To better days…
I stayed in for New Years and made hemp brownies. No, not that kind of hemp, silly.
These lovelies came straight from a box, ‘Nature’s Path Hemp Plus Organic Brownie Mix’. The instructions suggested using 2 eggs or a substitute for moister results. I used soft silken tofu (whipped till creamy) and it worked perfectly. The brownies were indeed moist, chewy, chocolaty and delicious.
2007 started off being pretty fantastic for me, then unfortunately devolved into my own personal version of hell. I’m glad it’s over and am looking forward to putting it all behind me. Thank you to everyone who reads my little blog here, especially those of you who have taken the time to leave your thoughtful, encouraging, helpful, funny, friendly and even sarcastic comments. I never would have thought that going vegan would have opened up so many interesting opportunities and communications for me, or that it would have brought new friends into my life, but it has. I also would have never guessed that the discipline of maintaining a blog about it would become a lifeline of blessed distraction during dark times (or that anyone other than my mom would be interested in reading it). But it did all that too.
So here’s to better days, here’s to dusting yourself off, believing in yourself and starting anew… no matter what. And of course, here’s to delicious, healthy food for all. See you next year!
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They look delicious. New Year greetings from Amsterdam, the city where they make “those kind of brownies.”
Comment by Cookiemouse — January 1, 2008 @ 9:32 am
Aw, I hope this new year is brighter for you. I love your blog! It is veggirific!
Comment by Kirby! — January 1, 2008 @ 12:00 pm
Wishing you a much better 2008, full of love, health, happiness, and peace. See you soon…maybe Saturday?
Comment by Vegyogini — January 1, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
I know exactly how you feel.
To a more cheerful, peace-of-minded new year!
Comment by teenage glutster — January 1, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Happy 2008 to you! Now share those brownies with me!
Comment by Melisser — January 2, 2008 @ 1:38 am
Cookiemouse: I would have made “those kind” if I only had all the right ingredients ;)
Vegyogini: See you then for sure!
Melisser: Sorry, too late… already ate them all!
Everyone else… You guys rock!
Comment by FoodEater — January 2, 2008 @ 1:56 am
hemp foods + brownies = perfect way to ring in the new year!! yum!! happy belated new year to you :0)
Comment by VeggieGirl — January 2, 2008 @ 8:30 am
Those brownies look so moist and delicious. A great way to ring in the new year!! Hope it’s a good one for you!
Comment by Vegan_Noodle — January 2, 2008 @ 11:51 am
Well hello there! Your hemp brownies look fantastic - I love hemp but definitely do not eat enough of it! Hehe, I bet the brownies would go great with a cold glass of Living Harvest Hempmilk!
Comment by ruby red vegan — January 3, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
ruby red vegan: Indeed, that would have been tasty. Or even better… some of that soy eggnog, or even the soy chai. Oh my!
Comment by FoodEater — January 4, 2008 @ 12:18 am
Thanks for opening a whole new world of recipes!
Comment by Sorina — January 7, 2008 @ 9:08 am
Sorina: You’re welcome… and thanks for stopping by!
Comment by FoodEater — January 7, 2008 @ 4:28 pm