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Are you determined to get more soy into your diet but feel clueless when it comes to tofu? Can't tell your tempeh from your seitan?

Then you're just the one to join Kim and guests from the Tofu & Tempeh Challenge for a live chat about how to cook with soy. It all happened right here on April 8, at 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT.

Kim, a trained chef and longtime food journalist, is writing a cookbook for people trying to eat less meat. Every week, she brings ideas, tips, and recipes to her live chats — right here at Table Talk, most Thursdays.



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 </div><div id="mainchat" class="mainchat"><div class="cileventholder"><div id="row65180004" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">9:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65180004">Tempeh and tofu are on today's menu, and I've got three fantabulous guests stirring the pot.  Join me  at the top of the hour with  Ellen Kanner (Miami Herald, HuffPo, Culinate), vegan pastry chef Fran Costigan and cookbook author Isa Chandra Moskowitz.   </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">9:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65184236" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65184236">Let's do some T&T rock and roll, guys. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65184908" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65184908">Hello! I am so excited about today's T&T-flavored chat.  Many of you that all week long, I've been hosting a <a href="http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/" target="blank" >Tempeh & Tofu Challenge</a>, a week-long online "crash course" on the ins and outs of these oft-misunderstood soy foods. <br /><br />Today, I've got three T&T experts on hand to take on all the questions you've been meaning to ask.  Meet vegan pastry chef <a href="http://www.francostigan.com" target="blank" >Fran Costigan</a>, who's got a terrific post up today about <a href="http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/04/08/tt-challenge-tofu-licious-desserts/" target="blank" >tofu-licious desserts</a>, columnist <a href="http://www.ellen-ink.com" target="blank" >Ellen Kanner</a> who wrote about the fear factor & cookbook author <a href="http://www.theppk.com/" target="blank" >Isa Chandra Moskowtiz</a>, who's got a piece up tomorrow about virtuous tempeh. Let's roll!<br /> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:02&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65184963" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Regina </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Regina :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65184963">Is there a quick way to make tasty tempeh?  Every recipe I've seen requires at least one hour of marinading time before cooking. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:02&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Regina </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185161" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:02</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185161">Hi everyone! For quick tempeh, crumbling it is the way to go. You can change up the flavor profile in this method<br/><a href="http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=125" target="blank" >http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=125</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:02&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185238" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185238">Hey, Ms. Amanda,<br/><br/>I'm thrilled, it's my recipe and super-easy.  Enjoy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185240" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185240">What do you say to the claims that soy may be cancer-inducing, at least at higher levels?  Any concerns? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185330" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185330">Hi Kim!  I would love to try the tofu dip recipe that you posted a few days ago, but I see that it calls for hoisin sauce which has sugar (which I can't have).  Does anyone know of a good sugar free hoisin sauce that I could buy?  Or anybody have a recipe for how to make hoisin sauce from scratch without sugar?  I could do molasses or splenda, but not sugar or honey.  Thanks so much! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185350" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185350">Hi All,<br/>I love tempeh and tofu as staples for savory dishes too! Fast food.<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185386" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:03</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185386">Any suggestions for making crisp breaded tofu? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:03&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185651" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:04</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185651">what are the merits of canola vs olive oil in pan frying/sauteeing tofu and tempeh? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:04&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65185892" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:04</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65185892">Hi Kim and pals in tofu and tempeh! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:04&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186209" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:05</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From wildmindgirl </span><span class="nocommentfrom">wildmindgirl :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186209">I keep seeing info about tempeh bacon.  Can you get it pre-made?  Seems it would be difficult to slice so thinly. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:05&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">wildmindgirl </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186510" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186510">Greg, I like olive oil for sauteeing but have used organic canola too, then finish w. evoo. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186542" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186542">Sugar-free hoisin for Amanda: Anyone know if its' available? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186596" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elizabeth </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elizabeth :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186596">to Greg:  canola oil withstands higher heat than olive oil.  I prefer safflower oil </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elizabeth </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186647" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186647">"Just Like Honey" is a great rice-based honey replacer, fyi </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186701" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186701">I've been eating tofu for 40 years and tempeh for close to that.  Tonight we're having tempeh reuben sandwiches.  First time I've tried making them. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186703" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:06</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186703">For crisp breaded tofu: pressing is super important, to get a firm texture. If you're not frying it but baking it, then drizzle some olive oil into the breading mixture. Do you have a more specific question? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:06&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186909" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lauren </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lauren :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186909">Hi. Is it possible to thicken up a frosting made with tofu to have a similar texture to buttercream? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lauren </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65186937" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65186937">Just like honey. it is as are all of Suzannes Specialtys products </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187008" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jodies </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jodies :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187008">Will be running in and out of the chat in between work meetings. I'm interested in some good recipes where I can prepare a base, and then add tofu/tempeh (for myself) and meat (for the husband), preferibly with the same or similar marinade to make my life easier! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jodies </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187125" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187125">Try my Chocolate Tofu Cream which can be piped! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187134" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ashley </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ashley :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187134">I love tempeh as a tasty sub filling. I slice it thin, saute it in a little canola, then pour in a mixture of soy sauce, balsamic, and a little Worcestershire. Pair with caramelized onions and peppers and it is basically amazing. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ashley </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187216" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:07</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187216">About tempeh bacon, I actually wrote about it for my article tomorrow! But the easiest way to do it is slice widthwise instead of lengthwise. More manageable slices. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:07&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187440" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:08</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187440">Fran's orange tofu cream is available in today's piece: <br /><a href="http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/04/08/tt-challenge-tofu-licious-desserts/" target="blank" >http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/04/08/tt-challenge-tofu-licious-desserts/</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:08&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187475" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:08</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187475">And Isa, I think your homemade tastes far better than the packaged, often hard and way too salty.<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:08&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187507" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:08</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187507">I use rice bran oil for all my high-heat frying.  Is the best oil I've found for that. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:08&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187558" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:08</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187558">Isa: perfect. My question answered. I always wonder if I'm pressing correctly. I find this step sort of difficult . . . </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:08&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187715" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187715">Kim, the orange tofu cream is a soft cream, more like a thickened, softly whipped cream, not a buttercream/ </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187781" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187781">I've just been gifted with a tofu press from Nasoya. Has anyone seen this? Haven't tried it yet, but def. curious. