and it helps companies save time by automating IT infrastructure. It has code that refers to information as "recipes" and "cookbooks". It's an excellent paradigm. Some people I talked to were a little tickled - [Travel Log : Seattle - Part 2](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/12/travel-log-seattle-part-2.html) - My husband had to work in the morning so I had another half-day free to myself. We had a hearty vegan breakfast scramble at Lowell's in Pike Place. It's on their online menu but not at the counter, so don't be afraid to ask for it. It has hashbrowns, fresh vegetables, and multgrain toast. It was - [Travel Log : Kauai 2013](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/12/travel-log-kauai-2013.html) - I'm here on Kauai again visiting with my husband's family. It's usually a very lazy vacation. We have done so many different things on the island after visiting a dozen times. We usually do the same things like go to Poipu Beach, trek to Mahaulepu, get shave ice, eat cone sushi and tons of local - [Mom's Visit to the Philippines](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/04/moms-visit-to-the-philippines.html) - My mom recently went to visit the Philippines. Since she went during the school year, I could not go with her. I have been to the PI several times in my life but not as a vegetarian. The last time I was there was in the late 80's and I'm sure many things have changed. - [Heated Healing](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2017/02/heated-healing.html) - This post is not about food or recipes or cooking in general. The results of the story I'm about to tell you has led me to learn about myself, injury, healing and how much I need certain body parts in order to cook! Last year started off great with a wonderful birthday filled with friends - [Earth Day Sustainable Kitchen Tips](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/04/earth-day-sustainable-kitchen-tips.html) - Late April is the time to celebrate Earth Day and bring more mindfulness about the way our actions can impact our home on this marvelous blue planet, and the flora and fauna we share it with.I started my business, Chef Veggie Personal Chef Services on Earth Day 2008! I can't believe it has been over - [Local Veggie Split Pea Soup](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/local-veggie-split-pea-soup.html) - Day 3 Keep supporting your local community! Johnson's Backyard Garden has made a big difference in the way I have been able to eat healthfully during this pandemic. I'm so grateful for everything thing they have sent my way and many items have gone into soups, including this green split pea soup. Johnson's Backyard Garden - [Cookbook Diary #4 The Artist's Way](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/05/cookbook-diary-4-the-artists-way.html) - Have you ever felt that you needed a boost of creativity?Ever felt like you needed inspiration?Have you wanted to start a new career?Hate the way your life is going? The book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron will help you! The subtitle is "A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity." I recently took a 12-week journey - [Meet Up Monday - Liebster Award](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/meet-up-monday-liebster-award.html) - This is the last of Meet Up Mondays and it's perfect timing that I got the Liebster award last Friday. There's not much info on the origins of the award but it's been given out on the web for around 5 years. It's a fun way to send a little love to bloggers. It's kinda - [VOTE](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2018/11/vote.html) - Please VOTE today!We need people in government who are honest, think generations into the future for all humans (not just people in our own communities, circles, and generation). People who think about the planet and how we are all going to get along. People who promote love, unity, sharing with others, and believe that goodness - [Ten Terrific Tofu Recipes](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2018/12/ten-terrific-tofu-recipes.html) - Is tofu something you enjoy? Are you scared of this squishy white substance? Are you going plant-based but have never cooked it at home before?Check out my new FREE e-book full of delicious recipes that use this great veg protein source. You can get it by signing up for my monthly newsletter! These are just - [Simple Sourdough](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/simple-sourdough.html) - Like many people this year, I spent more time in my home kitchen because some of our favorite staples were not always available. This included bread, buns, tofu, vegan cheese, specialty condiments and so much more.Even though there is no longer a bread and flour shortage, this post shares with you the easiest way to - [The Ways I Coped In 2020](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/the-ways-i-coped-in-2020.html) - We have all had a hard year! Even though the change from December 2020 to January 2021 is an arbitrary one from a cosmic point of view, it still is a change in the Gregorian calendar. Like all of us, I felt stress, anxiety, grief, helplessness, and loneliness. But there was also freedom, joy, insight, - [12 Days with Chef Veggie](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/12-days-with-chef-veggie.html) - What will this be about? I plan on posting 12 times before the end of the year. Chef Veggie really misses you all - friends, clients, grocery store shopping on a whim, in-restaurant dining and so much more! My posts will be an assortment of topics to close out 2020 from ways to give and - [Cheesy Cashew Sauce](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/cheesy-cashew-sauce.html) - With Veganuary coming up in January, lots of people are going to try being vegan for a month. Many will keep at it and will continue being vegan! I'll be posting more simple recipes to make this transition easy.Are you looking for an easy, cheesy cashew sauce that doesn't require any premade vegan cheeses? This - [Scallion Biscuits](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/scallion-biscuits.html) - I love these scallion biscuits and they have come to be a client favorite too.I first started making these with butter and sharp cheddar cheese but over the years have made them completely vegan. I've even made them gluten-free for people that requested it. Bob's Red Bill Gluten-free 1 to 1 Baking Mix works great.Each - [Japanese Kitchen Tools I Love](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/japanese-kitchen-tools-i-love.html) - Do