tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post114237412716792477..comments2024-03-09T23:07:41.551-08:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: Ethiopian InjeraJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-84764360669667868692008-09-23T04:30:00.000-07:002008-09-23T04:30:00.000-07:00thank youchat sohbet muhabbetthank you<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.trsohbet.name" REL="nofollow">chat</A> <A HREF="http://www.trsohbet.name" REL="nofollow">sohbet</A> <A HREF="http://www.muhabbet24.org" REL="nofollow">muhabbet</A>redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805281837470504210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142615282287152162006-03-17T09:08:00.000-08:002006-03-17T09:08:00.000-08:00http://pakupaku.info/for some vegan/international ...http://pakupaku.info/<BR/><BR/>for some vegan/international foods.<BR/><BR/>Sorry I typed it in wrong several days ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142567658178569952006-03-16T19:54:00.000-08:002006-03-16T19:54:00.000-08:00Jennifer,I really want to try making the injera an...Jennifer,<BR/><BR/>I really want to try making the injera and wat. I had something similar at an Ethiopian restaurant in Berkeley and it was very good (and different). Thanks for reminding me of this.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416412232636141747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142552986980472482006-03-16T15:49:00.000-08:002006-03-16T15:49:00.000-08:00We love Ethiopian but haven't made the time to mak...We love Ethiopian but haven't made the time to make it ourselves. Luckily, there are quite a few places in the Bay Area to eat. When we lived in NYC, there were hardly any and we finally figured out that that is because there are hardly any Ethiopians in NYC.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654919543737669809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142548800918819862006-03-16T14:40:00.000-08:002006-03-16T14:40:00.000-08:00i am sure many have asked this but I dont actually...i am sure many have asked this but I dont actually have time to scroll up, where the HECK did you find a recipe for Injera??? I would *love* etheopian recipies!! We live in Florida where there is none to be found anywhere. If you have the time, would you email me (okterok @ yahoo dot com). Thanks!@!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142547149638049432006-03-16T14:12:00.000-08:002006-03-16T14:12:00.000-08:00Hmm. This is not helping with the split pea soup ...Hmm. This is not helping with the split pea soup craving I've been having lately. Must find a good recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142482061021585492006-03-15T20:07:00.000-08:002006-03-15T20:07:00.000-08:00Nicole - Heh, heh, funny comment. I am actually n...Nicole - Heh, heh, funny comment. I am actually not affiliated with the restaurant, I just loooooove to eat there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142474201646141512006-03-15T17:56:00.000-08:002006-03-15T17:56:00.000-08:00anonymous, do you deliver to Southwestern Canada? ...anonymous, do you deliver to Southwestern Canada?<BR/> <BR/>mmmmmmmmmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142471418893349712006-03-15T17:10:00.000-08:002006-03-15T17:10:00.000-08:00I hope nobody minds a little plug, but we have a v...I hope nobody minds a little plug, but we have a vegan Ethiopian restaurant here in LA. http://www.rahelveggiecuisine.com<BR/><BR/>It's really tasty whether you're vegan or not and the service is excellent too. It's a great meal to share with others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142458873471222002006-03-15T13:41:00.000-08:002006-03-15T13:41:00.000-08:00Jennifer White has a good recipe for hummus in her...Jennifer White has a good recipe for hummus in her cookbook In Good Health. I like it better than any hummus I have tried. Maybe because it doesn't have tahini and I don't really like tahini. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, the website is jenniferskitchen.com<BR/><BR/>There are also other good recipes on the site.<BR/><BR/>Yummy looking lunch today!! Thanks for the idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142457394227470272006-03-15T13:16:00.000-08:002006-03-15T13:16:00.000-08:00I am SO impressed with your blog here! I've been ...I am SO impressed with your blog here! I've been attempting a Vegan diet for Lent and someone rec'd your site to me. I'm adding you to my favorites as you have a lot of great ideas. Who knew there were so many options?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142455126634704332006-03-15T12:38:00.000-08:002006-03-15T12:38:00.000-08:00>>Just can't imagine where else I would run into t...>>Just can't imagine where else I would run into this question! <BR/><BR/>True! :-)<BR/><BR/>The wat is the mixed vegetable dish in the blue container, and the injera is the rolled up bites of bread.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142454559937958342006-03-15T12:29:00.000-08:002006-03-15T12:29:00.000-08:00"Is the wat under the injera... "I am just amazed ..."Is the wat under the injera... "<BR/><BR/>I am just amazed at the education we are getting here! Just can't imagine where else I would run into this question! Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Arline in L.A.ArlineAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495731033035319781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142451107906997462006-03-15T11:31:00.000-08:002006-03-15T11:31:00.000-08:00someone commented about wanting a substitute for c...someone commented about wanting a substitute for crock cheese. you should check out jo stepaniak's "ultimate uncheese cookbook". you'll find a great recipe for crock cheeze, along with lots of other recipes for vegan cheezes, including sauces and fondues, spreads, cheezecakes, block cheezes, etc. this cookbook is a must for vegans who miss cheese!