Reply #10: Hi Lone-Star-Dem!! [View All]

[Trailrider1951]

I'm here in Houston, but I visit the Austin area frequently, and plan to move there later this year. :hi:

My favorite cookbook is Marie Oser's "Soy of Cooking". Great recipes and information on tofu, tvp (textured vegetable protein) and other totally vegan products. try: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/104-7853771-9759907

Her hint about freezing tofu to give it a chewier, sponge-like consistency is right on! And since you visit Whole Foods infrequently, you might buy your tofu in quantity and freeze it until you need it.

Since you live in a rural location, you might consider growing your own lettuce, spinach, cukes, zuchini, peppers, tomatoes, etc. if you have room. Fresh is ALWAYS best.

Good luck! I consider my decision to become vegetarian one of the best decisions I've ever made, and do not regret it at all.