First thing’s first, my girl Nicole wrote up a super sweet award post about some very awesome bloggers out there. I was so happy and honored that she actually put me in the rankings! I definitely told my mom about it when I talked to her later that night. It really means a lot to me and like I said, Nicole I am so glad that we are friends. Big hugs to you!
This past Tuesday I ran some quick errands and I made a quick stop at Mrs. Marshall’s Carytown Cafe for their famous potato salad! The owner of the cafe, Frances Daniel, appeared on Bobby Flay’s throwdown not too long ago! The woman told me that it was a complete surprise to her. I guess the people on the show don’t disclose it to you until you’ve arrived; Frances thought she would just be a part of the regular audience.
Squirting on some of their secret recipe I presume.
Incredible! I don't know what's in it, but it's got a hint of creamy sweetness, and it may be better than my old babysitter's recipe from when I lived in Germany.
Have you hugged a carb today?
Ohh I busted out a special plate!
One side has the rotkohl I cooked with apples and raisins as well, and in the potato salad I mixed in a Tofurky kielbasa sausage. I told you guys I would! I actually read their serving suggestions and I got 2 out 4 covered in one meal. Hmm.. let’s see how else I ate the Tofurky kielbasa.
Sandwich form
Cranberry raisin swirl bread just seemed right for this sandwich. Inside is the Tofurky kielbasa, romaine, onion, relish, mustard, and horseradish hummus. M’mm good.
Oops it's a little dark!
I also incorporated the Tofurky kielbasa into a wrap! In this one I spread on some roasted red-pepper hummus, red onion, relish, romaine, the “kielbasa”, and some dried cranberries. It’s bothering me that I’m forgetting something else I put in there! Bottom point – this was also delish! Any suggestions on which Tofurky product I should try next, since they generously sent me some freebie coupons so I could do a review. By the way, I really recommend trying these sausages out! They’re so much heartier and flavorful than any other “veggiedog” I’ve tried.
Anyway, the other day I went to the bookstore and I was copying down recipes from this one book. Then I realized I was copying down so many of them. That’s about the time I decided that I just needed to buy the book!
"The Accidental Vegetarian" by Simon Rimmer
The cover reminded me of something I made a very long time ago with Haloumi cheese.
I remember there being a tagline on the packaging, "the cheese that doesn't melt, but grills"
Soon this table set-up will be making its appearance on my blog again in T-minus 5 days! I told my mom about all the interesting and super creative recipes this cookbook has; she made sure to tell me to bring it down to Florida when I visit. Actually, it was more of an order. I think someone’s a little excited about my cooking, don’t you think?
It has recipes like Sweet Potato and Pineapple Sandwich.
You should look up his recipes on www.bbc.co.uk. Simon Rimmer has a restaurant in Manchester; so if I’m ever in the area… I am – no questions asked – going! And I’m bringing my book too so he can sign it.
“The Accidental Vegetarian will kill the Jentil and sandal Image of vegetarianism forever!”
Later that day I had my friend Emily over for dinner before we went to the capoeira class. The class doesn’t start till 9 pm so we had plenty of time. We couldn’t decide on what to make, then I started thinking about what ingredients I had on hand. While I was walking Matilda I checked on my iPhone if there were any recipes that had the combination of pumpkin and red lentils. Indeed there was! So we decided on a vegan pumpkin and lentil curry recipe.
Almost all the ingredients.
Chopped cinnamon bark for the rice.
Tada! That knife looks so ominous!
Stir it girl!
Matilda thought she could be sneaky...
Pumpkin & lentil curry garnished with toasted almonds and served with cinnamon brown rice.
We talked about scary encounters we’ve had. I always love hearing people’s personal experiences with things of that nature. Sometimes it’ll make my eyes watery because I get kind of scared, but I love it! Ohhh the stories I could share! Maybe one day I’ll tell one of mine. That would be a fun idea actually… when Halloween gets nearer. I’ll make it worthwhile don’t worry! Speaking of Halloween, does anyone have any costume suggestions? I was thinking I’d be the Goblin King from Labyrinth. Last year I was “everyone you’ve ever known,” but people thought I was the princess from The Neverending Story.
I made the little headpiece in the back out of mirror shards (ouch?), and I randomly found the petticoat in a vintage/thrift store.
I remember as I was making the headpiece and breaking the little mirrors I kept thinking, “I’m going to have such bad luck now.”
On another note, my roommate has this thing shes does that she calls “putting it out into the universe.” Whatever she wants she just says it out loud. I think that act of getting it out of your head and saying those words brings you one step closer to making it a reality. So what am I going to put out into the universe? “I will book my flight to Europe before the month of October ends.” What do you want to put out into the universe?
XOXO
-Gossip Girl
(couldn’t resist!)
Thank you so much, Katharina. I’m still emarrassed! But you’re a doll! And apparently a princess too! Why have modeling agencies not discovered you yet?
Is that the cookbook you told me about? It looks sensational! I need to see if I can find this one on Amazon.
Girl, you are so stunning. I love your Princess getup!
