tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26464043366620990722013-05-14T23:30:42.782-07:00Sexy Vegan Mama chronicles the vegan culinary adventures of The Gonzo Mama, who is the mother of seven children and in the awkward vegan position of being married to a hunter. They're pretty much the only family in America to be card-carrying members of both PETA and the NRA.Christina-Marie Wrighthttps://plus.google.com/105771503541637835039noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125SexyVeganMamahttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646404336662099072.post-61802188094470676902013-05-07T09:36:00.000-07:002013-05-07T09:36:06.396-07:002013-05-07T09:36:06.396-07:00

I was once treated to a delicious vegan layered casserole containing all the fixings for enchiladas. It was an awesome idea, and when I asked for the recipe, I received an earful of advice on making my own refried beans, my own cashew cheese, pureeing my own tomato sauce... I have seven kids. Ain't nobody got time for makin' every ingredient from scratch. I was able to simplify and revamp

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I don't trust people who don't like chocolate. There, I've said it. Allergies? Sure, I can understand allergies, but a person who doesn't like chocolate? Something just ain't right, there. Research has unearthed a plethora of health benefits attributed to chocolate consumption. (For my "Three Amigos" fans... What is a plethora?) Firstly, regular chocolate eaters may frequently have a lower

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Sometimes, a lady needs chocolate. And a salty snack. And a little protein. And maybe, just maybe, a little extra extemporaneous sugar thrown in, for good measure. Those premenstrual cravings must not be ignored, for the sanity of the woman, and those around her. If you know what's good for you, you'll deliver the chocolate. Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, has written about the science of sweet

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With most of a hectic, emotionally draining week behind me, I settled down last night for a moment of peace and a jolt of java. Naturally, the moment didn't last. It never does when you have seven kids, you know. "Mooooooommmm! We need dessert," Snugglebug demanded. Have I mentioned she's six years old, and actively seeking a small country to dictate? Nothing too extravagant, you understand.

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Organic jumbo pasta shells were on sale. As the mother of seven precious little monsters, I rarely pass up a good sale, so I grabbed a couple boxes, and shoved them into my pantry, thinking I'd dream up something to stuff them with, later. "Later," it turns out, is about two months after purchase. No matter... These were divine! Vegan "Cheese" Stuffed Shells 1 - 12 oz. package jumbo

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Is your pantry full of hard-to-pronounce ingredients like xanthan gum, agar agar and agave? Yeah... Mine, neither. That doesn't stop me from creating delicious vegan desserts with "regular" ingredients which can be found at most major grocery stores, and I've put the recipes together in a sweet vegan cookbook, co-authored with international best-selling author William Maltese. It was just

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Sometimes, you can't improve on a classic. But sometimes... sometimes there's a little room for improvement. Such is the case with the classic 3-bean salad offered up at delis, picnics, potlucks and salad bars across the nation. Sure, three beans is fine, but -- five beans are better! 1 - 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans 1 - 15 oz. can butter beans 1 - 15 oz. can garbanzo beans 1 - 14.5

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These cold winter days are really prompting me to seek out comfort foods, like hot soups, casseroles and sinful fried things. Oh, and cheese... lots and lots of cheese. I basically want to make myself a cheese sandwich, pour myself a cheese cocktail, and settle into a toasty cheese bath, but... Oh. Yeah... I'm vegan. *frowny face* ENTER: VEGAN CHEESE SUPERHERO (who, by the way, looks awesome

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Happy Vegan MoFo! It was a busy, busy week, followed by a busy, busy weekend. Somewhere in the chaos, I'd forgotten I'd signed up to make treats for the elementary school carnival. Yikes! In a panic, I threw open the cupboards and pantry, scrambling to assemble the ingredients for my almost-famous Derby Gurlz Double Mocha Mini-Cupcakes with Coconut Almond Cream Cheese Frosting. Now, the

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Happy Vegan MoFo! We're on the downhill side of the Vegan Month of Food, but that doesn't mean we're coasting... I'm still whipping up easy, family-friendly recipes! Speaking of families -- and we were, right? -- my blog is a contender for the Circle of Moms Top 25 Food Allergy Mom Blogs, and as we move into the last 24 hours of voting, I'd appreciate your vote! No registration is required --

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We're halfway through Vegan MoFo, and still going strong! Have you found something deliciously new this month? Before I forget, please, please, pretty please go to this link and VOTE for my blog in the Circle of Moms Top 25 Food Allergy Moms blog contest! No registration required -- just a click! Remember, you can vote once EVERY 24 hours. The contest is winding down, and as a late

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Happy Vegan MoFo! Let's make one thing clear... I'm NOT one of those crafty moms who scrapbooks, decorates my house for every season, turns vintage suitcases into shabby chic conversation pieces, or makes masterpieces of boxed lunches. I'm just not. What I AM is a mama who's always looking for fun, easy ways to get food into my kids' bodies, while acknowledging our entire family's

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Did I mention I need to get serious about getting to the grocery store to do some major shopping? Maybe I mentioned it here? In any event, my crazy work schedule and lack of time haven't help me get to the store. Happy Vegan MoFo, indeed. Oh! Before I forget... Please vote for this blog in Circle of Moms's Top 25 Food Allergy Moms blog contest! I'm a late nomination, so I need lots of help.

