tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post2559038966096564116..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: Giving a party that keeps on givingAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-70450948179858382532014-03-08T13:32:03.440-08:002014-03-08T13:32:03.440-08:00I wish you could have been here to share the meal!...I wish you could have been here to share the meal!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-84045543071115089152014-03-08T13:01:08.539-08:002014-03-08T13:01:08.539-08:00What a gorgeous chocolate chip cake - it is indeed...What a gorgeous chocolate chip cake - it is indeed pretty! What a delicious dinner, I wish I am eating them!rika@vmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901767751926870086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-67323744196670839142014-03-06T10:07:24.003-08:002014-03-06T10:07:24.003-08:00Way too much is better than not enough! Leftovers...Way too much is better than not enough! Leftovers will get eaten, no problem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-27139007632354345242014-03-06T09:40:34.597-08:002014-03-06T09:40:34.597-08:00Thanks! I hope I haven't inspired you to get t...Thanks! I hope I haven't inspired you to get too carried away — I always make way too much. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-25825201589064257392014-03-06T09:39:21.543-08:002014-03-06T09:39:21.543-08:00If I remember correctly, the mom was a tad ditzy —...If I remember correctly, the mom was a tad ditzy — I don't she paid much attention to the consequences of her actions. I should have made a double recipe. ; )Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-621762975916978942014-03-05T17:12:05.839-08:002014-03-05T17:12:05.839-08:00Your food looks fabulous, Andrea! I am having a d...Your food looks fabulous, Andrea! I am having a dinner party this weekend, and you have made me a little nervous...I will definitely cook more than I think I need, just in case :-)<br /><br />Courtney Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-45547099722518839232014-02-28T18:36:22.842-08:002014-02-28T18:36:22.842-08:00Oh my goodness, that story about the mother taking...Oh my goodness, that story about the mother taking 3 huge pieces for her baby actually gave me hot flashes. Ahhhh!!!! Like did she think there was more food coming or was she just inconsiderate? <br />Everything looks great though!Randi (laughfrodisiac)http://www.laughfrodisiac.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-70023259396359750062014-02-25T14:10:48.364-08:002014-02-25T14:10:48.364-08:00Yes that's true, omnivores do like vegan food ...Yes that's true, omnivores do like vegan food that tastes good. What I've also found when bringing food to friends' parties is that they like to eat the vegan food as side dishes. But I'm happy either way as long as they like it. :)Lovliehttp://www.veganlovlie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-83195625043860099052014-02-25T13:05:58.886-08:002014-02-25T13:05:58.886-08:00I like small dinners, too, but sometimes I just ha...I like small dinners, too, but sometimes I just have to entertain a crowd for one reason or another. Even though I've been cooking vegan for a long time, I still worry about whether the omnivores will like the food, though most are too polite to actually tell you they don't. 1/3 of the adults at the party were omnivore, but everyone ate heartily and expressed happiness with the dinner. It's nice to show people that vegan food tastes good!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-7524929846665534152014-02-25T12:02:17.218-08:002014-02-25T12:02:17.218-08:00Ever since I went vegan, I've only invited jus...Ever since I went vegan, I've only invited just a couple of friends over but haven't hosted any big parties. I am always anxious of the idea of what non-vegs would be thinking if fed with veg food. :S But I will work on this, definitely more. And yes, always make much more food than what is required.Lovliehttp://www.veganlovlie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-51040714141698889482014-02-25T11:05:12.938-08:002014-02-25T11:05:12.938-08:00Sad to say the harira had the least amount left ov...Sad to say the harira had the least amount left over — maybe two bowls. But I REALLY overdid the felafels. Good things I liked them so much!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-74632822516546475512014-02-25T11:03:10.008-08:002014-02-25T11:03:10.008-08:00coconut bacon with a brownie chaser — perfect any ...coconut bacon with a brownie chaser — perfect any night of the week. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-43248359483722864922014-02-25T11:02:10.325-08:002014-02-25T11:02:10.325-08:00Too bad I don't have a "baby eats all the...Too bad I don't have a "baby eats all the pizza" video on youtube as a warning to dinner-party hosts. haha. I've seen photos of your parties, Amey, and I can't imagine there will ever not be enough food at one of your events! You always have the best-looking casseroles — so beautifully fresh and delicious-looking! BTW, when I made the brownies, I left out the last 'two tablespoons' of margarine and it worked just fine.