tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post396283485816255470..comments2024-03-21T06:38:13.673-04:00Comments on Vegan Epicurean: New Year’s Eve FestivitiesVegan Epicureanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-30726824381231249292012-01-29T21:27:34.867-05:002012-01-29T21:27:34.867-05:00This food looks fantastic and I am in love with th...This food looks fantastic and I am in love with the blue purse. Great blog! Following you now. Follow me back.<br />hugs from New York,<br />xx<br />Ask Erena<br />http://askerena.blogspot.com/LongIslandWeddingOfficianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041560193583612584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-13686290447424088812011-01-08T20:36:27.549-05:002011-01-08T20:36:27.549-05:00A wonderful way to start off the new year--hooray ...A wonderful way to start off the new year--hooray for good friends and good food in 2011! And of course your readers appreciate your willingness to "go the extra mile" to taste those unappetizing desserts for us! ;)Rickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152813989228518262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-14545488976982881802011-01-02T19:22:19.684-05:002011-01-02T19:22:19.684-05:00Sarah,
We love H-Mart too, I only wish it were a ...Sarah,<br /><br />We love H-Mart too, I only wish it were a bit closer. But 30 minutes isn't too far since they have everything.<br /><br />I think you would like Great Sage. It is about 45 minutes south of where we live or we would go more often. It isn't all healthy vegan but it is all vegan which is nice. Thankfully we have Ian close by when I don't want to cook. He has been a lifesaver more than once. ;-)<br /><br />Michael and Aimee are both interested in health but right now they are trying to survive and keep their GPAs high. Michael read "The China Study" and has borrowed other books from me. He will definitely be much further down the road than most MDs. We spent some time talking about how to make healthy food in the dorms and I think I gave them a few good ideas that are workable. *fingers crossed*<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-52397269150434699722011-01-02T19:14:58.212-05:002011-01-02T19:14:58.212-05:00Brandi,
I was shocked we had dessert too, LOL. B...Brandi,<br /><br />I was shocked we had dessert too, LOL. But Dan and "the kids" wanted dessert so I joined in. Like you say it is only once a year.<br /><br />I love the purse ornament. It is so me, LOL. ;-)<br /><br />ttyl,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-49953991128802071272011-01-02T18:50:09.669-05:002011-01-02T18:50:09.669-05:00I have an H-Mart near me. I love that place.
You...I have an H-Mart near me. I love that place. <br /><br />Your NYE dinner looks superb! If I am ever in the area I will have to visit Great Sage. Sounds like it was an excellent restaurant choice for "the kids" as first time vegan diners! That would be awesome if your influence rubbed off on them a bit and in turn influenced their professional lives. You never know! ;)<br /><br />Have a nice evening relaxing with Dan! Looking forward to hearing more about your black-eyed pea dish and the dirty rice.Sarah S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04757033974893707436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-1558114886159745982011-01-02T17:51:16.540-05:002011-01-02T17:51:16.540-05:00Wow all your food looked delicious! I am quite sur...Wow all your food looked delicious! I am quite surprised you ate dessert, but it is only once a year! Love love love the tiny purse find!<br />Hugs, B~crunchyveganwifelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486855455879424793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-19857413695376529262011-01-02T14:34:26.886-05:002011-01-02T14:34:26.886-05:00Aimee,
Broiling grapefruit is one of those old sc...Aimee,<br /><br />Broiling grapefruit is one of those old school ideas but it is good. I forgot about it until a few days ago. I hope you like it as much as we do.<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-38371033845401196952011-01-02T14:02:48.217-05:002011-01-02T14:02:48.217-05:00Ali,
I love grapefruit, but I"ve never though...Ali,<br />I love grapefruit, but I"ve never thought to broil it. This will definitely be something I will try this week.<br />Thanks, dear.<br />Aimeeaimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566336117876656013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-44107240194636281152011-01-02T11:02:14.455-05:002011-01-02T11:02:14.455-05:00Heather,
I said the same thing about spring rolls...Heather,<br /><br />I said the same thing about spring rolls when I saw them on the menu. Now I am craving them and may make them for our dinner tonight. The addition of chopped cashews inside was a great touch. ;-)<br /><br />The apple dessert was much better than I expected. I am not a fan of overly sweet items (which Dan loves) so the light sweetness was perfect for me.<br /><br />I hope 2011 has started off well for you too!<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-71251996096992473362011-01-02T10:40:16.563-05:002011-01-02T10:40:16.563-05:00I haven't had spring rolls in ages. Those look...I haven't had spring rolls in ages. Those look great and that apple dessert....yummy. Sounds like you guys had a great NYE! I hope your 2011 is starting off on a great note.Heather Iacobacci-Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049797586960775747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-64709018526687487752011-01-02T10:32:03.007-05:002011-01-02T10:32:03.007-05:00JL,
