lentil loaf and german chocolate cupcakes

It was Mark's belated birthday dinner last night. I had asked him, last week, what he wanted and he expressed a desire for something like a "meat" loaf. Only, as he always requests, keep the soy/tofu to a minimum...preferably without.

I went on a few sites and found a recipe on vegweb.com. Mark seemed okay with it and we went over all the tips left by the other users as to how to modify the original recipe. He offered to make the loaf and I was designated the task of baking cupcakes (the first recipe to be used from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World).

After much tweaking, Mark succeeded in making a fairly tasty loaf. It will be better next time, he promises, in the way of texture. The cupcakes, naturally, kicked ass. So delicious. His mother, whom we invited to sup with us, ate everything on her plate...a good sign ;)


naked chocolate cupcakes with unbleached paper liners (so eco-friendly)


holiday lentil loaf, up-close for the texture


the dinner: rolls, green beans, mashed potatoes with vegan brown gravy, and holiday lentil loaf


Mark's birthday cupcake. Make a wish!