Ok, so I got a hankering for something sweet. Kids are at their aunt's and I am alone with my sweet tooth. I made a pot of coffee, and I went rummaging through my cupboard. I found a box of Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic Yellow Cake Mix; I read through the ingredients; it was vegan-friendly. Ok, but now, how to make a cake without eggs? Google!!!
Egg substitutes: bananas? Who would have thunk it?
So, my brain started churning and my stomach started rumbling, and I got to thinkin'...yum.
So here is what I did:
One package above Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic Yellow Cake Mix
One box Jello Cook and Serve Sugar and Fat Free Pudding
2 bananas, ripe and ready :)
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Mix very well on high until the lumps are gone
Spray 13x9 pan with cooking spray
layer fresh pineapple on the bottom, sliced fairly thin, but not too thin
I also tried to dice it in my food processor, but I ended up with a puree, so I gobbed that on top of the pineapple. All in all, the gob was probably about half a cup, and the cut pineapple was almost two cups.
I poured the cake mix over (it was thick) and put it in the oven at 350 for 30 min or so.
I will let you know how it turned out, as I still have 20 minutes to wait. So...am gonna go have some of that coffee.
It is now 8:03. Two pieces of cake later and two cups of coffee. I am one happy camper. Highly recommend my recipe, and the only thing I would change for next time is I would add a bit more pineapple puree. The cake was sweet, and if I could unsweeten it a bit, I would; however...deliciousoooooo!!!
The bananas made it so yummy, and it still came out light and fluffy. Who knew? Maybe next time I could pop out the vegetable oil and add applesauce instead...
G'night, sleep tight, pleasant dreams of pineapples and banana cake to you...:)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
DAY 5
Iza: hello i am a very happy person today. i slept in cause i didnt have school, watched a movie, and made a smoothie. the smoothie is amazing it contains.....
3 bananas
1 strawberry
1 cup almond vanilla soy milk
lots of ice
as many blueberries your heart desires
1/2 cup regular silk soy milk
PS. i izabella created this smoothie from scratch so like if its in any fancy smoothie book i have never seen it written down, or said. so you cant sue me for making this smoothie and claiming it IZABELLA'S PROPERTY. but if you read this blog you are allowed to use this recipe.
3 bananas
1 strawberry
1 cup almond vanilla soy milk
lots of ice
as many blueberries your heart desires
1/2 cup regular silk soy milk
PS. i izabella created this smoothie from scratch so like if its in any fancy smoothie book i have never seen it written down, or said. so you cant sue me for making this smoothie and claiming it IZABELLA'S PROPERTY. but if you read this blog you are allowed to use this recipe.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Day Four
So, busy life, song fest, snow boarding, and homework...leave no time for writing and very little for sleeping. Foods are fine. No poetry tonight. Am feeling it the hardest because healthy eating has to be intentional. Had no time to make a nice dinner tonight, so I broke a red pepper in half, scooped up some edamame hummus, and topped it off with roasted garlic cloves...while standing. I have all these wonderful staples and no time to cook. I think I will have to break out the crock pot. I'm feeling the dump and go mode coming on. There was something funny I was going to write about, but I'm so tired that I can't remember what it was. So, tomorrow is another day.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
March 2, 2010
Breakfast and Lunch went fine for all of us. Dinner was another story...
Aleks made Macaroni and Chreese... (no that's not a spelling error, and it's pronounced chtrees). It's a dairy free substitute...NOT. Pasta was ok, but the sauce was sick... Stay away. I could make a homemade sauce that tastes a zillion times better. In fact, I'm going over it right now in my head, and it doesn't include melted cardboard. If I were to make a sauce now, I would melt some soy butter in a pan, add some dijon mustard, a little flour (maybe spelt) to thicken it up into a paste; then, I would add some soy or rice or almond milk (probably rice, but would taste test). I would add some soy or rice cheese substitute...cheddar flavor. Mix well, salt to taste, and top with Italian seasoned bread crumbs. That's kinda how I make my homemade mac and cheese anyways. Hmmm, will have to try this another day.
