What is it with guys and Monty Python?
Saturday night, I sat through Monty Python and the Holy Grail with one of my guy friends. Next weekend, methinks I will force him to watch Notting Hill or another such girly movie. It’s payback time!
Actually he already paid me back by letting me cook vegan food for him. Mid-way through the movie, he informed me (in true guy fashion), “I’m hungry. Whatcha got to eat?” I joked back that if he wanted to eat in my house, he’d better like tofu! But, to my surprise, my steak-loving friend responded, “Hey, I’m up for anything. Bring on the tofu!” And so I did.
Well, not exactly. There was no tofu in the meal I prepared for my friend. But there was vegan cheese:
3-Ingredient Chili Bowl
(No, not the unfortunate haircut)
- Cooked bulgur (or rice) (cooked with salt)
- Handful Daiya Vegan Cheese
- Amy’s Black Bean Chili
1. Mix the bulgur and chili, then add the cheese to the top and microwave.
2. Stir and serve.
The chili took about a minute to make, not including microwave time. This was good, because I didn’t want to be stuck in the kitchen for hours on end. Not when we had plans for a Game Night.
So basically, for the chili, I looked around in the fridge and pulled out random leftovers that sounded like they’d go well together. The Daiya had been in my refrigerator for a while because I didn’t like it much when I tried it; it tasted too much like cheese!
My friend thought so, too. After he took a bite of the chili, he actually remarked, “This is really good. But I thought you were making me vegan food. You didn’t have to add cheese.” Haha you should’ve seen the look on his face when I told him the truth ;).
Unfortunately, I can’t show you, due to my policy on posting photos. But I can show you another guy’s face. And this face is priceless. Are ya ready?
After hungry friend finished every last bite of his chili, we left Monty Python paused, and a few other friends joined us for a Scrabble war. (I won. Take that, boys.) Henry wanted to play too, but my friends said no. I think they were secretly afraid of being beaten by a puppy. Is that really worse than being beaten by a girl?
Question of the Day:
What’s your favorite board game?
Although I’m really good at Scrabble and love love love Scattergories, my #1 favorite has to be Monopoly. I’m evil with that game, and I always win… but this means no one wants to play with me anymore lol.
VeggieGirl says
My favorite board games = Monopoly and Life.
Albizia says
It’s so funny how dogs’ eyes always look blue on pictures when one uses a flash. I’d be very happy if it happened to mine, too. It’s much better than red 🙂 .
My favorite game was Monopoly. I bet this will be the most popular answer 😉 .
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh yes, I agree! I hate “red eye” and would much rather have “pet eye” lol.
Melissa says
If you like Scrabble, you may LOVE bananagrams!
It’s my new favorite thing ever. I love word games (Boggle, Scrabble, etc.) but Scrabble can take too long. I get bored easily like a small child, bananagrams is fast moving and I like that better. 🙂
BAZINGA:
http://www.bananagrams-intl.com/checkcountry.asp?page=index.asp
Melissa says
Oh crap! I just realized there is a digital, free FB version available. O.o
Oh dude, my productivity just TANKED. 😉
Cecilia says
There’s even an app of it on iTunes! 😉
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I’ve never seen Bananagrams, but someone else recommended it too as being reeeeaally fun. I am on the hunt!
Matt @ FaveDiets says
The chili seems like a super quick idea that I’ll have to keep in mind. Maybe I’ll have to add some crispy baked tofu slices if I make it 🙂
As for board games, my all-time favorite is Risk, so long as I can find others who are willing to set aside time to play.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I’ve never played Risk! Just googled it, though, and it sounds like fun. I’d totally be willing to set aside time to play with you hehe :).
hippierunner says
Scattegories is my favorite. Scrabble is second on my list. And we just got a new game called Take 5 that’s like a faster version of Scattegories!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
*Off to googe “Take 5″* Anything that’s like Scattergories sounds good to me!
Jennifer JCD says
Oh, we LOVE board games! Whenever my family gets together we spend hours around the table playing games. Right now our favourites are Quelf (the game of utmost ridiculousness), Settlers of Catan, Othello, and Scattergories.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I think you need to invite me to your next family get-together, if for no other reason than to broaden my cultural horizons. I’ve never heard of any of those games! 🙁
Jennifer says
My sister and her friends are obsessed with Monty Python! I assumed that it was a generational thing (I am not all that “into” Monty Python, but I am a few years older than my sister). When, however, I tried to use Monty Python to illustrate a point in one of my lectures to the college sophomores in the Medieval history class I teach, only one had actually seen the movie. Oh well.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Wow, that is so strange. Basically every single guy I know has seen the movie!
Healthy Chocoholic says
That chili bowl sounds tasty!!!!
Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post! =D
Julia (The Veggie Side) says
I love yahtzee! Any dice game really. Clue, card games! There was this game me and my sis used to play called Careers. It was so old that the box was falling apart but we loved it and just couldn’t let it go. Well, last year my mom thought it was trash (because it probably looked like trash) so she threw it out! Sister and I were horrified! Oh well…maybe I can find another one online.
I’m excited about tomorrows post!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
My mom was talking about that game too! It was her favorite, and she actually found one online! Ebay, I think! 🙂
Christin@purplebirdblog says
I am not a huge fan of board games! And I love Monty Python. And I think it’s funny that you don’t like the Daiya because it tastes like cheese, because that is the reason I’m super in love with it! 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Hahaha it’s just too creepy for me. I dunno, I used to be addicted to cheese, but after not having it in so long, I felt SO weird eating the Daiya. lol
Nichole (Flirting with Food, Fitness & Fashion) says
I totally love Monopoly as well. I guess because I am into real estate in real life, haha. But really I get super competitive in that game.
Rach says
Haha! So I definitely thought Amy was a friend of yours and you were using her recipe and I was like “Oh my word, I need to try out this chili recipe that only takes a minute to make!” hehe! Then I checked out your link and realized what was goin’ on. Ah, oh well…
How do you like the Daiya vegan cheese? I tried Natural Gourmet and liked it a lot more than I expected to, but I haven’t tried any other brands.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
The Daiya had been in my refrigerator for a while because I didn’t like it much when I tried it; I thought it tasted too much like cheese! But my friend loved it.
He said: “This is delicious. But I thought you were making me vegan food. You didn’t have to add cheese.”
Rach says
Oooh perfect! I definitely need to try this one out next! Thanks! 🙂
Lorin says
I’m a girl and Monty Python is one of my favorite movies. Sounds like you had fun though! Happy Monday.
abby says
me too! i love that movie!
Alyssa - fashion fitness foodie says
Candy Land is my favorite! Excited for your post tomorrow 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Most guys I know love that movie too! My favorite game is probably Scattergories 🙂
Susan says
I love cooking vegetarian for meat eaters! It kind of feels like showing off. It’s like saying “hey, no meat is JUST as delicious!”.
Board games are the best I love Cranium!
abby says
i’m so glad katie asked this question, because i was reading the responses and you reminded me that i NEED to get out my cranium game. i do not know where it went, but i went through a phase where i played every single day :).
Sarah C. says
You and Henry are so cute :). I definitely woulda let him join the game :).
Disturbed says
My favorite board game is by far Settlers of Catan. It is a little hard to get into at first, but once you understand it, it is hard to stop playing. I have wasted many Saturdays on that game.
Matt @ FaveDiets says
Great choice! I love that game and know just how addicting it can be.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I never even heard of that game until today! I feel so un-cultured lol.
abby says
awwwww what, they wouldn’t let him play??? mean boys.
my favorite favorite games are scattegories and clue. but i also like the game of life, with the cars and little people haha.
Sarah says
Monopoly is a classic of course. I go to a very Jewish school, so Friday nights/ Saturdays are all about Bananagrams and Settlers of Catan. It’s cool to see that Settlers is catching on.
p.s. you can actually find Bananagrams at Target!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Seriously?! Haha as if I needed an extra excuse to go to Target! 🙂 🙂
Little Bookworm says
Favourite board game = Monopoly! 😀 Love the sound of that Chilli bowl!
Blog is the New Black says
I LOVE scrabble! And apples to apples!
Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says
Favorite board game: Sorry!!! I LOVE that game! And Monopoly…..
Inspired says
I love Monopoly! You’d think that would mean I’m very good with money. Sadly, riches in a game don’t seem to transfer to the real world. But wouldn’t that be nice? 😉
Leslie says
I love the photo of you and Henry :).
And that chili looks delicious. I’m all about the easy recipes. Will have to look for that chili at the store. Too bad you don’t like Daiya, I love it!
Leslie says
Also, is it just me or is your site changing colors?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Just you. You’re crazy ;).
No, haha actually I’m playing around with the color.
Lyza says
I agree!! I think daiya tastes too much like cheese too 🙂 I usually only eat it if it’s on vegan pizza (the wholefoods slices are divine). Otherwise, I was never much of a cheese person!! In fact, when I was a kid I even used to have my pizza ordered from Marco’s or wherever, completely cheeseless 😛 And now I am vegan! Just goes to show.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
LOL I hated tomatoes as a kid, so I would ONLY eat the cheese off the pizza! Now it’s the opposite. So ironic :).
Lyza says
That is too funny! 🙂 I guess our tastes definitely change over time!
Lol your site…make it pink! make it blue!! 😛
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh my gosh, great minds SERIOUSLY think alike. I *just* wrote that in my post for tomorrow. I love that movie. (And I was on Team Blue hehe)
Lyza says
Omg, that’s too funny! 🙂 I think the blue goes best with the site but I loved it pink too! Hmm…Go Team Blue! And yeah, pretty much any disney princess movie is a win in my book. 🙂
Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day says
Bulgur in chili is one of my favorite things! Yum.
