Comments on: The Pumpkin Couscous Cake That No One Almost Ate. http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/ The culinary adventures of a vegan in Los Angeles and beyond. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:56:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: FoodEater http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-7186 FoodEater Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:17:53 +0000 http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/#comment-7186 <b>Amey:</b> This was the first recipe from the book that I've tried. It drew me right to it because of it's simplicity (and to fill my need of something to bring to a brunch). I'm surprised you find the book intimidating because there's so many yummy sounding recipes in there that seem very easy to make. I've got my whole book all of full of bookmarks already with all the dishes I want to try! Check out some of the grain, rice or pasta recipes... there are many that seem pretty straightforward. And good luck! <b>fakefur:</b> Absolutely I think a "whipped cream" type topping would be perfect... It's nearly begging for it! Or maybe even a yummy sweet cashew cream. And I think the strawberries would be delicious too. Or maybe a sprinkling of some currants or raisins... or... what about even mixing some raisins right into the cake as it sets? When I gave this to my mom she immediately mentioned it would go good with Cool-Whip. There's a similar couscous cake recipe in Vegan Planet that gets a topping of "Pear and Dried Plum Compote". Robin also mentioned in her comment above an apricot pineapple version that sounds amazing too. I'm so glad you tried HealthyCA, I can't think of a tastier place to go for lunch. Too bad they're not open for dinner, eh? Amey: This was the first recipe from the book that I’ve tried. It drew me right to it because of it’s simplicity (and to fill my need of something to bring to a brunch). I’m surprised you find the book intimidating because there’s so many yummy sounding recipes in there that seem very easy to make. I’ve got my whole book all of full of bookmarks already with all the dishes I want to try! Check out some of the grain, rice or pasta recipes… there are many that seem pretty straightforward. And good luck!

fakefur: Absolutely I think a “whipped cream” type topping would be perfect… It’s nearly begging for it! Or maybe even a yummy sweet cashew cream. And I think the strawberries would be delicious too. Or maybe a sprinkling of some currants or raisins… or… what about even mixing some raisins right into the cake as it sets? When I gave this to my mom she immediately mentioned it would go good with Cool-Whip. There’s a similar couscous cake recipe in Vegan Planet that gets a topping of “Pear and Dried Plum Compote”. Robin also mentioned in her comment above an apricot pineapple version that sounds amazing too.

I’m so glad you tried HealthyCA, I can’t think of a tastier place to go for lunch. Too bad they’re not open for dinner, eh?

]]> By: fakefur http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-7183 fakefur Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:50:16 +0000 http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/#comment-7183 one of my favorite flavors is PUMPKIN! this cake looked so yummy (and i was SO HAPPY that is was from one of my already favorite cookbooks) that i made it this morning for a vegan potluck tonight. do you think it needs some tofu whipped topping or any ideas for a garnish on the pieces that would make it prettier? (what goes well with pumpkin? would a sliced strawberry be bad?) LOVE your blog - i am slowly following in your footstep. Went to healthyCA two days ago - and YUM - it was fab! THANKS! one of my favorite flavors is PUMPKIN! this cake looked so yummy (and i was SO HAPPY that is was from one of my already favorite cookbooks) that i made it this morning for a vegan potluck tonight. do you think it needs some tofu whipped topping or any ideas for a garnish on the pieces that would make it prettier? (what goes well with pumpkin? would a sliced strawberry be bad?)

LOVE your blog – i am slowly following in your footstep. Went to healthyCA two days ago – and YUM – it was fab!

THANKS!

]]> By: Cookiemouse http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-7182 Cookiemouse Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:50:56 +0000 http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/#comment-7182 That cake picture is fantastic! I wanna check out that cookbook too. That cake picture is fantastic! I wanna check out that cookbook too.

]]> By: Amey http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-7178 Amey Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:43:05 +0000 http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/#comment-7178 Cool. I have that cookbook, but I really don't use it almost ever. I guess I'm intimidated by it. What other recipes do you recommend? :) Amey Cool.
I have that cookbook, but I really don’t use it almost ever. I guess I’m intimidated by it. What other recipes do you recommend?

:) Amey

]]> By: jd http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/comment-page-1/#comment-7175 jd Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:51:43 +0000 http://www.toliveandeatinla.com/2008/pumpkin-couscous-cake/#comment-7175 what an intriguing cake! what an intriguing cake!

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