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187918" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187918">Gotcha, Fran. Is the "buttercream" in your book? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65187961" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lauren </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lauren :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65187961">Thank you Fran. What about a vanilla flavored frosting as I don't like chocolate much </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lauren </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188040" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:09</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188040">thanks, elizabeth!  I alternate btwn canola and olive. i like the way olive tastes better </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:09&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188133" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188133">Greg: to press, wrap in a kitchen towel and place a big book on top. You probably have one of those 10,000 vegetarian recipes from the 10 dollar rack at Barnes & Noble, right? That would work great. Press for an hour, flipping once. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:10&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188275" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188275">Kim, all I can envision is a -- gaaah -- duck press.  What does your tofu press look like? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:10&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188432" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188432">Yes, it is the chocolate Cream Icing. OK< vanilla is the hardest in my opinion to get to taste good. We sold tons at Angelica kitchen when I was pastry chef ans sure they still do, but not my fav.  I can give you more information! Will do. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:10&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188517" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:10</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188517">Kim: I haven't used a tofu press! I'm interested but also so used to the old fashioned way </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:10&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188567" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188567">Jodies -- You may find the coobook, "The Adaptable Feast" helpful.  Recipes written to be made carnivore, vegetarian and vegan. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188631" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188631">jeanne: rice bran oil: WOW. I'll def check that out. sounds expensive. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188661" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188661">I press like Isa. I've seen them at NGI! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188664" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:11</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188664">We used to make a "tofu" ice cream for our daughter when she was tiny.  I lb firm tofu, 1 bag organic mixed berries, a little apple juice for sweetening--blend until smooth.  You can freeze like ice cream or serve as pudding.  She loves it! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:11&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65188961" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65188961">Sounds good, Jeanne! Kids love tofu, it's kind of funny. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189048" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189048">I almost forgot! We are having a giveaway!  Enter to win by adding a comment at the bottom of the chat page. Winner will be randomly selected at 6 p.m. PT.  Share anything about tofu or tempeh -- a personal story, a revelation, a tip -- and you're eligible. Prize: VegNews gift pac (value $50) -- includes signature t-shirt, tote bag, vegan cookies,... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189067" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189067">I rarely saute tofu or tempeh, preferring to oven bake first. Brush w. a little oil, bake at high temp until colored. Cool, refrig, finish as you wish. Later! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189109" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189109">This is a favorite recipe in my house, served with coleslaw.  <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/North-Carolina-Style-Tempeh-Barbecue-112444" target="blank" >http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/North-Carolina-Style-Tempeh-Barbecue-112444</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189289" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189289">Greg: It's not that expensive.  I buy online in a large jug (California Rice Bran oil).  I keep it in a cool dark place--it lasts for a long time.  And it's an awesome oil! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189344" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189344">Yes, tofu ice cream is terrific. Can be made w. or <a href="http://w.out" target="blank" >w.out</a> ice cream maker.<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189357" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ashley </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ashley :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189357">Greg - I have recently been slicing my tofu into 8 slices (across the width of the tofu), then pressing between a kitchen towel with my wooden cutting board on top. It takes 10 minutes and I have some perfect slices to grill. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ashley </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189416" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:12</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189416">ah, thanks IsaChandra. I can use my Janson's History of Art textbook. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:12&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189462" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Regina </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Regina :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189462">Isa, you said in your cookbook that you should boil tempeh, or steam it, before you cook it.  Is that always necessary? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Regina </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189517" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tofu pizza </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tofu pizza :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189517">Last summer I made pizza on the grill with caramelized leeks, goat cheese and sauteed tofu. it was delicious and i encourage all to try! although my tofu press consisted of putting a plate and a bottle of olive oil on top of the tofu... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tofu pizza </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189626" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Eve </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Eve :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189626">If you don't have much time to press, Trader Joe's Super Firm tofu has a lot less liquid in it, with a really good firm texture. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Eve </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189709" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda in Salem, MA </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda in Salem, MA :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189709">Jeanne that sounds so good!  Would that work in an ice cream maker then? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda in Salem, MA </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189772" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189772">Tofu Pizza, I'm with you! Buy extra firm. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189818" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189818">Regina: I wrote about that in my article for tomorrow, too! You guys are psychic. Let me just copy & paste what I wrote, one sec<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65189897" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:13</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ashley </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ashley :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65189897">Isa - your pizza rocks. Just FYI. I use your dough recipe every time and when I have fresh basil, I get so stoked to make yours with pesto and tofu ricotta. Wow. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:13&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ashley </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190077" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190077">Ice cream maker gives creamier ice cream-tofu based and others, sort of yep. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:14&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190333" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190333">For Isa's tempeh piece, be sure to check back tomorrow here: <a href="http://www.trueslant.com/kimodonnel" target="blank" >www.trueslant.com/kimodonnel</a><br /><br />Also tomorrow: a piece on fresh tempeh, from a reader in Philadelphia </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:14&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190398" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From VegMom </span><span class="nocommentfrom">VegMom :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190398">a health question: is it true that tempeh is slightly more healthy for us than tofu because tempeh is fermented? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:14&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">VegMom </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190416" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:14</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190416">Regina: to answer your to steam or not to steam question. From tomorrow's article "Tempeh can have a bitter flavor, but not necessarily in a bad way, more like in an arugula way. If you're easing into the world of tempeh, have something against arugula or just want the other flavors you're using to stand out more, steaming the tempeh is that way to go. First slice tempeh into the desired shape, then steam for about 10 minutes. Another benefit of steaming is that it loosens the tempeh up and gets it ready to soak up more marinade." </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:14&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190564" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190564">Yeah, the other tofu thing our daughter loves is marinated tofu bars.  Cut a lb of firm tofu into 18 bars. I mix up a simple marinade, bake the bars in it, flipping once.  Drain on paper towels--voila!  Delicious and portable snack.  Everyone asks for recipe. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190618" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190618">Thanks Ashley! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190672" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ashley </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ashley :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190672">Eve I miss Trader Joes. The tofu is fab and cheap. I wish i had one in my area. I get sad paying $3. