Vegan Nom Tofu Scramble Cracked?

I think I may have cracked the Vegan Nom scrambled tofu code or at least got pretty close to it. My son even remarked on the Vegan Nom comparison without prompting. I was dreaming about tofu sandwiches, wishing for summer tomatoes when I created this recipe. I finely minced four cloves of garlic and added to a teaspoon or so of Earth Balance. I cooked until the garlic started browning and added the crumbled tofu with a quarter cup of nooch, salt, and some turmeric. I served in toasted bread with Vegenaise, sliced cucumbers, and shredded cabbage. My little tofu critic loved it and had a sandwich and a half.

Son tells me he hates tofu ...

My son is made of tofu, and he eats it all of the time, but now he has a classmate, whose father told him tofu is gross, telling my son tofu is gross. Now, he is rejecting tofu that he used to eat, telling me he hates tofu. Of course, that is not what he said when we were at Asia Cafe two days ago, eating his giant bowl of sesame tofu. I have received your challenge, Little One, now we will be enjoying even more tofu. Evil laugh. Really, more tofu, and it is going to have sugar in the sauce (he will eat this).

I find the term "ethical vegans" to be hilarious. I understand what is meant by it, but it is not an accurate term to describe people who care about animal rights versus other vegans. One who is a vegan for environmental reasons or health reasons is also an ethical vegan, just one with a different ethic than animal rights.

Surprising Great Vegan Meal Found in Unlikely North Austin Location

If you happen to be in North Austin (or anywhere within reasonable driving distance) and want a wickedly good vegan meal, do check out the Balkan Cafe and Grill on North Lamar. Their Djuvec stew is one of the best vegan meals I have had in a long, long time. It is tomato- and paprika-based. It has thick chunks of carrots and potatoes and other vegetables. It is served with a flat bread. The only other vegan item on the menu is the ajvar dipping sauce, which is also fantastic. It is sweet peppers and eggplant. http://www.balkancafeandgrill.com/

Vegan Shoes Galore!

It is so exciting seeing more and more vegan shoe options on the market. How come I am the last to hear about Doc Martens' line of vegan shoes? Go plant power!  http://www.drmartens.com/us/c/Womens-Vegan

I created a new addition to the variety of taco fillings I am quite proud of: sautéed portabellas with Mexican oregano and red wine vinegar. It's an explosion of flavor.

Is Eating Meat Like Smoking Cigarettes?

I like this argument comparing consumption of meat to tobacco. Here is a little of what Kathy Freston says in her article:

"When I think about the effect of animal products on human health, I'm reminded of how quickly we've done a national about face on tobacco, and I look forward to the day when the Times magazine has a similar apology from someone who promoted animal products -- because the evidence is in and it continues to grow: Animal products kill a lot more Americans than tobacco does.

The West's three biggest killers -- heart disease, cancer, and stroke -- are linked to excessive animal product consumption, and vegetarians have much lower risks of all three. Vegetarians also have a fraction of the obesity and diabetes rates of the general population -- of course, both diseases are at epidemic levels and are only getting worse."

Freston makes a strong case. Here is the rest of the article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathy-freston/animal-products-cancer_b_1316222.html