Why are they smiling? It’s because they see yummy food to eat!
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I wanted to make something green. And what could be greener than broccoli?! Using a recipe from the cookbook, Tofu Cookery, I baked a verdant and delightful crustless broccoli quiche.
Later that night, my mom surprised me at my apartment with a moist Irish Soda Bread, with whole wheat flour and plump, juicy raisins. Thanks, Mom!
And here’s a funny picture of my dad, the day before St. Patrick’s Day, with a green bagel from Einstein’s. He said it tasted just like a regular bagel… but I don’t think I’d want to try it!
Now that I have my camera cord back, expect lots more posts in the near future :o).
shellyfish says
Your quiche looks delicious! And hourrah for Irish Soada Bread! Your parents are super cute!
Alison Nicole says
They had green bagels at my bagel place on St. Patty’s Day too!! I think I’d stick with the broccoli quiche too! :o)
Bonnie says
Yeah… If I had to choose food with a special colour, I’d prefer purple cauliflower over the bagel :o)
Sammy says
LOL… great post Katie! I have been an avid reader of ur blog, just haven’t got myself to post up comments yet!!
Anyways, just a curious question, u said that you are trying hard to gain weight but is it really that hard? I mean maybe u can have ur quiche with the CRUST instead of without n maybe drink full fat soy milk instead of the low fat version… lol! N maybe eat a larger serve at each meal since u r such an active gurl…lol
have a great day neways… sorry for the odd question
Mihl says
That green bagel! I thought it was an apple, too 🙂
You seem to have the best parents in the world.
Amy says
Happy (belated) St Patrick’s day! As usual, you celebrated in style! (And of course you can add me to your blogroll.)
Jennifer says
I love that picture of your Dad with the bagel. He DOES look happy, but fairly tentative about the whole thing. 😉
vko says
I love me some soda bread and I love that pic of you dad with green bagel- I bet green food colouring makers go thru busy season just for St.Patty’s day…
Cody says
I thought the bagel was some sort of fruit, too.
I’d eat it. I have no problem with dyed food… even though I probably should.
ChocolateCoveredVegan says
Hey Sammy,
Thanks so much for reading my blog :o).
Actually, you are right– I’m not trying very hard to gain weight right now. I was for a while, but my body just seemed to want to be at a certain weight. Even though it’s a very low number, I am healthy, and I have a healthy relationship with food (I’m an intuitive eater). But I do make sure to eat more/bigger portions when I exercise.
As for the soymilk– I drink Vitasoy Light because when I became vegan while living in China, that was the only one available to me, so it became my favorite!
Don’t worry, it’s not an odd question. I see other blogs where the girl is exercising and not eating much even though she says she’s underweight, or says she feels guilty for even eating things like healthy fats such as oils– all in the name of being “healthy”. I worry about them, because shunning healthy fats or feeling guilty for eating “too much” when you’re underweight does NOT show a healthy relationship with food or one’s body.
Anyway, I hope my answer wasn’t too long and rambling!
Virgo Girl says
I’m obsessed w/ quiche, and curious about your recipe..healthy irish soda bread=yum.