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ashley </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65190785" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:15</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65190785">Amanda: you know, we just froze the tofu ice "cream" in ice trays and pulled each cube out as needed for our daughter when she was a baby-toddler.  But I think it would work just find in ice cream maker. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:15&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191263" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191263">thanks, ashley. good suggestion. TJ's does have great prices on tofu. I'm headed there in a few minutes. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191297" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191297">Back to the tofu not buttercreams, use firm or extra firm. Process like crazy with liquid. Add citrus. Sugar, extracts,Add coconut, add agar if needed to set it up, like stabilizing whipped cream. Get it firm, then process again. Not the place for silken. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191459" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda in Salem, MA </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda in Salem, MA :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191459">thanks, I will try that!  I made cookies with tofu once..and I was worried, but they were fantastic! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda in Salem, MA </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191588" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:16</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191588">Seattle and Portland seem so great for vegans!  Wish we had a Food Fight in Pittsburgh. We do have a good co-op and Joanne Stepaniak! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:16&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191699" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191699">I want to stress the merit of blanching tofu (not silken) prior to using in desserts for better  taste. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191834" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191834">I adore Jo S.! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191854" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191854">Fran, what happens when you blanch tofu? Mellows it out? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65191917" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Amanda in Salem, MA </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Amanda in Salem, MA :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65191917">I never knew you could make frosting with tofu! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Amanda in Salem, MA </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192037" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:17</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192037">VegMom: I'm not a nutritionist but I think the thing is that if you have a soy intolerance, fermented soy is easier to digest than more processed tofu. <br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:17&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192077" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192077">Tofu in batters is a binder, an egg replacer, but I find cakes to heavy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192518" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:18</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192518">Here's Ellen's piece on getting over the fear factor of T&T: <a href="http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/04/05/t-t-challenge-romancing-the-tofu/" target="blank" >http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/04/05/t-t-challenge-romancing-the-tofu/</a><br /><br />Who's game to take on their fears? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:18&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192593" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192593">Isa is right. Fermented soy is easiest to digest. Or eat w. sauerkraut, pickles (think Japanese foods). But not w. desserts.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192595" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192595">Greg: we have an awesome vegan grocery store here called Sidecar for Pig's Peace. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192666" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192666">Jeanne, haven't heard of that place. Where is it? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192726" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tofu pizza </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tofu pizza :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192726">this is a little off the topic of tofu, but I'm justifying this question since it has to do with vegetarian substitutions: what do people know about using avocados in desserts? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tofu pizza </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192805" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192805">I can't wait to get to Seattle. Coming to Portland in April.<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192816" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192816">I'm with Isa, VegMom.  Whole soy products like tempeh, tofu, miso and edamame tend to be better for us than more processed soy.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192942" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:19</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192942">I use avocados to make 'raw' desserts-chocolate and lime~ </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:19&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65192992" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65192992">Plus: tempeh has more fiber & protein, I believe. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193087" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193087">I have a recipe from Carol Fenster that I've used for cake that uses silken tofu as egg replacer.  Is actually quite tasty--ppl like it! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193148" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193148">Kim: it's in the U-District.  I get all sorts of hard-to-find vegan things there. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193202" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193202">oh, wow, jeanne. i will check out sidecar for pig's peace. i mailorder from food fight! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193206" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193206">I'm in agreement too Ellen. All whole soy best. TVP and otherwise processed soy is  problem. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193292" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lauren </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lauren :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193292">Fran, do you mean to add coconut milk or coconut oil? Also does agar  need to be heated? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lauren </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193377" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:20</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193377">Yeah, the only time I've used avocado is desserts is in raw preparation. It's wonderful as an ice cream base but you have to pair the flavors correctly. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:20&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193592" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193592">Ironically, tempeh is the one that people tend to be freaked about it more than tofu, but tempeh is really the one that appeals to meat eaters because it's chewy, has toothiness, texture. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193599" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193599">Isa, I found the avocados must be just ripe, not over or under or too vegetal. Lime! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193692" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From VegMom </span><span class="nocommentfrom">VegMom :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193692">Thanks Ellen & Fran...so tofu can be considered a whole food where as something like soy milk is not? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">VegMom </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193740" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:21</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Erin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Erin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193740">Kim, do you have a link to your Tso's Tofu? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:21&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Erin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193908" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193908">Ppl have had bad tasting tempeh experiences. I make chili for carnavores w. it, crumbled. Seasoned.<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193959" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193959">Kung Pao Tofu, coming right up: <br /><a href="http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/03/15/meatless-monday-tofu-gets-kung-pao-ed/" target="blank" >http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/03/15/meatless-monday-tofu-gets-kung-pao-ed/</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65193995" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From flippy </span><span class="nocommentfrom">flippy :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65193995">isn't tofu processed? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">flippy </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194030" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194030">Yes, exactly...LIME! CAndle 79 has this avocado, coconut, mint, lime shake that is ridiculously good. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194043" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194043"><a href="http://sidecarforpigspeace.com/main/index.html" target="blank" >http://sidecarforpigspeace.com/main/index.html</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194131" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194131">OK gals: I have a question.  What about using tofu as an egg replacer.  Any guidelines and when that works better than not? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194137" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:22</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194137">If tofu is product of soymilk making, why is (quality) soymilk not a whole food?<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:22&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194248" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tofu pizza </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tofu pizza :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194248">francostigan: do you have a recipe? i've tried avocado cheescake with bad results </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tofu pizza </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194454" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194454">I think what is being referred to as processed are products like 'garden burgers' and the like. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194474" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194474">There's often so much more in soy milk than just soy -- sugar, etc.   </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194509" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194509">Many people think tofu not whole food. Well real food is real food. Quality! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194564" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194564">I think the look and texture of tempeh is a little scary at first. :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194631" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:23</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194631">Exactly, Fran. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:23&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194833" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194833">Yes, Ellen, Eden the cleanest. I am making my own rice milk now from brown rice but that's off subject. I don't use sweetened or flavored soymilk or the creamer and never the powdered soy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65194925" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65194925">Jeanne: I think for more cakey things like muffins, pureed tofu works well. But I'd rather just use vegan yogurt because it's easier. I also like it in brownies. In actual cakes, I usually do the "leave it out" method, though.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195000" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:24</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195000">Jeanne, I definitely agree with you on the look of tempeh -- it's off putting.  By the way, there's a couple in California that has a DVD on how to make your own tempeh: check it out: <a href="http://maketempeh.org" target="blank" >maketempeh.org</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:24&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195051" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195051">I've made my own soymilk, but haven't gone the extra step in making my own tofu.  Look forward to doing that soon! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195085" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195085">does anybody know that you can buy Tofu in bulk at Costco? Great price! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195087" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195087">Tempeh is definitely different, Jeanne.   But it's Malaysian, where it's often served with rice and peanut sauce, and what's not to love about that? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195140" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195140">Is soy milk "bad"?  Of the milk alternatives, it's my preference. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195255" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From VegMom </span><span class="nocommentfrom">VegMom :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195255">Tofu Pizza - I used avocado puree in chocolate cupcakes before and they were super yummy! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">VegMom </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195344" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195344">Cool idea, VegMom. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195403" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195403">Silk has an organic, unsweetened plain soymilk. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195467" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:25</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lauren </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lauren :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195467">I have cooked with tempeh only once and the results were terrible.  I have another packet in the freezer and i think it's time to give it another try! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:25&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lauren </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195571" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195571">I only buy and use organic soy. Anyone see Food Inc? Soy is highly sprayed and big time GMO. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:26&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195744" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:26</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195744">Thia, watch out for Silk though. Most of the soymilk no longer organic. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:26&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195912" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195912">Yay, Lauren! Do it basic to start. Check out Mollie Katzen's building blocks: <br /><a href="http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/04/07/tt-challenge-tempeh-abcs-with-mollie-katzen/" target="blank" >http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/04/07/tt-challenge-tempeh-abcs-with-mollie-katzen/</a><br /><br />and then Isa will have a slew of ideas coming up tomorrow. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195925" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195925">Tofu  Pizza, I have never baked w. avocado, just frostings, creams. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65195988" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65195988">Fran,  you're right -- it's smart to go organic with soy. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196010" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196010">IsaChandra: Thank you!  I bake for vegans a lot and am always stumped by the egg-replacer component. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196083" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196083">Ellen: we love tempeh, but I have friends who think it's the weirdest thing they've ever seen! :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196122" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ronni in Cali </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ronni in Cali :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196122">Costco tofu isn't organic but does not contain GMO's </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ronni in Cali </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196202" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196202">Fran: I agree!  Me, too!  The GMO component in soy is appalling. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196265" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:27</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Regina </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Regina :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196265">My grocery store has different kinds of tempeh: 5 grain, soy, etc.  Are any of these better than the others? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:27&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Regina </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196369" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196369">Ooo, homemade rice milk.  I need to investigate that! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196391" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196391">One of my fav desserts is the Mango Mousse in my book. Dont want to shameless self promote but good protein in the tofu, no sugar added using dried mango, etc.<br/>Can be tart filling too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196564" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196564">You can find Fran on Twitter: @goodcakesfran </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196611" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jen maiser </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jen maiser :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196611">ronni, is the costco tofu labeled "non-gmo"? just curious. i'll have to check it out. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jen maiser </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196635" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196635">Jeanne, it's so easy. Brown rice cooked to mush. Clean water. Blend. Flavor, Strain,  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196668" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From VegMom </span><span class="nocommentfrom">VegMom :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196668">The choc cupcake recipe w/avocado came from Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious cookbook, if anyone has it. :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">VegMom </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196700" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:28</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tofu pizza </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tofu pizza :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196700">what's the best way to introduce T&T to finicky eaters? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:28&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tofu pizza </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65196963" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65196963">I am scared when I think about tofu buying from the open tubs in China town. <br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:29&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197039" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197039">Great question, Tofu pizza.  One bite at a time. That's why I am doing the t&T challenge, to expose T&T virgins & scaredy cats to something new and different. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:29&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197125" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:29</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197125">So...as long as I'm buying organic soy (which I do already in tofu, tempeh and milk), it's OK?  It's "whole" and "safe"? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:29&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197250" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197250">Fran: OMG!  Thank you!  I am doing that today! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:30&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197417" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197417">Regina: I am gluten-free, so I assume one of the issues with something called 5 Grain Tempeh would be the presence of gluten-containing grains? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:30&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197441" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197441">T&T intro. Flavor it well, use in familar dishes. Tofu as choc pudding or icing. Tempeh crumbled in chili. Then the slabs. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:30&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197615" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:30</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197615">Tofu pizza: I find that everyone loves tofu ricotta. When mixed up in a  lasagna with all that marinara sauce they won't even know it's tofu.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:30&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197713" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197713">T&T intro: pan-fried on your favorite roll with crunchy romaine. