GORGEOUS panini - have you tried any of the panini sandwiches at VegiTerranean?
VeggieGirl | Homepage | 05.06.08 - 10:58 am | #

Oh so lovely! The eggplant is just as beautiful naked as it is clothed in crispy grilled bread and melty Teese.

You always have such wonderful presentation as well. Simply stunning!
Cali | Homepage | 05.06.08 - 11:33 am | #

sometimes you make go back to being vegan... but raw has been nicer to my intestines...so see you Wedenesday!!!!
much power to you!!
Linda Salas | Homepage | 05.06.08 - 12:31 pm | #

Just lovely! Now I'm really hungry!
Solitary Dancer | Homepage | 05.06.08 - 1:16 pm | #

Looks delicious!
How do you make vegan eggplant parmesan?
Dasha | 05.06.08 - 1:28 pm | #

OMG. Must get Teese. That looks so delicious.
Joselle Palacios | Homepage | 05.07.08 - 10:48 am | #

Oh wow all your vegan food ideas looooook yumi! Wow! Ill have to try some!
Megz | Homepage | 05.07.08 - 10:00 pm | #

I love the variety you have.

I think you guys are in Cleveland, so I keep meaning to ask if you know about a couple local places:

Lago in Tremont; they are now advertising vegetarian/vegan Mondays
http://lagotremont.com/

VegiTerranean in Akron
http://www.vegiterranean.com/

Melt in Lakewood (now serving vegan grilled cheese)
http://meltbarandgrilled.com/

Mama Mia's in Lakewood serving vegan pizza, pasta and sandwiches (but not really a place to eat at -- mostly carryout)
http://maps.google.com/maps? clie...986209243000110
Colleen | 05.08.08 - 8:42 pm | #

It looks SO GOOD.

Every time I read this blog, I want to become vegan a little more.
Kara | 05.08.08 - 9:59 pm | #

@Colleen -- we're in Kent, so we're close enough to Cleveland, but we really don't eat out much. The only place on the list we've tried is VegiTerranean (twice for lunch, twice for dinner). Pretty good stuff, albeit pricey.

@VeggieGirl -- yes, my son got the panini last time went -- he liked it very much...

@Dasha -- he basic story is to first peel the eggplant, cut it a little less than 1/2" thick, then use the standard three pan method.

Pan 1: Seasoned flour (salt, pepper, smoked paprika) --> Pan 2: Cornstarch slurry (2 tbs. cornstarch, 2 tbs. cold water whisked together) --> Pan 3: Seasoned breadcrumbs (about a cup of homemade preferably with 2 tbs. added nooch)

roll the eggplant in the flour, dip it in the slurry, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs (pressing gently to make them adhere if necessary), and then deep-fry @ 375F until golden brown and crisp (about 2-3 minutes a side).


tofu | Homepage | 05.08.08 - 11:47 pm | #

Looks fantabulous ... can't wait to try this one!
Søren | 05.21.08 - 7:05 am | #

This looks so delicious. I am very happy to have stumbled into this blog.
mikeqj | Homepage | 05.21.08 - 3:46 pm | #