tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post7578265393798557285..comments2024-03-19T00:45:26.274-07:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: Around the World: Caribbean Beans and RiceJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-38886085004155588922008-12-19T07:30:00.000-08:002008-12-19T07:30:00.000-08:00I love beans. I make this but not as nice looking...I love beans. I make this but not as nice looking as yours. The flamingos are a lovely touch.<BR/><BR/>Anjelina<BR/>[http://www.realbabyguide.com]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-40076413528861735472008-11-29T17:43:00.000-08:002008-11-29T17:43:00.000-08:00>>Wondering if your little schmoo liked this...>>Wondering if your little schmoo liked this lunch and if he warms it up or eats it cold? When I pack soups or casseroles for my girlie, I always heat it up and put in in her stainless thermos. <BR/><BR/>My son loved the beans and rice (the spinach, not so much). He has no problem eating lots of things cold that I would rather have warm, so it's no big deal for him. He'll pull things like this right out of the refrigerator and eat them! If your daughter prefers things warm, having a couple small thermoses around is the way to go.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-53853885693035204602008-11-29T10:35:00.000-08:002008-11-29T10:35:00.000-08:00>>Will you be posting the recipe for the bea...>>Will you be posting the recipe for the beans and rice? I've been looking for a good one!<BR/><BR/>It will be in my next cookbook, so stay tuned! :-)Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-64470061292947538522008-11-28T14:09:00.000-08:002008-11-28T14:09:00.000-08:00This recipe looks great and I can't wait to try it...This recipe looks great and I can't wait to try it. I made the fries out of grits and my son loved it. I had to mention your great blog and book on my food allergy blog. http://foodallergytipsandtricks.blogspot.com/Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732514761614617072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-75354103526081958032008-11-26T08:45:00.000-08:002008-11-26T08:45:00.000-08:00will you be doing a vegan thanksgiving blog?will you be doing a vegan thanksgiving blog?RaceForTastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277541664752143699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-50925213631909334342008-11-25T11:45:00.000-08:002008-11-25T11:45:00.000-08:00Will you be posting the recipe for the beans and r...Will you be posting the recipe for the beans and rice? I've been looking for a good one!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320401319412154475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-67183472017544456262008-11-24T11:42:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:42:00.000-08:00Hello, I pack lunches for my little girl (6yrs old...Hello, I pack lunches for my little girl (6yrs old) and keep referring back to your blog for ideas. Wondering if your little schmoo liked this lunch and if he warms it up or eats it cold? When I pack soups or casseroles for my girlie, I always heat it up and put in in her stainless thermos. Love your ideas!Nolitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01652650404777818137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-28036956858708472542008-11-24T09:38:00.000-08:002008-11-24T09:38:00.000-08:00>>I'm trying to make the savory leaf pie...>>I'm trying to make the savory leaf pies from Vegan Lunch Box. Is there a substitution for barley flour?<BR/><BR/>Regular white flour or whole wheat pastry flour should do the trick, although you may have to fiddle around with the amounts. Don't use chickpea or soy, though; I don't think they would work well.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-10023263731884501612008-11-24T04:42:00.000-08:002008-11-24T04:42:00.000-08:00Beans and rice are a staple here! MMMM good!Beans and rice are a staple here! MMMM good!Kacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374229462886436966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-11245546085988189702008-11-23T13:59:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:59:00.000-08:00Cool beans! Oh my mom makes this but not as nice l...Cool beans! Oh my mom makes this but not as nice looking as yours. The flamingos are a lovely touch.<BR/>=]K.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04863562328870546775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-18580462680127218692008-11-23T13:58:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:58:00.000-08:00Hi, Jennifer. I'm trying to make the savory leaf p...Hi, Jennifer. I'm trying to make the savory leaf pies from Vegan Lunch Box. Is there a substitution for barley flour? Would pastry, chickpea, or soy flour work?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778982964989431264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-47886384089829600652008-11-23T12:55:00.000-08:002008-11-23T12:55:00.000-08:00>>Do you prefer to use a specific kind of ri...>>Do you prefer to use a specific kind of rice? <BR/><BR/>I like long-grain basmati. :-)Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-79671826694311229032008-11-23T05:01:00.000-08:002008-11-23T05:01:00.000-08:00I seem to remember rice and beans together are sup...I seem to remember rice and beans together are supposed to be a great combination nutritionally..it's something to do with the protein. And of course you're meant to be able to live off coconut, seriously, that's all you need on your desert island. <BR/>Anyway, nice food!<BR/>Stephen at eatthinkandbemerry.wordpress.com<BR/>(a vegetarian site!)Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601584085109514429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-80950099912375391512008-11-22T13:17:00.000-08:002008-11-22T13:17:00.000-08:00Thanks for the input! I can see the Lunch on the G...Thanks for the input! I can see the Lunch on the Go being great if you stick to fruits/salads. I made the mistake of transporting some curry, and it didn't go too well.