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-24180824432064033442014-02-25T10:56:41.000-08:002014-02-25T10:56:41.000-08:00It's so unpredictable how much people will eat...It's so unpredictable how much people will eat, and whether there will be too much or not enough of any particular dish. It's just more fun to overdo it a little. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-45821563515871456342014-02-25T10:53:24.926-08:002014-02-25T10:53:24.926-08:00The leftovers were great. Two of the guests were k...The leftovers were great. Two of the guests were kind of sick, so there were even more leftovers than usual, as one of the sickies is a big eater.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-63934730773131231672014-02-25T10:51:49.804-08:002014-02-25T10:51:49.804-08:00Well said, Abby. Cooking for others is a whole dif...Well said, Abby. Cooking for others is a whole different experience. I like simple food when I cook for myself, but I still like to cook it from scratch, with as little effort as possible. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-77093695408229147092014-02-25T10:48:18.166-08:002014-02-25T10:48:18.166-08:00One was a baby, and I think he ate a falafel. The ...One was a baby, and I think he ate a falafel. The other is six, and very picky. The lentil soup was partly for her, as was the quinoa — two foods she likes. She also eats roasted veggies. She doesn't like the vegan mac and cheese that I make!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-89705764135212968962014-02-25T04:22:11.798-08:002014-02-25T04:22:11.798-08:00Yep, I always make too much if anyone is coming ov...Yep, I always make too much if anyone is coming over and end up with truckloads of leftovers, but I kind of think I do that deliberately, as I always make nicer stuff for friends than I do just for me. Either way, I'd be extremely happy to have loads of falafels and harira to munch my way through.Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-28114007285608542352014-02-24T19:06:54.366-08:002014-02-24T19:06:54.366-08:00The soup toppings sound so perfect - peppers, scal...The soup toppings sound so perfect - peppers, scallions, and coconut bacon! I could take handfuls of that and be happy all night. maybe a dessert sampling :)<br />How many times have you made the harira now? I've got to do that before it's no longer soup season...foodfeudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589414740603993442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64772922930445230962014-02-24T15:15:27.967-08:002014-02-24T15:15:27.967-08:00what a great post. Yes, I am another firm believer...what a great post. Yes, I am another firm believer in Too Much Food. I recently had dinner at some friends' house and there was not enough food at all. I was so uncomfortably hungry! I vow never to do that to my guests! Also, it's worth all the work, because then you don't really have to do much work for the next few nights as you enjoy all the leftovers! Your menu sounds amazing, by the way. Thanks for the gf brownie tip. I sometimes make gf baked treats for my yoga students, and I've been wanting a good gf brownie! <3Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-50597939354077913012014-02-24T13:16:59.135-08:002014-02-24T13:16:59.135-08:00That sounds like a wonderful menu! I am notorious...That sounds like a wonderful menu! I am notorious for "over"cooking for parties or gatherings, but I really do enjoy the process as well as all the leftovers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-49099554227340204142014-02-24T12:07:26.941-08:002014-02-24T12:07:26.941-08:00That looks like a lovely spread! I tend to over-co...That looks like a lovely spread! I tend to over-cook for groups too. I kind of love having the leftovers to eat all week and remember how much fun we had at the party!Glue and Glitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533322895055523713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-43224985575220947522014-02-24T10:27:44.843-08:002014-02-24T10:27:44.843-08:00Although it involves a lot of work, it's so ni...Although it involves a lot of work, it's so nice to have guests over for a home-cooked meal. I'm guilty of subsisting on Amy's soups for dinner when it's just me, but splurging for friends is not only enjoyable, but a great way to show appreciation for their friendship. Nothing says I'm glad you're my friend quite like homemade bread!Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-55344498505183191232014-02-24T08:05:06.946-08:002014-02-24T08:05:06.946-08:00How were the kids about the food? They are the pic...How were the kids about the food? They are the picky ones, guess it depends on age and if vegan Mac and cheese is at the table.Sannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619032496340038921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-66828141799005482262014-02-23T16:26:27.012-08:002014-02-23T16:26:27.012-08:00I've seen pictures of your dinners, and they a...I've seen pictures of your dinners, and they always look amazing. I never believe my dinners will turn out well when I start, and I can barely taste the food at the party, so it's a good thing there are leftovers so I can see the next day how everything tasted! Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.com