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I am beyond flattered to have been nominated for Circle of Moms's Top 25 Food Allergy Moms blog contest this year! I'm a late entry, so I'll need some help catching up to the rest of the bloggers to make the Top 25. YOU CAN HELP! Simply go to this link, and click "VOTE." That's it... no registration, no signing up... Just click. Then, go back and do it again every day until the 17th. I

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I always thought these lacy little wafers would be hard to veganize and bake. In fact, when William Maltese, my co-author in GET-REAL VEGAN DESSERTS: Vegan Recipes for the Rest of Us (coming soon from Wildside/Borgo), and I were discussing recipes we'd like to recreate in vegan form for the cookbook, I found a recipe card of my grandmother's... and almost tossed it in the "way too difficult"

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Oh, HAI... Is it still Vegan MoFo? Because, you know, I feel like I've already done a month's worth of frantically trying to keep the chaos down to a livable level. Still October, is it? Not even halfway through the month? *sigh* Okay. So, here's the thing... Mr. Wright works lots of hours and has a lot of extracurricular activities that make my work schedule a bit... um... unworkable at

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Happy Vegan MoFo! "Making grub out of nothing at all" should be my theme for the month, because I'm not sure when things will slow down enough (or I'll get desperate enough) to make my way to the grocery store. Any Air Supply fans out there? "Out of nothing at aaaallll..." Oh, were you watching me play air piano?! Moving on, now... A rummage through the refrigerator revealed a

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Happy Vegan MoFo, kids! (Oh, by the way, please go VOTE for this blog in the Circle of Moms Top 25 Food Allergy Mom blog contest! Sexy Vegan Mama was a late nomination, and there are only a few days left of the contest, so I have a lot of catching up to do! You can vote once every 24 hours. Thank you!) Cake decorating has come a long, long way since my mama (that's Sexy Vegan Grandma to you)

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Happy Vegan MoFo! WARNING: This "buttery" recipe will NOT help you lose weight. However, it will cure a sweet tooth, and make you look like a dynamo with just a few simple ingredients. And, as always, it's cholesterol-free, so your arteries will approve, as well as your tummy! Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt... Measure, measure, measure... Who has time for all that, when there's a copy of

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October is a lovely month, and I really should have celebrated its first day in all its glory, but... I was so ever-loving busy today, I barely had time to come up for air, let alone plan a party for Mr. October's arrival. Speaking of parties (and we were, weren't we?)... HAPPY VEGAN MOFO! I'm not one of those Type A moms who can effortless juggle kids, pets, a husband, a career and a weekly

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Sometimes, omnivores have a hard time understanding that vegan food can be delicious, simple, and nutritious. It's just... different. Sure, there may be some protein in a "traditional" hamburger, but - in this day and age - it's also likely to include hormones, dyes and unnecessary fat. My Oat Burger recipe uses only a small amount of oil for frying, and is packed with protein, as well as

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Nothing gets the kids in Sexy Vegan Mama's house excited like Mr. Wright announcing, "Tonight, I'm making Daddy Fries!" Daddy Fries is the name they've assigned to the chunky, fried wedges of potatoes, seasoned with just the right amount of secret spices Mr. Wright pulls together. When Sexy Vegan Mama makes fries, they're baked in the oven, and not nearly as exciting, due to being fat-free

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Ah, the end of summer... Cooler days, back-to-school shopping, and... zucchini. Lots and lots of zucchini. In fact, we here in North Central Washington resort to extra security measures to ensure our unattended cars and homes don't get filled with squash by desperate farmers, looking to unload a surplus of the stuff. So, around this time of the year, Sexy Vegan Mama's refrigerator is

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I have a friend - a sweet, wonderful friend - who occasionally sends me jars of amazing pepper sauce. Over the years, Danny has sent me pineapple habanero sauce, cherry jalapeno sauce, plum cayenne sauce, and more. This summer, he didn't send me any, as he's been remodeling a house and jet-setting between Seattle and Bangkok. *frowny face* Thankfully, someone blessed us with a couple pounds of

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I have these scary blackberry bushes in my back garden. I mean, the blackberries themselves aren't scary, but the thorns and brambles are. They're rather invasive of the intentional flora, and they tend to be very gang-like in claiming their "turf." Mr. Wright--bless his heart--decided to save my skin (literally) and attack the invaders himself. But first, he plucked the delicious fruit. The

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