If I had a nickle/a funny tofu story + recipe

[Guest guest]

, " ~ PT ~ "

<patchouli_troll> wrote:

> for every tofu joke I have heard or rather, not jokes so

> much as negative tofu sneering comments from meatheads,

> I would have enough money to take a nice vacation.

> And they think we are deprived and missing out when we stop

> eating meat. Foolish mortals!

 

Hi all, I'm back...

For a little while anyways, the semester is over. Ya, this " old " lady

is going to grad school. Keeps me out of trouble...

 

Anyways I was reading this thread and it made me think of a funny

holday story about a tofu-hater, my sister-in-law. A couple years

ago I made a a tray of Spinach and Tofu patties (recipe to follow) to

take to our usual family Christmas party. I made mini-patties, with

a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping. I didn't tell anyone what they

were, just put them on the table. As we were standing around

munching, somehow (as always) the subject turned to a discussion on

vegetarian foods (we're the only oddball vegetarians in the family).

 

Now if you can just picture my sister-in-law... She is a large (at

least 350 lbs on the hoof) woman with a big mouth to match. I

definately would not like to have her grocery bill. Here's sort of

how it went: " TOFU?? Oh, I REALLY hate that stuff, it's SO gross.. "

(Chomp, chomp, gulps down another tofu patty and grabs another) " I

think it tastes like rubber " (chomp, chomp smack, crumbs falling out

of mouth as she talks while eating) " HOW could anyone eat that stuff

anyways " (chomp, smack, slurp) Within about 10 minutes she had

cleared nearly half of the tray!! My husband and I just smiled at

each other, and now it's a funny holiday memory that we both share.

 

Anyways here's the recipe, if you're looking for an idea for

a " munchie " for a potluck. I don't remember if I posted it before

and I'm too lazy to go search. My 6-yr old likes these.

 

Italian Tofu and Spinach Patties

(From Vegetarian Times)

 

1 package prewashed (10 ounces) ready-to-eat spinach

1 pound tofu, well-drained & crumbled

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 garlic cloves minced

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups dry bread crumbs

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups your favorite spaghetti/marinara sauce

 

Makes about a dozen large patties

 

Rinse spinach, shake off excess water and wilt in a large saucepan

over high heat. Remove from pot and drain thoroughly. Chop coarsely.

 

In a large bowl, mix the tofu, spinach, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper

and nutmeg. Shape the mixture into 8 equal-size patties. Dip each

patty in bread crumbs.

 

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the

patties until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve in pool of

Marinara sauce.

 

My notes: Soy cheese works fine. If patties seem too soft and fall

apart while frying, mix in a handful of breadcrumbs for easier

handling.

 

cheryll

[Guest guest]

Welcome back, Cheryll and bravo on going back to school.

 

Your tofu story was a classic! You mean to tell me you

and your hisband didn't tell that cowan sil what she

was eating eventually? I don't thik I would have been

able to stand keeping quiet! *lol*

 

That recipe looks yummy! Thanks.

 

~ PT ~

 

If there is such a thing as a good marriage it is because

it resembles friendship rather than love.

~ Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592)

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, " cheryll "

<naturalist_44240>

wrote:

 

> Hi all, I'm back...

> For a little while anyways, the semester is over. Ya, this " old "

lady

> is going to grad school. Keeps me out of trouble...

>

> Now if you can just picture my sister-in-law... She is a large (at

> least 350 lbs on the hoof) woman with a big mouth to match. I

> definately would not like to have her grocery bill. Here's sort of

> how it went: " TOFU?? Oh, I REALLY hate that stuff, it's SO

gross.. "

> (Chomp, chomp, gulps down another tofu patty and grabs another) " I

> think it tastes like rubber " (chomp, chomp smack, crumbs falling

out

> of mouth as she talks while eating) " HOW could anyone eat that

stuff

> anyways " (chomp, smack, slurp) Within about 10 minutes she had

> cleared nearly half of the tray!! My husband and I just smiled at

> each other, and now it's a funny holiday memory that we both share.

 

> Italian Tofu and Spinach Patties

> (From Vegetarian Times)

[Guest guest]

I was also wondering if you had mentioned anything to her. I assumed

that you two had not (not sure). It's all about the self

satisfaction, imo...no need to respond as she blabbed on and on and

on. YOU knew....good enough! I love it!

 

S.

 

, " patchouli_troll "

<patchouli_troll> wrote:

> Welcome back, Cheryll and bravo on going back to school.

>

> Your tofu story was a classic! You mean to tell me you

> and your hisband didn't tell that cowan sil what she

> was eating eventually? I don't thik I would have been

> able to stand keeping quiet! *lol*

>

> That recipe looks yummy! Thanks.

>

> ~ PT ~

>