So the other night I cooked with the PC Blue Menu Worlds Best Meatless Seasoned “Chicken” Breasts for the 1st time. I was a bit apprehensive because I had defrosted 3 of them the night before and marinated in a spicy peanut sauce. Then, as I was going to actually make the dinner, I noticed the box said ‘use frozen.’ I shrugged it off thinking whatever- no biggie. Well the ‘meat’ I put in to marinate had become quite soft and no longer in the chunks I had cut them into. My plan was to skewer them and make like a traditional satay, over rice…I still did that, but it was messy. I’m not gonna lie here folks, very, very messy because the product was so mushy. I lost a fair bit of it which I ended up cooking into the extra sauce that I basted the skewers with as they cooked.
I then proceeded to cook at 350 degrees, and got some rice cooking and veggies steamed…and served up with fresh spinach as well. The result was ABSOLUTELY FREAKING DELICIOUS. My Guy even agreed it was extremely tasty and he would eat it again.
I have big plans for this product and will try cooking from frozen next time. I love the price, (in Canada $12.99 for 8 HUGE breasts) and it’s a gardein product still. Not only is it more economical for those of us on a budget, but the size is considerably larger than the gardein frozen breasts. Stay tuned for more recipes and ideas!
On my last post I was talking about my iPhone and all the apps available out there. I did download the Gratitude Journal by Happy Tapper and so far, so good! It makes you think each day and come up with what you TRULY are grateful for in your life. I used to do this in a lovely notebook each night before bed, but that sort of got neglected so I’m hoping I can pick up where I left off with this cute little app. Now this next bit is REALLY IMPORTANT so listen up: Make sure your phone camera/pics is not set to show your location. This would mean if you post any pics online, then anyone from stalkers to pedophiles can find your location via that picture. If you must post pics online- and we all love to do it because we want to share with our loved ones- just ensure this is set to the off position.
What else can I tell you?
Vegans, veggies and cupcake lovers listen closely: Fairy Cakes has a location on Fraser Street here in Vancouver and will be opening soon. Check back often for news of the date and for when the website is up and running!
I’m about to head off to the library now and see what wonderful adventures await me…
Stay happy.
30-Something Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian. Kind of BoHo. Tofu Eating. Animal Rights Supporter. Previous Fat Kid. Sarcastic. Red Wine Drinker. In Love w/ My Guy.
