amy eats vegetables

That last picture wasn’t that appetizing, so here’s a treat for you- VEGAN S’MORES. This is from Mohawk Bend in Echo Park (Los Angeles). You’re welcome.

Almost twice baked potatoes. The skins fell apart when I tried to scoop them out, but they were still yummy. Daiya, broccoli, tempeh bacon- oh yeah! Recipe from the new Spork-Fed Cookbook.

Last time I went to Mohawk Bend, they were out of the vegan burger. I was disappointed because I love veggie burgers and I wanted to try it. This time, I got it, but found myself wishing I hadn’t… The flavor wasn’t bad but it was gray and mushy. I found myself really tempted by that pizza in the background! Next time, I’ll stick to vegan pizza or the amazing Flash Gordon salad. Dessert was great though- pics to come!

Vegan apple pie milkshakes. Sounds amazing right? Sadly, I was disappointed- these were way too sweet! This was the first recipe I tried out of the new Spork-Fed Cookbook by the sisters of SporkFoods, and although the final product wasn’t my thing, this was not a total loss! I learned a great shortcut to apple pie- mix up your apple filling and bake on in puff pastry for 15 minutes- so easy and the pie part was delicious!

EDIT: All you have to do is re-blog to win!

Yum. Those cookies look pretty good, huh? Want some of your very own to eat? 

Re-blog this post… that’s all!

I originally was using this to help promote a contest I was in, but I realized that was not in the spirit of vegan mofo and that contest was stressing me out… so I just want to share vegan cookies with the world!

More info: Cookies are vegan salted chocolate chip cookies. Can be made with white, whole wheat, spelt, or gluten-free flours. Nuts can be added upon request! Also, winners must live in the US, or else the cookies won’t be delicious by the time you get them :(

Lentil walnut pate from the Spork-Fed book launch party in Hollywood last Sunday. Jenny and Heather are the reason I’m vegan, so I am thrilled for them! Go buy the book and support the SporkFoods sisters!
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Happy Vegan Mofo!
I kicked off the month yesterday at the wedding of two of my dear friends. I was fully prepared to bring my own snacks, but the bride texted me a few days prior to tell me there would be a secret vegan option if I asked the caterer. I am a very low-maintenance vegan who never wants to make anyone go out of their way for me, so I was super grateful. Especially when I found out I was the only vegan (though my friend who can’t have dairy partook as well). I think that kindness and thinking of others is so indicative of who these two are and they are going to have a beautiful life together!

As for the food, it was acorn squash stuffed with wild rice and mushrooms, topped with marinara. The salad was romaine with candied walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette and served with an assortment of tasty breads. Delicious! They had vegan-friendly Smoking Loon wine and the yummiest basil lemonade.

Beautiful wedding, beautiful food, beautiful couple!

Whole wheat vegan pancakes with apple cinnamon topping! I made these for my fiancé on Sunday morning while he watched football. But don’t think I’m going to be such a typical wife- I ate more pancakes than him.

even though i love vegetables, when i cook at home, i usually stick to a select few and am not so good at expanding my horizons to eat more vegetables. my fiancé is even more reluctant to try new things, so we’re always looking for new ways to sneak veggies into our meals.

tonight we had spinach pasta (one of our favorite sneaky veggie tricks) with tomato sauce and field roast sausage. i felt like we needed more veggies though, especially since we didn’t eat amazingly on our vacation. i felt inspired to get zucchini at the grocery store (even though i only like it in baked goods usually) and found that it was perfect thing to sneak in.

i grated a chunk into the sauce, it took on the tomato sauce flavors and the texture even became mozzarella-like! i was thrilled and it was delicious! mr. fiancé even went back for more sauce. sneaky veggie victory!

Chocolate tofu dessert from Nobu in Waikiki! Why the lovely chocolate words? Amyeatsvegetables is engaged! Vegan wedding cake tasting, here I come :)