A-freaking-mazing dress and words.
aww meine suesse prinzessin!
gorgeous!
that german plate of yours sounds amazing! oh and please please please send me the rotkohl recipee in facebook yes? it looks so yummy. and since its oktoberfest time i shall really make something ‘german’!
oh and pumpkin and lentil curry sounds so good. hope it tasted nice.
love u tons my little princess
xoxo
queen K! haha (gossip girl)
OKAY.
1) If loving that dress is wrong, than I never want to be right.
2) The picture of your cinnamon-raisin-bread sandwich brought me back to when my momma used to make me raisin bread (toasted), with canola oil mayo and an egg over easy when I was little (open faced). OH SO DIVINE! The perfect perfect breakfast yo.
3) Your pretty.
4) This post was so so so so beautiful. What a tribute to your friendship!
Pumpkin curry??? I want!!
And you are so darn beautiful!
You look so beautiful in that dress!!!!!! Fairy princess will you be mine?
That knife. Love it. I love huge knives. I am sick, I know.
Into the universe? Health, happiness and peace
Copying recipes out of recipe books at the bookstore? Great idea! Well, until you start copying the whole book haha. I might have to look for that one though, the cover alone has me kind of hooked!
The pumpkin curry looks amazing. Enough said.
I always get goosebumps when I hear people’s scary encounters, I love it! Especially now that Halloween is coming… speaking of which, LOVE last year’s costume, that head piece is incredible.
And the “putting it out into the universe” concept is beautiful. I’ll be keeping that one in mind most definitely.
You look like a fairy!
What I’ll put out? I’ll be the best student of veterinary medicine this year.
I wish your friend is correct
Your princess costume is beautiful!
And that pumpkin and lentil curry..
girl.. I just ate breakfast and you’ve got me hungry haha
I am very guilty of walking out of bookstores with a pile of notes….
Whaat? I can’t buy an entire book if I only like 3 (or 5) recipes in it!
ps. thank you for the caring comment
Have a wonderful day<3
Wow, you look so pretty! Really:)
I’m a real cookbook addict, by the way. I’ve got so many, and each time I find myself in a bookstore, well you know…!
Those eats all look jummy, horseradish hummus is a new thing for me. On the list to try;) Hope you’ll have a great weekend!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
You looks adorable in that dress!
And pumpkin and lentil curry?? YUM!
have you ever read “the Secret” by Rhonda Byrne? it’s about the law of attraction, i.e. putting your intention out into the universe. i totally believe in it and i loooove it! if you’re interested in the law of attraction than definitely read that book fa sho! also, the new secret-teen book is amazing! my story is actually featured in it!!! on page 95, “cassie’s secret”…i got a free signed book outta the deal too. woo! anyhoo, if ya get a chance, check those books out girlie! they rock!
The cinnamon bread sandwich is genius!! That potato salad does look really good
I love that white dress! It’s so fun!! I hope you are having a wonderful Friday!
Awww, thanks for saying those kind words about me on your bloggie. That was so nice! I’m so happy you liked your award. And you are too cute for telling your mom
Thanks for the hug! I can never get enough of them.
Speaking of cookbooks, I think you should write one! You use the most unusual ingredients and put them in combinations that I would never dream of and then you get this amazing meal. You’re a freakin’ magician! And I love how your mom wants you to cook for her. That’s a huge compliment, not to mention a great feeling to have.
The cinnamon bark was a nice touch to your rice. Love it! You make the most wonderful meals for your friends. They are so lucky!
BTW, you looked beautiful in that dress. Skip fairy, you looked like a blushing bride!
Have a great weekend! Thanks again for your sweet, sweet words.
okay, you’ve convinced me: i need to try the tofurky kielbasas! i LOVE kielbasa (one of the few meats i truly enjoy) and this looks right up my alley! ummm pumpkin and lentil curry? you are too damn gourmet. love the addition of the true blue cinnamon rice.
“i am going to start procrastinating and finish my freelance writing…as soon as i am done commenting on your blog!”
The dress is GORGEOUS! I’m so jealous!
And I’m “hugging” a carb right now!
sweetness…can’t wait to check out that book
woo!!
Hahaha!!! Matilda looks so mischievous in the photo. And I love the table with the polaroids under the glass
True Katharina style.
When I was filing DVDs at the library today, I saw Neverending Story II on the shelf and I thought about borrowing it. Now I will always think of you making that cute face
Hmm Halloween… You would make a pretty snazzy jedi. I’d kind of like to be one now…
girrrrl I hug carbs all day every day
Love ‘em!
you are the prettiest princess since Cinderella
<3
You look GORGEOUS in that dress with that beautiful smile!
And boy that potato salad looks AWESOME! Creamy and oh so carby! I hope someday you manage to sweet-talk their recipe out!
oh my goodness, you are too cute! i love your halloween costume + you look gorgeous (you’re always gorgeous) in it. i agree with katie, why have you not been been discovered yet?!
back when i was eating soy, i loved tofurkey’s italian sausage (sun dried tomato flavor?) i thought it was fabulous! delicious over any grain or roasted veggies, hummus, etc.
little matilda! another appearance while eating pumpkin curry. aw! she is so precious.
enjoy the new cookbook + happy saturday!
love you babe,
XO brookey.
p.s thank you times a mill for your hair care secrets! i love with them all. oh, and what brand of coconut oil do you buy? and where to find it?
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