Mashed Potatoes with Morel Gravy and Roasted Mushrooms, and a Giveaway for The Conscious Cook!

Earlier this summer I meandered over to my favorite farmers market. Amongst heirloom cherry tomatoes, long-stemmed artichokes, peaches, and berries, I found a local mushroom seller. Shiitakes, morels, black trumpet, so many, and all beautiful local mushrooms. I brought home three types, and pondered what to do with these gorgeous things. In the end, I roasted lion's mane and lobster mushrooms, and served it alongside morel gravy over mashed yukon gold potatoes. I wish I had a recipe for you, but I am sure you could make one up.

Or, alternatively, you could reach for your Tal Ronnen cookbook, and look up some of his great mushroom recipes. Today's giveaway is brought to you by the generous folks over at William Morrow, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers. I offer to you a copy of Tal Ronnen's wonderful cookbook, The Conscious Cook!


I have this cookbook, and I really love it. Everything I've made has been outstanding. It is beautifully designed with gorgeous photos. I am a particular fan of the celeriac soup with Granny Smith apples and chive oil. The cashew cream will become part of your regular repertoire, and it's easy easy.

To enter, please leave a comment below. Tell me about a gourmet meal you've made or eaten recently, or tell me about what you'd like Tal Ronnen to make for you if you had the chance, or anything you want. This giveaway is open to everybody, everywhere, from Wisconsin to Bavaria to Singapore, and all points in between! The winner will be chosen by a random number generator and posted tomorrow below tomorrow's giveaway. If you have won a bigger giveaway from this blog, please consider being kind and not entering further bigger giveaways--I'd love as many people to win something as possible!

The winner of yesterday's Earth Balance free product coupon is goforkgo! Congratulations! Please send your name and address to me at miso...@yahoo.com.

The Last of Summer and a Giveaway from The Experiment Publishing

On the last day of the Cannon Beach Farmers Market last year, I snapped up every vegetable I could, especially those that might keep a while. I wasn't really blogging at that point, and never posted them. So! You get to enjoy these fabulous veggies now. Above, clockwise from top left: green and red peppers, pattypan squash, cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, and tiny white and purple Japanese eggplant.

Dinosaur kale, aka cavolo nero.

Chard and carrots. See the white one?


Red celery, celebration squash, fresh garlic, shallots, pumpkin, delicata, and pink banana. Incidentally, the CBFM is really cute, so if you're heading out to Oregon's north coast next summer, try to have it include a Tuesday. Be on the lookout for JP's hummus, which is sold in little pint containers, and head over to the Blue Scorcher book for yummy vegan sourdough or kalamata olive bread to eat alongside.

And now, a giveaway for November 2nd! Today's giveaway is brought to you by the generous folks over at The Experiment. I offer to you a copy of Alicia Simpson's second cookbook, Quick and Easy Vegan Celebrations!



The Experiment says, "From Seitan Parmesan and Sweetheart Sangria for Valentine's Day, to Tourkey Cutlets and Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving, Alicia serves up all your holiday favorites — with complete menus for New Year's Eve • Valentine's Day • Game Day • Mardi Gras • St. Patrick's Day • Easter • Cinco de Mayo • Independence Day • Halloween • Thanksgiving • Hanukkah • Christmas • Kwanzaa • … Plus Birthday Sweets! Not a gourmet chef? Not to worry! Everything from Naw-Fish Étouffée to Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is quick and easy to prepare. "

Seitan parmesan and étouffée calling my name for sure! The book looks wonderful.

To enter, please leave a comment below. Tell me what you've been making or what you think of MoFo so far, or tell me what you made for your last celebration, or anything you want. This giveaway is open to everybody, everywhere, from Seattle to Vienna to Sydney, and all points in between! The winner will be chosen by a random number generator and posted tomorrow below tomorrow's giveaway. If you won yesterday's giveaway, please consider being kind and not entering further biggish giveaways--I'd love as many people to win something as possible!


The winner of yesterday's wonderful Rishi tea giveaway is number three, SoNotCool, http://justnotcool.blogspot.com! I have a random.org widget, but I'm confused about how to use it; please bear with me for the moment. Please send your name and address to me at miso...@yahoo.com, and I'll see that your package is sent to you ASAP.