JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

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GiGi, Andy, thank you both for your comments! Hopefully I will make it to Tong’s Thai one day soon – it sounds delicious. And what a great idea to ask for steamed tofu instead of fried. For someone who eats out a lot, it’s important to look for ways to make it healthier.

9/22/2006 8:56 PM

Julie

Been a tofu eater (and lover) for about 15 years now so I’ve heard all the “tastes like sponge” and “be kind to the soybean” jokes. Here’s a tip for buying tofu: check out your local asian grocery where you can find fresh tofu in huge 6 pound blocks for around $5!! You probably won’t use it all right away so you’ll want to drain and freeze recipe-sized chunks for use later but it will save you a ton of money! The previously forzen chunks are great for pan frying or grilling recipies but not very good for the blended items as it tends to get very firm and chewy. Lastly, most asian restaurants serve fried tofu in prepared dishes but are happy to substitute the much healthier steamed version upon request.

9/19/2006 4:52 PM

Andy

Thanks for the tofu onion dip recipe - that is something I have sorely missed since I turned vegan about 3 years ago. And a big thanks for this blog! I moved from Hollywood to the teensy town of Mount Airy (very veggie unfriendly, though otherwise very friendly) and am still trying to find my veggie bearings. I was very excited when I saw your blog!! I actually drove all the way to Roanoke (100 miles) to eat at Tong’s Thai (extremely yummy and lots of tofu)!

9/19/2006 10:42 AM

Countess