you think fondly of tools in your kitchen? It's great when you find items of high quality that last for years and make work in the kitchen easier and more beautiful. I have found that many of my Japanese tools are high quality and I consistently use them because of their craftsmanship and beauty. - [Winter Solstice Space Balls](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/winter-solstice-space-balls.html) - Happy Winter Solstice and Grand Conjunction! This time of year has been special to people all over the world for a different reason than traditional Western holidays. For those that follow the cycles of the moon, sun and stars, the Winter Solstice culminates with the longest night and the first day of winter in the - [Giving Tuesday](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/giving-tuesday.html) - Day 2 There are so many opportunities to give this year and if you are able to give anything please do! Here are some of my favorite places to give: Helping People Food For Life GlobalThis is one of the best plant-based food charities in the world with affiliates and partners in many countries. I - [Wow Wheatsville!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/wow-wheatsville.html) - Day 4 of 12 Days with Chef Veggie Wheatsville Co-Op has been part of the Austin community since the late 70's. We want these local businesses to continue to grow, especially cooperatives because they are community-owned and operated. I've been an owner since 2007. Wheatsville offers so many local products including produce from nearby farms - [Cookbook Diary #1](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/01/cook-book-diary-1.html) - It's 2019! I'm committing to continue to work on my cookbook dream.Part of doing that is to make more of a habit to write and to take some of the fear of putting down my ideas in a concrete form instead of having them float around in my head. Ideas into action! More creating instead - [Lasagna Love - Give to Families in Need](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/12/lasagna-love-give-to-families-in-need.html) - Day 2 Do you love lasagna? With the changes happening in many families due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a big meal to feed everyone is a welcome treat.Some mamas who wanted to help other families started making lasagnas for those in need. Lasagna Love has grown to be a nationwide movement. Chef Veggie has - [Fermentation Friday - Fire Cider and More](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/11/fermentation-friday-fire-cider-and-more.html) - It's Fermentation Friday again! We have just about finished all of our fermented items from late September and it's time to ferm up a bunch of new things. I still have a bit of kimchi left and lots of different brines - red onion, sauerkraut, kimchi. I made a killer simple ramen with just kimchi brine added - [TexaSweet Rio Star Grapefruit Recipes](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/12/texasweet-rio-star-grapefruit-recipes.html) - Grapefruit was not one of my favorite fruits and I always thought of them primarily as something people ate with their breakfasts. I have eaten quite a few bitter grapefruits and never felt quite right putting extra sugar on them. My opinion has changed since I received beautiful and juicy Rio Star grapefruits from TexaSweet. These - [Instant Pot Kichari](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/03/instant-pot-kichari.html) - This meal has been an important part of my life for the better of 20 years.I used to eat it a lot when I lived in a Vaisnava temple because it's considered a sattvic (mode of goodness) meal perfect for that monk life. It's also affordable and can feed a big crowd. When I went - [Cacao Love](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2020/02/cacao-love.html) - For the past 6 months, I've been on a cacao journey. Learning about, tasting, and experimenting with this heart-opening plant medicine has been wonderful. With Valentine's Day approaching and the chocolate buying frenzy, you'll thank yourself for reading this! Chocolate became a symbol of love and romance for a reason, because it emotionally, physiologically and - [Full Moon Orbs](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/09/full-moon-orbs.html) - Today is Friday the 13th and a full moon in Pisces. You could be feeling all kinds of emotions today. I haven't subscribed to the thought that this day is unlucky for a long time. I think the beauty of the full moon aligns with the beauty of women, motherhood and the feminine in general. - [Better Breakfasts - Savory Oatmeal](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/08/better-breakfasts-savory-oatmeal.html) - Good Morning! As back to school started for our family yesterday, I thought I would start a series of posts on good breakfasts. If you look at the word breakfast it is actually 2 words - break and fast. Most of us have been sleeping (maybe not the recommended 8 hours) and have not had - [Cherry Blackberry Shortcake](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/07/cherry-blackberry-shortcake.html) - I've made Strawberry Shortcake lots of times for the summer holidays.I wanted to try something different this year with other seasonal fruit. Organic cherries and blackberries were on sale so I made this version for July 4th. I've been making the shortcakes from Minimalist Baker for a couple months because the are gluten-free and use - [Double Chocolate Donuts](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/06/double-chocolate-donuts.html) - Happy National Donut Day! Are donuts your favorite baked good? For me, they are tied with a good cobbler! Here's an easy recipe that is a bit healthier than your standard cake donut.It is gluten-free and contains no white sugar, white flour, or polyunsaturated vegetable oils. Vegan Double Chocolate Donuts Gluten-free, refined sugar-free donut Liquid - [Cookbook Diary #3 - What Have You Done?](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/02/cookbook-diary-3-what-have-you-done.html) - To move forward it's often helpful to look back! I have been wanting to write this post for about a week! I'm actually away from home at the moment at Tillery Kitchen with a bunch of fellow AFBA members. AFBA is the Austin Food Blogger Alliance. I joined the group again in January of this - [Cookbook Diary #2](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2019/02/cook.html) - Everyone makes mistakes! They happen at the beginning of projects, during and right on through to the very end. Luckily, our journey in life can be about