tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post4797516333341715227..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: VVC 2013 in Portland, day 3Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-51214453532241347462013-06-07T08:09:32.431-07:002013-06-07T08:09:32.431-07:00I'm enjoying experiencing it vicariously throu...I'm enjoying experiencing it vicariously through other people's posts, too. Some of them make me feel like I didn't have enough fun. :DAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-38787249858293120622013-06-07T04:26:44.526-07:002013-06-07T04:26:44.526-07:00Such a wonderful time--good food, good sessions an...Such a wonderful time--good food, good sessions and good friends. I'm glad I am vicariously experiencing it via your posts!urban veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-45449173119309799712013-06-06T20:17:38.223-07:002013-06-06T20:17:38.223-07:00Right, it didn't taste very sweet. The Wayfare...Right, it didn't taste very sweet. The Wayfare version has added sugar and added oil and is definitely sweeter — but still good.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-76706123769229086142013-06-06T15:38:08.143-07:002013-06-06T15:38:08.143-07:00YES! Oatscream was SO good. I love that it didn&...YES! Oatscream was SO good. I love that it didn't have added sugar...that is what I dislike about all of the newer vegan ice creams. They have so much added sugar! Oh how I miss oatscream. I was so sad when I went to the co-op to get some and found out it was no longer being made. Finally--someone who knows what I am talking about! :-)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15313884444155946332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-5227567987033666842013-06-06T09:08:01.074-07:002013-06-06T09:08:01.074-07:00I enjoyed meeting you, too, Kristy. I wish we coul...I enjoyed meeting you, too, Kristy. I wish we could have had more time to chat.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-47503743025247851912013-06-05T23:07:55.909-07:002013-06-05T23:07:55.909-07:00It was such a pleasure to meet you, Andrea. You a...It was such a pleasure to meet you, Andrea. You and your husband are just the sweetest- I look forward to spending more time with you both at the next one! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564977876600781998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-656057572296337092013-06-05T15:19:52.779-07:002013-06-05T15:19:52.779-07:00Did you ever try the oatscream soft-serve that use...Did you ever try the oatscream soft-serve that used to be made in Minnesota? We used to get it at our co-op in Madison until they stopped making it. I loved that stuff. The Wayfare ice cream is a heavier version — more like hard-pack ice cream — and really good.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-3011652118366793162013-06-05T14:46:20.755-07:002013-06-05T14:46:20.755-07:00All of your food sounds so good--especially the co...All of your food sounds so good--especially the conference food! A vegan, gluten free friendly sandwich bar?! YUM! And I have been hearing about the oat ice cream for a while now--I can't wait for it to hit the stores! I am sorry you were not thrilled with your dinner at the cafe, though. I often have order remorse when I get my meals in restaurants too...it is so hard to make the right choice!<br /><br />Courtney Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15313884444155946332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-53354239219811984622013-06-05T13:50:30.925-07:002013-06-05T13:50:30.925-07:00Was the cab driver even from Portland? Sounds like...Was the cab driver even from Portland? Sounds like someone from another planet to me. Last year when we got into a cab and said we wanted to go to the vegan mini-mall, our cab driver knew just where to go. Then we got an earful about every friend and relative he knew who was vegan. But, you're right. The very first time we were in Portland, the person we were visiting had no idea there were vegan restaurants there. But now he cooks things from my blog.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-47521951698285766842013-06-05T13:11:59.399-07:002013-06-05T13:11:59.399-07:00So, when I arrived in Portland for my first visit ...So, when I arrived in Portland for my first visit a few years ago, the cab driver asked why I was visiting. I told him I was vegan and that Portland was a must-visit for vegans. He said, "Really? I don't even know what that means." I guess you only see what you're looking for!Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-52103790735787301382013-06-05T10:39:26.433-07:002013-06-05T10:39:26.433-07:00Yes, to everything you said about Susan. I've ...Yes, to everything you said about Susan. I've studied my notes and hope I can improve my photos even a little.<br /><br />The Portland book title is hilarious. I know exactly you mean about the weather, having moved to the PNW only a few years ago, but I try to keep the weather in perspective. Most places, no matter how wonderful, have some negative aspect or weather feature. (I'm a little afraid of Iowa, after having witnessed a tornado there!) My beloved city of Madison has winter snow and ice, and summer humidity and mosquitoes. I still think it's a great place to live, though. And Portland would be cool as well — so much to balance the weather — you kind of get used to it after a while.<br /><br />I'm so glad I got to meet you. You have a very special glow of enthusiasm and kindness!