Comments on: Almost Vegetarian, Vegetarian and Vegan Archives Finished

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:34:29 +0000

OH! and I forgot to mention that I also reduce the sugar (almost in half) because I don’t feel as though it needs that much sugar and I think the recipe actually benefits from reducing it.
And I echo the sentiments of the above poster. Food is an experience with a history and a future

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:33:57 +0000

OH! and I forgot to mention that I also reduce the sugar (almost in half) because I don’t feel as though it needs that much sugar and I think the recipe actually benefits from it.
And I echo the sentiments of the above poster. Food is an experience with a history and a future

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:26:30 +0000

I too have tried (and made) vegan baked goods and I find them mediocre at best.
And then I realized that a family recipe I have is delicious AND vegan!
I don’t have any directions written, but it’s a simple recipe.
2 cups brown sugar
3 cups flour
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 tsp baking soda (dissolved in applesauce)
2 cups raisins
Mix together, Use a 13 by 9 pan, 350 degrees for approx 1hr
When I was young we used to make our own applesauce from the tree in the backyard. I don’t feel right buying applesauce so I often make this recipe with mashed bananas and mix up the spices. The recipe is also easily halved and also easily made in to cupcakes by reducing the baking time. Also I don’t like raisins very much so I’ll omit them or if I’m making banana cupcakes I’ll sub them with chocolate chips. I’ll also add wheat bran and various other goodies. It makes a good product so I’d recommend it to anyone and not just because it’s a family recipe

By: Ineke

Ineke — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:17:57 +0000

Hey,

Thanks for creating a vegetarian category! And I’d also just like to say — I’ve been reading your blog for a while, and I love the obvious thought and care that goes into it and makes it such a pleasure to read. There’s so much difference between reading a cut-and-dried recipe and the kind of post that you write: where cooking is a process with a history (and consequences, too, if you take into account sustainable eating), not just a list of ingredients to be chucked into a pot. So thanks again, and happy cooking through the winter season!

By: Maninas

Maninas — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:55:12 +0000

hi barbara, i didn’t mean anything overly complicated when is suggested the list of recipe. a page containing a list of recipes that link to relevant post would be perfectly adequate. nothing fancy, really.