progress and not perfection.I usually don't have issues with spelling. In junior high, I got to skip every other spelling test because I always got a 100%. I - [Eclipse Burger](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2017/08/eclipse-burger.html) - Who is excited about the US total solar eclipse that will happen on Monday? For those of you who aren't able to travel to that narrow strip path the cuts diagonally across the US, I have a way for you to experience a special eclipse at home. This is an Eclipse Burger with a Totality - [Goblin Fingers](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/10/goblin-fingers.html) - Halloween is almost here and I hope you have your costume planned and almost finished! I'm just going as Marceline again this year. She's just so moody and funny at the same time. See my post from last year about how to make the best oven fries with ghost pepper salt. On to this year's recipe! - [Muffaletta with Fermented Giardiniera](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/muffaletta-with-fermented-giardiniera.html) - It's Fermentation Friday! I have a recipe that's over 4 weeks in the making! In my first post last Friday about kimchi, you see a jar of rainbow colored veggies. That's my giardiniera hanging out on my counter for about 4 weeks of time. Here's the layering: basil, small sweet red pepper, purple carrots, - [Happy Thanksgiving 2018](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2018/11/happy-thanksgiving-2018.html) - For the past couple of years, we had been going out of town for Thanksgiving, including our survival trip in the Smokey Mountains in 2014.It also came quite early this year on the 22nd.This year we actually were hiding out at home and I had a wonderful time making a little dinner for us. My - [Happy Halloween Water Caltrop](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2018/10/happy-halloween-water-caltrop.html) - Happy Halloween Water Caltrop! If you are looking for something super creepy and original for a Halloween Party or even for a Best Fest, look no further! These are water caltrop aka bat nut, buffalo nut, devil nut, mustache nut. Don't they look like they were created in a mold and man-made? Mother Nature is - [DSLR Dreams](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2018/10/dslr-dreams.html) - A friend let me borrow her awesome DSLR camera - Canon EOS D. Besides the body being worth thousands of $$$, the lenses, tripod etc made it such a wonderful set up. Even though the weeks of rain made it quite dark in my dining room, I was able to find a nice window - [Vegan Japanese Subscription Box](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2018/01/vegan-japanese-subscription-box.html) - I hope 2018 has been off to a good start for you! Before I describe this awesome vegan Japanese snack box I received, here's why it took so long to post it! I went on a little ski trip to Santa Fe the 1st week in January and then came back to Austin for a week. - [Spicy Sabjimata](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/12/spicy-sabjimata.html) - I recently got a fun gift in the mail from a soul dear to my heart. She's the sweetest and spiciest thing in Florida's Alachua County.Devadeva Mirel of Sabjimata is a chef/jam maker/blogger/mom extraordinaire.It is hard to find someone with her energy level and desire to make heaps of food.Anyway, she sent me a lovely - [Last Minute Vegan Holiday Gifts](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/12/last-minute-vegan-holiday-gifts.html) - Have you finished your holiday shopping? Do you have a special plant-based person in your life who needs a gift? Tonight is probably the last night you can order something online to get it to your friend or loved one. So after you read this, make sure you place your order...or if you are a procrastinator like - [Oh Oishii Oyakodon](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/06/oh-oishii-oyakodon.html) - Oyakodon and various Katsu dishes that are served atop rice in large bowls are some of my favorite dishes from Japan. As a child, I couldn't wait to leave the boring military base, and step out of the gate into the Japanese economy to eat out with my parents. Even if I didn't know what - [Cherry Green Bean Salad](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/07/cherry-green-bean-salad.html) - Summer is such a great time for fresh fruit and veggie salads. With cherries and green beans in season, I created this salad to bring to a potluck. It's also easy to find Texan pecans. Our wild arugula came alive again with some lovely rain and even produced more flowers. Next time you buy fresh - [Hatch Chile Jambalaya](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/08/hatch-chile-jambalaya.html) - It's Hatch Chile time! These happy green peppers are now in season and travel from New Mexico. You can find them in different heat grades and they are versatile in so many recipes that ask for a little heat and smokiness. In Cajun cuisine, you will find the "Trinity" - onion, celery, and green bell - [Better Breakfasts: Vegan Omelette](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/09/better-breakfasts-vegan-omelette.html) - Sleepy Sundays is a theme for 2013's Vegan MoFo. In our house, Sunday mornings are usually not too sleepy as we get our bums out of bed to do hot yoga as a family. However, we come home to make brunch and then sometimes take a nap. So the sleep happens later! Here's one of - [F is for Friday](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/10/f-is-for-friday.html) - Friday will be a happening day on VeggieBytes.com. I plan on having a rotating set of themes on Fridays. These include: Filipino Friday - I will post filipino recipes Favorites - You'll get to learn about some of my favorite ingredients, restaurants, and other things that I love. Some might not even be food related! - [Daddy, Why Did You Eat My Fries?](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/10/daddy-why-did-you-eat-my-fries.html) - I hope you had a fun Halloween! Here's a recap of events that Chef Veggie was a part of Wednesday and Thursday! I was lucky enough to find a babysitter so that I could attend the Austin Food Blogger Alliance Happy Hour at RIO on 6th and Rio Grande. The foodie members and guests enjoyed time - [Beluga Lentil Shepherdess Pie](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/01/beluga-lentil-shepherdess-pie.html) - It's another cold and wintry day in Austin. Since school and my cookdate were cancelled, I thought I'd post a yummy recipe to help you feel warm and toasty. It's days like this that having