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197791" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ronni in Cali </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ronni in Cali :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197791">Yes... labeled "non-gmo" I saw Food Inc. and got freaked out... now I check EVERYTHING </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ronni in Cali </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197947" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197947">I've never seen tofu labeled non-GMO. Great to know. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65197993" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65197993">Tofu pizza -- what do your finicky eaters love to eat?  Because there's a T&T recipe to fit. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198026" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Guest </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Guest :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198026">Re soy and cancer, the latest and most comprehensive research says that soy is actually cancer-preventing, especially for girls and young women it can be protective against breast cancer later in life. Here's a good summary of the issue from a well-known nutrition expert (and my boss) - <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neal-barnard-md/settling-the-soy-controveb453966.html" target="blank" >http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neal-barnard-md/settling-the-soy-controveb453966.html</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Guest </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198042" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:31</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198042">Ronni, Keep checking. Big companies buy little guys. Watch out<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:31&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198296" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198296">Kim, organic means non gmo but Mori Nu the aspectic packs of silken says non gmo </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:32&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198402" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198402">Re: soy & cancer: Everything in moderation is my philosophy.  Dietary diversity. Meat eaters can all stand to eat more plants. Plant-eaters could stand to eat fewer carbs. And so on. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:32&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198444" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198444">you should do a seitan cooking chat!  seitan tacos are taking off bigtime at pittsburgh eateries. good stuff. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:32&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198499" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:32</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198499">I think soy is healthful if you are not allergic. But moderation is really key. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:32&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198529" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Eve </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Eve :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198529">Isa's Tempeh "crab" cakes in Vegan Brunch are so amazing, and taste nothing like tempeh </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Eve </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198605" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From VegMom </span><span class="nocommentfrom">VegMom :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198605">Tofu Pizza: yummy sauces (sometimes slightly sweet) have won my kids over. Now they love both tofu & tempeh. I think it's all in the marinade and texture. :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">VegMom </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198676" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ronni in Cali </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ronni in Cali :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198676">Costco also carries Organic Soymilk in bulk... plain and vanilla. Not trying to promote costco or anything lol  just wanting to get the good deals out there. I buy for a large family ;) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ronni in Cali </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198728" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198728">I really love tofu, even out of box, smacked into some nori for sandwich. I love tempeh can eat whole slab. But don't. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198806" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198806">Can we talk freezing tofu?  Kim and I found that it was a terrific method for allowing the tofu to soak up more marinade! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198885" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:33</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Britt </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Britt :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198885">Any tips on making tofu ricotta? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:33&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Britt </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198947" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198947">I don't even think moderation is key with whole soy, there's no evidence that it causes cancer! The problem might be with hydrolyzed soy protein, which is highly processed, but even then it's not conclusive that its' cancer causing </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65198971" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65198971">I have small apt. No costco for me. I try to support the smaller retailers anyway. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199013" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Tofu pizza </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Tofu pizza :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199013">the finicky eater is my husband -- big meat eater </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Tofu pizza </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199218" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199218">Tofu pizza: I have my meat-eating husband eating tempeh. We had sandwiches for lunch yesterday -- he had 2 wrapped in naan! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199313" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199313">I think the issue with soy and breast cancer is that some breast cancers have estrogen receptors in the tumors--meaning they feed off of estrogen.  Soy has phytoestrogens in it (estrogen-like substances).  So, if you have that type of breast cancer, you are told to avoid soy.  But otherwise, soy is fine! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199362" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:34</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jen maiser </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jen maiser :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199362">when i freeze tofu it turns yellow - is this ok? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:34&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jen maiser </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199613" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199613">Thank you Eve! I love those tempeh cakes. I didn't include them in the article tomorrow because I thought they were for advanced tempeh eaters, but the recipe is here: <a href="http://www.theppk.com/blog/2009/04/18/chesapeake-tempeh-cakes/" target="blank" >http://www.theppk.com/blog/2009/04/18/chesapeake-tempeh-cakes/</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199668" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199668">Yes, Jen, it's totally ok. In fact, when it thaws out, it returns to its original color. All good. And like Jeanne said, frozen/thawed tofu is like a marinade sponge. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199672" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199672">My guy in transition loves BBQ tofu/tempeh and now loves miso soup.<br/>Do you know that tofu is a cooling food according to Chinese? Today is tofu day in nyc </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199754" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199754">I love the Huff Post for politics, but I'm less inclined to believe everything they write about health (they wrote favorably about jenny McCarthy, who while a very nice person, is WRONG about the autism-vaccine "connection").  Still, I will read the article you give here.  Thanks. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199828" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:35</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From VegMom </span><span class="nocommentfrom">VegMom :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199828">I always order Ma Pa Tofu at my local Chinese restaurant and love it. I can never replicate the sauce at home...or the texture of the tofu...it's still very white,  soft, but still holds its shape. Got any good recipes or tips for me? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:35&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">VegMom </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199905" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Kristin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Kristin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199905"><a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/orange-panglazed-tempeh-recipe.html" target="blank" >http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/orange-panglazed-tempeh-recipe.html</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kristin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199941" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From VegMom </span><span class="nocommentfrom">VegMom :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199941">Good point/distinction about the soy/cancer issue, Isa! I keep that in mind too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">VegMom </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65199980" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ronni in Cali </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ronni in Cali :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65199980">I'll bet anything the "cancer causing soy" is the genetically modified soy. It's what happens when you mess with Mother Nature </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ronni in Cali </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200026" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200026">Yes, but most tofu creams nasty after freezing. Not my Choc Cream though. I pipe it onto parchment and have fanciness in my freezer ready to go. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200033" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Kristin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Kristin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200033">I posted re soy and cancer (sorry, forgot to include my name).  Also wanted to post my all time favorite tempeh recipe - quick, easy and sure to please even finicky meat eaters -  <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/orange-panglazed-tempeh-recipe.html" target="blank" >http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/orange-panglazed-tempeh-recipe.html</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kristin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200097" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200097">Jen, I think it's the nature of the beast. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200156" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:36</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Regina </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Regina :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200156">Isa, I'm going to make your Tempeh Shepherdess Pie right now.  Thanks for being so freakin' awesome! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:36&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Regina </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200396" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200396">Isa, at what color point do you toss tempeh? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200574" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200574">Yes Jeanne, that's the gist of it. Not being a doctor I hate dispensing medical advice. I guess I would just advise everyone to do their research, talk to their docs, and try to enjoy food and life :) A lot of the anti-soy info comes from people with other interests in mind.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200760" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:37</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200760">I think the moderation issue is key.  If you are from a culture that doesn't eat soy regularly and then you start eating tons of soy, I don't doubt that it may cause health problems.  I think that's the way a lot of foods work. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:37&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65200922" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65200922">Jeanne, you're preaching to the choir. Moderation, everyone! Sing it loud/proud! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201013" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201013">Isa, would that be a certain WP foundation? I like soy. I can digest it. I eat a wide range of plant foods. And I eat desserts! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201192" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201192">I love tofu and tempeh too...my concerns about the cancer are b/c there is so much of it in my family....  what is "moderation"?  What do you think is a "SAFE"  amount of daily soy (including some soy milk in things like coffee or cereal)?  :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201235" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201235">Yes fran, WP and then some.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201288" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:38</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201288">I don't like the choc chips with tofu as an ingred though they did once win a Cooks Illustrated contest. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:38&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201617" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201617">Elaine, thanks for reading HP.  I do the Meatless Monday posts, including this week's, in honor of Kim's amazing T&T roundup, on tempeh --     <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-kanner/meatless-monday-tofu-tempb521299.html" target="blank" >http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-kanner/meatless-monday-tofu-tempb521299.html</a><br/><br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:39&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201670" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201670">Elaine, have you thought about talking with a nutritionist?  You're right to be concerned. Maybe it's not daily soy, maybe it's a few times weekly. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:39&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201732" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:39</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201732">Fran: wait, chocolate chips with tofu in them?  Wacky. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:39&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201959" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Kristin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Kristin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201959">So what do you consider moderation with regard to soy? I've studied the research pretty carefully and have no problem eating tofu/tempeh and drinking soymilk daily. I think as Isa said, a lot of anti-soy research has been disproved or is from questionable sources. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kristin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65201985" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65201985">Elaine, it depends upon what else is being eaten. And you will get a lot of different answers from different nutritiion folks. Do some homework of your own too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65202084" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65202084">Melted chocolate chips with pureed tofu, I believe. An old vegan stand by for mousse! I like it.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65202172" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65202172">Fran, great point. What's the overall picture of a person's diet? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65202179" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65202179">Ginnie Messina @theveganrd has good soy information. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65202348" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:40</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65202348">LOVE the meatless Monday posts!  :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:40&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65202507" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65202507">I'm considering participating here part of my "homework".  And yes, I am setting up an appointment with a nutritionist.  So much information out there!  And often contradictory.  Makes it confusing. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65202749" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:41</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65202749">Isa, I think that started it all. Now I use much higher quality choc and never melt chips. To me, they are like kisses. Waxy in ganche. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:41&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203104" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203104">It's not easy managing all the pieces. I for one have to worry about my cholesterol, which is largely inherited.  Fiber is a big part of that equation, something I didn't realize for many years. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203123" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203123">You can make the most gorgeous soy based ganache for icings and truffles by infusing the soymilk. Again, sweeten and flavor yourselves. Don't by flavored. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203339" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203339">Tempeh's crazy with fiber.  And protein.   </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203351" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:42</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203351">Fiber's a big component. You like oats and beans, right! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:42&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203705" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203705">Omigod, that Farm Cookbook recipe for chocolate cheesecake? That was like a ton of margarine, melted chocolate chips and pureed tofu. Great for if you're a teenager, but luckily vegan desserts have come a long way! Although I wouldn't exactly turn down a slice now... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:43&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203728" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203728">My daughter planted edamame in her first garden last year. Bushels I'm telling you! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:43&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203855" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:43</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203855">Yes, I do, Fran. But I guess my point here is that we need to be consistent with the things we need to focus on for our own bodies -- and then we need to be diverse in our diet, too. Make sense? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:43&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65203942" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65203942">Elaine: a good measure would probably be: how do you feel when you eat soy?  Do you feel fine?   If yes, than I would say that's a good indicator.  Like anything.  I don't eat too much cream because it makes me feel bad.  That kind of thing... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204005" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204005">Fran: Ooo, ganache.  I always need a good vegan ganache! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204158" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204158">Jeanne, you may need to take Fran's Vegan Baking Boot Camp in New York! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204205" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Ronni in Cali </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Ronni in Cali :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204205">how do you suggest sweetening the soymilk yourself?? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ronni in Cali </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204277" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204277">hi everyone, i've been lurking, since i haven't performed my tempeh test yet, but Elaine, i wanted to say, things change.   50 years ago, doctors and pregnant women smoked, and we really know not what we do, in my opinion.  So do that homework, and make the best decisions you can, but try not to let the "science" consume you too much. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204337" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:44</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204337">My first pastry gig in resto where I had to make a vegan icing, all soy marg (The old stuff and maple and chips. Want to talk greasy, bad? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:44&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204439" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lauren </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lauren :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204439">I find it hard to vary my diet as much as I would like as I seem to get fixations on certain foods for a while..Compared with most peoples tho it is probably considered awesome! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:45&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lauren </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204620" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204620">Lauren, you're right. Sticking to something that is healthy is a lot harder than being diverse! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:45&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204670" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:45</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204670">Kim: I'm beginning to think so! (re: Fran's Vegan Baking Boot Camp!) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:45&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204823" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204823">The Farm in Summertown, TN sells tempeh starter-spores. Anyone game? