Supper

[small h]

Vegetarian meatball soy sphere parm, and penne with carrot greens pesto. Trying to get the freezer under control. This might take a while.

[Behemoth]

Leftovers: leftover artichokes and a couple slices of prosciutto in a frittata. Old soft cheese made into Obatzda, eaten on whole wheat “pretzel-style” Knäckebrot. Castelvetrano olives. Kids had Nürnberg sausages because while they profess to care about animals and the environment, they don’t care so much that they would be willing to eat vegetables. 

[small h]

Less unsuccessful than usual fried rice, in that it at least crisped up (but also formed rice cakes rather than separate grains). With broccoli, mushrooms, shrimp and egg.

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, mizuna, avocado, onion, caper & tomato sandwich.

Weird combo, I know, but something something, Jews, Chinese food, something something.

[Daniel]

Some Basic Pasta.. Garlic, onion and carrot, then a tomatoes and like a half a bottle of this gross natural red my wife brought home.. It tasted like rust, we just tossed it into the sauce, a lot of basil, some chile, let it cooked down... Cashew ricotta.. Boiled broccoli tossed with raw garlic, olive oil, salt, lemon and then more salt..  All while super hot.. I like the cut of the broccoli... Then a simple salad, some hardy greens.  Mustard dressing. 

Not my favorite but, it was all pretty simple.. No bells and whistles, Miss A was very happy.

 

 

 

[StephanieL]

Smoky black bean chili with butternut squash (original recipe uses sweet potatoes).  The "smoky" part comes from chipotles en adobo. Toppings included mashed avocado, chopped chives, lime juice, and queso fresco.

[Meredith380]

I must confess I don’t get the “trendy” eating. Vegan, raw food diet, vegetarian. I like seafood and meat just as much as I like vegetables and fruits. But I want what I suppose I consider to be a “real” protein (tofu included) in a meal. 
 

 While it’s nice to consider the climate crisis, right now there’s a food insecurity crisis which to me should be the priority. Same with people treating each other with respect. There are so many issues in the US that not eating meat isn’t one I’m going to put time or effort into. I respect those who do, it’s just not on my agenda. 
 

the pandemic has had me ordering meat from local farmers/ butchers etc and solely focusing on small businesses. 
 

oh dinner tonight was a crepe with Kerrygold butter and grade B Canadian syrup. 

[joethefoodie]

Great sentiment! I especially support the support of local farmers/butchers/small businesses.

However, I've eschewed all Grade B syrups and now only use amber or dark... I'm an syruptarian (that's a joke, everyone).

Chirashi.  No matter what I do, the plating is rather, ummm, disgusting?

Anyway, there are poached shrimp, poached scallops, ikura and some wild Sockeye salmon I smoke roasted in the steam oven. A pickled ramp and avocado too!

[mitchells]

It was let's throw in whatever we have in the fridge congee night. Used a stock made with the top of leeks, mushroom stems and ginger for cooking the rice. Then some starting to shrivel mushroom caps, leftover cooked kale, scallion First time I ever used that and it was magical. Really improved the flavor. 

[bloviatrix]

We had chicken franks last night. Frankly, if anything shouldn't be called a hot dog, it's this. They're kind of nasty. Blah flavor, no snap. Requires enormous quantities of spicy mustard to hide the taste. (spouse loves them, the boy and I don't)

[Daniel]

7 hours ago, Meredith380 said:

I must confess I don’t get the “trendy” eating. Vegan, raw food diet, vegetarian. I like seafood and meat just as much as I like vegetables and fruits. But I want what I suppose I consider to be a “real” protein (tofu included) in a meal. 
 

 While it’s nice to consider the climate crisis, right now there’s a food insecurity crisis which to me should be the priority. Same with people treating each other with respect. There are so many issues in the US that not eating meat isn’t one I’m going to put time or effort into. I respect those who do, it’s just not on my agenda. 
 

Firstly, I do tend to naturally be on trend when it comes to food..  So that's cool.. But, i guess I don't get what you don't get about being Vegan.. I mean, it's not that  difficult a concept.  I mean there are hundreds of millions of people who are vegetarian around the world.. It's not some foreign concept.  It's actually cheaper, more healthy and better for the environment.

