Momentary Musings

Stretch that Maple Syrup!

Real Maple Syrup = Yummy!

Fake Maple Syrup = Yucky!

Real Maple Syrup = $$$

Stretched Real Maple Syrup = Awesome!

I don't know about you, but in my house, maple syrup flows like water!  Even in Ohio, where we make our own; getting your hands on the good stuff can put a dent in your wallet.

Instead of hoarding your stash like the Grinch, stretch that glorious gift from nature, while cutting down the calories and infusing some extra nutrients...

Here's how:

Mix 1/2 cup Maple Syrup with 1/2 cup unsweetened Apple Sauce


That's it, now share.


Source:
http://support.pcrm.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=87021.0&dlv_id=94541

Cheddar Kale Chips

Cheddar Kale Chips

Yields: 1 bunch of Kale
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of Kale (must be dry)
• 1 Red Pepper (rough chopped)
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1/2 cup Cashews
• 1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tbsp. Braggs
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Blend all ingredients (minus the Kale) in a high speed blender (ahem, Vitamix)
3. De-stem Kale and tear or cut into chip size pieces
4. In a medium bowl, mix together Kale & "Cheddar" Sauce (just get your hands in there)
5. Spread Kale onto parchment paper lined baking sheet
6. Bake for 10-20 minutes or until crispy, halfway through mix-up the Kale

Hoff Thoughts: How to handle leftovers?  There won't be any. Ok, ok, these don't look so great, but we're going for taste here, not a beauty contest.

Event: Cleveland's 2nd Annual VegGala!

          A Taste of Cleveland’s Green, Lean, Compassionate Scene


This unique evening will feature the best of Cleveland’s local, independent, vegan-friendly food scene. Indulge in an evening of delicious revelry as local chefs feature a sampling of Cleveland's finest vegan cuisine, serving up abundant hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and desserts amidst live music and divinely cruelty-free silent auction items and raffles.

When: Sunday, March 9, 2014
Where: Brennan's Party Center: 13000 Triskett Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $50 in advance & $60 at the door

Momentary Musings

Awww...Poor Monsanto

Check out this video snack!

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook

GROUNDHOG DAY!!!