Tofu Challenge X 2

Sweet & Sour Tofu:

A while back, one of my sisters claimed I was becoming a health nut. Though I am hardly a health nut, maybe there is a bit of truth in that statement--I am liking tofu more and more. It is super inexpensive and provides a unique change from my ordinary dinner menu (chicken or fish). I made tofu again this week using Lolo's, creator of VeganYumYum, Crispy Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe. I altered the recipe a little bit to fit the ingredients I had, for instance almond slices instead of sesame seeds. I served the tofu atop brown rice. Do you know? Brown rice is so much better for you--more vitamins & minerals. It's like the difference between whole-wheat and white bread. Takes much longer to make, but the benefits are worth the time.

I am beginning to realize that I like tofu when I expect it to be tofu (I can gear up for it). My first tofu experience, I was fully expecting chicken, so you can imagine my surprise when my teeth slid through the soft substance. Oh, it was so gross. Also, the first few tofu dishes I had were Japanese. I actually like a lot of Japanese food, but those particular dishes were not my cup o' tea. This Sweet & Sour Tofu, on the other hand, was very good, though a bit too vinegary from having used apple-cider vinegar (not what the recipe calls for, but what I had). Actually my sauce recipe was completely different to fit ingredients I had at home, another reason it was so vinegary.

These photos were taken with my little point and shoot digital in natural light (no flash). Maybe it's not such a bad camera after all. My SLR is not digital (which has it's qualities--I love slide film), so my little camera is much more accessible. I don't have to pay to develop the film, and I can view my photos instantly. Ah...one day, I will be the proud owner of a digital SLR. And a macro lens, please!