Tuesday, July 17, 2007

hello, hello

Tofu scramble with kalamata olives, green beans, tomato, cucumber, el burrito sausage and garlic with fresh fruit.
Coffee silk
in the back.

Rice stick noodles with Vege Thai sinfully amazing peanut sauce, tofu, kale, carrots and broccoli. Inspiration ala lolo.

Huxley and his new friend, mr. teeny eggplant with arms.


Random summer squash chili. With garlic scapes, carrots, zucchini & summer squash.

Half peanut, half kung pao organic wok bowl from New Seasons.

Super simple & quick lunch from a couple weeks back - Gardenburger herb crusted cutlet with homemade marinara and pesto tofu ricotta, fresh chinese broccoli and nectarine.

Ah, Dots grub.

Vegan Greek Salad with tofu.

Fresh cut fries with spicy tofu dipping sauce. The key is to get a little ketchup and tofu sauce on your frie. Oh, and to eat more salad than fries to avoid feeling like a monster.

My resident bartender, Thomas', Hazelnut Espresso martini.


The rain has returned to Portland, just for a bit, and I'm just fine with that. Sure, I don't adore the extensive rainy season, or misty season, but this summer has been TOO warm for me.

And with that, I've been eating less at home, at least less interesting food. I had dinner at the Red & Black cafe twice this past week alone, as well as enjoying the above New Seasons wok bowl on Friday night.
Speaking of Red & Black not only did we just post a review on Stumptown Vegans, but Thomas and I have made reservations for their Vegan Dinner benefit on Saturday night. Check it out if you're in the area and interested, support a fantastic local, vegetarian cafe.

24 comments:

n/a said...

That drink looks great! Cheers! I'm so jealous.

TheGirlCan'tHelpIt! said...

That salad with tofu looks more like a vegan caesar than a vegan Greek - but it looks good! Will you share the recipe?

Unknown said...

Your Rice Stick Noodles & Vege Thai look so good!

Huxley & his new friend are so cute!

It hasn't been too hot here but its been SO dry.

jess (of Get Sconed!) said...

Hi Mare!
The salad was actually from a bar/restaurant, Dots, in SE Portland. So, no recipe to share. It consists of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, seasoned tofu (chewy as if it's been frozen and defrosted), kalamata olives and Italian dressing. Definitely not traditional.

KleoPatra said...

i <3 Huxley. What a great photo!! Everything looks amazing. Dots, yet another Portland restaurant. Does it ever end out there by you? Such choices. Of course if i had my druthers, i'd just beg and whine for handouts outside of your door. You make the best of EVERYTHING vegan. you amaze me, Jess. Love it all.

Anna said...

Huxley is a most handsome pussycat! Love the look of that cocktail, too. I always enjoy your posts, Jess.

Anonymous said...

The Tofu salad looks yummy. Just discovered your blog and will be visiting regularly!
Thanks
Charlotte

Unknown said...

Love the martini! Everything else is beautiful!

Teresa said...

That wok bowl looks so pretty and delicious.

Aren't you lucky to have a resident bartender who makes cool drinks (haha)!

Monika K said...

Wow, I thought all of this food looked terrific and then I was momentarily sidetracked by the blog about cookies below it...either way, it's all quite impressive! (-:

erica said...

So that's where my eggplant man went!

Ooho dots. I must go. I must I must I must.

Anonymous said...

Yummy, yummy, yummy !
I'm trying not to eat past 7pm and you are making me hungry !!
LOL

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

wow, such enticing dishes as always, Jess!! I always get inspiration from your multiple-meal posts :0)

JENNA said...

eggplant with arms is freaking me out. i would have ripped those arms right off.

Carrie™ said...

$9-$20 for the benefit dinner??!! That sounds like a steal! Oh if only I lived on the west coast. As usual, your porn is a turn-on! And that martini. Delicious!

Kati said...

That spicy tofu dipping sauce is very pretty. Huxley looks a bit scary, but I don't really blame him - eggplant is scary for me, too.

Anonymous said...

so you need to call me tomorrow to remind me....please. i think i might remember....it's at 7, right? i was thinking i could meet you at your house and so i could just park in your unused spot and then walk over there with you. how does that sound? is the picnic thing happening tomorrow?

shaun.marie said...

Ha! The picture of kitty with penguin eggplant is heelarious. also you are mentioned in my most recent post for your insidious blueberry peer pressure!

Peggy said...

That's the cutest little eggplant I've ever seen! <3

anna/village vegan said...

It all looks so good...but, boy, that brunch!

Joe said...

I agree with the other posters about the drink! Looks decadent!

leonine194 said...

miam! i love the dark chocolate cake!

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