Steve and I selected three of the new Vegan menu items at Brothers Lounge, the first being FRIED PLANTAINS. We had no idea what to expect. I’ve never tasted a plantain, but heard they were denser than a banana with less of a banana flavor, more vegetable-like than fruit-like – more of a potato texture.ContinueContinue reading “New Menu Vegan @ Brothers Lounge”
Category Archives: ASPARAGUS
AFC ZERO EGG SAUCE USING TOFU CHICKEN SOUP
This is a recipe using leftover TOFU CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP turned into an egg sauce using Zero Egg Basics powdered egg (meaning there’s no egg in it!) Serve Over Broccoli and Asparagus. Textures and tastes like a chopped soft boiled chicken egg. Add a black Russian toast foundation and you have a Russian Benedict alaContinueContinue reading “AFC ZERO EGG SAUCE USING TOFU CHICKEN SOUP”
AFC Homemade OatMilk Basic White Sauce
AFC Homemade OatMilk Basic White Sauce For those who don’t have access to plant milks, this will do in a pinch. Either use as beverage (adding flavors if you like) or as a plant milk base for sauces and gravies! Next time around, why not turn it into a Moscato Wine and Aged American CheeseContinueContinue reading “AFC Homemade OatMilk Basic White Sauce”
BOILING FRESH ASPARAGUS
BOILING FRESH ASPARAGUS Although I often steam asparagus, especially when I’m looking for a crisper, bright green texture and appearance, the best way to make sure every nook and cranny of the tips are sanitized properly is to boil them. I know nobody likes to do that, but it does produce a cleaner, stronger asparagusContinueContinue reading “BOILING FRESH ASPARAGUS”
BROTHERS LOUNGE
EATING OUT ANIMAL-FREE AT BROTHERS LOUNGE BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE VEGAN OPTION the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHERS LOUNGE the animal-free chef BROTHER’S LOUNGEContinueContinue reading “BROTHERS LOUNGE”
GREEN PEPPERCORN AND CAPER AIOLI SAUCE
GREEN PEPPERCORN AND CAPER AIOLI SAUCE Just Mayo Original and Chipotle flavors mixed with fresh green peppercorn, capers, extra virgin olive oil, Amore Garlic Paste, fresh lemon squeeze and garlic! Tastes better than the egg yolk based aioli! Serve as you would any other aioli. I chose steamed veggies: green beans, spinach and asparagus! Impressive!ContinueContinue reading “GREEN PEPPERCORN AND CAPER AIOLI SAUCE”
SHERATON HARTFORD HOTEL AT BRADLEY AIRPORT
EATING OUT ANIMAL-FREE On a recent trip to Massachusetts I decided to stay at a hotel at the airport the night before I left, since it was an early flight out on a Monday morning and I had to be at the airport seventy-five minutes before the flight, plus the long drive to the airportContinueContinue reading “SHERATON HARTFORD HOTEL AT BRADLEY AIRPORT”
WHITE ASPARAGUS, PREPARING & COOKING
WHITE ASPARAGUS, PREPARING & COOKING Although I rarely see white asparagus when out and about, I saw these while shopping at the West Side Market a few days ago. Two bunches for five dollars! Great price. I asked the vendor the best way to cook them and he said, “grill them – that’s the bestContinueContinue reading “WHITE ASPARAGUS, PREPARING & COOKING”
ANIMAL-FREE SOUS-CHEF™ 