My husband I have a very bad habit of buying food products "on sale" thinking that I will eventually use them in one of my new dishes. My advice is that a bargain ain't a bargain if you end up tossing it. Case in point. I found gorgeous baby eggplant at the farmers market - eggplant parmesan ...
Fall Color in the Mountains? Try Tupelo Honey Cafe!
I’m a vegetarian, I live in the South, surrounded by carnivores. This is a challenge. But I’m comforted that Asheville is emerging as a leader among Green Dining Destinations. Tupelo Honey Café, located in Asheville deserves mention. With two locations in Asheville, they can also be found in ...
Bratwurst – Can Viana improve upon Tofurky?
Since autumn is fast approaching, I'm working on some new slow cooker recipes that fit the cooler weather. I was glad to see another brand of veggie Bratwurst at one of my favorite local stores in Charlotte, Healthy Home Market. I wondered whether Viana, a German-made product (distributed in the ...
Old Fashioned Stuffed Peppers
Although I already have a great stuffed pepper recipe in Fool a Carnivore (check out Baked Bell Peppers Stuffed with Sausage and Spinach at pp. 69-70), I had a hankering for the more traditional kind of stuffed pepper I remember from childhood. I conferred with Bill and he remembered that rice, ...
Can Vegan Breaded Shrimp Fool a Carnivore?
My husband is a huge seafood lover, so I have been looking for products that can replicate the taste and texture of seafood. I made Breaded Vegan Shrimp by Sophie’s Kitchen tonight and Bill and I were both impressed with the texture and flavor of the vegan shrimp. I had previously tried the ...
WestSoy Chicken-Style Seitan Gets Two Thumbs Up!
One of my favorite late summer recipes from Fool a Carnivore is Okra and Tomatoes with Chicken. I love this recipe because it is so simple to make and celebrates end of the summer produce that is still at its peak of flavor. We found some beautiful tiny okra pods (which to me means 2” or less) at ...
Field Roast Smoked Tomato Quarter Loaf Disappoints
Since I am a HUGE fan of the Field Roast sausage products, I really looked forward to trying one of their quarter roasts. I had searched in vain for them at several stores and was pleased that I could finally find them at our new Whole Foods in Charlotte. As I read the simple package directions, ...
Gardein BBQ Pulled Shreds – How to Improve Them
I love trying new products that seek to expand the horizons of plant based protein. Since my carnivores live in the South, the idea of BBQ is always appealing. My hubby and I tried Gardein's BBQ pulled shreds tonight and liked them . . . but think they could be better with one simple change. The ...
