Guest Post: YOU!
What a week.
I need to wash my hair. Badly.
I’m speaking on two panels at the Vida Vegan Conference this weekend. (If you see me at VVC, say hi! And don’t look at my hair.)
I need to go school supply shopping. Both girls are in school this year. Make it stop.
I’m taking Lulu to get her vaccinations for preschool tomorrow. Don’t tell.
I finally took off the shellac polish I’d been wearing for the last month and a half. (If you see me at VVC, say hi! And don’t look at my nails.)
Me. Me. Me.
But this week was about you and my appreciation of you.
Tonight, I get to show just a handful of the wonderful posts you have put together.
That were all about me.
Oops.
1) Ali from Around the Veggie Table
Ali made the Thai Veggie Burgers and some Dill Pickle Fries and her husband loved them so much, he got a little miffed that he had to share his pickle fries with his wife.
I’m trying really hard not to make an inappropriate joke about wifely duties, sharing and pickles here. Ali’s just lobbing softballs at me, though.
2) Christina at Food Fitness Fun
Christina made two versions of chickpeas and ate them like candy. I think she has a chickpea problem, and I’m enabling her. I’m not sorry.
3) Lisa at Vegan Culinary Crusade
Lisa cooked up a bunch of recipeas from the book and took them over to her brother’s family. There were kids. There were lots of jokes. There was lots of chickpea hoarding.
Kid, do you want to grow up to be like Christina?!?
4) Kristin at Stuft Mama
Kristin gave up a shower to make dough balls. She clearly has her priorities in the right place. And I bet her hair’s still cleaner than mine.
I really don’t know what her cat is doing to our book, though. I’m scared.
5) Aly at It’s Been Real
Aly made the simple, yet delicious Fire Roasted Salsa in a Cinch. And then she made you feel bad for asking for the recipea. You tell ‘em, Aly.
I really want Triscuits now.
6) Gretchen at Veggie Grettie
Gretchen not only made my very favorite dinner, the Teriyaki Tofu, but she then put her kids to work.
Brother was working that VitaMix like he was wearing a headset and hocking ‘em at Costco. Gretchen, consider it…afterschool job…free membership…all-you-can-eat samples… I think you just found your ticket to early retirement.
Wasn’t that fun? Thank you ladies, for your wonderful posts and for letting me desecrate them on our site.
And now for the winners of the Pea Packs (minus the bibs, which we ran out of!), they are: Sara, Miranda, Kari, Jamie Levine Daniel, and Donna Fleck. Please send me your mailing addresses to peasandthankyou@hotmail.com and I’ll get your prizes on their way.
Thanks to all who entered and to everyone who participated in Fan Appreciation Week! I hope you feel appreciated, because you are. I also hope you are hungry, because I’ll be back Monday with a new recipea and, fingers crossed, clean hair!
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Check out our post on Barnes & Noble’s blog today!
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*Reader Appreciation Week Recap:
Day 1: How The Book Came to Be
Day 2: It Bears Repeating: Make My Man Eat Plants
Day 3: The One Where You Show Me Yours
Day 4: Facebook Chat/Lunchbox Secret Weapon: Sunflower Seed Butter
Day 5: Going Veg: The Why and The How
Day 6: My Favorite Recipeas and Big News! (GIVEAWAY)
Forgive the following language: I must say, DAMN YOU MAMA PEA! damn you and your BALLS!…dough balls of course…I made those suckers 3 days ago and even packed a batch up for friends and family so that I wouldn’t eat all of them. Do you know what happened next? SUB-CONSCIOUS is what happened! My damn subconscious made me “forget” to bring them to said friends and family and I have now consumed ALL of your balls (lets keep it G here) like a fat kid!
PS…my subconscious thanks you for your outrageously delicious balls…dough balls…damn subconscious!
I’m sorry. (not really)
My book finally came in the mail!!!! I cant wait to make more of your delicious recipeas!!
Congrats! Thanks for picking it up, Shannon.
What a neat post! Did it make you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside knowing everyone is cooking and loving your food?
It was a fun one to write, that’s for sure!