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142450525182910692006-03-15T11:22:00.000-08:002006-03-15T11:22:00.000-08:00regarding hummus:i have NEVER found a store-bought...regarding hummus:<BR/><BR/>i have NEVER found a store-bought brand that i liked. they all taste gross, and have an unpleasant consistency. not to mention it's a rip-off to buy, when it only costs a fraction of the price to make at home. <BR/><BR/>if you decide to make it yourself, here's an important tip: only use fresh lemon juice. the bottled stuff will ruin your hummus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142447350474314832006-03-15T10:29:00.000-08:002006-03-15T10:29:00.000-08:00A recent issue of Sunset Magazine had a recipe for...A recent issue of Sunset Magazine had <A HREF="http://food.sunset.com/sunset/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1157814" REL="nofollow">a recipe for injera</A> that doesn't require teff - it calls for club soda and buckwheat flour. <BR/><BR/>It also calls for two eggs, which you'd have to bypass to make vegan. <BR/><BR/>But for those who can't find teff easily, this might be a good alternative. Apparently the club soda gives it that nice bubbly, fermented flavor/texture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142447167280563932006-03-15T10:26:00.000-08:002006-03-15T10:26:00.000-08:00Just another suggestion for lunches - Potato rosti...Just another suggestion for lunches - Potato rosti!<BR/>It's pretty much grated potatos and a little onion fried and then served with sour cream..but boy is it good and filling!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142446501000107112006-03-15T10:15:00.000-08:002006-03-15T10:15:00.000-08:00True, however Ethiopia also has a long tradition o...True, however Ethiopia also has a long tradition of "fasting" from meat & dairy throughout the year:<BR/><BR/>"Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Christians do not eat meat and diary products (i.e. egg, butter, milk, and cheese) on fasting days. According to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church belief, the faithful must abstain from eating meat and diary products to attain forgiveness of sins committed during the year...Vegetarian meals such as lentils, ground split peas, grains, fruit, varieties of vegetable stew accompanied by injera and/or bread are only eaten during fasting days."<BR/>(from http://www.ethiopiantreasures.toucansurf.com/pages/religion.htm)<BR/><BR/>When added up, the fasting days (all Wednesdays and Fridays and several other longer fasts) equal almost half the year.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142446418591744962006-03-15T10:13:00.000-08:002006-03-15T10:13:00.000-08:00I LOVE INJERA. What a lunch!!!I LOVE INJERA. What a lunch!!!Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142444870710514512006-03-15T09:47:00.000-08:002006-03-15T09:47:00.000-08:00tell shmoo that he should never touch his injera w...tell shmoo that he should never touch his injera with his left hand as this is used for wiping oneself after a bowel movement and it is considered a great insult in Ethiopia. My husband has traveled there extensively and we have many Ethiopian friends. Husge meat based culture!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142440512617138632006-03-15T08:35:00.000-08:002006-03-15T08:35:00.000-08:00Congratulations on your award. I voted for you. I...Congratulations on your award. I voted for you. I'm not vegan, but my nephew is, and I started reading your blog so I could understand him better, and know more about what he can eat when he visits. You've really opened my eyes, it's not just raw veggies, is it? Sounds like lots of work, though my nephew says it gets easier when you've done it a while. Thanks for a great education!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142437449746630172006-03-15T07:44:00.000-08:002006-03-15T07:44:00.000-08:00That's interesting that the traditional way to use...That's interesting that the traditional way to use teff is to naturally ferment it. Some people recommend similar processes for wheat, oats etc. to make them healthier, etc. It seems that here is another culture that figured out the value of natural fermentation of grains without waiting for modern science.Now all we have to do is get used to the stronger taste of cultured products.<BR/>Very attractive arrangement of the injera. My kids love anything rolled up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142434880979710812006-03-15T07:01:00.000-08:002006-03-15T07:01:00.000-08:00Taleia - your chopped salad looks pretty sound nut...Taleia - your chopped salad looks pretty sound nutritionally. The beans are a good source or protein. For variety, you might throw in some chopped leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, etc.). If you're afraid they won't keep as long, you can add them each time you serve up a bowl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142427313225643662006-03-15T04:55:00.000-08:002006-03-15T04:55:00.000-08:00Mari, the preserved lemons are used as a kind of s...Mari, the preserved lemons are used as a kind of spice added to foods, not meant to be eaten by themselves.<BR/><BR/>Angela, the http://store.zamourispices.com/spices.html site sells berbere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1142426728513277562006-03-15T04:45:00.000-08:002006-03-15T04:45:00.000-08:00Whereabouts in MA are you, Amy? There are definite...Whereabouts in MA are you, Amy? There are definitely Ethiopian places available. If you're near the capital, try <A HREF="http://www.addisredsea.com" REL="nofollow">Addis Red Sea</A>. Their seating leaves much to be desired, but the food is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com