Greetings!

This week begins our dive into the "Shortcuts Series" where I'll lay the foundation necessary to make your cooking processes, regardless of the diet you follow, more 'turnkey'. This week's article focuses on 5 methods you can use to transform the flavor and texture of your tofu into something a lot more familiar and meaty.

Did you know that tofu really will take on the characteristics you prepare it to?

I've cheffed for countless people and functions who've wanted 'the vegetarian' experience and thought that I cheated by slipping in some meat in my dishes. The texture was so much like meat that I had to convince them that I didn't use meat. These methods will give you a better foundation for you to base similar results on; but before we get into that, let's catch up on this past week's happenings.

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RECAP
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- The media process continues for the food tv programming.
- My wife and I went to some friends from Uganda and dined royally. Excellent food!
- Our computer went down so we had to get it serviced. Working great now!
- Visited one of our mom's church and saw the great programs they are starting in their community.
- Forum discussions continue

and without further ado...

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UP THIS WEEK
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ARTICLE
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Here is the latest articles from the Vegetarian site at BellaOnline.com.

Shortcuts : How To Pre-Prep Your Tofu
5 methods you can use right now to make your tofu tasty and an experience worth remembering. These techniques will increase your enjoyment of tofu, your ease of use and build your mastery in utilizing tofu as a vegetarian alternative to meat.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2066.asp
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FORUM DISCUSSIONS & POLLS
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operation eat great cheap
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=445871#Post445871

Do you have any random questions?
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=451507#Post451507

Biggest Vegetarian Challenge
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=445856&page=all

Quinoa
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=449965&page=all

Food Files
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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=448841#Post448841

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CLOSING
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There are so many tools we can use to create better health through our diets. They're inexpensive and folks need to know about them. This newsletter is one of them. So join me in this campaign by sharing this newsletter, The Vegetarian Resource Newsletter with at least 10 other people and ask them to do the same. Let's make a positive impact on people's lives and in their health!

By the way... If you have any questions or comments, please send them my way. I'd love to be of service to you and get you the answers that are most important to you.

As always... it's been a pleasure sharing with you. Until next time... Bye for now.

Jason Hodge
Vegetarian Editor
http://vegetarian.bellaonline.com

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