something hearty and baking in the oven that does not involve sugar is a must. Here is one of my - [South Indian Coconut Okra](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/south-indian-coconut-okra.html) - Here's my first recipe for Vegan MoFo - Recipe Wednesdays! (a day late but you'll forgive me!) I have been making this coconut okra for many years and it's a favorite among my clients. This side dish complements Indian meals, especially those that come from the south, like sambar and dosa. With warm weather - [Fermentation Friday - Vegan MoFo](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/fermentation-friday-vegan-mofo.html) - It's Fermentation Friday! I am excited to share with you my fever for ferments! My science experiments :) I like to put an Asian Pear in my kimchi. I love chilis and use no gloves :) Fermentation airlocks from @farmcurious The little pint is gingered carrots. #vegan #vegansofig #kimchi #nosugar #fermentation #probiotic #lacticacid #n The - [Vegan MoFo - Seaweed Salads](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/vegan-mofo-seaweed-salads.html) - It's the 2nd week of Recipe Wednesdays here at Veggiebytes! I have been following a lot of principles of Kimberly Snyder's Beauty Detox Diet since the spring. I'm a super fan and think she's a sweet yogini. She advocates a plant-based, whole food diet with beauty wisdom from around the world. She encourages proper food - [Vegan MoFo - Hot & Sour Soup](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/vegan-mofo-hot-sour-soup.html) - Happy Recipe Wednesday! It's about halfway through the month and Vegan MoFo. Did the weather change at all in your area? We received some much needed rain and the temperature was in the lower 60's. It's back in the 90's again. I think the atmospheric pressure changing and some late night dancing all sweaty in - [Bisi Bele Bhath](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/bisi-bele-bhath.html) - I love South Indian food! The coconut, spices, rice, dal, tropical veggies, and tamarind make for magnificent combinations. I started making my own sambar powder 10 years ago and I like that I can customize the spices, amount of chilies, and know the freshness of the powder. My curry leaf plant has to survive the - [Happy New Year - Chef Veggie Meal Delivery](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/12/happy-new-year-chef-veggie-meal-delivery.html) - It's a New Year and a New Decade! We are happy to announce Chef Veggie's meal delivery service. How is Chef Veggie's Meal Delivery Service different from others in town? 100% Vegetarian ingredients, veggie-owned and operated. We use the best quality ingredients, including organic and locally grown veggies, whole grains, fresh herbs and spices, and - [Vegan MoFo 2016](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2016/11/vegan-mofo-2016.html) - It's that time of the year again! Vegan Month of Food or Vegan MoFo! The difference this year is weekly themes with daily prompts. If you aren't a blogger or a blog reader, there will be lots of people participating via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Day 1: What's your Favorite Food? Make it and - [Vegan MoFo, Taco Cleanses and More](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/09/vegan-mofo-taco-cleanses-and-more.html) - There's a lot of fun stuff happening in the vegan blogosphere! Check out Lazy Smurf's Taco Cleanse! Even though I'm not hardcore and won't be able to reach the "FUEGO" level, I probably eat some kind of taco at least 4-5 times a week. Yesterday I had lunch with my sister at Lucky Robot on - [Fermentation Friday - Lessons Learned](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/fermentation-friday-lessons-learned.html) - I had 2 Fermentation Fails this week! I even wondered if it was something I wanted to share or admit. But since so many people are wanting to try fermenting at home and are hoping to find easy ways to do it, I guess it's good to know what can cause problems and what things look like - [Savory Not Sweet!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/10/savory-not-sweet.html) - *I received free product. This review is my own. October 1st is Happy Kale Day and World Vegetarian Day! Isn't it interesting that there is a day out there for everything? No matter what day it is, I'm the kind of gal who will always choose something savory over something sweet. I recently found out about - [Fermentation Friday - Nukazuke](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/fermentation-friday-nukazuke.html) - It's that time again! Fermentation Friday! This week features a ferment that has no brine. It does not happen in a jar and it is not airtight. I know, it is surprising to me and I still am pondering the science behind it. It is a type of tsukemono (Japanese pickle) called Nukazuke (rice bran pickles). - [Vegan MoFo - Meet You Monday #2](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/vegan-mofo-meet-you-monday-2.html) - Happy Monday Vegan MoFo Fun People! Here are 5 Vegan MoFo themes that I have enjoyed recently! Little Vegan Bear has a very musical theme: Music For Your Mouth! Each day she is posting a recipe and a video of an artist with a food-related moniker. It's actually quite fun to see what she comes - [Vegan MoFo 2014 Begins](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/09/vegan-mofo-2014-begins.html) - It's the 1st of September and I hope you are enjoying yourself this Labor Day! Get ready for a great month full of vegan goodness all over the web. I'm so happy to participate this year and hope it will be an awesome community building event. Here's what I have planned for the month: Meet - [Exotic Plants from the Philippines](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/06/exotic-plants-from-the-philippines.html) - In my hunt to find Filipino ingredients locally, I realized that many things exclusive to the Philippines or other tropical regions in the world can often be grown here with some love and attention. Unfortunately, I'm not a very good gardener and if it weren't for drippers our plants would be all dead. Luckily, I - [Penpal Swap](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/05/penpal-swap.html) - Have any of you had a penpal as an adult? As part of my 40 X 40 list, I wanted to find a nice lady to correspond with and maybe do some stationery or recipe swaps. In addition to cooking, I love to do crafts! I'm especially fond of cute stationery and zakka from Japan. - [Asiana - South Austin Indian Restaurant Review](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/02/asiana-south-austin-indian-restaurant-review.html) - *This