I’ve seen so many mentions of kale chips recently, I finally had to break down and find out how hard they actually are to make. The answer – easy! Super easy! So easy I don’t even need to write a recipe, I’m just going to describe the process. Take a big old bunch of kale, [...]
Archive for April, 2009
13 Apr
Indonesian Soup at Pagoda Noodle Cafe
I love to go to movies at the Ritz Theaters, but there are not a lot of places that I love to grab a quick bite to eat when in Old City. Coming out of a movie at the Ritz 5 the other week, and straight into a cold, rainy night, I had a craving [...]
10 Apr
Chili Basil Mayonnaise
Just in time for BBQ season! Mayonnaise is really not that difficult to make, and much tastier, healthier, and more delicious when you make it yourself and add fun things – like chili and basil, to the mix. Chili Basil Mayonnaise one egg yolk 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1/2 c. olive [...]
9 Apr
Red Pepper, Shitake Mushroom and Tofy Stirfry
The simplist little stir-fry – my own version of a recipe in How to Cook Everything Vegetarian – was delicious and packed with flavor. I served it with baby bok choy, steamed with garlic in a dash of rice wine and soy sauce. Red Pepper, Shitake and Tofu Stir Fry serves 4 8 oz extra-firm [...]
8 Apr
Victor Cafe, a musical rendezvous
My parents were visiting from Indiana, so I took them (and Senor Lanky) to Victor Cafe in South Philadelphia. Known as a “musical rendezvous” spot since it opened in 1933, the entire waitstaff at Victor are opera students who break into song, while the restaurant guests listen. It’s definitely an experience out of the ordinary! [...]
7 Apr
Vegetarian Shepard’s Pie
My awesome roommate Dr. Lee made this suberb shepard’s pie last week for house dinner. I can hardly talk about how good it was, it was that good. Morningstar crumbles and peas and and tomato paste and red peppers and corn and multiple kinds of hot sauce and a mashed yukon potato/sweet potato crust. And [...]
6 Apr
Fried Pickle Challenge – Khyber
You might have noticed how much I love fried pickles. If they are on the menu, I’m ordering them. If you know of a place in Philly with fried pickles, please tell me about them. The above fried pickles are from The Khyber. They currently rack as #3, under Memphis Taproom (#1) and El Camino [...]
5 Apr
Guatemalan brunch and plantain recipe
My parents were in town and I had a ten mile walk along the Kelly Drive planned to celebrate the sunny afternoon and the blooming cherry blossoms. What better way to fill our bellies – high protien style, than with a Guatemalan brunch. Pictured above, eggs fried in plenty of olive oil, warm corn tortillas, [...]
3 Apr
Go Phillies – Eat Vegetarian!
Our World Champion Phillies are set to open this Sunday. Let the games begin! The Phillies also happen to play at the ballpark PETA has named “No. 1 vegetarian ballpark in Major League Baseball. ” The Philly City Paper reports that this year many Citizen’s vendors are going more “local” as well as increasing their [...]
1 Apr
Mexican Chop Salad
Because I love the Mexican Chop Salad at El Vez, but don’t really like going to El Vez, I’ve been trying to replicate it on my own. And you know what, I’m really really close. I didn’t have any radish or jicama when I made this salad, but a 1/2 cup of either, chipped finely, [...]
