tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post1386144434756564166..comments2023-06-17T07:53:10.795-07:00Comments on kitchen dancing: am vegan, will travel, will blog for peanuts (or peanut sauce).sineadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655363330088316924noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-65778292823229538382008-09-19T06:32:00.000-07:002008-09-19T06:32:00.000-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080325691281736946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-4732850987311255382008-09-19T05:25:00.000-07:002008-09-19T05:25:00.000-07:00For us, that fed 3 people, and there were minimal ...For us, that fed 3 people, and there were minimal leftovers, but nobody really went to town with the sauce. I'd say double it (or nearly) for 4 people if you want to have lots. You'll probably have leftovers, but it tastes even better the next day, so that's a good thing. Go easy on the soy sauce at first. You can always add more later, but some sauces are really really salty.sineadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655363330088316924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-64962749163458160452008-09-19T05:19:00.000-07:002008-09-19T05:19:00.000-07:00Those are some excellent tips, thank you. I need ...Those are some excellent tips, thank you. I need to better get in the habit of carrying nuts and stuff. I also like roasted soy beans.<BR/><BR/>So, that peanut sauce, about how many people would you say it serves? If I were having a small dinner for, say, four people, and that peanut sauce was going to feature prominently, would you recommend doubling it? More?Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080325691281736946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-32835880825938510942008-09-19T03:34:00.000-07:002008-09-19T03:34:00.000-07:00Yes, Red lentils - not only are they pretty, but ...Yes, Red lentils - not only are they pretty, but they are also fastest-cooking of the lentils. Red lentils need no soaking! Cook them in the same pot as rice and add caramelized onions with olive oil and lots of salt and pepper for the tastiest simple meal ever. Eat with a green salad and lots of tomatoes with pomegranate-olive oil-lemon dressing. Yum. Or with okra. I love okra.medicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271909755758781637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-56753862337016852812008-09-18T23:54:00.000-07:002008-09-18T23:54:00.000-07:00Pretty much everywhere has beans. If you're really...Pretty much everywhere has beans. If you're really concerned (and you'll be somewhere with a kitchen), bring a bag of lentils or something. You can also bring bags of prepared tofu (from an asian supermarket), and/or powdered soy milk. But seriously dude, I don't worry about protein, because everywhere has BEANS. Learn how to ask for plain, boiled beans, and bring a bag of spice mix with you. <BR/><BR/>I've never had a problem finding protein while traveling. I find it much harder to get my hands on enough fresh veg, especially in places where you can't drink the water.sineadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655363330088316924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-30053159505092559682008-09-18T22:58:00.000-07:002008-09-18T22:58:00.000-07:00I'll definately be referring to this list when I g...I'll definately be referring to this list when I go travelling this summer. I'm a little nervous, because I'm going on a volunteer trip, and I'm not sure what types of protein substitutes will be offered in these foreign, often poverty-stricken countries (haven't chosen my volunteering location yet). However, you can find nuts almost anywhere, right? The rest of my food should be fine, since veg, fruit, and grains can be found in most countries. Has anyone else been in a similar situation before, and what did you do about protien?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-88155980317528812042008-09-18T14:33:00.000-07:002008-09-18T14:33:00.000-07:00confession: I also travel with my own little tiny ...confession: I also travel with my own little tiny stovetop espresso maker. But that's not a vegan thing per se. That's my secret weapon for making friends at conferences that start far too early in the morning where we're all invariably staying in hostels or university dorms. But life is just better if you start the day out with good breakfast. Sometimes I bring oatmeal and dates as well....sineadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655363330088316924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3692776953406823961.post-68070814828170780462008-09-18T02:45:00.000-07:002008-09-18T02:45:00.000-07:00I like this list of suggestions, especially the ad...I like this list of suggestions, especially the advice to have always on hand a packed travel bag ready to go AND most importantly the reminder to be courteous by thanking those who have gone out of their way (even if only slightly) to accommodate a vegan request. I have seen you (KitchenDancer) graciously and happily offer fine chocolate around a resto table --- and the results are always delightful. So, I have done this myself a few times. It's a wonderful way to relax at a table, and I feel happy when I do it.<BR/><BR/>Also, it's startling what gets confiscated at airport security these days. My 150-ml tub of hummous was taken from me last week. It would have been okay if it had been 100 ml of hummous. (...insert eyeroll here...) So I plan on sticking to fruit, whole veggies, nuts, sandwiches, and the like in the future. I got through with these items last week, and people stared on the plane as I dug merrily into my avocado! Yum. I like reminding people by example that tasty food is easy, simple, and often uncooked. And cheap!!! I bought my avocado at the greengrocer's place for less than the cost of a bag of potato chips! <BR/><BR/>Yes, I am also thrilled by cheapness. Right down to my very tiptoes.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for posting such practical, specific, and effective tips. Specificity rocks.medicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271909755758781637noreply@blogger.com