review is part of Austin Food Blogger Alliance City Guide for 2014* Click on the link above or the AFBA City Guide logo to learn more about the great food that Austin has to offer. If you have friends coming for SXSW, have them take a peek so they have some awesome options while - [Dragonfruit White Chocolate](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/02/dragonfruit-white-chocolate.html) - I delayed this post because of White Chocolate Failure! Have you ever wanted to make something for a holiday and taken the time to make it ahead of time so you could post it on your blog? Here's the beginning of the draft I started on February 10th: "Do you want something exotic to try - [28 Days - Engine 2 Challenge](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/02/28-days-engine-2-challenge.html) - I kept seeing the Engine 2 Diet 28 day challenge at Whole Foods and I thought, "Why Not!" via Flickr I've been vegetarian for over 15 years but I still have a love affair with fat. I'm not overweight and have no real health issues than lacking some upper body strength and occasional skin breakouts. - [40 X 40](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2014/01/40-x-40.html) - Happy 2014! I recently got back from another Hawaiian vacation to the island of Kauai. Here's my little Instagram video with me saying "Inari" -cone sushi, in an annoying, nerdy voice. It was taken at Hanalei Beach on Kauai's north shore on a relatively sunny and mild day. http://distilleryvesper6-18.ak.instagram.com/06d19442734911e3a4fe128cc0c6bcb2_101.mp4 We always have a fun - [Citriburst Finger Limes](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/09/citriburst-finger-limes.html) - While looking at the local sunflower sprouts at Whole Foods, I spotted some interesting little limes. They are actually called finger limes and are native to Australia. These are grown in California by an artisan farm, Shanley Farms, and are marketed as Citribursts. When the limes are squeezed, they literally burst with small pulp spheres - [Carrot Dog](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/09/carrot-dog.html) - I hope you all had a fun Labor Day weekend! It's still burning up in Austin, TX, so don't put away your grill yet! I know that most of us, regardless of what dietary restrictions or dietary freedoms we follow, are trying to eat fewer processed foods. I am trying to limit my soy intake to - [私たちはビスケットを食べみましょう](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2011/04/私たちはビスケットを食べみましょう.html) - Let's eat biscuits! That's what happens when your gluten-free baking adventures come up short due to very hot water! Please recipe writers: mention how hot the water can be, otherwise if it's too hot, your cupcake batter cooks in the bowl. Anyway, for Austin's Bake Sale for Japan here's what Chef Veggie brought....a known yummy - [Austin Bakes For Japan](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2011/04/austin-bakes-for-japan.html) - On Saturday April 2nd, the Austin food community is gathering together to support Japan with sweetness! Come on out to one of the various locations around town and make a donation to the relief efforts in Japan by consuming a super tasty treat. We'll have you saying "Oishii!" As someone who spent part of her - [Austin Bakes for West](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/05/austin-bakes-for-west.html) - Austin Bakes is back! Lots of bakeries, food bloggers, and home baking experts will be donating delicious desserts and baked goodies to help out the people in West, TX. Come on out to the numerous locations around town and pick up a happy treat and make a donation to this worthy cause. The bake sale - [You'll love brussels sprouts!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/11/youll-love-brussels-sprouts.html) - If you want to like brussels sprouts...don't boil them. Roasting is what brings out the natural sweetness as the sugars caramelize. Pair them with fennel and you have a very tasty dish.I was tired of looking at spaghetti noodles so I used these organic cascarelle shapes. They look like stretched out "S"s. Some toasted pine - [Welcome to Veggie Bytes](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/11/welcome-to-veggie-bytes.html) - I have finally found a decent name for a veggie food blog to accompany my personal chef business! All of you fellow veggies have been great about scooping up great domain names and coming up with some wonderful ones I could have sworn nobody would have thought of but me!I was able to get www.veggiebytes.com - [Veggie Survey](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/11/veggie-survey.html) - Here's that survey that's been going around! Since you don't really know much about me, I figured this might be a fun way of introducing a few facets of my veggie life.1. Favorite non-dairy milk?I'm really just a water person and will use various non-dairy milks in recipes, but I must admit that Silk Nog - [Soup & Potato](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/11/soup-potato.html) - On a cold day, isn't some soup and a baked potato a nice way to warm up chilled bodies?Here's a healthy new way to have a baked potato without bacon bits and sourcream and scratch having Campbell's from a can.Both don't require you to watch the stove so snuggle with a book and you'll have - [Red Beans and Rice is Nice](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/11/red-beans-and-rice-is-nice.html) - This red beans recipe is a compilation of various recipes online but mostly adapted from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen. I did not have green bell peppers for what people have called the "Trinity" - (onions, bell pepper,celery) and I don't ever cook with onions besides spring ones.I added some roasted red bell peppers instead.The kidney - [No Injera Ethiopian Food](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/11/no-injera-ethiopian-food.html) - I made a couple preps of Ethiopian food but no Injera bread. So how is this Ethiopian you say?I know I know, it's the injera that makes it authentic.I have made it before and it's much like a South Indian dosa, spongy, sour and fun to make in a cast iron skillet.Anyway, here's what's on - [Autumn Crackers](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/11/autumn-crackers.html) - Looking for some replacements for goldfish crackers, Cheezits, and the other varieties of non-vegan crackers? Look no further!You can make them at home and with any type of design you like.I decided on "autumn shapes" to go with the numerous soups