I made your single-chin brownies and I cut up some mini reeses peanut cups and put sprinkled a few on top instead of chocolate chip and subbed 2 tsp of stevia for 2 tbsp of sugar (so 6 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp stevia). It was good! My mom said they were very moist
Oh, I was wondering with your pumpkin spice chickpeas, how do you ensure it’s crunchy? The past few times I’ve tried roaste chickpeas, they became more chewy than crunchy..thanks!
The longer you roast them, the crunchier they get. I just make sure and stir them several times during baking.
That sounds fantastic!
Congrats on making the NYT Best Sellers list! What an accomplishment!! I have never made your dough balls, but I drool everytime I see a picture!
I don’t know what it was about those pictures of Kristin’s, but I was drooling too!
I’m so honored to have made the list. And guess what’s on my to-do list tomorrow? Yep, right before taking a shower (again) is to make your dough balls to try to get on my neighbor’s good side.
He he! Have a wonderful time at the conference. Hopefully Kitty will be more excited this time!
I loved reading your post, Kristin! You have a sweet family.
Oh no, I also wanted to write and submit a post, but my week was totally crazy and I missed it. Damn!
And yes, those dough balls are indeed addicting. We have a problem.
Thanks for the thought anyway, Sue!
We don’t mind what your hair looks like–even though it always looks perfect! Good luck at VVC this weekend. Will you also be at Portland VegFest next month? Have you gone before? Would it be worth a 2 and a 1/2 hour drive?
YES!!! I will be at VegFest and I will be doing a cooking demo with TONS of samples. I’ve been before and it is a blast!
Sweet! Looks like my husband will be getting free samples for his birthday!
Oh good! I’ll put a candle in his.
We have a chickpea problem too…and I love it!
There are so many worse problems to have…
So many awesome blogs to check out
I know! I need more time in my day!
When it rains it pours: book signing and book promotion tour(s), then the various TV shows and cooking segments and Q & A sesh with that reporter that came to your house and there was a slight cooking mishap (which the specifics escape me) and now the speaking engagement at VVC….wow, you are BUSY! And popular
Love everyone’s posts that you featured here. It’s fun to see what everyone made and their own pictures and words. Fun!
Have a great weekend and safe travels!
It was an entire jar of peppercorns in our quesadillas. Hot stuff.
Good luck this weekend! You’ll do great as always!
Thanks, happy weekend to you too!
LOL these are great posts! I’d give up a shower to make dough balls too, no matter how dirty I was !
I often do, Angela. I often do.
That cat will give me nightmares tonight. Maybe I need milk and dough ball cookies before going to bed to ease my mind.
I know, right?! I didn’t want to say anything too terrible about him, because he is loved, but seriously…wow.
Gosh, everyone loves ya! Deservingly. I’d say I’d come hire you as my chef but a) I surely can’t afford you, and b) your recipeas are quick and easy enough that I can do them myself! I really love all the support you’re getting, it means people are becoming more receptive to a vegan diet. Thanks for starting to break the barriers for all of us!
Thanks, Kait, your so sweet. I also loved your post/giveaway. I hope your winner is enjoying their book!
Whee, congrats on the NYT!!
That kid has the right idea hording the chickpea’s! I made the lemon rosemary ones again this week for some house guests and nearly ate them all before they arrived. I’m founding Roasted Chickpea Lovers Anonymous tomorrow.
I also made the PB&J muffins. My house guests loved them… a little too much. Rude! So I’m hoarding some at my office before they all disappear into someone else’s tummy.
Sigh, It’s just one pickle after another when I make anything from your book!
Bah bah pickle pickle…
Fun post! Loved the pictures of the kids – and the kitty! Congrats on the BN post and good luck this weekend!
I am going to buy my Christmas gifts of your book right now…that Amazon price is a steal.
Thanks, Christine….and Merry Christmas?
I am singing Jingle Balls, er, I mean Jingle Bells right now as I type this. (really meant to make some balls last night – didn’t have time)
I’m convinced I’ll never be a winner, but its okay I’ll still be a superfan
but I would like to purchase these goods sometime…when are you going to start selling them?!
I would just have to seek out a manufacturer and put up my own dough to make them. In my infinite free time, right?