<BR/><BR/>Metal tiffins it shall be.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428999877401988135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-88389623174555289772008-11-22T04:23:00.000-08:002008-11-22T04:23:00.000-08:00Looks deeelicous! Kind of like a cross between bea...Looks deeelicous! Kind of like a cross between beans and rice and rice pudding (yum). Do you prefer to use a specific kind of rice? Oh, and I must say, the flamingos really set it off. They would totally make my day if I found them in my lunchbox!pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163514253607550989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-77951770616361242802008-11-21T10:13:00.000-08:002008-11-21T10:13:00.000-08:00Just found this funny article, advice to shameless...Just found this funny article, advice to shameless carnivores on bridging the divide between vegans and meat-eaters. Is it possible?<BR/><BR/>http://www.asylum.com/2008/11/20/shameless-carnivores-guide-to-defending-against-vegan-attacks/Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830745855285518447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-29528099639239502852008-11-21T08:49:00.000-08:002008-11-21T08:49:00.000-08:00That's how we make rice and peas in my family, as ...That's how we make rice and peas in my family, as we're of Jamaican descent. The one difference is that we use Gungu peas, aka Gandules or pidgeon peas.<BR/><BR/>Eva<BR/>http://trueepicure.comTrueEpicurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365578452052781720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-73201723110039657892008-11-21T08:21:00.000-08:002008-11-21T08:21:00.000-08:00Ooh, I love Indian style spinach. I usually cook ...Ooh, I love Indian style spinach. I usually cook it with mustard greens when I find them at the store (sarson ka saag).Rozminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549603103422415401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-25792926999122224522008-11-20T19:33:00.000-08:002008-11-20T19:33:00.000-08:00>>I've been reading for a few weeks now,...>>I've been reading for a few weeks now, as I've been preparing for "taking the plunge" into veganism...<BR/><BR/>Good luck, Jennifer!! I'm glad my blog has achieved one of its main goals -- to show how much fun you can have with vegan food!Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-55233679730870280142008-11-20T19:32:00.000-08:002008-11-20T19:32:00.000-08:00>>How are you liking the Lunch on the Go?Oh,...>>How are you liking the Lunch on the Go?<BR/><BR/>Oh, I agree, it's not the best lunch container out there. If you have the money, I think stainless steel tiffins are a great way to go, especially if you want something that won't warp or take on smells like plastic.<BR/><BR/>I actually bought this for my mom as a gift and she uses it to take her lunches to work. She likes it, but then again she usually only packs salads and fruit. I borrowed it for this lunch because I thought the purple lids and my mom's tablecloth would look cute with the pink flamingos. :-)Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-24292855352382614152008-11-20T19:27:00.000-08:002008-11-20T19:27:00.000-08:00>>What's the timeline for next book rele...>>What's the timeline for next book release? I can't wait!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Karen! It should be out in September, just in time for back-to-school again.<BR/><BR/>>>Can I cook brown rice and then add canned beans and coconut milk?<BR/><BR/>Yes, you'll just have to cook the rice longer. When making coconut rice you add the coconut milk along with the water to the dry rice before cooking (say, 1 cup dry rice to 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 cup coconut milk). Just add the canned beans at the end. <BR/><BR/>>>What spices do you use in the beans and rice?<BR/><BR/>I didn't use any curry but I did use thyme, plus some cinnamon and allspice. Yum!Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-57974682773008688202008-11-20T16:55:00.000-08:002008-11-20T16:55:00.000-08:00I've been reading for a few weeks now, as I've bee...I've been reading for a few weeks now, as I've been preparing for "taking the plunge" into veganism. After reading all of your great ideas, it sounds less like a sacrifice (Although I am truly anticipating missing cheese) and more like an exciting adventure. Thanks for the inspiration. I'll definitely be picking up a copy of your cookbook!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02815086542860061988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-86255765619158577252008-11-20T08:53:00.000-08:002008-11-20T08:53:00.000-08:00I absolutely love your blog! Just thought I'd let ...I absolutely love your blog! Just thought I'd let you know.SuperFantabuloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07723239950991682938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-40363596587581141252008-11-19T18:09:00.000-08:002008-11-19T18:09:00.000-08:00This looks delicious! How are you liking the Lunch...This looks delicious! <BR/><BR/>How are you liking the Lunch on the Go? I bought one last year (inspired by your blog!), and don't quite like it any more than regular tupperware.<BR/><BR/>I have found that it picks up smells/grease really easily, the lids warp, and the freezer pack doesn't last as long as I need it to. <BR/><BR/>But I'm curious if I'm just being picky...<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking of breaking down and buying one of the tifilin (sp?) systems.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428999877401988135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-79842163074631077052008-11-19T14:09:00.000-08:002008-11-19T14:09:00.000-08:00A new cookbook?? Oh my goodness, dreams really do ...A new cookbook?? Oh my goodness, dreams really do come true!!! I can't wait. Do you need any recipe testers?Annieeggplanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376973268613765937noreply@blogger.com