I had been making.The cuteness factor is perfect for the kiddos.There is a maple - [Very Veggie Omelette](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/12/very-veggie-omelette.html) - On a beautiful, balmy Texas winter Saturday morning, or more like brunch time, we made a breakfast favorite - Omelets!These aren't your standard egg variety, but made with chickpea flour or besan.Cooks in India have been using besan for centuries to create crepe-like batters.The addition of turmeric adds the yellowish color and also helps in - [Tofurkey Sausage](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/12/tofurkey-sausage.html) - If you want the best tasting vegetarian sausage, Turtle Island Food's Tofurkey Sausages are the best. They aren't made with soy protein isolates, just tofu and wheat gluten.We like to use them in pasta dishes, especially the Italian style that has sundried tomatoes and basil.Here's just a simple penne pasta dish that has the sausages - [veganmoussaka](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/12/veganmoussaka.html) - veganmoussaka, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. This isn't traditional I know, but it was so fun to make.My husband had his company Xmas party held at the Barr Mansion here in Austin. The nice chefs there thought about the veggie people out there and came up with this dish-- Vegan Moussaka. Traditional moussaka is made with - [Vegetarians & World of Warcraft](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/12/vegetarians-world-of-warcraft.html) - Of all the things a mom could be doing....some of us like to waste a few hours playing the largest MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) in history, the very violent and very addictive, World Of Warcraft.Fortunately, my cooking skill is way better in real life than in game. As a vegetarian, all those - [Natural Gingerbread House](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2007/12/natural-gingerbread-house.html) - I wanted to create a Gingerbread House without all of the fake colored hard candies...I never liked those anyway. The red and green everywhere reminds me of the red and green colored cherries in fruitcake, one of humankind's worst culinary creations.Anyway, the mix comes from Dancing Deer. Since I never made the dough from scratch - [Buckwheat Noodles with Spicy Peanut/Pumpkin Sauce](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/02/buckwheat-noodles-with-spicy-peanutpumpkin-sauce.html) - buckwheatnoodspeanutsauce, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. This is a fast staple in our household and so good for everyone.The buckwheat noodles cook fast and are a nice Asian alternative to having spaghetti all the time. The Pumpkin/Peanut sauce is something that I know by heart now, but the idea originally came from Vegan Family Favorites.You basically - [Vietnamese Lunch](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/02/vietnamese-lunch.html) - vietnameselunch2008, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. I've been trying lots of recipes from Veganomicon and I haven't been disappointed. The recipe for the vietnamese sandwich, banh mi, came out quite nicely.I don't have the cookbook with me by my computer but it's called something like Vietnamese sandwich with dipping broth.I didn't make the dipping broth as - [Time to make the DONUTS](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/02/time-to-make-the-donuts.html) - veganspicedonuts, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. MMMM...donuts. Who hasn't felt like Homer Simpson and just want a nice cake donut. Well, if you don't eat eggs, you just might not get to have donuts anymore because almost all of them do unless you live in Seattle and can get Mighty-Os.Then to the rescue comes a good - [Fish Are Friends Sticks](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/03/fish-are-friends-sticks.html) - fishstickscoleslaw, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. Here are some crunchy sea-flavored tofu sticks that will make you think of a friendly Gordon's fisherman...he's a man all for letting fish do their thing in the vast ocean.Anyway, the recipe come from The Vegan Lunch Box and it has some interesting items added to a basic flour breading, - [Veganomicon's Seitan Piccata](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/04/veganomicons-seitan-piccata.html) - seitanpiccatameal, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. This was a great meal and something I've never seen attempted in any other veggie cookbook.The Piccata sauce was very tasty with olives and capers! Even though this is supposed to be an Italian dish served over pasta or polenta, I think the PPK girls did it justice with the - [Featured on Relish Austin](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/07/featured-on-relish-austin.html) - I was just featured on Relish Austin, a great foodie blog offered by Addie Broyles for the Austin American Statesman. It was supposed to complement a heavy meat grilling article put out for the July 4th holiday, when most Americans will be grilling burgers and hot dogs. If you would like to see some fennel-grilling - [Save the Bee Birthday](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/08/save-the-bee-birthday.html) - My daughter decided she wanted to help "Save the Bees" after hearing about how bees were dying from pesticide use and other environmental changes. We have a nice veggie and flower garden and often see bees pollinating flowers. A neighbor down the street has a few hives so we find ourselves fortunate.So I asked her - [Happy & Healthy School Lunches](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/11/happy-healthy-school-lunches.html) - laptoplunch1108, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. It’s November now and you must have packed at least 2 months worth of kid’s lunches. Have you been caught in the routine of feeding the same ham & cheese sandwich on white bread, Doritos, and juice box to your child for lunch? Are you wondering how you can add - [Free The Chicken Noodle Soup](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/12/free-the-chicken-noodle-soup.html) - freethechickensoup, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. What's a vegetarian to do when they get sick since chicken noodle soup is not an option? Drink a green smoothie you say?Yes, yes, that's all fine and dandy....but I don't like feeling cold.So I make Free The Chicken Noodle Soup.It's even free of soy and fake meaties.What's the secret...love. - [Happy New Year!