Good luck at VVC! You’ll do great
I can’t believe both of the girls are going to be in school this year. Time flies.
I have those Thai veggie burgers on my ‘must make soon’ list!! We’ve had the better than ever black bean burgers twice, they are truly fantastic.
Thanks, hope you have a great weekend!
I love your commentary! I’m with Christina on the major chickpea problem. I like them roasted, plain, in burgers, wherever they are. Last night my mom picked them out of her bean salad and gave me a pile on my plate. It was like being a kid again!
We love ‘em too. I need to make up a big batch from dried beans, the way we go through them.
You deserve all the attention you can get! That book is amaazzzing!
Thank you, Mary! I’m so happy you like it!
I got my book the other day and have been flagging recipes ever since (does it still count if I’ve flagged pretty much every page? haha).
I’m working my way through cooking everything again as well. You guys are making it look so good
Hair washing is over rated.
The dough balls on the other hand. I can’t wait to try them! Along with basically every recipe you’ve ever invented.
Totally agree. You should see how “glossy” mine is.
I laughed more than once throughout reading this post. I love your silly, witty statements. Your personality is what makes your cookbook even more than a cookbook. You deserve all the praise you’ve gotten, as well as your spot on the New York Times Bestsellers List! Congratulations on that again. Oh, and I want to make those Thai Veggie Burgers…like, now. I haven’t cooked for my fiance in probably a billion years. I’ve watched him eat about a hundred too many Trader Joe’s microwavable meals. I feel bad. I really do. It’s time to make some Peas & Thank You meals for him.
Wow, Jen, thanks! Those veggie burgers would be so simple to make…and your fiance would be ever so grateful!
Cute posts about the book! I now have a near-by friend who has the book, so we’re going to have a party making recipes from it soon.
Oh, and I love shopping for school supplies… I’ll take the kids! Haha.
Invite me to that party!!
It’s so great to have all the bloggers “networking” for you. Great pics! I’ve got to try the teriyaki tofu, even though I am tofu-challenged and can never seem to get it right. Maybe your recipea will reform me. I’ve also decided that a double-batch of dough balls must come with us on vacation next month (to be hoarded by me in the front seat, of course)
Oh yes, you must try the tofu!
Totally random but we played Yahtzee the other night and for the “name” on one of my old scorecards I wrote “me me me!” Haha…we are so alike.
What a cute post!! People sure are eating well because of YOU! Another success last night. Chris + I loved the teriyaki tofu with creamy coconut brown rice + steamed greens!
Yum!!! And I am going to kick your booty at Yahtzee. I’ll pack it in my suitcase for Foodbuzz.
I love these kinds of posts because I get to discover new blogs that I might have otherwise missed! Thanks!
Agreed! These ladies are awesome!
So…. when’s your NEXT book coming out?!
I’ll be pre-ordering it when it does.
Did I just totally overwhelm you? HA!
No. Believe it or not, I’m already working on it…
Pea- lovers, REJOICE!
Woo hoo!!! Second book!!! Can I pre-order now?
Hee hee. I have to get a deal first.
(fingers crossed)
I would hoard those chickpeas too! Mmmm.
I ran out over lunch and picked up your book! Can’t wait to start reading and cooking this weekend!
Thanks, Alice! Enjoy!
Since I finally have your cookbook (yay!) I have been reading my way through it. You are such a good writer! I mean, I knew that already, but it feels so different in book form. Holding the pages in my hands is just a different sensation. And the photos are BEAUTIFUL!
I am so, so, so happy you have it. Thanks Amber.
Good luck at the VVC! Hope you have a fab weekend!
Thank you!!!
Congrats on the best seller list! So glad that I found your blog. We have found a used quite a few of your recipes already. Can’t wait to get my hands on your cook book!
Thanks Kim! I’m glad you found me too!
CLEVER. Good thing you are so popular! Now go wash your hair. (I love and miss you.)
Love and miss you too
PS Don’t tell me what to do.
Such a good idea for a post! Good luck this weekend!
It was fun! Thanks.
reading blogs with my greasy bangs pushed back in a head band (and I swear I just washed my hair!)