Thanks I loved that purse ornament too. I was...JL,<br /><br />Thanks I loved that purse ornament too. I was able to find two the purple one and a green one. If there were more I would have grabbed them. I have a bit of a shoe and purse obsession myself. ;-) Nice to know it isn't just me.<br /><br />Asian markets are the best. I love to go there and just wander around and read labels (the ones in English that is). The sauce does sound very interesting. I hope you enjoy it. If you do I may have to look for something like it at our market. <br /><br />The spring rolls were my favorite item from dinner. I guess my tastes have changed and I prefer food that is less processed now. However for dessert the apple strudel was very nice and not too sweet which I liked.<br /><br />I hope your new year has started off well,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-18950472434527378952011-01-02T10:27:17.251-05:002011-01-02T10:27:17.251-05:00Carissa,
Broiled grapefruit is very nice if you a...Carissa,<br /><br />Broiled grapefruit is very nice if you are a grapefruit fan. I have been making this since I was a teenager. I think I found it in a diet book when I was in high school and have loved it ever since.<br /><br />I will share what I think of the Durian extract and what I do with it. I love agar, sounds like some homemade cheeze is in your future. That is what I usually do with agar.<br /><br />Spring rolls are always good I agree with you. I could eat them everyday too. They are like salad you eat with your hands. LOL<br /><br />All my kitties are bad *LOL* but Binky (aka Nicco) is the most bad. That little fuzzy is always getting into things. *shakes head* However we adore him badness and all.<br /><br />I hope you had a nice NYE,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-90096517911110841982011-01-02T10:21:46.405-05:002011-01-02T10:21:46.405-05:00Jackie,
It was a nice way to end 2010. I was mor...Jackie,<br /><br />It was a nice way to end 2010. I was more thrilled that the kids enjoyed it. I think they may be eating more vegan food now that this experience went so well. *fingers crossed*<br /><br />I hope your new year started off well too,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-1685799857384971432011-01-02T10:20:19.060-05:002011-01-02T10:20:19.060-05:00Michelle,
Happy New Year to you too! I hope the ...Michelle,<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too! I hope the new year has started off well at your house.<br /><br />I picked up the durian fruit extract because it was there. I have no idea what it will taste (or smell) like but I wanted to try it. Thanks for the smell warning but I had heard that too. If it is very pungent I will let you know. LOL<br /><br />Thanks dinner was nice. We went to the only upscale vegan restaurant that is within an hour of our house. We need more of them clearly. ;-)<br /><br />ttyl,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-74385067797841476482011-01-02T10:17:18.587-05:002011-01-02T10:17:18.587-05:00LJ,
I was amazed we indulged in dessert too actua...LJ,<br /><br />I was amazed we indulged in dessert too actually, LOL. Dan said he didn't want to the kids to miss out on dessert. Do you believe that? Nah, me either, LOL.<br /><br />Broiled grapefruit is one of my favorites. In my less healthy days I used to spread a little layer of butter over the top and then cinnamon sugar on that. I am sure you can do the same thing with Earth Balance.<br /><br />hugs,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-30140567940678981632011-01-02T06:17:20.190-05:002011-01-02T06:17:20.190-05:00Happy New Year! I love the purse ornament (I'...Happy New Year! I love the purse ornament (I'm obsessed with bags and shoes...what fun ornaments they would make, hadn't occurred to me!)<br /><br />Don't you love Asian markets? We visited out local Japanese market on New Year's Eve to pick up a few things for sushi -- and I always grab something new. This time Yuzu pepper sauce and a ginger-miso concentrate (for soup.)<br /><br />You dinner looked amazing. Those nearly raw rolls were particularly gorgeous.JL Goes Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05453508559422817221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-84725393989633499832011-01-02T00:20:20.426-05:002011-01-02T00:20:20.426-05:00Wow broiled grapefruit? Never tried that!
I love ...Wow broiled grapefruit? Never tried that!<br /><br />I love my trips to Asian food stores. Durian huh? Let me know what you do with that! I bought some agar-agar last time I went and haven't used it yet.<br /><br />Those spring rolls look so good! Those are one of my favorite things and I could eat them every day!<br /><br />I have a naughty kitty like yours too. But what can you do but love them right?Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806025685840332120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-15161378889202201822011-01-02T00:19:08.971-05:002011-01-02T00:19:08.971-05:00What a special, special meal to ring in 2011.What a special, special meal to ring in 2011.Jackie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314417590749514764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-74823537196194386512011-01-01T22:37:44.010-05:002011-01-01T22:37:44.010-05:00Happy New Year Alicia,Dan and kitties!
durian fr...Happy New Year Alicia,Dan and kitties! <br /><br />durian fruit extract? open that outside!!!lol<br /><br />wow you had some good restaurant food!!dirtyduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383110271569591721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-46013177461782695132011-01-01T22:37:03.100-05:002011-01-01T22:37:03.100-05:00Happy New Year, Ali! First of all, I'm AMAZED...Happy New Year, Ali! First of all, I'm AMAZED that you and Dan indulged in those desserts--and I'm proud of you, too. ;) And yeah, it makes me feel better about my own indulgences when you indulge, LOL.<br /><br />LOVE the idea of broiled grapefruit. Can't wait to try it!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />LJLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08232653705552184568noreply@blogger.com