No meals until March!

Sorry everybody but I won't be cooking until March. January and part of February I'll be in Africa working with kids in an orphanage.

I'll post the March menu sometime mid February.

December Meals

November cooking is complete and many people have already received their meals. I was surprised (in a good way!) by the amount of meal orders I received last month. Thanks everyone! I hope you will enjoy them.

Without further adieu, I give you December meals...click for an ingredient list:

Mango-Ginger tofu

Spicy Peanut Tempeh & Noodles

'Beef' Stew

Chickpea Curry

Ethiopian Spicy Lentil Stew

Roasted Squash Soup

Sweet n' Sour Crispy Seitan

And don't forget Vegan Treats...

Christmas cookies and squares $8 for a bunch

Chocolate Chip and cranberry scones $5 for 6

Please have your orders in by December 1st. The sooner the better so I can start cooking right away!

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**IMPORTANT NOTE**
January meal orders will have to be in by December 20th instead of January 1st. This is because I will be away for the month of January and part of February in Africa! Unfortunately this means there will be either no February meals or a reduced amount. You might want to take that into consideration when picking your January meals. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you...

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions...

Are the containers re-usable?

Yes! My containers are re-usable. Please return the previous containers to me when you receive your next orders. Or even better, if you happen to see me between deliveries it would be great if you think of giving them back to me then.

Should I reheat the meals in the containers?

I wouldn't. There is more and more information coming out about the dangers of plastics to our health . I suggest thawing the meals partially or completely and then dumping them into a dish to reheat them.

Do you make meals for people with allergies?

Yes. No promises but I will make an effort to have an alternative if possible. For example, I often make things with peanuts or peanut butter but can substitute with something else or just leave it out completely. Please let me know about all allergies!
Disclaimer: obviously my kitchen does come in contact with peanuts and other major allergens. While I take all necessary precautions, if this concerns you then my meals may not be for you.

And food sensitivities, same thing?

Yes, I will do my best to alter a dish or baked good if possible. Those of you who are sensitive to wheat, I can replace regular flour with spelt. Spelt is a really great substitution that gives a nice, light crumb in baked goods. I often use it even though I don't have a sensitivity to wheat.

What the heck is seitan?

Seitan is a meat substitute made from gluten. Its often called “wheat meat” because its surprisingly similar to the look and texture of meat when cooked. I make my seitan by hand, however it can be bought in health food stores. I encourage you to give it a try on your own!

And tempeh? I've never heard of that either.

Tempeh is a fermented food made by the controlled fermentation of cooked soybeans with a Rhizopus mold (tempeh starter). It originated in Indonesia and is rapidly becoming popular all over the world as people look for ways to replace meat in their diets.

What does vegan mean?

A vegan meal means no animal products were used when making the meal. No animal products means no meat, chicken, fish, eggs or dairy (such as cheese, milk or yogurt). Give vegan meals a try, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Can I get nutritional information for your meals?

Sure. I can provide you with the approximate calories, protein, fat and fiber in each of my meals, by request.

If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to email me at hanhamt(no spam)@gmail.com**

**remove the "no spam", just trying to prevent spammers from snagging my real email.

A word about Cupcakes

I love cupcakes. I love to bake them. I love to eat them. I knew I wanted to include them in the monthly treats but logistically how to get them to you took some thought. Usually I like to decorate them with the icing swirled high like the ones pictured on the right (click on the image for a close up!) but they would definitely get squished by the time you saw them.

So here's what I came up with. I'm going to give them to you unfrosted and include a baggie of frosting. When you're ready to eat them, thaw them and cut the bottom corner of the baggie and pipe the frosting out from hole you cut. Works really well, in fact I've done it in the past when I didn't have the proper piping bag and tips.

That said, If you ever want to have a cake or cupcakes fresh and not frozen and specially decorated like the ones above, maybe for a birthday or a special occasion, I am open to try to accommodate you if I can. You may have to pick up the cake or cupcakes from my place and it may cost more but if you're into that, let's talk. I'm always looking for an excuse to decorate cupcakes and cakes. Come on people, give me an excuse!

November Meals

Hi Everyone!

I'm back in business and excited to be cooking again!

Here are the meals for November:

Jerk Seitan
Moroccan Stew
Thai Tofu Curry
General Tao's Tofu (*new*)
Tamarind Soup
Mexican Pumpkin Soup
Sweet Potato Curry

$6 per meal
Delivery still included...at a convenient time and place for both of us in the 2nd or 3rd week of November.

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And I'm now doing baked goods!

Here are the treats for November:

Pumpkin brownies
Carrot Cupcakes with "cream cheese" frosting
Apple Crisp Muffins

These are $5 for 6 (i.e 6 brownies, 6 muffins etc)

Please have your orders in by November 1st.

Thanks!