I never deallt with soy much in my previous life. I bought these soy chunks based on recommendation from another volunteer. Basically you soak them in water for 20 minutes and then add them to whatever you’re cooking in place of real meat.
I have used the soy in tomato sauce and in Japanese curry. As long as the soy cubes (sounds more pleasant than chunk) are cooked in a sauce, it soaks up the flavor really well. The texture is surprisingly realistic to biting into a tender piece of meat, and I can almost feel the protein re-entering my system. My cat won’t eat them though – she can smell and taste through these soy fabrications even if I can’t.
Chakos
I have worn these sandals every day since I received them in March. They are expensive but come with a lifetime warranty. I had never heard of the brand before it was on my Peace Corps packing list, but apparently most outdoorsy folks and all West Coasters have heard of Chakos.
The thick rubber sole makes the sandal rather heavy, but the shock absorption makes it all worth it. Great for hiking, river crossing, or looking like an outdoorsy type in the city. The little loop around the big toe stops the foot from sliding forward when it is wet, which was the problem with my other sandals. Just now, in the second month of the rainy season, it is getting too muddy some days to use them. Here we go, rubber boots.
I have used the soy in tomato sauce and in Japanese curry. As long as the soy cubes (sounds more pleasant than chunk) are cooked in a sauce, it soaks up the flavor really well. The texture is surprisingly realistic to biting into a tender piece of meat, and I can almost feel the protein re-entering my system. My cat won’t eat them though – she can smell and taste through these soy fabrications even if I can’t.
Chakos
I have worn these sandals every day since I received them in March. They are expensive but come with a lifetime warranty. I had never heard of the brand before it was on my Peace Corps packing list, but apparently most outdoorsy folks and all West Coasters have heard of Chakos.
The thick rubber sole makes the sandal rather heavy, but the shock absorption makes it all worth it. Great for hiking, river crossing, or looking like an outdoorsy type in the city. The little loop around the big toe stops the foot from sliding forward when it is wet, which was the problem with my other sandals. Just now, in the second month of the rainy season, it is getting too muddy some days to use them. Here we go, rubber boots.
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