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65204866" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65204866">Lauren, seasonality is nature's great way to vary what you at.  And we're coming into spring, when everything is so luscious and fresh. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205046" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205046">Can I just say how honored I am to have worked with these 3 gals all week? They are a wealth of information. I recommend that you follow their work & stay in touch with them. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205114" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:46</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205114">Ronni: When I make my own soymilk I sweeten it myself. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:46&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205491" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205491">Thanks Kim!  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205569" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205569">Kim: I am loving this convo!  I feel lucky to have such a wealth of info at my fingertips right now! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205665" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205665">I'm behind here. I sweeten the liquid and add flavorings for the ganache depending upon final use and kind of choc. Very dark needs more aggressive flavors. Can use org sugar, agave, maple. Right now gimme hot ginger truffles. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205675" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:47</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205675">How cool to be amongst the titans of T&T.  And what fab comments. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:47&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205914" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205914">We will have to do it again. The interest is growing by the day, and the only to make it a part of your life is to have these kinds of conversations. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65205965" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65205965">I'm teaching a vegan truffle class in may at NGI. We'll be using soymilk, rice, coconut, etc. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206010" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Britt </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Britt :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206010">I've been trying to make tofu sour cream (using lemong juice, apple cider vinegar, and agave), but I can't seem to get it to taste "right" to me--it always tastes too much like tofu or slightly bitter.  Any recommendations? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Britt </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206350" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:48</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206350">Isa is the one to answer this. I don't like mine either. Miso is my trick for cheesing up soy including deserts. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:48&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206353" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206353">OK, Fran.  I need to get your book.  I am a big baker and you are killing me here! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206369" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206369">Britt...we talked a bit about blanching. It removed the beany taste<br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206510" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206510">Jeanne, Fran will be in Portland at IACP. I can arrange a meet-greet! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206655" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206655">not to sound off-topic here, but more focus on veggies and less focus on tofu, tempeh, and seitan in my cooking and thinking has ensured a diet of moderation for me. Of course I want to eat tempeh and tofu every day, but we all know that's a really bad idea. I cut out soy milk some time ago and only use it occasionally for baking. I am more focused on thinking about legumes, brussel sprouts, and a wide range of vegetables when I cook.  Just trying to suggest ways to easily moderate soy product intake. tofiu and tempeh are not our only sources of protein. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206730" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:49</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206730">Jeanne. Don't die. Choc desserts to live for (Check my website for Fit TV april 14th. I;m making choc cake to live for and the cream. on sara snow </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:49&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206831" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206831">Fran, you use miso rather than nutritional yeast to impart cheesiness?  I've got to mess with this. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206963" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206963">Also, lots of good olive oil for that tofu sour cream.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65206974" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65206974">Absolutely, Greg.  T&T are just one way to get the big P.  Hear you, my friend. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207051" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elizabeth </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elizabeth :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207051">Britt, Tofutti makes an excellent tofu sour cream </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elizabeth </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207102" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207102">hot ginger truffles!  be still my beating heart! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207165" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207165">Kim (and Fran): Oh, yes please! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207199" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207199">Greg, I agree with you, Know I could eat T&T daily but don't. Eat the rainbow, eat fresh, seasonal. I'm thriving and saving money eating org vegan diet. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207232" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:50</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Britt </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Britt :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207232">Oh right--will try on the next go! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:50&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Britt </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207351" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207351">That's a good tip Isa, thanks. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207362" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207362">Greg, you're right -- veggies rule.  And broccoli has more protein than any other green vegetable. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207401" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207401">OK I eat tofu or tempeh everyday, we'll see how long I live :) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207483" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207483">But of course I looove all manner of veggies and beans </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207576" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207576">I'm using more evoo, arebequina in my dessets now. you keep learning or you... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207577" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207577">There's calcium (and I believe protein) in romaine lettuce! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207647" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:51</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lauren </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lauren :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207647">i never thought of making sour cream with tofu awesome! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:51&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lauren </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207690" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207690">Fran: LOL!  And I will check out your website! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207738" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Kristin </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Kristin :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207738">I haven't tried to make sour cream, but I wanted to mention that I have made delicious vegan "yogurt" with silken tofu, blended with lemon juice and tahini to make it rich and tart. Bryanna Clark Grogan (Notes from the Vegan Feast Kitchen blog) has some other fantastic tofu based sauces, cheese spreads, and much more. <a href="http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/" target="blank" >http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kristin </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207785" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207785">kim, you read nytimes. Dr McDougal said so this summer and was huh? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207918" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207918">Bryanna is a genius, present company notwithstanding. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65207999" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65207999">Sesame has one of the highest percentages of calcium in the plant world. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208024" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208024">Yeah, Kristin, Bryanna's got lots of great recipes and ideas. I feel lazy compared to her! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208079" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:52</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elaine </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elaine :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208079">re:  protein I don't actually worry much about protein; I DO worry about getting enough calcium and vitamin D and so concentrate my food obsessions on foods with those vitamins and I also take supplements.  eat LOTS of veggies.  If only the kids would, too.  SIGH! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:52&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elaine </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208196" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:53</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elizabeth </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elizabeth :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208196">Greg, I find quinoa to be a great  source of protein. I believe that its also gluten free </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:53&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elizabeth </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208494" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:53</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208494">Ellen, I use some Nutritional yeast but not often. To caramelize a dessert sauce or give tofu dessert cheeseness or hint of je ne sais quoi, I use white miso. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:53&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208635" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208635">Next week's chat (April 15) falls on Tax Day. That means one thing: Eating on the cheap! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208636" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208636">Right, Elizabeth.  Quinoa is not a grain, it's a grass, but it's high in protein, low in calories -- goes with tempeh, tofu, veggies, everything, plus it's fun little bubbles in the mouth. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208701" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208701">Yes, quinoa is gluten-free. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208736" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Lauren </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Lauren :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208736">what is best for iron? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Lauren </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208768" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208768">Quinoa, now you are talking my addiction. I made quinoa everything for passover. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65208859" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:54</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65208859">Other than spinach? Molasses is a great source of iron. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:54&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209041" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From redweather </span><span class="nocommentfrom">redweather :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209041">kim, does vegan yogurt have live-cultures/probiotics?  i'm supposed to be eating yogurt right now for the friendly bacteria.... </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">redweather </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209083" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209083">Better choose organic molasses as it's the dregs of sugar production and will have all the herbicides etvc. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209125" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209125">And cooking in cast iron is a great source of iron </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209156" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209156">Great question, redweather, and one that I'll defer to my panel: Gals? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209220" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Britt </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Britt :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209220">Legumes are a great source of iron as well. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Britt </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209245" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209245">The problem with the molasses-iron connection is that you really aren't going to eat a cup of molasses, right? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209415" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:55</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209415">Jeanne, didn't you know that I eat a cup of molasses every morning for breakfast?<img title="Laughing" src="http://www.coveritlive.com/mambots/editors/tinymcenew/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" /> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:55&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209540" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From jodies </span><span class="nocommentfrom">jodies :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209540">Best books for tofu/tempeh (of course, I'm sure those of Kim and the guests are up there) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">jodies </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209729" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209729">Fran, Isa, Ellen: please post the places where readers can find you! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209765" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209765">Yep, vegan yogurts have probiotics. Or so the packages state! I recommend Wildwood brand. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209811" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209811">I like to soak oats overnight in soymilk (oat parfait in MGGDFD) and you can't believe the creaminess for brkfast or anytime. Top with berries . I'm not a soy yogurt fan. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209836" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:56</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209836">thanks elizabeth for the tip re. quinoa. i'm super into lentils, too. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:56&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209926" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209926">Quinoa has iron, too!  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65209983" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Britt </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Britt :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65209983">Haha Kim--that image is cracking me up! Drizzled over your cereal right? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Britt </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210020" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210020">Isa is so right again. And they help produce gd biceps and are cheap! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210070" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210070">Exactly, Britt. I'm a mess for hours. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210160" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Elizabeth </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Elizabeth :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210160">Books.... how about anything from the Moosewood series </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Elizabeth </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210217" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Greg </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Greg :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210217">I learned about this chat via Isa's Twitter post, by the way. Glad I clicked on the link! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Greg </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210310" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:57</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210310">We are too, Greg! Please come back, ya hear? </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:57&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210400" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210400">Yeah, I gotta watch my iron and my Vit D levels.  I am gluten intolerant and I don't absorb them well from my food. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210410" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210410">I'm at <a href="http://www.francostigan.com" target="blank" >www.francostigan.com</a> and my email address is there too.<br/>Twitter @goodcakesfran and FB Francostigan. I write back. This was great! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210498" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210498">I love the method of making oats in the crock pot overnight.  Never thought to add soy milk.  Will try it! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210648" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:58</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210648">I'm IsaChandra on twitter, and my site is <a href="http://www.theppk.com" target="blank" >www.theppk.com</a><br/> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:58&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210785" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210785">Don't forget: VegNews giveaway! Post a comment at the bottom of chat page & you'll be entered to win. Random winner selected today at 6 p.m. PT </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210786" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Ellen Kanner:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210786">I'm at huffpost, <a href="http://www.edgyveggie1.blogspot.com" target="blank" >www.edgyveggie1.blogspot.com</a>, <a href="http://www.ellen-ink.com" target="blank" >www.ellen-ink.com</a> and Culinate.  Excellent fun, everyone.  Many thanks.  </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Ellen Kanner</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65210846" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Jeanne in Seattle </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Jeanne in Seattle :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65210846">Thank you everyone!  This went by too quickly!  Great chat! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Jeanne in Seattle </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65211006" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">francostigan:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65211006">Isa's books, Bryant including Grub (greatest BBQ tofu), Bryanna, Tal, Jill Nussinow's veggie book, soon Kim. It's a new world. We are lucky (and smart) </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">francostigan</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65211078" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">10:59</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">IsaChandra:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65211078">Nice talking to everyone! </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">10:59&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">IsaChandra</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65211283" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65211283">Huge thanks to Ellen, Fran & Isa. What a stupendous hour, and thanks to readers for chiming in.  Please come back next week for cheap eats! And tomorrow for Isa's tempeh ditty here: <a href="http://www.trueslant.com/kimodonnel" target="blank" >www.trueslant.com/kimodonnel</a> </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65211318" class="chatmsg readercomment "  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext viewertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="readeravatar readerdefaultavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinecommentname"><span class="commentbracket">[</span><span class="commentfrom">Comment From Thia </span><span class="nocommentfrom">Thia :&nbsp;</span><span class="commentbracket">]</span>&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65211318">Thank you for a great chat. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Thia </span></div></td></tr></table></div>
<div id="row65211375" class="chatmsg writercomment"  ><table  style="width: 100%;" ><tr valign="top"><td class="chatmsgtime" nowrap><div class="itemtime">11:00</div> </td><td class="chatmsgtext altcastertext "><table><tr valign=top><td><span class="writeroverrideavatar"><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/templates/coveritlive/images/spacer.gif" width=48 height=48 align=left style="margin-right: 5px;" border=0 /></span></td><td><div class="inlinedisplayname">Kim ODonnel:&nbsp;</div><span id="txt65211375">Bye! Hugs to all. </span></td></tr></table><div class="bottomnametime"><span class="bottomdate">Thursday April  8, 2010&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomtime">11:00&nbsp;</span><span class="bottomdisplayname">Kim ODonnel</span></div></td></tr></table></div>

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