Wednesday, February 22, 2012

How to Speak Vegetarian

Just in case you were wondering how the cooking from yesterday went (ahem, Felton)... I did not get food poisoning! A person can only give herself food poisoning so many times before she learns to follow recipes the right way. Lets not forget the cookout/slip n slide fiasco of 2009.

This is the recipe I tried:

Hawaiian-style Sweet-and-Sour Roasted Pineapple and Bell Peppers




(the photo from Vegetarian Times... mine did not look so much like this)

I find being a vegetarian harder when it comes to actually cooking meals because it's not just "lettuce, tomato, etc." You have to find new things to do with vegetables, which makes me revert back to the old cheese/pasta diet.

But it doesn't lessen the fact that hey, I was cooking. And I did not call Felton one time to ask what an ingredient is or where I could find it in a supermarket. Upgrade! Felton*, a college friend and secret chef, is my go-to on cooking advice. The woman can make gourmet out of leftovers. Not that I'm jealous or anything.

3 comments:

  1. Why vegetarian? Meal looks good but lacks protein. :(

    Also, yay, cookings! :)

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    1. I've been a vegetarian for a few years now. It's not health-related, it's just because eating something that had a heart beat freaks me out. Also, that's why I don't eat seafood. I guess you could say I'm picky.

      I get most of my protein from nonfat and low-fat dairy (Greek yogurt is a fav), beans, and nuts. I try to watch tofu/soy intake because of the negative health factors for women.

      If you know of any good vegetarian recipes, please let me know!

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    2. Don't eat vegetarian often, but if I come across something good I'll let you know :)

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