One (of many) reasons to stick with veggies

Here is an article from the Washington Post that I love. It covers a few of the big environmental reasons to become vegetarian concisely and, personally, I like his attitude...

Fresh Pasta

My birthday this year was a truly delightful day. I received a pasta roller! And proceeded to spend the entire day (luxury of luxuries!) cooking an Italian meal for a few close friends.

The one thing that I wish to impress upon the world from this experience is that egg-free fresh pasta is not only possible, but wonderful.





My current working "recipe":
3 parts white flour
1 part chickpea flour
olive oil (some)
salt (large pinch)
water (enough)

Knead until silky smooth. Proceed to roll out as per pasta maker's instructions (ie. many many times). Let dry briefly. Boil very briefly. Rinse well with cold water. Return to pot to heat with olive oil and season.


Since my first try, seen here, where we made garlic and squash filled ravioli to go with a
margherita pizza and white bean bruschetta, I have had wonderful luck with fettucini, and as of yet, problems with lasagne noodles. But I'm working that out now, and will soon post a wonderful vegan lasagna recipe...