Happy Easter

 

HAPPY EASTER BASKET DAY!!!!

More Cemetery Photos

Large Celtic cross, by where we parked, kinda in the middle of this section of the cemetery from here we made it to the top and back down - I did not even fall or trip!, a flat Celtic cross marker, an interesting lighting bolt pattern with texture.

A few more photos from last Saturday's trip to Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, CA. Again, I cannot wait to go back with Matt and explore the sections we did not get to last time. It is a really beautiful place and a great area to walk when the sun is out shinning with a nice breeze. Maybe a picnic is in order!

Eats Of The Week

Almond milk cappuccino from Timeless Roasters in Oakland.

 

Salad for lunch at Golden Lotus - random lunch since it was not our first option in Oakland. 

 

Dosa at Udupi  in Berkeley for dinner, I loved the coconut chutney but the service needed improvement.

Avo-Toast (Crazy Sexy Kitchen  - gift from a friend) with red pepper flakes on Judy's Breadstick bread - omg so good!

Taco night Tuesday, tempeh tacos from the I love Cooking With Trader  Joe's Vegetarian cookbook (my fave cookbook lately!). I topped them with avocado and Daiya shreds. Served with red rice and chili and lime spiked jicama.

What have you been eating?

The Stay At Home Girlfriend #4

 The newest issue of my zine is out: The Stay At Home Girlfriend #4 Please go pick up a copy today and get your fix of natural eczema cures, vegan (and many gluten free) recipes, doodles and more!

Mountain View Cemetery - Oakland, CA

Anchors away (Matt pointed this one out, I was to slow to catch on at first), a central crypt that had simple but cool structure and carvings, an interesting bench that looks a bit Victorian, the angel was way up on a crypt - if you look close you see a bird perched on her finger! I was like "ohh cool!!!".

These are just a few shots of Mountain View Cemetery (Oakland, CA) Matt and I took on our visit the other day. The cemetery is huge, it is like goth Disneyland. We saw two photo shoots going on, people walking their dogs, people reading...very peaceful and inspiring!

It was a beautiful day and I have more pics to share this week. I even took some video that I will try to post! I just wanted to get a few up without overwhelming anyone's feed! I want to explore more next time!

This Weeks Eats: Tex Mex & Peach Tofu

The Tex-Mex plate:

Chili lime rubbed tofu (Appetite For Reduction), black beans in a simple sauce (2 cans of rinsed & drained black beans, a dash of Mexican spice blend and a couple of shakes of hot sauce), red rice with lemon and salsa on the beans! Tasty, spicy but not crazy so and comforting!

East meets East sweet & savory plate:

Smoky peach  tofu (from Cooking With Trader Joe's Vegetarian - I love this book!), coconut water lime basmati rice (cook white basmati, replacing 1/2 of the cooking water with coconut water, juice of a lime and slices of lime floating on top (pick 'em out after cooking). I served pakoras from Trader Joe's on the side baked in the oven and toped with the sauce. Sweet and savory, comforting and tropical!

I love tofu, it is comforting and pretty cheap. I go for the super firm pressed stuff. That way no roll of paper towels goes down the drain and no extra prep. You can just use one paper towel to dry it off and cut and get busy with your dish. 

Rice is another cheap staple. I go for basmati, it has a texture and nuttiness that I enjoy. I buy my rice from Trader Joe's or go for something in the natural foods section. I check over my rice carefully because pantry moths are known to go for it in stores, especially in the bulk area. Icky right?

 

Open Faced Elvis

I was feelin' mighty sore yesterday - I think I have a pulled muscle in my shoulder or a bad nerve. I wanted comfort food - not only to heal my shoulder but to beat PMS cravings!

Enter the open faced Elvis: whole wheat toast, Earth Balance coconut peanut butter, a sliced banana, cacao nibs and a drizzle of that yummy vegan bacon syrup I posted about last week!

You might think this calls for a big mound of potato chips, not me! I did a super sized bowl of chocolate cereal with almond milk and more bananas. I also needed a bit of salt so I grabbed some sea salted almonds. Chocolate, nut butters and a touch of salt - that is how my PMS rolls!