Shellac for-EVAH
I went out to a restaurant tonight and someone ordered a spinach-artichoke dip. How would you veganize/healthify that? Or is it possible?
Yes, I’ve made it before with Vegenaise and Tofutti. Maybe it’s time I revisited that recipe…
As a healthcare provider, THANK YOU for vaccinating your children
Oh, and love your book!
You’re welcome? I respect every parent’s right to choose what’s right for them–this is just what we’ve chosen to do!
Thanks for posting, Mama Pea!
And you’re right, I’m not above a guilt trip. A little guilt, people buy the book, families live happier, healthier lives, less animals die. All good things… It’s a public service really. Right?
Sounds good to me!
I ordered your book on Amazon and it already arrived…I was drooling instantly! I am so excited!!! Just wanted to tell you that you have made my day. Thank you
Wonderful! Thank you so much, Melissa. Have a great weekend!
I so wish I could be at the conference with you this weekend. Have a blast, I know you will rock your presentation!!
Congrats on making it on the list!
I hope it’s okay if I post a question about the Thai Veggie Burger recipe here?
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I made them today and I wasn’t sure what broccoli slaw is? Can you just buy that premade? I just used raw broccoli instead and got some very green burgers! Which was my next problem – I used the vita mix to blend everything up and it had quite a hard time, I had to use that stomper thing to smash everything in there and somehow it was either not having it mixed very well at all, or well it was quite well blended in the end…and very green
They still tasted delicious and also satisfied my carnivorous husband. So I’m pretty sure I’ll be making them again and maybe I can even make them a little better. Would it be better not to use the vita mix at all and just use my hands to make the dough?
I use my vitamix. Broccoli is a premade slaw made from broccoli, carrots and cabbage, but it’s made just from the broccoli stems, so it doesn’t have the green florets. I think you’ll find the recipe works much better with the slaw!
Congrats Sarah on making THE list
Made the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough balls this weekend. Found out that Ghiardelli’s chocolate chips are vegan! (I used all chocolate chips, and no peanut butter chips). The grocery store only had whipped Earth Balance left, so the cookies came out a little crumbly, but even crumbly they are good! Helped me get through Hurricane Irene! I made half the cookies in the toaster oven, and saved the other half to make later.
Yes, Ghiradelli chocolate is vegan for the most part…now if only those gooey caramel squares they make were…
Happy to hear of your cookie success!
Unrelated to this post…sort of… but I’ve gotta say – I used your hummus recipe today and “wowwie-wow-wow!” It was great! I’ve been making hummus for awhile, but never heard or thought of skinning the chickpeas. What an unbelievable difference! I put my 9-year-old to work doing the skinning and will be employing such child-labor practices from here on out…in the name of awesome, creamy hummus. : )
I just saw your site for the first time yesterday (thanks to the FoodDay referral). I am a carnivore…and happily so. I’ve often been intrigued by going veggie….my problem is that I don’t like that many vegetables. Hummus, tofu, and other soy products have never been tasty to my palate. I’m open to doing a couple veggie meals a week (we essentially do anyway) but I can’t seem to like tomatoes, peppers, onions and many of the ingredients in your recipes. Help?
It’s hard to be a vegetarian when you don’t like veggies! But keep trying…you never know, you might like them in different recipes, or just swap in the veggies you do like instead of those tomatoes, peppers and onions.
I read about you in the Oregonian and then checked out you blog. So glad you have found success at what you love. Can’t wait to try your recipes…and I’m sharing. I posted your blog on my Facebook travel page Go Oregon Now. Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Go-Oregon-Now/232578963434835
Thank you, Lorita! So glad you found me.
I was starstruck over Isa too (but too much of a wimp to go say hi). But I was equally starstruck over you and you were so nice when I met you
Thanks! It was nice meeting you too! (and hopefully I wasn’t sweaty then…)
As a vegetarian flirting heavily with veganism who also happens to be a penny pinching college student, your blog has been so helpful for me! I’ve said it before, but once more, thank you for all the inspiration.
You are welcome! My pleasure.
What a cute guest post! It was so fun to see you there, Sarah, and thank you for a really lovely lunch. Miss you sorely already.