I am a huge fan of soy and now that I am vegan that is certainly to my benefit, however, I am going to do my best to not over do it. There seems to be a great deal of mixed reviews on soy and two things I don't want to encounter are any hormone imbalances (aside from any I'm already experiencing naturally as a 35 year old woman) and anything that might produce too much mucous. Ever since I can remember I have always adored tofu, also a very good thing. I actually grew up eating a lot of vegan food it was just often served with a side of meat and always some dairy snuck in there, usually, in the form of butter. Oh butter, how I do miss you and remember you fondly! It's fantastic that there are many soy alternatives and I am on a mission to study up and incorporate these into my daily routines. Any suggestions out there?
Current obsession, COCONUT. In every form. It's another one of those things I have always loved, now I'm just finding a lot more ways to eat and drink it. Today I found an excellent raw coconut ice cream recipe online. When I give it a go (I'm sure I'll be making some modifications) I will post the recipe with my additions/subtractions. I was thinking it would be awesome to make some ice cream using pure coconut cream (not the watery milk) and some really tender young coconut meat. Seriously. I am drooling right now. I better get my ice cream machine dusted off...
In fact, I'm having an epiphany right now, I make an incredible Peanut Sauce using coconut cream. How does a Peanut Sauce Ice Cream sound!? OK, maybe without the tamari and garlic...but maybe not. It could be killer. I know, maybe a little strange, but, then again you haven't tried my peanut sauce. I made it the first couple days I went vegan and I was literally licking my plate. It tastes like pure creamy, fatty, luxuriousness... on it's own and served aside everything.
Time to make some and get a recipe up for you guys for both Peanut Sauce and Coconut Ice Cream and likely a fusion of the two. The more unique the better, right?! Blogging = Creative Juices Flowing. You have been so very patient for new recipes and the new blog format with recipes in their own corner.
I will get on that ASAP but can you find me a Nanny or something?! My 2 and 3 year old boys are a little demanding of Mama Ash's time. Well folks out there, it is almost TGIF! I hope you all have some great weekend plans. I will be going to farmer's markets and hanging out with my pregnant BFF who is coming to visit me. Yay for house guests! Did I tell you I LOVE to entertain? I am an amazing hostess. I actually was planning on starting a supper club this year. Now I'm thinking of starting a bay area vegan supper club. Anyone local to the San Francisco area interested in joining up? Let's brainstorm! See you soon.
