Cabbage Stew

Hey ladies, I had such a wonderful evening with all of you!  I cannot wait to learn how to use my sushi mat and make vegetarian miso soup in June.

When it is cold and windy outside I always want soup or stew to comfort me.  I remembered a great family recipe that I converted meat-free that's easy and makes a TON!

Cabbage Patch Stew 

Saute together 1/2 chopped onion & 2 gloves minced garlic in olive oil.  Once onions are translucent, add 3 chopped carrots and 3 chopped celery stalks.  Saute for about 5 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients: 1 can stewed tomatoes (chopped), 1 head of chopped cabbage, 1 can kidney beans, 2 cups of either: TVP, soy crumbles, ground turkey/beef (or omit altogether), and 2 cups of vegetable broth

Cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 hours (add water if needed).  Add salt and pepper to your taste.

I love eating this with toast.  

What a great night! Thanks to Nicole for starting the group and putting so much hard work into it. I am excited to begin learning so many new things about such a variety of foods. See you all June 18th!
Gretchen

Hi Ladies...So okay I spent way too much time putting this blog together, but I'm excited. What can I say. I made sure that this was a private blog, so not to worry, the email addresses are safe. I hope this will be a good way to share ideas and stay connected. I'm thinking we'll do evite's for the actual events thought! Let me know what you think? You are all also able to post a blog for all to read!
Goodnight!

"Gourmet Friends" first meeting

Our first gathering of "Gourmet Friends" was great! We sampled some vegan faire, a great artichoke dip, and lots of good wine! And great intelligent conversation too...what a treat!! Looking foward to next gathering on June 18th, at Emily's in Pacific Beach! We'll be learning how to prepare Japanese food! There will probably be a donation for food expenses, so stay posted! Let's see if this blog is a good way of keeping in touch?

Nic