Be Careful Out There
As I was having tea this morning I twittered, “Should I start work this fine Monday morning or go surfing? Hum…”. My first response was from a trusted nor cal surfing friend which said, “Do you really have to ask?! :-) It’s big, be careful out there.” Afterwords, I checked my other nor cal surf friend and another also said at the end of their twitter post, “Be safe out there.” I knew it was going to be a bit bigger than my comfort limit today, but as usual I didn’t really care and we headed out.
As we pulled into the parking lot at LM we could see that the predicted swell had started filling in. We got suited up and headed to the beach to take a closer look.
We started chatting with some dude on our way to …
Sunny Chill Surf at Linda Mar
As usual Emily and I got to the break a bit late, however, it turned out to be the perfect time for us to surf. We haven’t been going very regularly so we felt a bit out of shape. We got to LM a an hour before low tide, but the waves weren’t closing out at several spots up and down the beach. We got suited up and headed out to an empty spot in the middle. We both got an immediate pay off and caught our first two waves in about 10 minutes. I was on my 6.8 and Emily was on her 7.3 Superfish. To my surprise I got several nice drops and standing rides. It’s been a while since I’ve been out on the 6.8, but it felt great. Awesome day!
Surfline PM Regional Overview: Mix of small …
Chinese Broccoli and Baked Tofu Wontons in a Ginger Soy Broth
There’s no doubt that my wife and I love asian food. We eat vegan dishes from throughout asia on a weekly basis. Also, Emily’s mom is the best chinese cook I’ve ever enjoyed a meal from. I’ve also learned a lot from her over the years. So, it should come as no surprise that wonton soup is one of our favorite dishes.
Savory Spinach, Tomato, and Smoked Tofu Breakfast Pastry
I have to say, “this is the best breakfast recipe I’ve ever tasted”. I wanted to emphasize this because it’s true. Once you make and try this dish you may never go back. This awesome recipe comes from, vegalicious.org. If you want to be amazed by great vegan recipes you should visit this site often.
Greek Potato and Tomato Bake
This tasty Greek inspired dish works well as a side dish, and has a great flavor. Sometimes, my wife and I just eat this as a main course with a salad and some fruit. Enjoy!
Peach Cake with Vanilla Icing
This is a really delicious vegan dessert, and is very easy to make. You can serve it by itself, or you can add the icing and the garnish. Either way it’s oh so tasty. It also keeps well in the refrigerator for a day or two. Enjoy!
Asian Fusion Slaw Stuffed with Vegetables, and a Tangy Dressing
This recipe mixes together so many textures and flavors that the end result is a mouthwatering crutch fest. It’s great by itself, or served along side any main course. It’s best if put in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Persian Rice with Dill, Currants, Pistachios and Yogurt
The flavors of this dish are amazing. Tangy yogurt, sweet currants, and crunchy pistachios combine with the basmati make a very tasty rice dish. You can serve this by itself as a snack, or add your favorite veggie or protein for a full meal. Enjoy!
The original recipe was from Taste of the East. All of the recipes I’ve tried from the book so far are easy to make, and only take about 30 minutes. It also captures the taste of the east in a tasty vegan
Back in the Water in NorCal
After almost a month off Emily and I finally got back in the water again. As we pulled into the parking lot at Linda Mar it was shrouded in fog and the waves were small but consistent. After we suited up we headed to the beach to check out the wave and the sets. It seemed like all of the longboarders were getting wave after wave. They were small but were peeling right and left at several different spots. The surf forecasts was poor but I would give it a fair, especially for longboarders. We both managed to catch several nice rides even after being off for so long. We both had a great time and are looking forward to surfing more consistently for the foreseeable future. Stoked!
#88 / #46 for 2010 3:00 pm
PM REGIONAL OVERVIEW: Sloppy, bumpy, generally unrideable …
Herb and Sun Dried Tomato Polenta with Grilled Tomatoes
Ever since I went to Hong Kong I’ve been hooked on the British convention of grilled tomatoes for breakfast. Since I don’t eat eggs I’ve been looking for a vegan substitute that would work well with the grilled tomatoes. As I found from this awesome recipe from The Complete Book of Vegan Cooking herbed polenta is the perfect choice. Crispy, creamy and sweet are all great together. Serve this dish with your favorite whole grain toast and fruit for a great breakfast. Enjoy!