tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post128114949644865734..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: Eggplant salad with ume-tahini dressingAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-242147621514052782010-03-18T22:03:39.807-07:002010-03-18T22:03:39.807-07:00Mary,
Umeboshi seems expensive at first but it'...Mary,<br />Umeboshi seems expensive at first but it's so sour and salty that a little goes a long way, so it's not so bad. Actually, I'm pretty shocked at how expensive things like tahini and almond butter have gotten.<br /><br />Maybe my next splurge should be new placemats. Although, when you think about it, there's a new newspaper every day.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-79045945566464437882010-03-18T15:57:59.311-07:002010-03-18T15:57:59.311-07:00Oh my GOD that salad is calling my name. That soun...Oh my GOD that salad is calling my name. That sounds perfect for me. I've eaten umeboshi things in restaurants, but I've never cooked with it. It will be my next splurge, for sure! (Also, I like your newspaper placemat.)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17546256738190301358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-34742771853039021292010-03-18T09:22:31.087-07:002010-03-18T09:22:31.087-07:00Steve,
Thanks for leaving a comment.
River,
I was...Steve,<br />Thanks for leaving a comment.<br /><br />River,<br />I was worried the salad might be a little too "interesting" for my guests, but they seemed to like it. :)<br /><br />I'm going to try adding turmeric to baked goods with more moderation — I got a little carried away with the bread. I added just a pinch to soup and the color was beautiful.<br /><br />Oraphan,<br />I made a LOT of dressing while I was testing the recipe and I'm still eating it on salads!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-91823431642167000802010-03-17T22:32:09.964-07:002010-03-17T22:32:09.964-07:00Oh Wow, everything looks fantastic! I'm a hug...Oh Wow, everything looks fantastic! I'm a huge fan of eggplant. Your tahini dressing looks and sounds so delicious,I'll definitely give it a try very soon:)Oraphanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998145117245769730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-91954162909867510662010-03-16T14:44:54.546-07:002010-03-16T14:44:54.546-07:00What an interesting salad! Bring on the "exot...What an interesting salad! Bring on the "exotic" ingredients! :)<br /><br />Your bread is gorgeous! I love adding turmeric to baked goods too, it gives them a beautiful color.River - The Crafty Kookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232014248756907558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-11176293620141739222010-03-16T05:10:08.155-07:002010-03-16T05:10:08.155-07:00Actually, I am feeling to say that I am learning a...Actually, I am feeling to say that I am learning and enjoying your blog a great deal. Thank you for all the work you put in.Stevehttp://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-40058581996221593192010-03-15T09:05:51.367-07:002010-03-15T09:05:51.367-07:00Chow vegan,
I'm going to post a photo of the i...Chow vegan,<br />I'm going to post a photo of the inside, soon. Maybe a little turmeric would have been nice but I really did use too much. Too much.<br /><br />Mihl,<br />Umeboshi paste is salty and sour — my favorites, though usually I try to limit salt. It's a very interesting ingredient to have around. You can also get umeboshi vinegar.<br /><br />Jacqueline,<br />I'm craving the veggie bugger muffins. Perhaps I will have one.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-82242600436260701612010-03-15T03:51:30.972-07:002010-03-15T03:51:30.972-07:00OK, so I am now craving the muffins with cannelini...OK, so I am now craving the muffins with cannelini beans, avocado and salad greens!Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-59912849250551066152010-03-14T05:42:41.011-07:002010-03-14T05:42:41.011-07:00I love "weird" ingredients. I have never...I love "weird" ingredients. I have never had the chance to use umeboshi paste but I think I'll look for it now to make that salad. It looks so beautiful and delicious!Mihlhttp://www.seitanismymotor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-69119110837932657602010-03-13T17:18:29.974-08:002010-03-13T17:18:29.974-08:00Yum! the eggplant salad looks great and so creativ...Yum! the eggplant salad looks great and so creative. Love the day-glo bread, so curious to see the inside though. :-)chow veganhttp://chowvegan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-19749280687469409222010-03-13T09:58:48.325-08:002010-03-13T09:58:48.325-08:00Penny,
