Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (2)

[RubyDuby]

yes, i will atest to it not working as well, but still tastes delish!

[rainbow]

@Firestorm: aww, snap! I didn't follow a recipe for my ones, just made them last year on a whim because I fancied doughnuts but don't have a deep-fat fryer. In the second photo, the person holding the cake squeezed too hard - they didn't start out that flat! I topped them with crunchy sugar rather than icing sugar, but icing sugar might be a better bet for next time.

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I love all the posts on this thread and follow them all - I don't often post "that looks yummy" even though I keep thinking it, so as not to bore people, but I do keep taking inspiration from people's pictures here! I must follow the herd though and give a shout-out to that chocolate pie with white chocolate mousse - WOW! I was supposed to be going to SF next month for a conference and was so excited about getting to visit Millennium - but then my conference got moved to Seattle. :( On the bright side, I'm off to Manna (in London) for lunch today, so may come back later with some new photos! :D

[fondducoeur]

^^Rainbow: Seattle is an excellent place for vegan fare. I have been there twice, once actually for part of my honeymoon, and it is fabulous. Just take a look at this link for ideas: http://www.vegseattle.com/VegRestaurants.pdf. If a nicer atmosphere is what you are looking for, I suggest Plum Vegan Bistro (although not quite as upscale as Millenium).

But SF is a great city as well, if you are able to make it out there at another time, I do suggest it.

[DiaShel]

I went to SF shortly before becoming vegan. I loved it but now I want to go back and do it right ;)

[Firestorm]

Most of my food looked kinda pretty today (well breakfast did- went down hill a bit after that).

Breakfast - Overnight oats with and without Nature valley granola bar:
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Dinner - Tofu Yung with and without condiments:
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Dessert - Banana Crunch Crumble:
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l560/firestorm2011/SDC11008.jpg

Dessert for tomorrow - Bananen Maulwurfshügel:
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l560/firestorm2011/SDC11012.jpg

[rainbow]

Photos from Manna, as promised. It was amazing! I'm so glad we went there, it was possibly my best restaurant experience ever. And we had a wonderful sun-drenched walk in Regents Park afterwards. The perfect end to our honeymoon!

Quesadillas: we shared these as a starter. With black bean salad and guacamole:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/5971450351_2bf32ceeae.jpg

Spaghetti and Veatballs - my main course:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5971454499_2e4e09216a.jpg

Enchillada - my husband's main course:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5972009660_3de6a94f4d.jpg

Raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake with macadamia nut ice-cream and kiwi coulis:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5971456439_1e60f6573e.jpg

Banoffee trifle
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/5971458499_f10ec0c0a5.jpg

Everything tasted at least as good as it looked. The portions were generous, the service was perfect, it was just amazing!

[rainbow]

@ Fondducoeur: thanks so much for this helpful information! I am now looking forward to my trip so much more! :D

[Gwydion]

Must. Visit. Manna. Soon.

[Firestorm]

Seconded - I just need a good reason to travel to London.

[twinkle]

Seconded - I just need a good reason to travel to London.

Isn't eating delicious looking food reason enough?

[Firestorm]

Not to travel 200 miles on public transport:( I'll have to start looking for jobs in London (especially those close to VX). I think Booja Booja are recruiting at the moment, I wonder where they are based? That would be a dream job!!

[Gwydion]

What if there was a meet-up or somesuch? We need to have a London meet-up again, gone are the days it seems :(

[Gwydion]

Err, sorry - off topic.

[Firestorm]

I might be able to manage that!!

[twinkle]

I would love to do a London meet-up around mid-August or early September. Someone start a thread! :)

[fondducoeur]

Rainbow, that food looks fantastic! Especially the berry/white choc. cheesecake with kiwi coulis! Amazing!

[harpy]

Yes, we must all go to Manna a.s.a.p. It looks a lot nicer than I remember from n years ago (and it wasn't all vegan then either).

After that we must all go to Firestorm's because his grub looks excellent too. What's Bananen-what-you-said when it's at home?

[rainbow]

Count me in for a meet-up at Manna!
What about 20 August? It's a Saturday, and the day after is the London Vegan Festival - double reason to come to London!

[Sel Noir]

First picture ever approved by tastespotting! My plate design is usually pretty good, but my "food photography" with background colours, props, and photography skills need a LOT of work. But it's a start :)

Mini Kabocha Squash Flautas, Oaxacan Black Trumpet Mole, Spinach Cilantro and Grapefruit Puree <3 (http://www.selnoircuisine.com)

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lox1yfQIKs1qihizpo1_500.jpg

[Firestorm]

After that we must all go to Firestorm's because his grub looks excellent too. What's Bananen-what-you-said when it's at home?

I think it translates as a banana molehill cake - I got the recipe here (http://vegan-monsterfood.blogspot.com/2010/07/bananen-maulwurfshugel.html) but I replaced the soya cream with custard because I ran out of cream.

[DiaShel]

I go insane with jealously every time a London meet-up is mentioned. :pissed:

[Gwydion]

Then join us! We have cookies.

[DiaShel]

There is no where farther from London then New Zealand

[Gwydion]

What's your point?

[Gwydion]

;)