Ala Carte choices for: Vegetarian
June
8
2010

It Tastes of Chicken!

I’m really torn by this report in Time Magazine. It’s an article about a new process to create fake chicken out of soy protein powder. According to the article the process involves mixing soy protein powder, wheat flour and water. It’s then processed at a particular temperature and viola, goop that has the texture of [read more...]

May
24
2010

Meatless Mondays

There is a new trend going on in the food world called Meatless Mondays. Mario Batali, Sir Paul McCartney and others are embracing this concept as a way to reduce greenhouse gases caused by producing meat products, as well as reducing our meat intake. In theory both reasons seem sound. If even a small percentage [read more...]

May
5
2010

Time To Say “When”

A rambling rant on the nature of the food and restaurant industry and it’s relationship to the average consumer.

June
9
2009

“Rue-Not” Reuben – Gregor’s Pub

This is an offbeat take on the classic Rueben sandwich. It’s vegetarian and healthy, but don’t let that stop you. Those paying attention will see some similarities with an earlier sandwich. I keep telling you, experiment! Shopping List Dark or Marble Rye bread, thickly sliced 2 red peppers Roasted garlic Fresh basil Sauerkraut, drained Bean [read more...]

June
8
2009

Cafe Flora – Seattle WA

This past Saturday we descended on Cafe Flora in the Madison District for our friend Jo’s birthday celebration. Cafe Flora is a vegan friendly vegetarian place with something you just don’t find anymore in Seattle, a parking lot. An honest to gosh, full size parking lot. This party was getting off to a great start. [read more...]