tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post3727848313418555978..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: Chia, by Laurie Boone: a book reviewAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-4397734226726982272014-04-07T14:18:07.455-07:002014-04-07T14:18:07.455-07:00The very first time I used a mandoline I learned a...The very first time I used a mandoline I learned about their dangerous nature. I won't elaborate.<br /><br />As for chia, it's an odd seed. I never would have picked up a chia cookbook on my own, and almost didn't agree to review it, but I felt bad about my negative feelings towards a food with such a positive resumé. I no longer fear it — just added it to wonderful energy bars. And, I've had chia pudding several times in the last week.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-84613527798345594892014-04-07T14:13:51.147-07:002014-04-07T14:13:51.147-07:00It's possible that some people have a greater ...It's possible that some people have a greater tolerance for weird and slimy than others. I'm thinking of certain raw seafoods that some people eat and love. Sigh.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-66336631036218788762014-04-07T11:59:40.136-07:002014-04-07T11:59:40.136-07:00Apologies if this comes through twice.
I too am...Apologies if this comes through twice. <br /><br />I too am chia averse, so thanks for tackling the tough topics! I had no idea there were so many uses for chia, so this book sounds extremely intriguing. Watch your fingers with the mandoline! Those things make me so nervous.Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-6669100642457684912014-04-07T11:58:17.954-07:002014-04-07T11:58:17.954-07:00Would anyone publicly admit to being a fan of the ...Would anyone publicly admit to being a fan of the "weird slimy ones"?Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-1035920288594878662014-04-01T12:46:11.168-07:002014-04-01T12:46:11.168-07:00The different publishers contact me, though I'...The different publishers contact me, though I'm not sure why. I don't accept most of the reviews and product samples I'm offered, because while it seems like a good idea on paper, it takes a lot of time to actually do the reviews and I feel bad when I get behind. I have a book coming to me soon that I'm excited about, but it hasn't arrived yet, and the publisher wants the review by April 7! If you want to review books, try contacting the publisher and asking for a review copy. This works for products, too. I've never done it, but I know others that have. Someone I know got a sodastream that way.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-42777586106238183812014-04-01T12:38:28.229-07:002014-04-01T12:38:28.229-07:00It's expensive here, too. I buy a bag at Costc...It's expensive here, too. I buy a bag at Costco, which brings the price down. It lasts a long time, though, because you only use a small amount in a recipe.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-27334216868584923442014-04-01T12:37:00.343-07:002014-04-01T12:37:00.343-07:00I had only added them to smoothies and made bad pu...I had only added them to smoothies and made bad pudding. Now I realize you can add them to just about anything. And I really liked the chia gel as an egg sub.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-62559311260630965102014-04-01T11:13:06.014-07:002014-04-01T11:13:06.014-07:00Man, I wish I could get on this amazing list you&#...Man, I wish I could get on this amazing list you're on to review books! Woe is me. I've just begun my experimenting with chia, so I bow to you.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-8554172803186188782014-04-01T05:50:42.710-07:002014-04-01T05:50:42.710-07:00I really like chia, but it's just too expensiv...I really like chia, but it's just too expensive over here right now. Fingers crossed the price will drop soon and I can make some corn cakes! How was the chia pudding different to the ones you made before, to win you over?Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-41807894857391422402014-03-31T22:10:32.265-07:002014-03-31T22:10:32.265-07:00I haven't really made anything with chia even ...I haven't really made anything with chia even though I know it's good for you. But your review just might be what I needed to get on board. :-)chow veganhttp://chowvegan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-82869965006462597822014-03-31T13:02:41.527-07:002014-03-31T13:02:41.527-07:00You can do it with other veggies, too. I've se...You can do it with other veggies, too. I've seen carrots and white potatoes. You have to slice them very thin — a mandoline is probably best. I thought the sweet potatoes tasted a lot like plantain chips, but much less greasy.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-71180370356434656952014-03-31T06:36:10.508-07:002014-03-31T06:36:10.508-07:00I didn't know that you could make chips in the...I didn't know that you could make chips in the oven with sweet potatoes. That's a game changer for me...Clem Can Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256022736968677637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-641616446502706612014-03-30T16:48:26.760-07:002014-03-30T16:48:26.760-07:00I'm looking forward to trying some of the othe...I'm looking forward to trying some of the other pudding recipes as well — and the soups, salads, etc.! So many options.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-54633473696069914642014-03-30T16:47:19.764-07:002014-03-30T16:47:19.764-07:00I'm not a fan of the weird slimy ones, but now...I'm not a fan of the weird slimy ones, but now that I've had a good one, I'm gonna make it often. And the corn cakes, too.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-34270676310789315592014-03-30T16:46:02.008-07:002014-03-30T16:46:02.008-07:00Thanks, Dynise! I was only using chia in smoothies...Thanks, Dynise! I was only using chia in smoothies, but I've got lots of other possibilities now.You can do a lot more with this little seed than I realized.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-67320000840307999542014-03-30T12:45:56.296-07:002014-03-30T12:45:56.296-07:00This book sounds like fun. And welcome to the wond...This book sounds like fun. And welcome to the wonderful world of chia pudding! I'm so glad you turned a corner. Now I'm inspired to get some soaking to eat for dessert tonight. :DGlue and Glitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533322895055523713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-75460270046981895512014-03-30T12:38:01.844-07:002014-03-30T12:38:01.844-07:00Glad you found a chia pudding you liked! I've ...Glad you found a chia pudding you liked! I've had really good versions, and some very weird slimy ones...foodfeudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589414740603993442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-33235524612595535132014-03-30T06:20:14.797-07:002014-03-30T06:20:14.797-07:00There's such a glut of health food/vegan/raw c...There's such a glut of health food/vegan/raw cookbooks out there with no real concept. So it's refreshing to see a book centering on one, often misunderstood staple. Chia pudding is one of my go-tos since it's so easy and healthy. But this reminds me I've only scratched the surface.<br /><br />I love your writing style, Andrea. Great review!urban veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.com