Totally inspired by River's awesome little cakes was I.
There are two layers of the Fauxstess Cupcake recipe from Vegan with a Vengeance, layered between that is vegan buttercream. The same buttercream is spread round 3 sides of the cake and then I dragged a fork around the three sides to make the pages. The top and spine of the book is made using Ginger's Chocolate Ganache recipe.
I had a little buttercream left over so I chucked this in too.
This should keep the ghouls happy this Halloween!!
GO VEGAN!
GO MoFo!!
Hi guys and gals
Since entering the blogosphere my list of foods to make has just been growing longer and longer by the day! And it's ALL YOUR FAULT for making such awesome looking foods and sharing them with the rest of blog land.
I took this week as an opportunity to start making my way through them all - no easy task believe me.
First up was River's Meatless Loaf
I've had my eye on this ever since River posted it and rabbit totally convinced me with her version.
My haul of UK goodies that I smuggled home with me included some Realeat Mince which I just knew would be perfect for this.
And it was.
This recipe is awesome!
I didn't have any adobo OR Mrs. Dash seasoning and in all honesty I don't even know what either of those things are! So after a consultation with aforementioned bunny I ended up using a quarter of a teaspoon each of Mustard Powder, Paprika, Chili Flakes, Onion Powder, Garlic Salt and Mixed Herbs. And I subbed the half cup of Tomato Sauce with a half cup of made up Bisto Gravy.
Ahhhhh....Bisto!
Obviously I don't have any photos (SOB) but don't take my word for it anyway - nip on over to River's and rabbit's and have a look at theirs.
Second up has to be the most AMAZING Soup I have ever had in my life.
EVER.
And as most of you know - I have had a LOT of Soup.
This little beauty I have The Vegan Slaughterhouse to thank for.
It is called Peanut Tofu Thai Soup and I command you all to go forth and make it.
I totally stuck to the recipe on this one EXCEPT (haha) I used Cous Cous instead of Rice because I thought it would be more "authentic" (don't ask) and I didn't have Maple Syrup.
The Cous Cous worked FAB and I don't know what difference the Maple Syrup would have made because to improve on this recipe just doesn't seem possible.
It really is an amazing Soup!
Thanks for all your comments last week - all your support has just been wonderful. If there are any more fingers and toes left to be crossed then you could wish me and Mr treehugger luck on Monday - we have just put an offer in on our dream house!!
*SQUEALS!*
