[nelie]

I went to Costco yesterday so not very exciting.

Romaine Lettuce
Campari tomatoes
Sugar snap peas
English cucumbers
TonTon Ginger salad dressing

[Fat Chick B Gone]

Originally Posted by shananigans

Really? Can you describe what tends to go wrong, might be able to help troubleshoot a little.

Cookies - burning - okay this one is pretty evident on what goes wrong ;-)
bread/dough - never seems to rise correctly, I haven't tried since I've been vegan though to be honest. maybe my moral superiority will make it rise (totally being a smart *** here guys )

I have been uber craving cupcakes and think I might try making them soon as I can't find premade vegan ones here in Charlotte. Certainly not on the plan but I can make a tiny batch ;-) We'll see how this experiment goes.

[shananigans]

Maybe the yeast you used wasn't good? Always check the expiration date, and I like to proof my yeast in warm water to make sure it's good before I start making anything with it. It helps to make sure that it stays warm and moist when rising, it will speed things up. Maybe you aren't being patient enough? As long as the yeast is still alive, it should do its job just fine if you give it enough time.

I got some jalapenos at the farmers market here last weekend. I'm assuming WI peppers are fine. IMO, all these produce scares are further proof the animal agriculture is ruining the food supply (and environment) for everyone.

[ollie27]

Russos is our new home away from home. it's a locally owned fresh market with super prices. yesterday our cart consisted of

thai chile peppers
poblano peppers
cabbage
green leaf lettuce
baby bok choy
peaches
pears
pluots
summer squash assortment
fresh bean sprouts
grapefruit
pink lady apples
blackberries
cucumbers
eggplant
yellow onions
bananas
a tub of fresh sauerkraut made in NY
and a hunk of ginger root

i too get hella excited at the sight of produce and have a tendency to forget i'm shopping for two and overbuy. made some stuffed poblano peppers as soon as i got home. mmm mmm good... and now is the perfect time for peaches also mmm mmm good.

[Fat Chick B Gone]

Originally Posted by shananigans

I got some jalapenos at the farmers market here last weekend. I'm assuming WI peppers are fine. IMO, all these produce scares are further proof the animal agriculture is ruining the food supply (and environment) for everyone.

I've been screaming this from rooftops but where is it being reported? No Where!

Originally Posted by ollie27

i too get hella excited at the sight of produce and have a tendency to forget i'm shopping for two and overbuy. made some stuffed poblano peppers as soon as i got home. mmm mmm good... and now is the perfect time for peaches also mmm mmm good.

Omg I just shop for one and ALWAYS buy too much. My roomie appreciates though as she ends up with bonus food at times. Thank god the doggies like almost all fruit and veggies too!

[S.A.S.H]

Hmmm you all seem to buy so little compared to me

I bought:

eggplant
napa cabbage
butternut squash
yellow squash
zucchini
romaine, spinach, green leaf lettuce
tomatoes
cucumbers
cherries 99 cents a pound!!
bananas
nectarines
strawberries
grapes
apples
grapefruit
kiwi
plums
oatmeal
sugar free blueberry, strawberry and grape jam
whole wheat pitas
crunchy granola bars
100% fruit juice boxes for school
7grain bread
mozzerella and provolone cheese, american
green, red, orange, yellow bell peppers
tofu
portobello mushrooms
lean meat - soy sausage substitute (gotta make those scotch eggs! )
sugar free foney (fake honey)

I *think* thats it

Randi
I'm a WILL BE..not a wanna be!
I'm joining my 1st 3FC 5k!
!Go Veggies!

[SunshineCA]

I haven't been to the store in a while. Reading this reminds me I need to get my butt to the store!!!!

[iriswhispers]

nope, shananigans, i freak out about veggies too! If it's the first of the season, or an heirloom variety of something I haven't seen in awhile, anything like that.