Vegan Brownie: Whole Foods

Vegan Brownie


Look at that brownie!  What's that you say? An unnecessary telling of the backstory leading up to why I purchased this brownie?  Oooook.

Originally, I set out on my birthday to buy myself a vegan oatmeal raisin sandwich cookie (phew!) from the South Philly Whole Foods.  Let me tell you....I love those things and will often attempt to eat one in a single sitting (not normally a good idea--but can be done).  Those wondrous treats are massive!  Alas, they did NOT have the cookie sandwich, so I bought myself this bad boy instead.

I couldn't finish it.  Is that disappointing?  It was SO rich, and since I'm not much of a "sweets" person, I just wasn't down with it.  I will recommend it thought because even though it was too much for me, I know all you chocolate fiends would surely appreciate it!  You should probably go ahead and appreciate that sandwich cookie too while you're at it!

Awesome and Easy Edamame

Awesome and Easy Edamame

• 1 bag frozen edamame 
• salt
• 1 medium sized pot 

Making edamame at home is really simple and cost effective.  Plus, whenever I order edamame out at a restaurant, I always want more.  Making it at home means there is no one there to judge me for eating all the edamame without sharing.  Sweet!  These guys are so addicting!

I bought a bag in the freezer aisle at Whole Foods.  It looks like this:

To cook them up, all you will need to do is boil a pot of water on the stove.  I usually just fill the pot to about 3/4 full.  Once the water is boiling, add in the frozen edamame.  In about 5 minutes, it will be ready.  The color should be a bright green; if you overcook them, the color will be somewhat muted and the edamame will be limp.  You want them to look fresh and inviting!

Next, drain the water (use a spaghetti strainer) and toss the edamame in a big bowl and sprinkle on some salt (your preference on how much, but I don't like them too salty).  I use sea salt and would recommend that for most of your cooking.  After that, you're done! See? It really is awesome and easy.  Time to eat!