I am not a fan of board games.
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says
Haha go girl! 😀
Come on, it’s Pictionary all the way!! Although Cluedo and Scattergries are close seconds! 🙂
abby says
i love pictionary, but no one likes playing with me because they can never guess what i draw. it’s not my best talent haha.
Alexandra (Veggin' Out in the Kitchen) says
My favorite board games is life – especially when I play it with lots of friends! You chile look soooo good! I really want to try daiya, but it’s too expensive 🙁 . And Henry is so cute (as always)!
Eleanor@eatinglikeahorse says
Scrabble’s always good! And I love Monty Python…”He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!” Class… 🙂
abby says
ahahahahahahahahahaha!
Claire says
Monopoly is simply an amazing game, my sister and I played it for 7 house straight one day … haven’t looked at it since but the time’s coming for it to make an appearance. And you don’t like Monty Python?? (It could be to do with growing up in the UK so I’m somewhat biased – and to be fair it is very British humour – but but but it’s Monty Python, one of the best comic groups of all time, especially The Meaning of Life). Oh well, not everyone likes the same things 😀
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
It’s not that I don’t like it, but it’s just not my favorite. In contrast, my guy friends think it’s the best thing since sliced bread!
Claire says
Ah fair enough then, and yeah I’ve noticed a similar trend guys tend to have difficulty restraining themselves when watching it!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I was JUST talking w/ my hubs last night about our fave board games as kids. In TWELVE YEARS together we have never had that convo, and today you ask it on your blog 🙂
Skylar is just learning candyland, and when i was growing up, monopoly, connect 4, battleship, Clue, shoots and ladders, scrabble, I LOVED board games!!!!
Feeding hungry guys by doctoring up a few things…that’s the name of my game, too 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Woah, ok that is creepy!
And awww I remember when we learned to play Candyland. You’d better be cherishing these moments with Skylar; they go by too fast! 🙁
Kristen says
Oh I loved Candy Land… and Shoots and ladders! Every time I see them I want to buy then just to have them. No children yet. Are board games a good reason to have a baby? 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Haha oh gosh that sounds like a good reason to me. I want a baby so I can buy all the little outfits… so I can’t judge you ;).
Namaste Gurl says
Favorite board game would be Apples to Apples– but that’s indeed a hard one. I, too, LOVE monopoly and scattagories as well. I think I get a bit too serious when playing though, it’s almost as if it’s a real life kinda a thing 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I so need to play Apples to Apples. I never have, but everyone else seems to love it!
Bianca-Vegan Crunk says
I love Monty Python! Best quotable movie ever! But I’m more like a dude, so…..anyway, I’d totally come over and watch dude movies if you’d feed me that chili too. Love Daiya! But just found out our Whole Foods is going to stop carrying it because there isn’t enough demand. That is so not cool.
abby says
ok so this is a strange question, but i saw you said you’re more like a dude, so i’m hoping: am i the only one who likes harold and kumar goes to white castles? it’s my favorite movie, but all my friends say only guys can like that movie! soooo not true! 😉
Caitlin (EatFeats) says
Aw, that “you didn’t have to add cheese” story is so cute!
I took a Scrabble class in college (nerdy school) and I met my Scrabble quota for the next ten years. I can barely look at a board without wanting to cry.
My favorite games are Apples to Apples, Cranium, and Mad Gabs! SO fun. Game nights are the best!
Valerie says
Holy cow, what?! A scrabble class???! Where was that when I went to college and had to take boring math and science courses? Your college sounds way more fun!
Valerie says
We love Apples to Apples at our house. Candy Land is a big one too. And Shoots and Ladders. Does anyone else know that one? 🙂
Susan says
Monty Python! I love that movie. Yeah I’m still a tomboy inside :).
Camille says
I am a Life fanatic! We recently bought Family Game Night 3 for the PS3 and I can’t stop playing Life! 🙂
Hannah says
Oh gosh, I’ve been wanting to play Monopoly since 2007 when I bought “UVAopoly” in America, but no one will play with me because they aren’t at all interested in the novelty of playing the version based on the school only I went on exchange to!
(Wow, that was a grammatically-awful sentence. Apologies!)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
LOL I’d play with you no matter WHAT version it was :). Here in Texas, the big seller is Cowboy-opoly. Yeah, ridiculous. Personally, I like the Pet-Opoly game I saw once. So cute :).
Nicole says
Scrabble! I used to really liek Life too. I don’t knwo why, particularly. Now I liek to be nerdy and come up with fancy words 😉 heehee.
