Any Excuse for Kitten Photos

My parents arrived for a visit with a surprise--the newest member of their household, a small, gray kitten who has yet to be named (my mom's considering Stormy and Smoky now but is waiting to get to know the kitten better before deciding). Since I had a few non-recipe things I wanted to mention, I thought I'd take advantage of this cuteness and brighten up this post with a few of her photos.

First, I wanted to say "Welcome" to any of you who found your way here because of the VegNews article. The omelette recipe mentioned can be found here (though please have a good, oiled, non-stick pan handy before you make it, or I can't be held responsible for the results!) If you're wanting something like an omelette but less tricky to make, check out my mini quiche recipe--same great taste, less flipping. And if you'd rather browse around until you see something that tempts your taste buds, the recipe index is the place to start. Besides a breakdown of recipes by category, on that page you'll find links to the dishes my daughter has identified as her favorites and to a list of recipes that receive the most favorable comments from readers.

Long-time readers might want to skip this paragraph because it's old news, but next weekend (June 27-29) I will be at the McDougall Celebrity Chef weekend in Santa Rosa, CA. If you're interested in attending, I think there still may be time to register. Wonderful vegan chefs such as Millennium's Eric Tucker and cookbook authors Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and Bryanna Clark Grogan will be giving cooking demos and handing out samples. (One, um, lesser-known home cook will be there too, trying to figure out how to cook and talk at the same time; please don't throw fruit.) If you're going to be there, please seek me out and say hello. Really, I could use a friend. But be prepared--I'll probably try to get you to go on in my place!

I also wanted to thank everyone who recommended restaurants in San Francisco and to tell you some great news: I managed to convince my husband to meet me there after the McDougall weekend for three child-free nights! So Millennium, Cha Ya, The Usual Suspects, and Maggie Mudd are definitely on the agenda. I have a feeling we are not going to want to leave.

With all this going on, it may be a while before I have a new recipe to post. In the meantime, feel free to explore the archives and leave comments on the recipes you try. And consider this:

Would you trust your kitten around this child? Something tells me that E is going to have a hard time letting go when it's time for Grandmama and Granddaddy to take their new baby home!