Pitched the rest of the concoction and settled in for a slice of Ezekiel 4:9 Sesame Bread with soy butter and coop peanut butter (honey roasted of course). Complete with Maxwell House vanilla coffee. Now, I'm ok.
It's interesting to listen to and see people's responses to our choice to try this. Some think we're crazy; some think we won't be able to do it; and some think we are stupid and inconveniencing them...lol, that's interesting, and it makes me want to do it more. I think that's the rebellious part of me. HA! I guess I still haven't outgrown that. Iza is finding the same response from most people, and some don't even know what vegan means...they think it's just no meat.
Aleks is still going strong...we all are. So far, it's not that hard, and we are having fun looking at recipes and trying new things. The kids are having fun making smoothies and inventing recipes. Our next invention is to attempt a raw apple pie. We have been comparing recipes online and don't like the looks of any of them, so... we make our own.
Maybe we'll come out of this with a cookbook deal...
Our poems for the day:
Aleks:
I am a dude; I ate some food.
Iza:
Citrus lemon, maple spice,
Steal a little paradise;
Ambrosia, nectar, summer sun,
Time to bake and have some fun;
Newborn cherry apple pie,
Looks so good that I could cry.
Me:
There once was a humanitarian,
who decided to eat vegetarian;
She let her kids eat
no dairy or meat,
and so they all got hungry-arian.
no...wait:
A canabalistic barbarian
decided to eat vegetarian,
it didn't last long,
it went oh so wrong;
cuz he devoured an octogenarian.
Ok...I'm done. G'night.
Aleks made Macaroni and Chreese... (no that's not a spelling error, and it's pronounced chtrees). It's a dairy free substitute...NOT. Pasta was ok, but the sauce was sick... Stay away. I could make a homemade sauce that tastes a zillion times better. In fact, I'm going over it right now in my head, and it doesn't include melted cardboard. If I were to make a sauce now, I would melt some soy butter in a pan, add some dijon mustard, a little flour (maybe spelt) to thicken it up into a paste; then, I would add some soy or rice or almond milk (probably rice, but would taste test). I would add some soy or rice cheese substitute...cheddar flavor. Mix well, salt to taste, and top with Italian seasoned bread crumbs. That's kinda how I make my homemade mac and cheese anyways. Hmmm, will have to try this another day.
Pitched the rest of the concoction and settled in for a slice of Ezekiel 4:9 Sesame Bread with soy butter and coop peanut butter (honey roasted of course). Complete with Maxwell House vanilla coffee. Now, I'm ok.
It's interesting to listen to and see people's responses to our choice to try this. Some think we're crazy; some think we won't be able to do it; and some think we are stupid and inconveniencing them...lol, that's interesting, and it makes me want to do it more. I think that's the rebellious part of me. HA! I guess I still haven't outgrown that. Iza is finding the same response from most people, and some don't even know what vegan means...they think it's just no meat.
Aleks is still going strong...we all are. So far, it's not that hard, and we are having fun looking at recipes and trying new things. The kids are having fun making smoothies and inventing recipes. Our next invention is to attempt a raw apple pie. We have been comparing recipes online and don't like the looks of any of them, so... we make our own.
Maybe we'll come out of this with a cookbook deal...
Our poems for the day:
Aleks:
I am a dude; I ate some food.
Iza:
Citrus lemon, maple spice,
Steal a little paradise;
Ambrosia, nectar, summer sun,
Time to bake and have some fun;
Newborn cherry apple pie,
Looks so good that I could cry.
Me:
There once was a humanitarian,
who decided to eat vegetarian;
She let her kids eat
no dairy or meat,
and so they all got hungry-arian.
no...wait:
A canabalistic barbarian
decided to eat vegetarian,
it didn't last long,
it went oh so wrong;
cuz he devoured an octogenarian.
Ok...I'm done. G'night.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Day One: We Survived!!!
So, Iza and I talked Aleks into joining us... on a trial basis. He is going to see how long he can last. But I have a feeling that once his competitive nature kicks in...he'll be toast. We had raisin and date oatmeal for breakfast. That went over well, but not a buy again. Iza didn't like it.