I also do not quite get the whole Monty Python thing. I watched it first in 6th grade and thought it was stupid, watched it again a few years later and found it mildly amusing, but have yet to understand the general obsession.
OH i just read something about apples to apples. not exactly a “board” game but SOOO much fun to play! hilarity typically ensues 😉
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I like Life because of all the little things you can put in the cars! Once, when I was playing with my cousins, we kept sneaking more children into one of my cousins’ cars when he wasn’t looking. He had to take on a second car! (Then he finally figured it out lol)
Nicole says
Oh we totally just tried to get as many people in the cars as possible… haha. 🙂
Also, forgot to mention that I’d TOTALLY play monopoly with you! even though I’d definitely lose haha 😉
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I’m holding you to that Monopoly date!! 😉
Jessica @ Racing to Thirty says
I love that your chili is just three ingredients and can be made in the microwave – exactly what I need for a week night recipe! I also happen to love black beans 🙂
I love playing board games! Monopoly is hands down my favorite too. I also like Phase 10 (card game) and Apples to Apples. I haven’t played Apples to Apples for a reallly long time, but I just got it for Christmas so I hope to play it in the near future!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Ok, I must get on this Apples to Apples board. I’ve never played!
mo says
Its not a board game, but its really fun.
Kate @ahealthypassion says
yum that chili looks sooo good! and I loved monopoly as a kid that game was my absolute favorite!
Gill (snaxandthecity) says
CLUEDO for sure! I always wanted to be Miss Scarlet when I was little…yeah, i didn’t really get it!
Also that chilli looks epic 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I was always Miss Scarlett too. And I read the Clue books as well. Did you know they made books? lol
Gill (snaxandthecity) says
Books!? No! Maybe I missed them in Australia (i grew up there)? Now I am mourning all the hours of Cluedo love I could have had haha 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Haha yes, scarily enough there were books: http://rm7guy.co.uk/ClueBooks.htm
Gill (snaxandthecity) says
Bahaha – “Whom did Mrs. White Stab?” – as a name for a kid’s book!!?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Yeah, I guess they WERE kinda (very?) morbid! lol
Ann Claire says
Have you tried bananagrams? It’s very similiar to Scrabble but even more fun. I high recommend it! As for my favorite games, I love Last Word and Quelf. Neither are super common but they are so much fun!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I’m going to have to look at those games, because I’ve never tried a single one of them!
emma says
I’m with you on the Scrabble thing! Love Boggle too – any word games really 🙂 xx
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
1 minute to make?! Dannng, that’s awesome. And yeah..I don’t know what it is with guys and Monty Python either. It’s a funny movie and all, but c’mon! haha
My favorite board game is Clue!! I havent played in forever but it’s so much fun!
juliakatz1996 says
Monopoly for sure, although my entire family despises it!
BroccoliHut says
I really don’t get the whole Monty Python obsession either–I’ve avoided it at all costs thus far in my relationship with Seth…
As far as board games go, I really love word-centric games like Scattergories and Scrabble. My favorite though is Taboo!
Ashley@Quasichick says
I love board games. My daughters are just now getting old enough to start playing board games and I am so excited to start family game nights. Right now we are loving the Dr. Seuss Restaurant game. You get to wear a chef hat and call out orders while the other players act as waiters/waitresses and sous chefs fulfilling the orders.
BTW – thanks for your bloggie <3 Katie..you were my first bloggie friend on FB. xoxo
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh Ashley, you are so welcome! And thank you for your bloggie love, too.
P.S. That restaurant game sounds so super-cute. Can I come over and babysit sometime? 😉
Anonymous says
Love it when non-vegans love vegan food:) Great job on the chili!
Pretty sure it’s not considered a board game, but I love bananagrams. Kind of like scrabble, but much faster paced! Scrabble makes me so antsy.
Candice @ ChiaSeedMe says
Love it when non-vegans love vegan food:) Great job on the chili!
Pretty sure it’s not considered a board game, but I love bananagrams. Kind of like scrabble, but much faster paced! Scrabble makes me so antsy.
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Heather says
Oh my gosh, I freaking love Monty Python and the Holy Grail! My ex introduced me to a whole new world of board games so most of the ones I really enjoy no one has ever heard of. My favorite is called Lost Cities. Not a fan of Monopoly…my attention span isn’t long enough!
Sarah says
I WANT that chili bowl! And scrabble is my favorite game, ever!
mo says
Have you heard of monopoly deal? its monopoly as a card game. Its very fun, and it goes a lot faster than the board style.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I haven’t! But I love Monopoly, so I’ll definitely look out for it! 🙂
Jana says
Your doggie is so adorable. I want that one! hehe. We have a Basset and a Boxer mix. I would say in cuteness they are on par with your dandy! Thanks for all you do Katie! Jana in Cal.
Shelley says
They have vegan “cheese” that actually tastes like cheese? That is amazing.