TOFU THURSDAY

Tofu history in China - Tofu is very popular in the Orient today. Tofu was first used in China over 2000 years ago. The oldest evidence of tofu production is a Chinese mural incised on stone slab. It shows a kitchen scene that proves that soy milk and tofu were being made in China during the period A.D. 25 - 220. The oldest written reference to tofu appeared also in China at about A.D. 1500, in a poem "Ode to Tofu" by Su Ping.
Tofu history in Japan - Kento priests, who went to China to study Buddhism,brought tofu back to Japan during the Nara era (710-794). Tofu was eaten as part of a vegetarian diet for priests for its protein content. The word "tofu" is first mentioned in Japan in the diary of the Shinto priest Nakaomi. Tofu was used as an offering at an altar. In 1489 the word "tofu" was first written in actual Japanese characters. Tofu gradually became popular amongst the nobility and the samurai class. During the Edo era (1603-1867), tofu became popular among ordinary people. The recipe book "Tofu Hyakuchin" was published in 1782 and sold very well.
Tofu history in the Western World - In 1603 the Spanish dictionary was the first European document with reference to the word "tofu". Dominog Fernandez de Navarrete described in his book, "A collection of voyages and travels", how tofu was made. The first English reference to tofu was in 1704, when Navarrete's book was published in English.

Tofu was first produced in France in Paillieux in 1880. Hirata and Co started to make tofu in San Francisco in 1895. The first Westerner who produced tofu on a commercial scale was T.A. Van Gundy in 1929 when he started the company La Sierra Industries in California.

Mexican Tofu Scramble

• tofu, drained and crumbled
• 1 tomato chopped
• spring onions, chopped
• cilantro, chopped
• green chillies
• chilli powder
• cumin
• paprika
• tumeric powder
• olive oil
• salt

what to do;

• cook veggies in olive oil for around 5 minutes
• add crumbled tofu and seasonings, stir gently and cook for 15 minutes

Serve on rye or in a wrap together with homemade salsa. Also good sprinkled with some grated vegan cheese.

This yummy dish is very similar to scrambled eggs but much healthier.

Chinese Proverb

When sleeping woman wake, mountains move.

Today I am grateful for;

• the chic-talk session I just had with my BFF
• my peaceful home
• the excitement to the build up for my road trip/holiday
• the kitties frolicking in my garden

When people here that I am a veggie they always ask me where I get my protein from. Here are some examples;

• broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, beets, green pepper, lettuce, kale, 'shrooms, potatoes, spinach, zucchini, tomatoes, banana's, apples, strawberries, grapes, pumpkin/hemp/sesame/sunflower seeds, lentils, kidney beans, split peas, barley, millet, rice, oatmeal, rye, quinoa - the list is endless.

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Tranquility : "Make time to relax, be still, and enjoy your solitude, indulging in much-needed self-care".

Do you ever get a funny feeling, slightly surreal - that perhaps life is more purposeful and magical than you give it credit for? This is probably just the Universe giving you a wake up call. Do something about it TODAY - ignite your Va Va Voom .........

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

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