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Daiya Grilled Portabella Ⓥeggie Sandwich

Posted on April 15, 2018April 15, 2018 by jeffreylatty

Awesomely Ⓥegan, this sandwich is ‘beefy’, ‘meaty’ and just damn delicious. Grilled Portabella strips, grilled Onion and a grilled Bun create a solid foundation for roasted Radish slices, roasted Daiya, raw Cucumber and Tomato slices.

German Beer Mustard Recipe

Homemade German Beer Mustard and Vegenaise were hidden, but essential building blocks to this masterpiece’s construction. Complimenting its texture and flavorful properties even more, is a giant pinch of Alfalfa Sprouts. Seasonings used: Sea Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, Garlic Powder and Dill Weed.

CHEERS

Three Floyds Brewing Company

Posted on April 14, 2018 by jeffreylatty

Here in the psychotic midwest, mother (F*#ker) nature gave us 2 ½ days of spring. Bikes and Beers must be had before Old Man Winter slaps anyone in the face with a 23° F wind chill on a bicycle (like today).

Illinois weather does really suck sometimes, but if you’re up by the suburbs of Chicago, safe trail Cycling is vastly open to where your mind and body can take you.

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, the trunk bag was minimally packed on the Trek Darth Vader to trek to Three Floyds and back. And by back, I mean to my parents where they’ll bring my bicycle and I the remaining distance.

Trails taken (that made up of 97% of the entire trip):

Kishwaukee – Kiwanis Trail
DeKalb Nature Trail
DeKalb – Sycamore Trail
Great Western Trail
Randall Road Bike Trail
Silver Glen Trail
River Bend Trail
Fox River Trail
Stearns Road Trail
Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch
Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch
DuPage County Regional Trail
Dupage River Walk
West Branch DuPage River Trail
Southern DuPage Regional Trail
Greene Trail
Veterans Trail
Centennial Trail
Old Plank Road Trail
Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail
Pennsy Greenway
Munster, IN – Pennsy, Thorn Creek, Old Plank Road were taken back
I & M Canal Trail (61 miles)

The 365.53 km (227.13 miles) in three days were Beautiful and exhausting. Here are my Relive links:

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

I have not experienced a bad 3Fs brew. And I don’t think that I ever will. The stay at a new hotel almost next door to 3Fs was modern and wonderful. Please, check out Munster, Indiana and Three Floyds Brewing Company.

Adventure is my exercise.

CHEERS

German Beer Mustard

Posted on April 6, 2018 by jeffreylatty

Through the spring snow, through the freezing rain and through my own sanity, a nice, lengthy visit was made to the parents a few weeks ago. The trip helped me realize all the little things in life that my careers tediousness takes away from. To sum it up simply, I cannot truly receive packages that require a signature, because I’m always at work.

This winter, in the midwest, has been painful, grueling and never-ending. Perhaps, the weather got to my head, but money isn’t everything. Time is money. Passionate hobbies should not decrease to better others dreams. I quit my job this last weekend.

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”

-Stephen Hawking

While visiting my parents, homemade Mustard was created in two separate batches.

German Beer was used for both.

Yellow & Brown Mustard Seeds, Garlic, Beer, Allspice, Sea Salt, Tarragon, Turmeric, Brown Sugar and Wasabi Powder were carefully combined and set at room temperature before blending, cooking and cooling.

Keep exploring. Do the things that you LOVE. And don’t let anyone (but yourself) take them away from you.

CHEERS

Enchilada Flats

Posted on February 24, 2018 by jeffreylatty

Fork it. Fork it all. Finger foods are constantly my go-to, first-choice, comfort food. Sometimes, changing things up can be chaotically forking comforting.

The one thing I would’ve done differently, is baking the Tortillas ahead of time to avoid soggy Tortillas.

And nothing cheers up soggy Tortillas than Vegan Enchilada Flats.

Blackened Corn was the beginning. After that, Boca crumbles, Tofu crumbles, Garlic, Peppers, Onion, Ghost Pepper Sauce, Sea Salt, Pepper, Chipotle Powder and Paprika. Cilantro was stirred in very last.

