Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Cake! Vegan Mud Cake

Unable to go to my little brother's 30th birthday party, I sent a cake along in my absence. It was apparently a hit. The recipe is from Vegan World Fusion Cuisine, and it's a super moist and very chocolaty mud cake style cake, and especially because for the topping I used proper dairy free bittersweet dark chocolate, as opposed to compound cooking chocolate. I really wanted to decorate it, but freaked out that I might just end up ruining it completely. I think some roasted nuts on top will definitely be my plan for next time.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Thai-style Curried Tofu

I had some red curry paste to use up, and my family like satay-style tofu stir fry, so today I came up with the following marinade.....

Ingredients:
1 TBS Red curry paste (fish sauce/shrimp paste free!)
1/4 Cup light soy sauce
1 Small tin of low fat coconut milk (165ml)
equal parts water (165ml)
4x shredded Kaffir lime leaves
1 TBS peanut butter
3 TBS satay powder

1 250g block plain firm tofu - cubed

Mix all ingredients well in shallow container and place tofu cubes into marinade. Refrigerate for as long as possible, best if made at lunch or the night before.

To cook:
Heat a mild oil such as Rice Bran Oil in wok. Scoop tofu cubes out of marinade (set aside) and brown well in wok, add veggies such as spring onions, broccoli, wombok or other Asian veggies, mushrooms and zucchini, stir fry for 3-4 minutes, add remaining marinade, heat well then serve over basmati or brown rice.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Plant Powered Cool Runners - The Gathering '09

So, this September I am going to be 'catering' for a few like minded runners, vegan food only, for 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, in a fairly remote location with only a gas stove and no electricity, at "The Gathering '09", the inaugural Plant Powered Cool Runners weekend get-together. So I better get my thinking cap on!

For any Cool Running people who might read my blog, and may be interested in a weekend of vegan food, trail running and fun with the PPCR's here are the details:

PLANT POWERED COOL RUNNERS - THE GATHERING '09

A weekend away for any and every CoolRunner who is interested in eating yummy vegan food, and any and every combination your heart desires of trail running, relaxing, swimming, bush walking and general fun stuff with other like-minded CoolRunners.

Dates: Friday 25th September - Sunday 27th September
Location: Garie Beach YHA in the beautiful RNP South of Sydney.

Cost: $55 per person (includes food and some alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages for the non-drinkers)

Starting on Friday afternoon, through to after lunch Sunday, however there is the option of just one day or night for anyone who needs this.

Location info: http://www.cronullabeachyha.com/garie-beach-yha/index.html

To secure your place please email bjm29377@gmail.com for the account details to pay into.

What you will need: Linen, pillow or sleeping bag, toilet paper, and personal toiletries, torch, insect repellent, bath towel.
Optional: swimmers, running gear, board games/playing cards, musical instruments, etc.