http://www.chezbettay.com/index.html Vegan Recipes, Food Items, Vegan Tools and Health Information en-us Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 PDT http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_cupcakecarryN.html http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_cupcakecarryN.html Kitchen gadgets and tools are wonderful, but storage tools for cupcakes and cakes take up a great deal of cabinet space. So it was refreshing to find a Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier featured by Progressive International that saves 50% in storage space! Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 PDT http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_saladspinnerN.html http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_saladspinnerN.html Innovative salad spinner collapses to 1/2 the original height, saving 50% space, for compact storage. Self-retracting pull cord making washing and drying fruits and vegetables quick and easy. An integrated brake mechanism in the lid easily stops spinning basket with the push of a button. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 PDT http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/dinners1/dinrs_mmb_meatloafN.html http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/dinners1/dinrs_mmb_meatloafN.html Match Meats Vegan Meatloaf tastes-like and looks-like and smells-like real beef. The taste from this recipe is just like mama's!. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:35:00 PDT http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/basics1/basics_puffpastryN.html http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/basics1/basics_puffpastryN.html I love puff pastry, but have avoided it for several years now. The ingredients in Pepperidge Farms version contain additives that don't agree with my "clean vegan system". While strolling through the freezer section of my local Whole Foods, I saw a new puff pastry product by the Aussie Bakery in Seattle WA. I took the package home and the first attempt was just to see how it puffed. A simple rectangle to fill with Soyatoo and fresh strawberries. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:40:00 PDT http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_oilstorageN.html http://www.chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_oilstorageN.html The William Bounds Sili Gourmet Oil Jar with Silicone Brush is an elegant way to have that special oil available for brushing on whatever your are cooking. An elegant glass jar, with a stainless and silicone top is attached to the patented Sili basting brush. The top has a silicone ring designed to help seal the jar between uses and keeps the glass jar protected. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:40:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_tofuxpressN.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_tofuxpressN.html Marie Kraft developed an inventive kitchen gadget she named, the TofuXpress for those of us that want dense pressed tofu for vegan recipes. The TofuXpress eliminates the need for soggy cloth or paper towels and towering weights via pots, pans and canned items. This clever gadget simply makes vegan tofu prep easier, faster and saves space. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/index.html http://chezbettay.com/index.html For anyone looking for employment in the Baltimore, Maryland area, there is a Private Vegan Chef Position available. This sounds like an interesting job. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_vitamixnew.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_vitamixnew.html After several months of experimentation and comparison, I now use the Vita-Mix-5200 Blender as my primary blender for green smoothies, nut cheese spreads, salad dressings, etc. It's not the power that convinced me, although the power is INCREDIBLE and VARIABLE. It was the PUSHER TOOL (tamper) that pushed me over the edge! The Vita-Mix Pusher allows me to press items into the blades without having to add more liquids or remove the top and press down the contents of the container. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_canopenerN.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_canopenerN.html Although I don't open many cans, when I do, I want it to be quick, easy and safe. Personally, I never liked electric openers or the space they take up on countertops. So I always bought the traditional clamp and twist varieties. I found the Kuhn Rikon Safety Can Opener when creating my Travel/Emergency Kitchen Kit. The size is perfect and lightweight, so it doesn't take up too much space in my travel kit or in my kitchen gadget drawer. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_cornzipN.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_cornzipN.html The Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper provides a revolutionary technique for removing rows of corn kernels cleanly and safely off the corn cob. If you have ever slipped with a knife and cut yourself when cutting kernels from a corn cob, you will be very interested in this new kitchen tool. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_peelers1.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_peelers1.html The Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Fruit and Vegetable Peelerprovides the sharpest, lightest, fit-in-your-palm peeler on the market. I keep one of these in my Travel/Emergency Kit and two in the kitchen. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_whisks1.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_whisks1.html The Kuhn Rikon Company has created a new shape in whisks. This long colorful butterfly shape gives the user more power with less effort. Take it for a test drive and see what I mean! Because of the silicone covering on the whisk wires, clean up is a simple whisk in some soapy water and it does not scratch nonstick cookware. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_knives1.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_knives1.html I keep the Kuhn Rikon Nonstick Paring Knife in my Travel/Emergency Kitchen BAG and one in my car. This way I always have a great knife and it is kept sharp and safe by the protective sleeve that is included with each purchase. This gem is easy to handle, lightweight and convenient for traveling, picnics, car emergency kits, etc. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:20:00 PDT http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_nutmeg_grtr1.html http://chezbettay.com/pages/tools/tools_nutmeg_grtr1.html The William Bounds Twister Nutmeg Mill was designed specifically for hard nutmeg seeds. The best thing about this little mill is that I no longer have to worry about scraping a fingertip or nail polish when I want a touch of nutmeg added to any recipe. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:20:00 PDT