Onion Dip . . .

Normally, I make onion dip using Mrs. Grass's Onion Dip mix. And this most recent time, I though I still had a packet in the cupboard. But I didn't. But, I still wanted to make up some onion dip to keep on hand, so I did what I do best in the kitchen: I improvised and made up my own recipe.

One container Tofutti Sour Cream (12oz)
One container Tofutti Cream Cheese (plain)(8oz)[I only specify Tofutti because I haven't found Soya Kaas brand cream cheese for years!]
~ 2 tbsp onion flakes
~ 1/2 tbsp garlic salt (use garlic powder is sodium is an issue)
~ 1/2 tbsp oregano
~ 1/2 tbsp parsely
~ 1/4 tbsp basil
~ 1/4 tbsp red pepper flakes
~ 1/4 tbsp black pepper

Mix everything up really well. The flavors permeate the mixture the longer it sits, so I recommend making it a day before want to use it, just like you would gazpacho (which I'll be making this summer, in addition to some grilling which means marinades!)

And I did make vegan fajitas and soft tacos, but I used McCormick's taco mix and fajita mix, and I'm thinking that I can replicate those. And so next time I make vegan mexican, I'll do that. And, as always, if it turns out tasty, then I'll share the how-to.

On other topics . . .

I was out the other night with a friend and met a guy. Perfect age. Very cute. But I told him that I'd me working friday night, and that I'd give him a call on saturday. Well, he called twice on friday when I was at work. Didn't listen very well, now, did he? So . . . I'm passing on that one.

And my best friend from work has taken a new job (she's the one I was out with that night above), so work will be less fun. I'm trying to help someone get the position - she reminds me of a younger me - but we'll see how that goes.

And the family emergency has settled down and things are back to normal, basically. A little health scare with my 92 year old grandmother. But all is well in the world, now.

I've been itching to make a dessert lately. And I will, soon. Can't decide - baklava or cheese cake. I'm leaning towards baklava since I haven't had it years. Whereas it's been about 9 months since I made a (vegan) cheese cake.

in any case . . .

slainte . . .

Mulu :>))