Comments on: Vegan with a Vengeance! http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/539/vegan-with-a-vengeance/ by Kate Saltfleet Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:31:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Kelly http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/539/vegan-with-a-vengeance/#comment-1265 Kelly Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:37:28 +0000 http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/?p=539#comment-1265 I hear you on the maple syrup as well. I hate using it in recipes where it is not the main ingredient because I think it's too expensive to lend only a subtle flavor. Like others, I really enjoy using agave nectar and also brown rice syrup. That is a fun cookbook. I've also had great success borrowing various vegan cookbooks from the library which allows me to try MANY more recipes than if I were only buying cookbooks and I like to think it's better for the environment too. I hear you on the maple syrup as well. I hate using it in recipes where it is not the main ingredient because I think it’s too expensive to lend only a subtle flavor. Like others, I really enjoy using agave nectar and also brown rice syrup. That is a fun cookbook. I’ve also had great success borrowing various vegan cookbooks from the library which allows me to try MANY more recipes than if I were only buying cookbooks and I like to think it’s better for the environment too.

]]> By: mind http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/539/vegan-with-a-vengeance/#comment-1166 mind Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:18:28 +0000 http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/?p=539#comment-1166 I love WVAV! But you're right - a lot of maple syrup. If you're looking for another great cookbook, check out Veganomicon - I've loved 99% of what I've made out of there! I love WVAV! But you’re right - a lot of maple syrup. If you’re looking for another great cookbook, check out Veganomicon - I’ve loved 99% of what I’ve made out of there!

]]> By: Half Pint Pixie http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/539/vegan-with-a-vengeance/#comment-1154 Half Pint Pixie Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:38:29 +0000 http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/?p=539#comment-1154 I hear ya on the maple syrup, I also think agave is very expensive here and way to sweet for my tastes in large quantities. Jennifer Schmoo (Vegan Lunch Box) has a recipe for <a href="http://shmooedfood.blogspot.com/2008/10/homemade-maple-syrup.html" rel="nofollow">pretend maple syrup</a> which I haven't tried yet but might be good in recipes. Do let me know if you try it, I am curious but lazy! I hear ya on the maple syrup, I also think agave is very expensive here and way to sweet for my tastes in large quantities. Jennifer Schmoo (Vegan Lunch Box) has a recipe for pretend maple syrup which I haven’t tried yet but might be good in recipes. Do let me know if you try it, I am curious but lazy!

]]> By: Jane http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/539/vegan-with-a-vengeance/#comment-1152 Jane Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:44:29 +0000 http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/?p=539#comment-1152 Hi Kate, I detest maple syrup, so I've checked out all the substitutions... there's agave nectar, which has a low glycemic index (if you care about that kind of thing) and is closest to honey; brown rice syrup which is nice, but pricey where I've found it; or honey (not all vegans eat honey, not all vegans eschew honey, so it depends where you stand on the matter). Some people like to use molasses, but that is another one of those tastes I really don't care for.... so I haven't experimented with it at all. Depending on the quantity you can also make a simple syrup (dissolve sugar into warm water), but I've only done this for small amounts (less than 1/4 cup), and I don't have a scientific measurement for you. If you're feeding the results to your non-vegan entourage, I'd recommend things that are heavily chocolate based. They tend to translate better than the rest of the desserts I've tried. I do a really easy "mousse" which is silken tofu drained and beaten to within an inch of it's life in the food processor. Then add melted chocolate (dark), in the same quantity as the tofu, and continue to process until mixed. Add a few drops of vanilla. Serve or chill and serve. People adore this Hi Kate,
I detest maple syrup, so I’ve checked out all the substitutions… there’s agave nectar, which has a low glycemic index (if you care about that kind of thing) and is closest to honey; brown rice syrup which is nice, but pricey where I’ve found it; or honey (not all vegans eat honey, not all vegans eschew honey, so it depends where you stand on the matter). Some people like to use molasses, but that is another one of those tastes I really don’t care for…. so I haven’t experimented with it at all.
Depending on the quantity you can also make a simple syrup (dissolve sugar into warm water), but I’ve only done this for small amounts (less than 1/4 cup), and I don’t have a scientific measurement for you.
If you’re feeding the results to your non-vegan entourage, I’d recommend things that are heavily chocolate based. They tend to translate better than the rest of the desserts I’ve tried. I do a really easy “mousse” which is silken tofu drained and beaten to within an inch of it’s life in the food processor. Then add melted chocolate (dark), in the same quantity as the tofu, and continue to process until mixed. Add a few drops of vanilla. Serve or chill and serve. People adore this

]]> By: Georgia http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/539/vegan-with-a-vengeance/#comment-1148 Georgia Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:35:14 +0000 http://experimentsinlivingblog.com/?p=539#comment-1148 I also have VWaV - Maple Syrup is like $10 for 200mil in Australia so I usually substitute with agave syrup or sometimes rice malt. You just have to see what flavours you like or don't like. Happy baking!! (can I suggest the giantoid peanut butter cookies - they are AWESOME! and I made them normal size so it made bucket loads!!) I also have VWaV - Maple Syrup is like $10 for 200mil in Australia so I usually substitute with agave syrup or sometimes rice malt.
You just have to see what flavours you like or don’t like.

Happy baking!! (can I suggest the giantoid peanut butter cookies - they are AWESOME! and I made them normal size so it made bucket loads!!)

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