For lunch Iza packed kiwi, apples and cinnamon, water, and a salad with her homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Definitely an eat again! I ate lunch at Wegamn's... hit the olive and sushi bar. The Edamame Hummus is a WINNER! Aleks packed PB and J along with pickles and banana chips.
For dinner we had Smart Dogs and salad. Iza had Thai soup. Aleks liked the Smart Dogs so much that he is actually excited about trying new stuff tomorrow.
I think the best of the day was Iza's Thai soup and my Edamame Hummus. It wasn't the most spectacular eating day, but we all enjoyed it, and safely made it through despite Iza getting three teeth pulled and me almost having a root canal. Don't ask...
So here we sit looking forward to tomorrow. Why, you ask? Whole food Coop Honey Roasted Peanut Butter. Our ambrosia...nectar of the gods.
Iza and I decided that we will post our favorite recipes and products.
So long, farewell, no need to say adieu. Maybe, someday you'll be vegan to-o! Goodnight...goodnight...goodnight...
For lunch Iza packed kiwi, apples and cinnamon, water, and a salad with her homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Definitely an eat again! I ate lunch at Wegamn's... hit the olive and sushi bar. The Edamame Hummus is a WINNER! Aleks packed PB and J along with pickles and banana chips.
For dinner we had Smart Dogs and salad. Iza had Thai soup. Aleks liked the Smart Dogs so much that he is actually excited about trying new stuff tomorrow.
I think the best of the day was Iza's Thai soup and my Edamame Hummus. It wasn't the most spectacular eating day, but we all enjoyed it, and safely made it through despite Iza getting three teeth pulled and me almost having a root canal. Don't ask...
So here we sit looking forward to tomorrow. Why, you ask? Whole food Coop Honey Roasted Peanut Butter. Our ambrosia...nectar of the gods.
Iza and I decided that we will post our favorite recipes and products.
So long, farewell, no need to say adieu. Maybe, someday you'll be vegan to-o! Goodnight...goodnight...goodnight...
Sunday, February 28, 2010
The Night Before Vegan
Twas the night before Vegan and all through our pad,
the smell of burnt bacon was viciously bad;
Our stomachs were bloated, our eyes bloodshot red
from all of the food we'd stuffed into our heads
Iza and I cuddling, all snug on the couch,
While visions of butter made us quite a grouch.
And Iza in her Snuggie, and I in my sweats,
Had just settled our tummies for a night of regrets.
When out in the kitchen there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter.
Away to the oven I flew like a boulder,
Tore open the door and forgot the pot holder.
The roast on the rack all steamy and warm
Promised tomorrow's caloric reform.
When, what to my wondering eyes should I see,
But cheesy potatoes that spoke sweet nothings to me.
"Now Iza! the pork roast, smothered in bacon!
Cheesy potatoes, our senses awakened!
Eat it today! Can't have it tomorrow!
Throw it away! Or be tempted to sorrow!
And then, in a twinkling, I heard in my tummy
A moaning and groaning like the screams of a mummy.
As I drew in my breath, and was turning around,
My stomach was rumbling...what a horrible sound
We ate so much food that will soon be forbidden,
Aleks is searching for food that we've hidden...
And the cake that we made that smelled oh so sweet.
Was iced on the table and shouted out EAT!
It was spicy and plump, a right jolly old cake,
And I laughed when I saw it, a big piece I did take!
A wink of my eye and a quick slight of hand
I gulped down a second, felt my belly expand.
I spoke not a word, but went straight to get coffee,
And filled both our cups with cream flavored like toffee.
And laying my head on the side of the couch,
And giving a nod, both our tummies screamed ouch!
We ate so much food, to enjoy our last dinner,
But the weight of the pork made me feel like a sinner .
But I heard Iza exclaim, ‘at some point in the night,
"Just eat Vegan tomorrow, and you'll be all right!"
the smell of burnt bacon was viciously bad;
Our stomachs were bloated, our eyes bloodshot red
from all of the food we'd stuffed into our heads
Iza and I cuddling, all snug on the couch,
While visions of butter made us quite a grouch.