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/01/happy-new-year.html) - Well it's 2009 and after a fun Hawaiian vacation without much chance to cook,I'm happy to be back in my kitchen.So to bring luck and prosperity for the New Year, I decided to make some vegetarian black-eyed peas (sans hamhock), greens, and some cornbread.Central Market had some nice fresh black-eyed peas that only take 15 - [The Hand of Buddha](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/01/the-hand-of-buddha.html) - buddhashand, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. This time of year most people are trying to keep on their New Year's diet, work out, or budget. How about trying something new?I went to my local grocery store, Central Market, and what do I find in the exotic fruit section? Buddha's hand! This is a citron fruit from - [Temptress...naturally?](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/01/temptress-naturally.html) - Whoever thought hair dye could be tempting, healthy, and even make you into a dark-haired goddess more naturally?For those of us who have a couple gray hairs peeking through but don't want to subject ourselves to a cocktail of chemicals, a henna-based hair conditioner is the answer.And this isn't your grandma's henna...no green messy powder - [Chef Veggie at the Dirt Club](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/01/chef-veggie-at-the-dirt-club.html) - I had a wonderful time last Wednesday evening, meeting with the Dirt Club, a Lake Travis neighborhood gardening club. The wonderful host, Donna, asked that I come and speak about my personal chef business, about vegetarianism in general, and also prepare a few dishes for people to try.The menu for the evening was:Moroccan Tagine (A - [Tweet Tweet....Nothing about meat!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/02/tweet-tweet-nothing-about-meat.html) - Hello fellow veggie lovers!I have jumped on the bandwagon, or let's say actually I've made me a nestand now I'm Tweeting on Twitter.If you would like more updates on happy veggie goodness more often,come follow me.VeggieBytes on Twitter - [Cooking Demos at Green Living Expo](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/02/cooking-demos-at-green-living-expo.html) - Green Living Expo (Friday Feb 27th-Sunday March 1st) The Green Living & Home Products Expo is the only Home & Garden style show in Central Texas to feature: * Green Building - Eco-Friendly/Energy-Efficient Products and Builders * Organic Gardening/Native Landscaping * Renewable Energies * Alternative Fuels * Transportation Alternatives * Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Interiors * - [Dandies Vegan Marshmallows](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/03/dandies-vegan-marshmallows.html) - I want some vegan marshmallows. I've tried Sweet and Sara but have just found out about Dandies. I think it would be great to make krispy treats even though I don't do well on sugar. The sacrifices we must make :)www.dandiescandies.com - [Recap of Green Living Expo Cooking Demo](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/03/recap-of-green-living-expo-cooking-demo.html) - Last weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to offer a cooking demo at the Austin Green Living Expo.I was sponsored by Greenling, Austin's own local and organic food delivery service. They brought super fresh produce, including cabbage, broccoli, and cilantro which are all in season.I made the same dish both days. It's called uppma and - [Mrs. Carolan's St. Patrick's Salad](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/03/mrs-carolans-st-patricks-salad.html) - st_pattysalad, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. I have been welcomed into the Irish family by having the last name Carolan (yes..that's my last name not my first). My husband's family is related to the famous Irish harpist Turlough O' Carolan and probably to creators of Carolans Irish Cream. If I visit the Green Isle I hope - [Kohlrabi and more at Faraday's Kitchen Store](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/04/kohlrabi-and-more-at-faradays-kitchen-store.html) - I had the lovely opportunity this past weekend to do 2 cooking demos at Faraday's Kitchen Store in Lakeway. It was co-sponsored by Greenling, the awesome organic and local food delivery service. I was able to use some fresh-from-the-farm purple kohlrabi, teen spinach, microgreens, strawberries, and pecans. These came with this week's Local Box, along - [Soy Wrap Wrappers](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/04/soy-wrap-wrappers.html) - I have ventured into the video world on a whim.Here's a brief clip of dear daughter making Sushi Party Soy Wrap Wrappers. It features Mango Avocado Love Salad (my super simple recipe found in Vegan Family Favorites). - [Greenling at Jo's Coffeehouse for an EcoSocial](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/04/greenling-at-jos-coffeehouse-for-an-ecosocial.html) - Here's a recipe for the sample foods at the EcoSocial at Jo's Coffeehouse on Thursday, April 23rd made with wonderful Greenling produce! Please try to use everything organic especially the strawberries and buttermilk :)Strawberry & Basil Corn Muffins1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup corn flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp - [New Banner](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/05/new-banner.html) - I just used my nifty (but a little rusty) Adobe Photoshop skills to create a new banner.The food featured is as follows: my version of veggie Pancit (a Filipino rice noodle dish) with Gyoza (upper left corner), Seitan Picatta (lower left corner), Eggplant Rollatini (upper right corner), and Grilled Radicchio with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette (lower - [No need to be "The King Of Chefs"](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/05/no-need-to-be-the-king-of-chefs.html) - It's always interesting when domain name squatters try to contact mewith the hottest domain name that I must have. They are par with the those who want to place my site at the top of the search engines. I'm already listed on the 1st search page on Google for "vegetarian chef" without having to pay - [Pav Bhaji](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/06/pav-bhaji.html) - Pav Bhaji, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. Here's my version of Pav Bhaji, a popular Indian snack food that is not deep-fried. I love fried items but this doesn't require heating up a large karhai of oil!The basic recipe comes from Manjula's Kitchen. She makes traditional vegetarian Indian recipes without garlic and onions (something I try - [Bi to the Bim to the Bop](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/07/bi-to-the-bim-to-the-bop.html) - bibimbop22009, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. If I someone asked what is one of my favorite dishes, I would have to say that the Korean spicy delight known as Bi Bim Bop (Bap) would be one of the tops. I first had Bi Bim Bop as a child while living in Japan. My father was serving - [Macrobiotic Soups](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2009/10/macrobiotic-soups.html) - misocornsoup, originally uploaded by veggiebytes. With the coming of fall and dropping temperatures, good nourishing soups are a must. Whether you are in tip-top shape or feeling under the weather, a wonderful soup can be a great way to start a meal or be a meal in itself.The macrobiotic lifestyle reccommends having miso soup everyday. - [TechMunch!