var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-27159196-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @myonlyfacade)http://myonlyfacade.com/It&#8217;s not always about food is it? I&#8217;ve been putting together a collection of...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/52521294975http://myonlyfacade.com/post/52521294975Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:26:00 -0700 I was brought up by a Mom that did not like to waste anything. We made sure to compost at home,...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/52517967882http://myonlyfacade.com/post/52517967882Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:34:40 -0700 I&#8217;ve grown up depending on home remedies because of my insane fear of doctors. If I could I...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/52516671446http://myonlyfacade.com/post/52516671446Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:16:10 -0700 Quinoa with mix veggies and sautéed spinach&#8230; I love this mix - although I am tempted to make...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/48546100320http://myonlyfacade.com/post/48546100320Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:03:00 -0700 I&#8217;ve had this recipe on my mind for a long time now. It&#8217;s healthy, tasty and very...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/43931446587http://myonlyfacade.com/post/43931446587Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:52:44 -0800Last year has so much I want to write about but before I go there I want to try and focus on the...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/41180564674http://myonlyfacade.com/post/41180564674Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:50:06 -0800 Well I&#8217;ve been asked to patent this recipe :D So I&#8217;m mighty happy with it and so are...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/37918349566http://myonlyfacade.com/post/37918349566Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:17:07 -0800christmasfruitsdry fruitsfruit cakeirish cream Amma has been asking me to try this recipe since forever now. I finally did and it definitely was...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/37123170500http://myonlyfacade.com/post/37123170500Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:41:00 -0800vegetarianIndian Cuisinehealthy This is going to be a pretty short post. I don&#8217;t have much to say for a multitude of...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/34342582954http://myonlyfacade.com/post/34342582954Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:50:11 -0700 A round-up of all the boba i&#8217;ve had. Now to explore other cities :) Some yogurt, fresh...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/34088350624http://myonlyfacade.com/post/34088350624Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:18:00 -0700 It feels like a century since I last visited and I&#8217;m back to make up for all the lost time....http://myonlyfacade.com/post/33623968118http://myonlyfacade.com/post/33623968118Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:38:00 -0700bobamilk teavegetarian Voila our homemade Ganesha this year. It&#8217;s that time of the year, when I put on my...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/31471216124http://myonlyfacade.com/post/31471216124Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:40:00 -0700Hobbieshandmade ganeshaMy first experience with Sushi wasn&#8217;t the best. And I&#8217;m talking vegetarian sushi here....http://myonlyfacade.com/post/29417421183http://myonlyfacade.com/post/29417421183Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:31:29 -0700vegetarian Nigiri Sushia ca shi sushinorth hollywoodsushi barjapanese ⇧ taken at noodles and company enroute to a Haunted house. That story is for another day...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/28008079988http://myonlyfacade.com/post/28008079988Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:09:00 -0700PPNpresto pasta nightsPrestopastanightspestobasilitalianThis post is in continuation with my earlier post on food from different restaurants that I seem to...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/27323205615http://myonlyfacade.com/post/27323205615Mon, 16 Jul 2012 02:24:32 -0700 About 2 years back, a friend of mine shared this link on facebook. I bookmarked it for later...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/25735337662http://myonlyfacade.com/post/25735337662Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:42:00 -0700bakingbreadskillet recipessaffronraisinegglessvegetarian<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r14_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Finger licking food…</p> <p>How this post came about:</p> <p>     About 3-4 dys ago I saw Sala’s facebook update about her <a href="http://www.mrsmakicooks.com/2012/06/17/simple-kitchen-with-missy-maki-vegetarian-show-featuring-marie-sala-peter/" target="_blank">interview with mrsmakicooks</a> and to be very honest I was curious to hear her voice. So I listened and enjoyed it. Towards the end she surprised me with a simple yet delicious sounding recipe with tofu. You can find the original detailed recipe with gorgeous pictures <a href="http://www.veggiebelly.com/2012/06/hot-and-sweet-marmalade-glazed-tofu.html" target="_blank">here</a>…</p> <p>I tweaked the recipe because I didnt have all the ingredients in my pantry.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r12_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Get some extra firm tofu and drain it and press it to get as much water out of it as possible.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Slice it up into thin triangles.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r2_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Heat your favourite cast iron skillet and roast the tofu evenly on both sides. I roasted 5-6 pieces at a time. You are welcome at add some oil if you like. I skipped it.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r4_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Keep aside as you get ready to prepare the glaze.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r13_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Mix together 2 Tbsps of Soy sauce(low sodium), 1 generous Tbsp of Red pepper jelly, 1 tsp of chili garlic sauce and 1 tsp of honey or brown sugar. Keep aside.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r5_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Turn the heat back on and add the tofu and the glaze and let simmer for about 5 min. Take the tofu out into a serving dish and turn off the heat. Let the excess glaze remain in the skillet.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r6_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Garnish with coriander and serve warm.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r7_500.jpg"/></p> <p>To make it a complete meal boil some water and add soba noodles and let soak for about 8 minutes. Drain and add to the remaining glaze in the skillet. Toss around so the noodles soak in the glaze. </p> <p><img alt="" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6220sDeNz1qbt7a1o1_r8_500.jpg"/></p> <p>Enjoy! Off this goes to <a href="http://www.prestopastanights.com/2008/06/look-whos-hosting-presto-pasta-nights.html" target="_blank">Presto Pasta Nights</a> after a <a href="http://myonlyfacade.tumblr.com/post/6065997020/ppn216" target="_blank">really long time</a>! Heather of <a href="http://www.girlichef.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Girlichef</strong></a> is hosting PPN #270.</p> <p>P.S: I totally enjoyed instagraming at night :)</p>http://myonlyfacade.com/post/25702593277http://myonlyfacade.com/post/25702593277Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:26:00 -0700PPNpresto pasta nightsPrestopastanightsveganvegetariansoba noodlesdinnerUSDskillet recipesEver felt like a grain of sand in the desert? Most likely the answer to that question is &#8216;Yes,...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/25421397114http://myonlyfacade.com/post/25421397114Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:48:00 -0700 My (R)oomie is easily pleased. A simple Indian dinner, a slice of mango, makes him plenty happy....http://myonlyfacade.com/post/23984779636http://myonlyfacade.com/post/23984779636Mon, 28 May 2012 23:20:12 -0700fruitsfoodrainsummer Lunch at Pitfire(North Hollywood) with the team&#8230; Although I went with the intention of trying...http://myonlyfacade.com/post/22953215105http://myonlyfacade.com/post/22953215105Sat, 12 May 2012 22:10:00 -0700Jamaican cuisineVegan restaurantsRestaurantsNorth hollywoodGarlicBakery