You should definitely make the cheese and p...Penny,<br />You should definitely make the cheese and post a recipe so I can see it. Be careful how much turmeric you add to your bread dough — mine was seriously garish!<br /><br />Jill,<br />Thanks! I think I'm going to go snap a photo of the inside of the bread — if there's any left.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-87269276985350474512010-03-13T03:33:16.367-08:002010-03-13T03:33:16.367-08:00All of this food looks so great! I like your notes...All of this food looks so great! I like your notes on umeboshi paste. I've never tried it before but am reconsidering it now. I love the idea of adding turmeric to bread for colour. I wish you included a picture of the bright inside! The English muffins also sound fantastic. I really need to be brave and make my own bread someday.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452336830460709060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-35516950221507101882010-03-13T01:32:32.739-08:002010-03-13T01:32:32.739-08:00Oh! Everything looks so good! I have a jar of um...Oh! Everything looks so good! I have a jar of umeboshi paste here, actually, which I bought to make vegan cheese but haven't used yet... I really must become a bit more exotic! ;O)<br />Adding turmeric sounds like a great idea. I'll be dolloping some into my next batch! Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration, as always. :o)Pennyhttp://svh2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-72791377180504313872010-03-12T15:19:30.177-08:002010-03-12T15:19:30.177-08:00Kiersten,
I never used to like eggplant either but...Kiersten,<br />I never used to like eggplant either but it's grown on me. The camera didn't fully capture the strange appearance of the bread — and you didn't see the inside. :)<br /><br />Ricki,<br />If you saw the bread in person you'd probably still be questioning your eyes. You'd think, "the bread can't possibly be that color. There must be something wrong with my eyes." Ahem.<br /><br />Virginie,<br />The cloth is actually a beautiful bag that a friend made for me as a going away present. One fabric is the outside and the other is the inside. <br /><br />Abigail,<br />I was kind of thinking about the challah trick when I added the turmeric, but I think I added way too much. Also, I think whole grains are more difficult to color than unbleached white. I may try adding 1/4 teaspoon next time. (I added 1 teaspoon.)<br /><br />Courtney,<br />I have to say, the English muffin sandwiches were great!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-78061944722165494682010-03-12T15:02:56.007-08:002010-03-12T15:02:56.007-08:00The salad sounds fantastic! I love eggplant :-)
...The salad sounds fantastic! I love eggplant :-)<br /><br />Your English muffin sandwich pics and descriptions are making my mouth water, lol!<br /><br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-47894346270854432052010-03-12T13:25:16.555-08:002010-03-12T13:25:16.555-08:00Adding turmeric to your bread is a great idea (I t...Adding turmeric to your bread is a great idea (I too have been reading up on the health benefits). What a great trick it would be when making challah (to mimic the yellow from the traditional eggs).Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-61476406923394354952010-03-12T12:19:49.040-08:002010-03-12T12:19:49.040-08:00Funny! I've got the same cloth at home (on pic...Funny! I've got the same cloth at home (on pictures 2 & 3). This Swedish company, it is everywhere! I like the combination you do with umeboshi & tahini, in your both recipes. I'm not sure I've ever tried it on day, I have to. Umeboshi gives a good flavored change to lemon in your tofu cream.Virginie P.http://absolutegreen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-43921653511843678262010-03-12T08:36:50.816-08:002010-03-12T08:36:50.816-08:00Everything looks great, including the kablooey! Y...Everything looks great, including the kablooey! Your salad sounds like a dish called "Grilled Eggplant" that we used to order at a local Japanese restaurant--browned eggplant with a yummy sauce over top. But I like the idea of adding greens, carrots and seeds to yours. And the bread doesn't look glowy at all to me--maybe my eyes are worse than I thought! ;)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-15084956734601607062010-03-11T19:25:55.468-08:002010-03-11T19:25:55.468-08:00I am not an eggplant fan, but I'd be up for tr...I am not an eggplant fan, but I'd be up for trying the dressing. I've never had umeboshi before. I've seen it around but never had the slightest clue about what to do with it. <br /><br />Your bread looks good to me. Not weird at all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com