For today's Vegan MoFo Post I wanted to blog about these two photos and NO I didn't eat them together! First - I have a breakfast bowl from the weekend. I had crackers, figs, and sprouted and flavored nuts. The reason this is rare for me is because it's very unusual for me to find FRESH figs in a store in my region. I actually found them a few weeks ago at Orchard Fresh in Orchard Park, NY. They were still FRESH because of my Berry Breeze. I will be blogging about my Berry Breeze often because it works and I LOVE it! So...I was super excited about this fresh figs and have been snacking on them since I bought them but also savoring them because I don't get them often.
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As for this photo of the Raw Vegan Cheese Sauce I made I have to tell you I adore it! The base recipe was from one of Philip McCluskey's books. I posted it on Instagram and tagged Philip and he responded. He's so nice! Very encouraging! Since I stayed quite close to his recipe and didn't stray much I won't put the exact recipe here on my blog but I will tell you that I used the following ingredients it in...Nutritional Yeast, Hemp Butter, Lemon Juice, Basil, Garlic, and Turmeric.
Again...I will be blogging throughout the day today and I encourage you to visit again! This is my 2nd blog post of the day so far so please scroll down, too! Thanks so much!
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Oh my! How did I not know you lived in the Buffalo area? When I go to visit family yearly, we visit Orchard fresh. Last year they had an amazing cashew cheese they made in house, this year when I went- they did not! Ps- I live in NC now, but I'm from Erie. :-)
ReplyDeleteActually I was born and raised in that region. We live about 2 hours from there now...but...we visit when we can. PLUS...now they have this store AND a Trader Joes AND I think they are getting a Whole Foods Market this fall. You've GOT to be kidding me...you are FROM Erie? That's CRAZY! I live about an hour from Erie now. My BIL lives there are we visit OFTEN. lol Small world!!!! I like their Whole Foods Co-Op over there!
DeleteWhat a small world!! I am not sure the Co-Op was there when I was there. I was vegetarian then (not vegan like now) and I relied on Wegmans for my needs! :-) We have Trader Joes and Whole Foods in NC. LOVE THEM!!!
DeleteDon't quote me on this...but I THINK the member-owned co-op was there since 1979. It's not a Whole Foods Market but it's a co-op. I think it's on West 26th or West 28th...I always get those two confused! LOL
DeleteFresh figs are the best!! So glad you found some. Not sure if they still have any, but earlier this year trader joe's had organic frozen figs...next best thing to fresh.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, Philip is super nice. I've interacted with him online before too.
There's a Trader Joe's about 2 hours from us and I have only been to that one twice. It's hard to get in there. But I'm usually on the look out for fruits I can't often find when I do attend those stores :)
DeleteFresh figs are awesome and do not last long in my kitchen! That's awesome that you were able to find some!
ReplyDeleteI usually find dried or partially dried but not usually the fresh ones :)
DeleteThank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. I hope you saw the new giveaway I posted yesterday. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting and continuing with your weekly link up! I will be over to check out your giveaway soon! Thanks so much!
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ReplyDeleteHow marvelous that you had fresh figs for breakfast. We grew up with a fig tree in our yard but I have not had fresh figs in years. Nice idea to try! Your vegan cheese sauce is amazing. Nutritional yeast, lemon, basil, garlic, and turmeric are staples in my kitchen but I have not tried Hemp butter yet. Where did you find it? Thank you for sharing your delicious creations with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I appreciate it!
The Hemp Butter I got from The Raw Food World - check out my Affiliate Link - LOVE that store!!!!
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