{"id":276,"date":"2012-05-21T00:50:25","date_gmt":"2012-05-21T00:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/?p=276"},"modified":"2012-05-25T17:38:46","modified_gmt":"2012-05-25T17:38:46","slug":"vegg-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/?p=276","title":{"rendered":"VEGG REVIEW"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">VEGG REVIEW:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0721-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-277\" title=\"IMG_0721 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0721-Medium-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0721-Medium-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0721-Medium.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Having been a vegan for the past 22 years, I have to admit that I can\u2019t even remember what an actual \u201cegg\u201d tastes like.\u00a0 That said, I was very excited to try recipes that I haven\u2019t had for years.<\/p>\n<p>When I first blended the Vegg powder with water, I was struck by how close it resembled an actual egg.\u00a0 After being turned off by \u201ceggs\u201d for so many years, I had to actually overcome the smell and look to begin cooking with it. \u00a0After consulting with my non-vegan husband, he confirmed that the look and consistency was as close as possible to a \u201creal\u201d egg yolk.\u00a0 \u00a0It is easy to prepare (simply blend powder with 1L water in the blender). \u00a0The down side is that it is a large quantity that you then need to refrigerate or freeze (there is no easy way to blend a smaller portion).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I used the Vegg in two different recipes to get an idea of how it tastes and how easy it is to work with.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0728-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-278\" title=\"IMG_0728 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0728-Medium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0729-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-279\" title=\"IMG_0729 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0729-Medium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0734-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-280\" title=\"IMG_0734 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0734-Medium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Almond French toast: DELICIOUS!!!!!! <em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 tsp Vegg <em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 C vanilla soy or almond milk<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 Tbs flour<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00bc tsp salt<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00bd tsp baking powder<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00bd tsp almond extract<em><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thickly sliced French bread<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Vegetable oil &amp; vegan margarine for cooking <em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Wisk together Vegg, milk, flour, salt baking powder and almond extract. <em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Dip and soak bread in mixture<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Place slices in a shallow dish and refergirate (if time) <em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Heat oil &amp; margarine over medium heat and fry bread on both sides until browned<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>I topped with fresh berries and drizzled with maple syrup <em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0722-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-281\" title=\"IMG_0722 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0722-Medium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0726-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-282\" title=\"IMG_0726 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0726-Medium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0727-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-283\" title=\"IMG_0727 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0727-Medium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0732-Medium.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-284\" title=\"IMG_0732 (Medium)\" src=\"https:\/\/vegangoodness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/IMG_0732-Medium-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Home-made egg rolls: \u00a0\u00a0The homemade egg roll wrappers were a bit of a challenge to make.\u00a0 It\u2019s a delicate process that will probably take a few more times to master!\u00a0 They turned out tasty \u2013 but the wrappers were a little too thick which I think I will remedy with practice. <em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 Tb Vegg<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00be C cold water<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00bc tsp salt<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7\/8 C flour<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peanut oil for cooking <em><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wisk together everything but oil. <em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Heat nonstick pan to high heat, then lower to low once hot. <em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Add oil to pan<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Scoop in \u00bc C of four mixture \u2013 immeadietly spread out mixture to a thin layer \u2013 in under a minute the edges will begin to curl and the wapper is done<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Place on paper towel to cool<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Once cool \u2013 fill with filling and wrap.\u00a0 (I used cabbage, carrots, scallions, bean sprouts and fresh ginger lightly saut\u00e9ed with a dash of braggs\/soy sauce) <em><\/em><\/li>\n<li>You can then fry or bake eggrolls \u2013 I sprayed mine with oil and baked on 400 until browned<em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Vegg is a fantastic addition to the Vegan kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>The folks at Vegg were nice enough to send a free sample of their product for me to review.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VEGG REVIEW: Having been a vegan for the past 22 years, I have to admit that I can\u2019t even remember what an actual \u201cegg\u201d tastes like.\u00a0 That said, I was very excited to try recipes that I haven\u2019t had for years. 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