The Enchilada Sauce was as simple as Tomato Sauce, diced Tomatoes, Sugar, Sea Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, Oregano, Garlic & Onion Powder, Parsley and diced Jalapeños.

These awesome ingredients were layered Sauce, precut Tortilla, Daiya and repeat.

Garnishment was with beautiful Scallions.

Cheers.

Pita Papa Mexicana

Posted on January 9, 2018January 11, 2018 by jeffreylatty

Mother Nature is a literal bitch. Rain and Fire in California is utterly devastating. Extreme temperatures in the midwest are brutally frigid. Of course, the day the temperature rises, there’s dangerous ice everywhere. Snow, freezing rain and sleet fell right around 32 degrees this Sunday evening. I made my commute home, but had to overcome a few obstacles. A screw to my right Old Man Winter cycling shoe came out while clipped in on my Trek. I could not unclip on the right. The only way to get my foot loose was to take my boot off. Turning around on an icy trail was challenging. Let’s make some food.

Leftover Vegan Tzatziki was Infused Mexican-style with Cayenne and Cilantro. Cucumber, Dill, Vegan Yogurt and various seasonings consisted of the Tzatziki sauce.

Yellow Potatoes were chopped and boiled. After draining, the Potatoes were pan-fried with light oil, Smart ‘bacon’, Corn, Cilantro, Sea Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Poblano & Cayenne powder.

The Pitas were warmed and stuffed with the Mexican potatoes, Tzatziki sauce, Avocado and Tomato.

Best of 2017

Posted on January 1, 2018 by jeffreylatty

Just photos.

Happy 2018

Posted on December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 by jeffreylatty

2017 has been an interesting and turbulent year for myself. Ultimately, it was a good year. Is it really possible to have a bad year? Not for me. My goal of trying 2500 different beers has been accomplished. Goodbyes were said to Untappd, the social drinking network. I have progressed with my company and still somewhat enjoy my job.

2017 Cycling Summary

Good, healthy and mostly Vegan food has been plentiful. May your 2018 be amazing!

Cheers

Daiya Ⓥajita

Posted on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by jeffreylatty

With ease, comfort and deliciousness, Ⓥajitas are ever customizable and fun. Cooked brown rice was tossed with Earth Balance ‘butter’, ‘parmesan cheese’, Paprika, Tomatoes and Black Beans.

A skillet was heated. Veggie Broth, Peppers, Onions, Gardein ‘chicken’, Corn, Garlic & Onion Powder were simmered before being tossed in Flour Tortillas.

-Intermission-

Depth perception isn’t always our greatest friend. When assumption collides with confidence, someone is bound to fall on their ass.

Spending all week mastering riding road tires decently quickly on ice/snow, a tree branch brings ya down. And brings ya down hard, reminding you how old you truly are.

Recover, Forget, Persevere.

I needed to redeem my original Ⓥajita concept. HERE IS DAIYA ⓋAJITA.

Oriental Cash(tof)ew

Posted on December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 by jeffreylatty

Happy Tuesday, readers and picture viewers. I hope your socks are as warm and comfortable as mine, if not more. To me, nothing is more rewarding than working hard all day only to get home to prepare a wonderfully delicious Vegan meal. Play with your food.

Oriental Cash(tof)ew was created winding down from a busy and productive workday with a couple of Good Beers and Fun with Food.

Tofu was marinated in Vegan Garlic Sauce, grilled, marinated in Vegan Garlic Sauce some more and than diced. Raw Cashews were pan-fried in super light oil before adding the diced Twice marinated Tofu. In this stir-fry, ingredients on hand were utilized. Seasonings instead of fresh ingredients were used.

Frozen Veggies were in the mix. As well as Garlic, Onion, Ginger & Poblano Powders, Balsamic & Rice Vinegars, Sesame Seed Oil, Sea Salt and Pepper. Rice Noodles & Soy Sauce were the final additions to this amazing mixture of ingredients.

Cheers.

Evolved Caulifloweredo

Posted on December 2, 2017 by jeffreylatty

A blender burnt itself up in the process, yet, different textures and flavors persevered. To follow a pasta concept, a stir-fry and Corn Chowder Cauliflower Alfredo mentality continued.