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/03/techmunch.html) - I just got back from a wonderful foodie/techie event - TECHMunch - which helped kick off the weekend of great SXSW events. Lots of Austin food bloggers along with awesome presenters from out of town were in attendance. It was hosted by BakeSpace.com and SteamyKitchen.com.I learned a lot about great food blogs in general and - [Many Morels](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/04/many-morels.html) - On a lovely Texas Spring day, we went hiking with friends along Barton Creek Trail near Twin Falls and what did we happen to find in a dry stream bed: Morels! Morel hunterAt first, I was wondering if they were edible as I'm not a real mycologist. After a couple Google searches and mushroom identification - [Vegan Macrobiotic Cleanse](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/09/vegan-macrobiotic-cleanse.html) - After a week of high-fat, fried food and dairy products from some festivals we celebrated, it was time to do a nice fall cleanse. Actually, a lot of people eat this way everyday (maybe even yourself!) Since I'm not good at no-food or juice fasts and find them to be quite harsh, I was looking - [A Bridal Shower](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/09/a-bridal-shower.html) - I hosted a bridal shower for my sister a couple weekends ago. I thought that I would share some of the decor, games, and of course, food.Everything was very elegant, neat and classic. Her wedding colors will be white, green and champagne. I tried to keep the same scheme for the bridal shower. White place - [Love Dip](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/02/love-dip.html) - Since we wanted to spend some time at home and do something as a family this Valentine's Day we thought it would be fun to have a 3 person FONDUE PARTY! There are wonderful websites online that have countless recipes, etiquette tips (but we have a 5 year old!), and equipment recommendations. But you ask - [Cooking at Retreats](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2010/12/cooking-at-retreats.html) - In early November, I had the pleasure of cooking for a great group of moms at a knitting retreat in the Texas Hill Country. All the ladies were able to sit, knit, explore the grounds, share friendly conversation and enjoy the beautiful and rustic atmosphere. They didn't have to worry about little ones or making - [Chef Veggie's Food Blog Commitment](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2011/03/chef-veggies-food-blog-commitment.html) - I recently went to Austin's SXSW food blogger conference called TECHmunch and learned more about the latest and greatest ways to be a wonderful food blogger. Lots of high profile foodies on the scene explaining the wonders of Twitter, getting your site sponsored by major brands, and creating kick-ass multimedia content (that was an actual - [Happy 3rd Anniversary Chef Veggie](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2011/04/happy-3rd-anniversary-chef-veggie.html) - After a tumultuous Sunday with fires on my street, I'm very thankful and grateful to have been unharmed and still have a place to cook meals for my family. If you would like to support some of my neighbors who lost their homes, there will be a bake sale/lemonade stand on Saturday, April 23rd at - [Vegan Birthday Cakes!](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2011/08/vegan-birthday-cakes.html) - My daughter recently celebrated her 7th birthday. I usually get excited about making the food, but baking a cake for a party gives me the chills. There was one birthday where I stayed up until 3am trying 2 different times to make a beehive shaped cake for a bee themed party. It turned out OK - [Happy 5th Year Chef Veggie](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/04/happy-5th-year-chef-veggie.html) - I started cooking professionally 5 years ago with my personal chef service - Chef Veggie. I launched it on Earth Day 2008 and I'm happy to say that it has been a fun way to spend my time.Thanks to all my clients, friends, family and fellow veggie foodies who have encouraged me and had fun - [Happy Mother's Day Move](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2013/05/im-moving-here.html) - Did you have an awesome Mother's Day? My gift from my husband this year was a successful migration of my entire Blogger site over to self-hosted Wordpress! We had some problems with the initial import because the clock on the server was not in sync with Google. I am very excited to be using this - [So many pics..so little time](https://www.veggiebytes.com/2008/04/so-many-pics-so-little-time.html) - Alas! I have so many pictures of beautiful vegetarian food, but so little time to put them up!Probably close to 75 meals have not been added due to the fast ticking of the clock.Is it bad blog technique to backtrack for more than a month or should I just start fresh, like Springtime?Anyway, above is ## Pages - [Cookbook Diary](https://www.veggiebytes.com/cookbookdiary) - A cookbook diary for Plant-Based Pacific. The ups and downs of my journey in writing, photography, publishing, marketing and more! Cookbook Diary #6Canva to the rescue! Cookbook Diary #5Attempts at planetary and numerical alignment! Cookbook Diary #4Creativity for foodies and my journey with The Artist's Way. Cookbook Diary #3Co-working at Tillery Kitchen and seeing what - [Chef Veggie's Cottage Bakery](https://www.veggiebytes.com/chef-veggies-cottage-bakery) - Chef Veggie offers vegan baked goods for delivery or pickup in the Capital Region of NY (Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia counties)! 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