And Iza in her Snuggie, and I in my sweats,
Had just settled our tummies for a night of regrets.
When out in the kitchen there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter.
Away to the oven I flew like a boulder,
Tore open the door and forgot the pot holder.
The roast on the rack all steamy and warm
Promised tomorrow's caloric reform.
When, what to my wondering eyes should I see,
But cheesy potatoes that spoke sweet nothings to me.
"Now Iza! the pork roast, smothered in bacon!
Cheesy potatoes, our senses awakened!
Eat it today! Can't have it tomorrow!
Throw it away! Or be tempted to sorrow!
And then, in a twinkling, I heard in my tummy
A moaning and groaning like the screams of a mummy.
As I drew in my breath, and was turning around,
My stomach was rumbling...what a horrible sound
We ate so much food that will soon be forbidden,
Aleks is searching for food that we've hidden...
And the cake that we made that smelled oh so sweet.
Was iced on the table and shouted out EAT!
It was spicy and plump, a right jolly old cake,
And I laughed when I saw it, a big piece I did take!
A wink of my eye and a quick slight of hand
I gulped down a second, felt my belly expand.
I spoke not a word, but went straight to get coffee,
And filled both our cups with cream flavored like toffee.
And laying my head on the side of the couch,
And giving a nod, both our tummies screamed ouch!
We ate so much food, to enjoy our last dinner,
But the weight of the pork made me feel like a sinner .
But I heard Iza exclaim, ‘at some point in the night,
"Just eat Vegan tomorrow, and you'll be all right!"
Saturday, February 27, 2010
One Night Before... the Night Before
CHALLENGE: To go completely vegan for 21 days starting on March 1, 2010. To do: Get rid of all cheese and other illegal stuff in the fridge; we will have one day to eat it or give it away.
Mom: Ok, so Iza and I are sitting here thinking about food. We are also thinking about Bacon and Butter. We are trying to think of foods that butter does not make better. So far, we have come up with watermelon, pineapple, oranges, grapes, and other various fruits. Butter makes veggies better; it makes almost everything better. So, let's face the cold hard fact that the next twenty one days will be rather difficult.
Iza: First I thought that this was cool. ok, 21 days vegan. little did I know that I would have to give up milk and bacon. ( ok, maybe I knew that i would have to give up bacon, but i keep forgetting) So here i am sitting in my own cold hard world realizing that i will have to live without butter. The world is nothing without butter.
Mom: There are vegan substitutes for butter. It will be ok. I promise. 21 days. We can do this.
Iza: i am sobbing. but i am doing this of my own free will. Its a lot to ask of a 12 year old girl. But at the end of the 21 days i will have a 3 ton bag of bragging rights to hold over my brothers head. and it willl squash him like a bug.
Mom: Aleks is refusing to join us in our journey of self-discipline. He says that we are nuts, but that's ok... nuts are healthy and Vegan! This is gonna be fun!
Mom: Ok, so Iza and I are sitting here thinking about food. We are also thinking about Bacon and Butter. We are trying to think of foods that butter does not make better. So far, we have come up with watermelon, pineapple, oranges, grapes, and other various fruits. Butter makes veggies better; it makes almost everything better. So, let's face the cold hard fact that the next twenty one days will be rather difficult.
Iza: First I thought that this was cool. ok, 21 days vegan. little did I know that I would have to give up milk and bacon. ( ok, maybe I knew that i would have to give up bacon, but i keep forgetting) So here i am sitting in my own cold hard world realizing that i will have to live without butter. The world is nothing without butter.
Mom: There are vegan substitutes for butter. It will be ok. I promise. 21 days. We can do this.
Iza: i am sobbing. but i am doing this of my own free will. Its a lot to ask of a 12 year old girl. But at the end of the 21 days i will have a 3 ton bag of bragging rights to hold over my brothers head. and it willl squash him like a bug.
Mom: Aleks is refusing to join us in our journey of self-discipline. He says that we are nuts, but that's ok... nuts are healthy and Vegan! This is gonna be fun!
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