Happy Accident: Oil Free and Still Delicious

I was making Isa's Lemon Gem cupcakes with whole wheat flour and whole sugar while two children climbed all over me. It was not until I put them in the oven did I realize that I forgot to add oil. My accidental Engine 2 Diet cupcakes actually turned out great.

Americana-Style Seitan

I used up the last of the batch of seitan I made. This time made it with a mushroom gravy, wilted garden-grown kale with nooch, and rustic mashed potatoes.

Vegan Children Say the Darnedest Things

I introduced my son and daughter to the culinary delight of a blood orange yesterday. I was a bit dramatic about it, but they loved it. Today, I brought one with me as a snack when I picked up my son from school. He informed me that they were strawberry oranges. I guess he wasn't pleased with the nonvegan terminology.

Making Barbecue Brisket Sandwiches

I made a barbecue brisket with the seitan I made the other day. I put it in a sandwich with Dave's Killer Bread, dill pickle, raw onions, and Vegenaise. It was terrific. The only downside is I can't use a barbecue grill here in the apartment complex, so that is something I can look forward to at our new house. Liquid smoke only goes so far. I just can't get over the wonderful texture of the seitan. I totally had some rookie luck with it.

I Never Tire of Homemade Ramen

A little homemade ramen for lunch today with garlic bok choy, homegrown radishes, and a medium tofu.

Schools Cater to the Gluten-Free Crowd

I was just checking out the elementary school in the Round Rock ISD next to where we will soon live and for some reason I found myself clicking on the school lunch link. You know they have a gluten-free menu but absolutely nothing for vegans or vegetarians? Sigh. I'm not planning on sending my children to this school, but still.

Young Vegan Activist?

One of my son's school teachers (his favorite, Miss Emily) told me that she took a vegan lunch for herself and ate with Leo, 4, today. They had a discussion about being a vegan. Is this the start of Leo's vegan activism?