It’s really shameful that it’s been almost a week since I updated. Oops. I’ve been busy with lots of things though – not the least of which is cycling! The Brit and I dusted off our bikes (actually, he bought a new one and we dusted off mine, but whatever), and have been trying to get in as much cycling as possible. So far this month I’ve done 43 miles – my goal is 100 miles in May.
To help me keep up with my goal, I’ve put together a Cycle Progress Chart (some of you might have already seen it – it’s over there —>). If you notice it hasn’t budged in a few days, please feel free to give me a proverbial kick in the arse to get going again!
In other news, this last weekend Bianca of Vegan Crunk and I put together an awesome party. We called it the Prodigious Vegan Sushi-Palooza Madness Extravaganza. It totally lived up to its name. I haven’t uploaded any of my photos yet (not sure if I even have any worth posting), but go check out Bianca’s post about it – trust me, you won’t regret it.
I promise not to leave you without pictures of food! First, check out the pizza I made last week from some extra dough I had frozen:
Check out those crust bubbles.
The whole thing was covered in roasted red pepper sauce and onions, which is all The Brit wanted on his half (crazy man). I then added some tofu ricotta, black olives and arugula to my half, making it far superior.
Then I made a couple of testers for Kelly and Garrick’s Vegan Cookie Book (it’s in its final stages of testing! woo!). I made Rice Crispy Treats and Flapjacks.
No special vegan marshmallows or marshmallow creme required.
No, not pancakes... proper oat flapjack like they eat in the UK.
Both of these recipe were awesome, just like all the other recipes in their book!
Lastly, I’ve been helping a friend plan and purchase items for a joint birthday party for her daughter and nephew this weekend. We’re making a ‘Pink Princess Doll’ cake and a ‘Lightning McQueen’ cake (from the movie Cars). Did I mention there are 130 people invited to this party? Yeah. On the plus side, she wants to make all of the cake vegan even though no one in attendance (including her) is vegan! Awesome, yes?
First off: I applaud you for your cycling efforts. That is so amazing that you are doing that. I’ve always liked bike riding but after a long winter it’s hard to get into again. I just know you will make it to 100 miles!
Second: I need those Rice Krispies!!!!! They are my favorite and no fake marshmallows? I’m in!
Way to go on the cycling! You will definitely make it to 100 miles this month.
Those rice crispy treats look fantastic!
I am all about your side of that pizza! I love pizza with frozen homemade dough & tofu ricotta – so easy, but so delicious! Those rice crispy treats look ridiculously good as well.
Wow, good luck with the cake! I want to see pictures of the finished product
I haven’t yet taken my bike out yet after the winter! I love riding, I miss it alot.
Did you brown rice syrup in the rice krispie squares? I find they can be marshmellow-y tasting in a rice krispie square. Much cheaper than Vegan marshmallows, There is no place where I live where they sell vegan fluff or marshmallows.
43 miles is a lot, Stephanie! that’s more than i’d bike in 10 years! ahhahaahahaha! i saw Bianca’s post and it looked like you guys all had the most glorious time! what a super fun evening with friends and asian eats that were absolutely yummers! your bubble tea sounded most scrummy! mmmmmmm! your bubbly crust looks freak’n amazing – and now i want pizza! and rice krispie treats without marshmallows – i love it, and oat flapjakes, too – hot damn! that’s too sweet on the vegan cakes for all those non-vegans & vegan! yay! (and i look forward to pictures of these rock’n cakes, too!)
The party sounds amazing.. actually both parties! Your pizza is far superior and looks delicious!
Awesome pizza bubbles! Krispie treats look yummy. 43 miles? 100 miles? You go girl.
Your pizza looks divine!
Yea for cycling. And don’t worry, I can literally kick you in the arse if you slack off. I know where you stay. As for that pizza, man, your half looks delicious! The Brits is nutzo for not wanting that awesomeness on his half, but we all knew that.
Your side of the pizza is what I’m talking about. Yum!
Looks like you’re making great progress on the cycling!
Oh, and about the cupcake wrappers… they are from bake it pretty. Awesome shop.