Here is the recipe for the breakfast scramble that was served at the waffle party.
Ingredients:
1 clove of garlic
2 tbsp diced red bell pepper
2 tbsp diced brocolli
1/2 potato
1 packet Fantastic World Foods Tofu Scramble Mix
14oz package firm or extra firm tofu
1. Drain and squeeze excess water from tofu.
2. Mash 1 tofu scrambler seasoning packet into tofu until throughly blended
3. Spray skillet w/ cooking spray and saute garlic.
4. Add potatoes to skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until soft.
5. Add brocolli and red peppers to skillet and cook 5-10 minutes or until desired tenderness
6. add tofu mixture to skillet and combine with potato mixture. Press mixture evenly into pan. Cook 5 minutes, turn and cook an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve w/ toast or warm tortillas
It’s almost Waffle Party time and I wanted to take a moment to spotlight another of our sponsors – 3 Rivers Food Co-op. The co-op is a full-line grocery store with an emphasis on whole, natural foods. Open to the public, they cater to consumers interested in organic and environmentally conscious products. In addition, they seek growth through education of members and the larger community about healthful living and cooperative philosophy.
In addition to there large selection of organic fruits & veggies, frozen foods, deli, and other grocery items, they also have a large bulk foods section where you can purchase dry beans, chocolate chips, TVP, nutritional yeast, spices, soup mixes, nuts, grains, flours, whole grain pastas, cereals, granolas, and more.
All items used to make our waffles were purchased at the co-op.
If you’re anything like us, you’re getting pretty excited about the waffle party so we wanted to give you the schedule of events so you wouldn’t miss a thing!
If you’ve ever wanted to try yoga now’s your chance! Lotus Yoga and Wellness will be giving 2 free 10-minute mini-sessions during our Waffle Party on May 23rd.
We asked co-founder Vicki Salzbrun why she supported a healthy lifestyle and this is what she had to say:
“At Lotus, we strive to provide an atmosphere to develop mindfulness, not only for the body, but for the environment. By becoming aware of what we put in and surround our bodies with, we can take the steps to health and wellness holistically. Together as a community, we can learn and grow in health.
We strive to provide a path for individuals to work their way into a healthier lifestyle. We do this through teaching yoga, nutrition, provide massage therapy and upper cervical chiropractic care, as well as personal training and Zumba Fitness.
We also believe that health is not just about the body but a person’s environment. We are currently taking the steps to become a green certified business, as we care greatly for our planet. A clean planet means a clean environment, and a clean and healthy environment means a healthy individual. It is our hopes that as a community, we can learn together in health, wellness, and caring for the earth.”
We would like to thank All Occasion Party Rentals for suppling us with tables, chairs, a stage and balloons for our Waffle Party! Your support is greatly appreciated!
With over 25 years in the party rental business, All Occasion Party has the experience you want for your next event. No event is too big or too small! From tents to chairs to tables and linens, we will make your upcoming event very special and worry-free. On-site consultations and personalized cad-drawings are available with an appointment. Call one of their party specialists today at (260) 484-3964.
In addition to FREE food samples, we will also have 2 cooking demonstrations, 2 yoga demonstrations from Lotus Yoga & Wellness, and free massages from Specific Massage Therapy!
Get your tastes buds warmed up with this vegan waffle treat! Stop by 3 Rivers Food Co-op at 1612 Sherman Boulevard to pick up all the ingredients for these Sinful Cheesecakey Vegan Waffles. And, be sure to thank them for supporting the Waffle Party!
Singredients:
1 C + 2 T white all purpose flour (Variation: Replace 1/4 C of this with whole wheat flour, or replace the whole C with Bob’s Red Mills gluten-free all purpose flour-I got decent results with both. In fact, the waffles in the 2nd picture were made with the GF flour.)
1 1/4 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1 1/4 t cinnamon
3/4 t salt
1 – 8 oz. container non-hydrogenated plain vegan cream “cheese”
1/2 C + 2 T unsweetened plain soymilk
3 T canola oil
2 T lemon juice
1/2 C raw sugar
2 t vanilla
Directions:
In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
In a medium bowl, microwave the vegan cream cheese just until softened (this probably won’t take more than 30 to 45 seconds). With the cream cheese, whisk together the soymilk, oil, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Pour this mixture into the big bowl with the flour mixture, and mix everything just until blended.
Cook for a minute or two longer than you usually cook your waffles on a generously oiled waffle iron. This recipe makes roughly 3 1/2 round Belgian-style vegan waffles on our Waring WMK-300. Enjoy!
Waffle Party sponsors Loving Cafe & neighbor Cutter’s Gallery are collecting items to help aid the oil cleanup. Watch the WANE-TV story here (after the 15 second commerical:
Loving Cafe has teamed up with their neighbor, Cutter’s Gallery Hair Salon. Cutter’s Gallery will be saving all hair clippings to donate to Matter of Trust. Matter of Trust. Matter Of Trust is providing a safe, non-toxic, effective way to participate in the Gulf Spill clean up. Donors from every state in the US, from Canada and beyond are sending in hair, fur and wool clippings as well as nylons and funding for outer mesh. The fibers are stuffed into the recycled nylons and covered in mesh to make booms or, when possible, woven into hair mats that can protect beaches and coastal waters.
“Why use oil based products or other chemicals to clean up an oil spill, when every day hundreds of thousands of pounds of natural, renewable fiber are thrown away,” says Sheila Stuckey, owner of Cutter’s Gallery.
Shiela encourages other area salons to start saving hair clippings as well and to drop them off at Cutter’s Gallery which will then be forwarded on to Matter of Trust.
Call Cutter’s Gallery today at 260-497-7500 to schedule an appointment for your haircut and help cleanup the oil spill.
In response to what may become the nation’s worst environmental disaster in decades, George Lee, owner of Loving Café at 7605 Coldwater Road, has made his restaurant a donation drop off site to collect supplies needed to help the animals affected by the oil spill.
“When I first heard about the oil spill my heart ached for the animals, “ says George Lee, “ the spill will be truly devastating to animals and their habitats in the gulf coast.”
Loving Café will be collecting items through the end of the month to be donated to PATH (People Protecting Animals & Their Habitats).
Supplies needed include:
• Nets with Handle Netting
• Tents with stakes
• WaterPic(K)s – water spray – not electric brush
• Sun Protection Lotion (non animal tested please)
• Wading Boots Syringes for feeding (NO NEEDLES)
• Digital camera (s) with appropriate connecting cords
• Video camera w/ appropriate connecting cords
• Vet Wrap
• Veg/Vegan snack bars
• Walmart/Target gift cards
• Heating pads
• Electrical extension cords
• Pliers
• Financial support – donations
Items can be dropped off at Loving Café during normal business hours, Monday – Saturday from 10am – 8pm or during the Waffle Party on May 23. For more information contact Heather Dahman at info@wafflepartyfw.com.
It’s almost Waffle Party time and I wanted to take a moment to spotlight another of our sponsors – 3 Rivers Food Co-op. The co-op is a full-line grocery store with an emphasis on whole, natural foods. Open to the public, they cater to consumers interested in organic and environmentally conscious products. In addition, they seek growth through education of members and the larger community about healthful living and cooperative philosophy. 
