Satan challenge

No No not satan, it seitan. And these are the 2 local seitan brands in the Philly area. Rays and Michaels. Both are for sale at Whole Foods in Callowhill. I did like both, but am partial to Ray's. Not sure why but it chunks and chunkier and the saltiness and tender texture, it wins in my book. Get the best of Rays seitan at Horizon's aparently its a special recipe.

"Seitan" is the Japanese name. “kofu” in China, and as "wheat meat" and "gluten" here in the U.S., seitan is a low fat, high protein "meat substitute"
As a protein source, seitan contains about 31 grams of protein per 4 ounce serving, provides a modest amount of B vitamins and iron and contains no saturated fat or cholesterol. A 3 1/2 ounce (100 gram) serving contains 118 calories, 18% protein and less than 1% unsaturated fat. The same amount of beef has 207 calories and 32.2% protein and is high in saturated fats.
Yes it is a processed food which I do eat sparingly. I do enjoy a good sub every once in a while..

Fakin...

I'm always puzzled when people call it fake meat, or fake this and that... Its not fake it really is seitan, or really is tofu, or something of the sort. Today I made a tofu omlet. Filled with veggies and veganrella. It was from Vegan Brunch. Good stuff. If you haven't made it get it and make it. And def use the black salt. Apparently you can get it at the Indian grocery store in Philly on Walnut and 43rd, or I ordered it online.

I have a theory

I heard this one and I won't reveal where it was from.... THe whole reason fruit exists is to get us to eat it to multiply.

Life ain't easy

I had a realization that the best things in life are the hardest and take the most work to achieve. I recently took up a meditation practice. The teacher told us that this is not an easy thing, sitting with yourself quiet trying to avoid thinking, labeling and judgement. He told us this was work. And so it is. I have been putting forth a best effort for a daily meditation practice. It is a challenge. This started me later thinking that all my life achievements thus far have been hard work. The things that we want take time, energy, effort. But they are all worth it.... I'm not sure if this seems life a common thought but in realizing that easiness is not always the best option is guiding me to a certain direction in life.

ReTurn...

I stole the capitalization from Jill. My life feels like a full turn. My official summer has come to an end. I am returning to work tomorrow full time, full duty. But still in rehab. I feel refreshed for the working world although i could get very used to not working full time. I had a great summer spending lots of time with my parents who have been amazing over the past 3 months. I would not have gotten through the rehab without her. My chauffer, my support through it all. Thanks MOM. Through all the confusing mess i had a good summer and a good tan. I am alot more thankful for every day and hope to keep this in my life as i return...

Vegan MoFo

Vegan MoFo is coming up again in October. I have never been a part of this. The idea is to blog as much as poosible about vegan food and cooking in the month. Aiming for about 20 posts- 1 for every weekday. Maybe this will get me back to blogging again......

Shark bite....

Walking around in this leg brace for the past 9 weeks has led me to much attention. Everyone and anyone feels the need to comment or talk to me about my knee. I have heard from the worst "that suck" to the many, many, many stories of others injuries. Alot of people want to know how i did it, sometimes i am impeled to tell the truth other times i agree with what they ask and walk away. But the best happened to me today sitting on the beach. A man walked by and plainly said "Shark bite"..... I quickly agreed and he kept walking. i used it later when someone asked as i was leaving the beach.