The Processed Food Post
By Monica on December 4th, 2007
I only cook when I’m in a good mood, never when I’m sick, never when I’m upset about something. Given last week’s crapiness, Ray was officially in charge of feeding us, a very scary proposition. He will never live down the day he attempted to make me grilled cheese by pouring several cups of oil into a sauce pan, floating the bread in it, and adding cheese. Or the day he lit the microwave on fire making popcorn. I could go on.
So it should be noted that while these entrees may not qualify as haute cuisine, they are drastic improvement for my cooking challenged husband. It should also be noted that I spared you photos of the Ramen noodles and toast. Thank me later.
Up first we have everyone’s favorite Gardenburger Riblet. We all eat them, most of us just have the decency not to blog about them. Mine came with some extra healthy frozen french fries.
You know it was coming - Chinese take-out. At least we got our veggies for the day.
Now, I did have to help a little bit with this one as it involved an actual recipe (V’con Cheezy Sauce), and I did top with green onions, but that’s the extent of the credit I’m willing to accept for the canned chili-cheese baked tater.
“I can has cheezy sauce?”
Below is Ray’s signature dish, if you will. The Ray Burger. He’s actually gotten quite crafty at sprucing up the Boca Vegan Grillers; this one had sprouts, cucumbers, onion, tomato, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, Vegenaise, and lettuce. To boot, Pina Coladas!
And last, but not least, pizza. Can you tell I’m a toppings whore? The more the merrier. In fairness, Ray didn’t make this but I was not on my A-game, so I’m still blaming him. He’s used to it.
Sunday I was trapped in the house all day by foul weather and was in a cooking mood, so I spent all day cooking and baking actual food. I promise we will return to our normally scheduled, unprocessed program shortly!
Chocolatecoveredvegan says:
Haha Ray sounds like me– I’ve set the mirowave on fire by putting in tinfoil, I’ve blown up oatmeal and marshmallows, and you know I burned an apple pie! On the bright side, those pina coladas look delicious!
December 4th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Ray Frenden says:
It feels very Sandra Lee in here.
December 4th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Monica says:
You take that back. Sandra Lee ain’t welcome on this here blog!
December 4th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Debbie says:
Hey, it all looks good enough to me! I think he did a great job, considering. Glad you’re back to cooking yourself, though.
December 4th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
Anonymous says:
Love your cat photos! I also love your comment, “topping whore.” That describes me completely! There can never be enough toppings on a pizza. I could never have just ‘cheese.’
December 4th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Kumudha says:
Delicious vegan fare!
December 5th, 2007 at 8:39 am
Suzie says:
Congrats to Ray for being a good sport. A job well-done!
By the way, that kitty is gorgeous!
December 5th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Vegyogini says:
It’s nice that Ray was able to take over while you weren’t up to cooking. Your pizza looks fantastic! I’m totally loading up my next pizza w/ a million toppings like that!
December 5th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
VeggieGirl says:
I give Ray credit for the meals - but nothing beats home-cooked meals :0)
Your cat is beyond adorable!!
December 5th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
VeggieGirl says:
P.S. - don’t worry, NO ONE (especially on this blog) is like Sandra Lee - and that’s a good thing :0)
December 5th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Tori says:
Chinese take out is so lovely.
Those chili cheese potatoes look quite attractive. Honestly, I have never had riblets. The look quite colorful in that picture though. I like color.
December 5th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Ray Frenden says:
“P.S. - don’t worry, NO ONE (especially on this blog) is like Sandra Lee - and that’s a good thing :0)”
You’re right - I’m worse! :^)
December 5th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
bazu says:
Don’t worry. We all give in to the convenience food beast every now and again. I love the Ray Burgers.
December 6th, 2007 at 10:26 pm