Wow, a dinner that used 3 different dishes! MIRACLE

I was having a major nesting day and was thinking about how little effort I usually put into cooking these days while I cleaned and organized like only someone whose pregnancy hormones are in wishful-thinking mode* can. I often just opt to make some quick vegan version of whatever Jim (and sometimes kids) are having. This seems to result in spaghetti, lots and lots of spaghetti.
Anyway, I decided today I wanted to make a full meal even if I was the only one eating it. I whipped up: roasted potatoes, sauteed kale with caramelized onion and baked BBQ tofu.
The BBQ tofu was the usual adaptation of the Veganomicon recipe. It's very easy but it's one of my favourite things and always results in leftovers perfect for sammich makin'. I even had enough time today to marinate my pressed tofu slices before baking.
To recap the recipe (with approximated measurements): 1 tsp olive oil + 1 tbsp soy sauce + a squeeze of siracha + a dash of liquid smoke, garlic powder, paprica and pepper. Slice tofu into broad slabs and dredge both sides of slices in the marinade in a glass baking dish. I let sit for about 2 hours, flipping occasionally. Then bake at 350 for 15 min, flip bake another 15 min. Slather BBQ sauce over the slices and bake for another 15 min. Done!

*Not that I actually wish I was pregnant, but at a certain time of the month my hormones sure do!

Spring time!

Dear flog,

I am truly sorry, as I have treated you poorly while attending to life's other demands. But I'm back, hoping for forgiveness, with some pictures and news.

I made my own pasta today, from Vegan Dad's recipe. Super duper easy, and doesn't require eggs. Just smash together all purpose flour, semolina flour, some olive oil, and water, and you're on your way.
Also, this week was the last winter farm share, and we got these absolutely darling strawberry popping corn cobs. So. Darling.
Lastly, we've planted our garden! In the back bed this year, we have potatoes, garlic, beets, and tomatoes (with their happy friends Nasturtium), although we haven't yet planted the tomatoes because the seedlings we planted have lagged behind a bit. They're still inside, but hopefully we'll put them in the ground soon. In the containers, we've got kale, lentils, and bush beans. Here's hoping for another productive season! (Pictures to come)

Lastly lastly, here's a completely non-flog-related picture of one cat sitting on another one. Precious.
Don't give up on me flog, I'll be better to you now, I promise!

<3 Dom.