One Vegan at a Time!

I was so impressed with the lemongrass tamarind sauce I decided to try this Szechuan style peanut sauce.  When I got home from work I just sliced up some extra firm tofu and baked it with some of this sauce. I used the Trader Joe's extra firm tofu that is vacuum sealed, not the tofu that's packed in water. I love it because it needs no pressing so you can make a spontaneous decision to have tofu. It's definitely worth the extra fifty cents!

 The sauce is garlic-y and it definitely has a kick. It also has that super silky texture that my homemade peanut sauce never has. It would be great as a dip for spring rolls too!

I just learned that one of my coworkers has now gone one whole month with no animal products! He's a bagger at work an I'm always telling him he should be a politician because he has that way with people. But he should be a good politician, not a swarmy one. Anyway, he's interested in Buddhism, and believes in practicing non violence. And thankfully he has made the connection to practice non violence with all sentient beings. When we first started talking veganism, he was leaning towards going pescatarian, which is a start. But I brought him some gardein fishless filets and also the crab-less cakes to try. He loved them both. I'm really happy and so proud of him for making that connection and commitment. An I'm so happy that there are so many delicious vegan foods out there. And this is a win of course for the animals! And it might even be a chain reaction, he could share food with friends and make them consider some kinder versions of their favorite foods. You know how most of the time when you see teenagers, especially in groups you want to do anything to avoid them? Well, this kid proves that not all teenagers are to be feared. I just am so happy and proud!

Do I need to even say anything? Kanye is one of the shyest of my girls, but funnily enough when she sees the camera she turns into a supermodel!