In terms of food insecurity, or the food crisis, this is certainly tied to the dairy and meat industry.. The American Diet is terrible for the environment.. It takes 16 pounds of grain to make 1 pound of meat.  We throw away several hundred pounds a year per person, a typical family wastes 2000 dollars a year in food.  There is tons of waste and all sorts of issues.. None of it having to do with being vegan or vegetarian.  

That is great that your animals are murdered and tortured close to your house. Maybe if you listen closely you can hear a male cow being murdered in front of it's mother who is off to get milked. Obviously in the most humane way possible.  You should ask them for a tour of the kill floor while it's in full swing.  

There are so many issues in the US right now and you can definitely pick your causes..  I just don't see why one has to choose a side.. I feel again, as I have said, a lot of people are so hostile to this issue because, deep down, they know they are very wrong.. Literally choosing the pleasure of eating something tasty over the life and safety of a sentient being..  I get it, I will most likely slip up or give in, because of the want of a selfish pleasure.  

I really think that you can't justify eating meat outside of saying, "Ok, you got me, I am just a selfish prick.. I get it, i want something and if I close my eyes and pretend to forget, maybe I can enjoy this"  It's hard to come to that realization about yourself because deep down, we all think we are good people.. But then we do these little things where we make excuses and bargain and explain away the shitty things we do.  But sometimes, you got to say, i am wrong and life is hard enough and well, mama wants a steak.  But, you just have to know, there is no humane way to murder something that doesn't want to be murdered. 

[Daniel]

Last night was shrimp night

pre-boil 

 

You know, the texture was interesting.. Almost like a spongy fish cake, fish ball.. More like imitation crab, rubbery and spongy.. But the taste, holy shit, it was horrible..  At  first it had the fish cake thing going, then it just finished with the taste of crushed up aspirin.  It was cloying and didn't leave my mouth for most of the evening.. Like, I don't know if it was still there but, it left an imprint.  

I had a late night meeting with someone and ate a our tofu bahn mi which was delicious. 

 

[joethefoodie]

1 hour ago, mitchells said:

It was let's throw in whatever we have in the fridge congee night. Used a stock made with the top of leeks, mushroom stems and ginger for cooking the rice. Then some starting to shrivel mushroom caps, leftover cooked kale, scallion First time I ever used that and it was magical. Really improved the flavor. 

What type of rice do you use for your congee?  I had some broken Thai rice that is allegedly good for congee, but I think it's gone, though I have a dozen other rices in my pantry.

[voyager]

35 minutes ago, Daniel said:

Last night was shrimp night

pre-boil 

 

You know, the texture was interesting.. Almost like a spongy fish cake, fish ball.. More like imitation crab, rubbery and spongy.. But the taste, holy shit, it was horrible..  At  first it had the fish cake thing going, then it just finished with the taste of crushed up aspirin.  It was cloying and didn't leave my mouth for most of the evening.. Like, I don't know if it was still there but, it left an imprint. 

I'm sorry for your sorry experience, Daniel.    But I think your description of this faux shrimp illustrates what some of us have been thinking if not asking.    Is it worthwhile to simulate an animal product when there are infinite non-meat alternatives?

 

[mitchells]

I've been using Nishiki Medium Grain Rice which I think is basically sushi rice. And I've been using the method recommended by Melissa Clark back in May in the NY Times. 1/2 cup rice with 6 cups of water cooked for 1-2 hours which seems to be the perfect amount for 2 people. 

[Daniel]

55 minutes ago, voyager said:

I'm sorry for your sorry experience, Daniel.    But I think your description of this faux shrimp illustrates what some of us have been thinking if not asking.    Is it worthwhile to simulate an animal product when there are infinite non-meat alternatives?

 

Of course it is.. If it's  good then it's worth it.. Nothing ventured nothing gained and all of these failed things hopefully will advance us.     There are fake animal products that are delicious., just egg is one of them.. And then there are products, like fake parm, that are not worth it.. I try everything as I am constantly getting samples and then also exploring on my own... Rarely it works, 9 times out of 10 it doesn't.   But, I also would say the same thing about just about every meal in the frozen  section, or just about every processed product that contains meat too.