A few tweaks to the recipe made a very good loaf--a little crumbly, but I can fix that next time I make it. I served it with steamed kale and mashed potatoes, and a heavy drizzle of Dreena's Miso-Good Gravy from TEV. Very comforting food indeed. Thanks for the idea, ladies!
Also from Diann, a great big bowl of Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup. Anyone who has been reading this blog for a while probably knows that I'm crazy about pumpkin, so it was inevitable that I would try this soup as soon as I saw the recipe.
I really love the combination of spices in this soup. I highly recommend stirring some cilantro into each serving--it just adds one more layer to the already deep levels of flavor. So good. I can't wait to take my leftovers to work with me.
I made breakfast for Bob (well, and for myself too) this morning. His favorite breakfast is pancakes. For fun, I decided to try the Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Pancakes from VWaV.
Though chocolate is not exactly a critical part of a healthy, balanced breakfast, my instincts told me that Bob would still really like it. I was right--I guess I know my man. Warmed raspberry preserves are the best accompaniment I can think of to a chocolate breakfast.
I thought I would be remiss if I didn't mention that November is now, offically, Vegan Month of Food! I've noticed that many of you are participating--fun! I am excited to see an explosion in great vegan food posts this month, and hopefully I'll be able to keep up with all of your blogs a little better. As for me, well, I'll be cooking and posting just like always... but it looks like it might be a busy month for me, and I probably won't be posting every day. Nevertheless, I'm all for setting aside a month to revel in the wonderful, nutritious, and cruelty-free foods that make being vegan rock!
Until next time, peace!
(And by the way, if you're wondering what is going to be keeping me so busy this month, look here to find out...)
20 comments:
Aha, I've got some leftover pumpkin in the fridge and that black bean soup sounds like a good use for it.
that soups looks very good!!
mmmmm, pumpkin and black beans, could life get any more perfect?
I'm excited to be participating in veganmofo- but even more excited that you're participating in its grandaddy, and writing a novel- good luck and keep us posted!
I spotted that recipe for black bean and pumpkin soup on Diann's page and knew I was destined to make it. I've been trying to include something pumpkin-y in every post for the last few weeks (although, my latest post uses squash instead of pumpkin...). (-: Good luck with the novel writing! My bro is writing, too, and I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.
Oh yum, I needed a reminder about that soup! I bookmarked it and like always, I fall behind!! Great call on the cilantro...
Chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast sounds divine!!
I am so excited about VeganMoFo!!
There are so many nuggets of inspiration in the blogosphere--and so little time! I love how the creativity flows and is shared by all.
I love black bean and pumpkin..
The soup looks very yummy ! great combo :)
And congrats on your decision ! I hope that you have a great time writing <3 You should rent a cabin by the lake ! Great writing always happens at cabins on the lake, in the movies LOL
mmm... that soup... mmm!!
yum...pumpkin soup. I've really got to try that! I bet Bob really enjoyed the pancake treat you made him.
Good luck with the writing- it's sounds great!
I'm glad you're enjoying the novel writing. That sounds perfect for you.
Thanks for trying out the soup and your patties-turned-loaf. The cilantro is great with the soup. I love cilantro too much. I even put it in my salads so I'm a little self-conscious about including it in all my recipes!
The pancakes look fantastic!
yay, nice to see that you're participating in VeganMoFo!!
Wow, the loaf and soup look fantastic; and I like how these dishes were inspired by both Sheree's and Diann's versions of the food - I ALWAYS get cooking/baking inspirations from my fellow bloggers! :0)
oh and of COURSE I am quite smitten with those pancakes, topped with warmed raspberry preserves - yum!! I bet a carob version of these pancakes would be just as delicious, if not more ;0)
good luck with your novel..my husband is writing one also..
Black beans and pumpkin are so great together I can't wait to try that soup and I eat chocolate for breakfast every sunday..a chocolate chip scone.
Come on, chocolate is so a part of a balanced breakfast! :)
Thank you for the award. My computer is finally back to normal so I posted about it this morning.
The black bean and pumpkin soup sounds interesting.
Have a great weekend.
Yum, that harvest loaf meal looks like my perfect comfort food meal. Good luck with NaNoWriMo! I tried it once before, but gave up about 5th November...he he!
Hi Laura,
Thanks for the kind words and I am glad you like the bean loaf. I slice it, put some BBQ sauce on it and stick it under the broiler for a minute. Oh so good! I am dying for pumpkin. I went to the store and forgot it again. I must try the soup.
I've never had pumpkin soup before. I don't know why, don't have anything against pumpkin, and your post makes it sound so good.
That soup looks hearty & perfect.
I love that you are doing NaNoWriMo- I signed up last year, but failed miserably- wrote a few pages which is better than nothing!
Good luck!
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