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-58466389582976098622013-06-05T10:08:52.649-07:002013-06-05T10:08:52.649-07:00I did admit I live in Seattle when I issued the ra...I did admit I live in Seattle when I issued the rain warning — it's only fair to give people a heads up, though it's impossible to really understand the weather before living here. And even then ... sigh. I'm from the East Coast and the Midwest, so the PNW weather is ... I don't know ... dark.<br /><br />It was fun to meet you and your mom, Amey. See ya!<br /><br />Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-41697797329007531672013-06-05T10:01:24.325-07:002013-06-05T10:01:24.325-07:00Powell's is a little too awesome, if you know ...Powell's is a little too awesome, if you know what I mean. I should limit myself to libraries. <br /><br />I think I ate a five-year supply of ice cream — at least.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-76172232519207065602013-06-05T09:41:47.860-07:002013-06-05T09:41:47.860-07:00Powell's is awesome! Getting Vegan Eats World ...Powell's is awesome! Getting Vegan Eats World is a great find. I've only been to the store once but I've sold a lot of books to them online over the years.<br /><br />It looks like ice cream heaven! I would have a really tough time passing on any of those samples. :-)chow veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067485016430365599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-40667070067289515632013-06-05T08:49:46.877-07:002013-06-05T08:49:46.877-07:00There we are!! Ha ha, I love that someone from Sea...There we are!! Ha ha, I love that someone from Seattle is saying Portland rains a lot. :) The pot calling the kettle black!<br /><br />What a wonderful weekend it was! I hope we get a chance to connect again someday soon, Andrea! :) Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-44844966095479119012013-06-04T19:50:42.033-07:002013-06-04T19:50:42.033-07:00Susan's class was one of my favorites of the c...Susan's class was one of my favorites of the conference. She packed it with lots of useful information, and like you said, she's just so down to earth, real, and an all around lovely human being. <br /><br />Lucky you getting a good deal on Vegan Eats World! I am enamored with all things Terry, and that one is my current obsession. I can't wait to hear/see what you make from it! <br /><br />Your final sentence cracked me up! I saw a book at Powell's called something like, "Portland: That City You've Heard You'd Like." It made me chuckle, because of course, everyone has always told me that I'd love Portland. I'd been there once before, but this was my first time experiencing the vegan aspect of it. We were there for six days, but I feel like I only just dipped my toe in it. I so enjoyed Portland and want to go back and spend more time there, but judging from this trip, the weather would dissuade me from moving there. Living in a place with cold, dreary winters like I do is hard on me. The next place I live needs to have a very healthy amount of year 'round sun!<br /><br />I know I've said it already, but it was so wonderful getting to meet you at last! I'm already looking forward to VVC3!Cadry's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019006252875213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-34054933388358608652013-06-04T19:47:57.806-07:002013-06-04T19:47:57.806-07:00Thanks. Amey actually took it herself.
The weathe...Thanks. Amey actually took it herself.<br /><br />The weather has gotten so weird in the Midwest. I remember Madison as having a lot of sunshine, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. It also had low humidity when we first moved there and no one had air conditioning. Things have changed.<br /><br />The temperature doesn't get extremely cold here but it's damp, so it can feel colder than it is. And there's not much sun in the winter. We don't have mosquitoes, though! At least, not in Seattle.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-68744789374142283472013-06-04T19:22:50.401-07:002013-06-04T19:22:50.401-07:00That's a really cute picture of you & Amey...That's a really cute picture of you & Amey! <br /><br />The sandwich buffet sounds really fun. What a terrific idea! It's too bad you didn't make it to the food trucks but looks like you had a delicious meal anyway. Jalapeno cashew cream cheese sounds SO good! Your salad looks fantastic, at least. It's a shame that it was so fishy.<br /><br />I would love to visit Portland, but if I were to move it would definitely have to be to a drier, sunnier place. I really struggle with the large amount of cloudy, cold & rainy days we get here..... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-54539246413355420722013-06-04T18:47:41.586-07:002013-06-04T18:47:41.586-07:00Yes, it rains a lot. I don't know how much it ...Yes, it rains a lot. I don't know how much it rains in London but now that I recall, it rained a lot when we were there. It usually doesn't rain much (or at all) in August, but the rest of the year is pretty wet — not 24-hours-a-day wet, but wet at least part of most days. And no sun. But there are other virtues.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-86692513359488289872013-06-04T13:50:03.209-07:002013-06-04T13:50:03.209-07:00It rains a lot? More than London a lot?! Either wa...It rains a lot? More than London a lot?! Either way, I'm packing my bags!<br /><br />I bet that photo session was great - and so much food to try your snapping skills on!Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.com