November 2011

I eat tofu a few times a month and I really like it. An affordable and easy source of protein that takes on the flavors of what you cook with it. Nasoya sent me coupons for 5 free products and a t-shirt to giveaway.

A few of my favorite tofu recipes:

Asian Tofu and Cabbage Salad

Asian Noodle Bowls

Mama Pea’s Honey Lime Tofu with Strawberry Peach Salsa

And one of my all time favorite chili’s from Nasoya’s website:

Southwestern Vegi-Chilli

Servings: 8

Dish Type: Entrée

Product Type: Extra Firm Tofu

Diet Type: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Recipe Source: Nasoya

Ingredients:
1 pkg Nasoya Extra Firm Tofu, drained and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium size onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 4.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz can black beans (drained)
15 oz Mexican style kidney beans
4 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
Chopped cilantro
Shredded cheese
Sour cream

Preparation Method: In a medium size sauce pan, heat olive oil, add garlic and onion. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Add all ingredients and simmer for 1/2 hour. Top with favorite chilli topping (cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, or other) and serve.

Now I just need to get a tofu press…Christmas list? Maybe I should just buy one. Much easier than trying to explain to my family what the heck that is

Want to win? Leave a comment with what you will cook with the tofu and visit the Nasoya Tofu U website and take the pledge.  Once you take the pledge, you will receive emails with recipes and other fun ideas. 

You will win 5 coupons for Nasoya products and a t-shirt

I will pick a winner on Tuesday December 6th!

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My friend Bobby and I try to grab dinner once a month to catch up on life and solve the worlds problems. I’m not kidding! At dinner we discussed the wage gap between men and women and how that is changing as the number of women with degrees now outranks men. Not exactly light conversation at dinner but very entertaining. On the list of places to try was Stouts Pub, a restaurant a few blocks away from Bobby’s house in Falcon Heights.

Big beer list, appetizers and wood fired pizzas. Sounded interesting to me! Stouts has only been open a few weeks so they are still working out the menu and beer list so Bobby and I ordered a Mediterranean pizza, turkey jerky and chips with guacamole. First impression? The pizza was good and I loved the addition of the capers.

The turkey jerky was tasty but could have used some more spices and pepper

Guacamole was decent, but I’ve had better.

I had one tiny pumpkin beer, on happy hour for $5 dollars. Bobby guessed that it was pumpkin by just smelling it. Sometimes one is all I want.

The one thing that Stouts really has going for them is their service, our waiter was fantastic. He stopped by often to check on us, made recommendations on the food and gave me a little sample of a beer I was unsure about. I would go back once they have more of their menu in place and a few more beers on tap. Judging by how busy it was I hope this place turns into a good neighborhood spot.

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First full day in Sevilla and we walked the city, toured the alcazar and spent hours in the cathedral. Seeing the incredibly ornate decorations and climbing 30+ flights of stairs to head to the tower for amazing 360 degree views of Sevilla.

Walking the city, stopping at a small cafe for lunch and just taking some time to relax and enjoy vacation. I love having two weeks to not feel so rushed!

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