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New Meeting: Learn to create delicious and healthful meals with Tofu

From: Kathleen Lisson
Sent on: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:40 PM
Announcing a new meeting for The Capital District Gourmet Meetup!

What: Learn to create delicious and healthful meals with Tofu

When: Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 PM

Where: Click the link below to find out!

Who should come: If you want to learn to cook with tofu, this is the Meetup for you!

Why: We will learn about the different types of tofu, taste some samples and come home with new recipes.

Meeting Description: Learn to create delicious and healthful meals with Tofu

"In Asian cooking, tofu is eaten in myriad ways, including raw, stewed, stir-fried, in soup, cooked in sauce, or stuffed with fillings." Western dishes made with, "firmer styles of tofu are used for shish kebabs, mock meats, and dishes requiring a consistency that holds together, while the softer styles can be used for desserts, soups, shakes, and sauces." ? Wikipedia

Come and join us at the Honest Weight Food Co-op on May 21st at 6:30 p.m. to learn how to make tasty dishes using both soft and firm tofu.

We'll find out:

What is the difference between firm and soft tofu?
Which is best for a stir fry?
What does a tofu smoothie taste like?
How should I store tofu and prepare it for cooking?
What is a good 'beginners' recipe to introduce tofu to my family?
How can I freeze tofu to get a 'meaty' texture?

Learn more here:
http://cooking.meetup.com/534/calendar/7791417/