Vegan in Bellingham

Tangy Sweet and Sour Soya Ribs with Chow Mein and Spring Roll Note: This Review is from 2/27/2011.  Good Chinese food can be hard to find around here, especially good Chinese food that is also vegan. When I last left off, my husband and I were about to embark on a spontaneous trip to Vancouver. After consulting the list of restaurant suggestions from Sean, (btw thanks to those of you who have added even MORE places to the list!) we decided to check out Panz Veggie , and I am so glad that we did. We will definitely be eating there again. Not only did they have an extensive completely vegan menu, they also had a killer lunch special which consisted of soup, entree, rice or chow mein, spring roll, and dessert for around ten bucks. Buddha's Feast I ordered the Buddha's Feast with steamed brown rice, while my husband went for the Tangy Sweet and Sour Soya Ribs with chow mein. We of course shared with each other so we could have a taste of everything, and I was very imp...

Oh Soy House, How I love you so. Will you be my Valentine? You have something for Everyone, whether omni, vegan, or gluten-free.   You are Always Wonderful, and I love you more and more every time I visit you. Thank you for having such Amazing Food, and for always being there when I need you.  Love Always,  Clarissa  (Vegan in Bellingham)

As you may remember from my Broa Bread post , I recently made the "Slow and Easy White Bean Cassoulet" from the Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker cookbook. This book has quickly become my go-to guide for crock pot inspiration, and the White Bean Cassoulet is now one of my favorite recipes. And, of course, it also goes perfectly with Broa Bread. To make this easy and delicious recipe, start by sauteing one large yellow onion along with 2 cloves of minced garlic and some halved baby carrots in a skillet with some olive oil over medium heat. (The recipe calls for 8 ounces of baby carrots, but I think I used more--I just kept putting in carrots until it felt right.) Cook everything in the pan for at least five minutes or until softened. Transfer this mixture to your slow cooker and add: 2 cans of white beans 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/4 cup white wine 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme and...