Hoosier Scramble

What is under that pile of gravy? While the photo doesn't look appetizing-(hey, gravy shots rarely do), the contents are by golly: this is my take on the Village Deli's Hoosier Scramble. Their very un vegan version is toast smothered in scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage gravy, and cheese.

My version is toast with tofu scramble, hash browns, miso gravy, and topped with daiya. I served some fresh tomato slices along side this treat and ate the whole damn thing. Nice to have my appetite back.

Totally Egglessent, Get It?

Tofu scramble is a vegan right of passage. So is this tofu egg salad. And everyone and their vegan brother has their own awesome recipe, but I'm partial to my own. This was a favorite among my students when I taught a compassionate eating class at church. If you're feeling adventurous, give this one a try. I think this is best on toasted rye bread with fresh tomato slices.


You'll need:

• 1 pkg super firm tofu-(NOT IN THE ASEPTIC PACKAGE!) pressed and set aside.
• 1/4 c. vegan mayo
• 1/4 c. vegan sour cream
• 1/3 c. nutritional yeast
• 1/8 c. prepared mustard
• 1T  prepared horseradish-(look for veganness! some have egg yolks in them, blech.)
• 1T fresh chives or 1/2T dried
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley
• 1T fresh chopped dill-- FRESH!
• bragg's liquid aminos to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 2t onion powder
• 1/2T ms. dash table blend
• 1t garlic powder
• 2t celery flakes or 1/4 c. chopped celery

Squish your tofu by hand and mix all other ingredients in with a spoon. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour or so to let the flavors meld.  Feel free to add more vegan mayo if  you want, but the herbs do a good job of amping the flavor of everything else.

How to Keep People from Stealing Your Precious Food

I know this isn't the best advertising for veganism, because let's face it--I don't cook shitty food. My meals are delicious. So delicious, that I have noticed people stealing things once in a blue moon. This makes me sad because there's not much I can eat at work and I end up sulking while eating a stale pb&j wondering what the hell happened to my meal. Why do people do that? Out of curiosity? Out of spite? Who the heck knows. If you have a thief in the office, protect your precious noshlings by clearly labeling it as vegan. It's an instant security button. No omni in their right mind will take it, and you can eat your meal in peace.