Merry Christmas Spongebob Bento

I found some vegan food markers that I have been wanting to try for AGES. Spongebob is depicted as a simple limb-less sponge with a lot of holiday spirit (and a slight creepiness)! And Plankton is made in the same limb-less way because I felt a bit lazy and it would be heard to fit their limbs on the pasta. There's an artichoke and nori tree with fresh baked bread and even fresher vegetables.

Spongebob Bento Ingredient List:

Radishes, Tomatoes, Pea Pods, Artichoke Bottoms, Cilantro and Mushrooms

A serving of Spaghetti With Mixed-Bean Sauce

Nori, Soy Cheese, Vegan Food Markers

1 "Peasant Bread" Rosemary Bun

Carrots and Cilantro for the border

Sriracha for cheeks

This was the hardest bento for me to make - but remember kids, practice makes perfect. And it gets even better when you have pictures to reference the characters from. You could make your own little advent calendar for bentos and share the holiday spirit with your whole family every day of this month! Enjoy this little tidbit! 

Sweet Potato Waffles

A very lovely person went to the store and bought a cheap waffle iron just for me! I've been wanting home-made waffles for years and lately I've been using it for at least five times a week, when I can. My favorite type of waffle is set just before you - sweet potato with cinnamon and nutmeg. Originally I had just made them to get rid of the extra sweet potato pie filling from Thanksgiving. But for now - I'm hooked.

(Sweet Potato Waffle Ingredients)

• 1 Large Diced Sweet Potato (Boiled)
• 1/2 cup of White Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup of All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup of Sugar
• Enough Non-Dairy Milk to Thin it out
• Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste
• A pinch of Salt
• 2 tbl of Oil (optional

(Directions)

• It is best to use an electric mixer to blend ingredients while you heat up your waffle iron.
• Follow waffle iron instructions as best as you can and keep the already made waffles in an oven at 200 degrees to stay warm until you're ready to eat.
• Cover with your favorite fruits, some coconut cream and enjoy!

Chocolate Covered French Fries (With Tofu Bacon)

It seems like an extremely odd combo - but it works quite well. The smoky and crisp tofu, silky, sweet and slightly bitter chocolate paired with fatty peanut butter and crisp and salty french fries. This isn't unhealthy at all - though, the french fries are baked, the tofu is lightly pan-fried and the dark chocolate is about 75% dark chocolate. You can use milk chocolate to make this thick and tantalizing treat even more decadent.

(Chocolate Covered French Fries (With Tofu Bacon)Ingredients)

• 2 Potatoes (Steamed or Soaked in Cold Water)
• 1/4 of a Package of Extra-Firm Tofu
• 1/8 of a Package of Chocolate
• 1-3 tbl of Peanut Butter
• Enough Paprika, Chili Powder,Sea Salt to Taste
• Enough Oil to cook the Potatoes and Tofu

(Directions)

• Par-cook your potatoes after cutting them into french fry shapes and press your tofu.
• Let the potatoes cool down on some paper towels and then pan-fry or bake them until thoroughly browned (350 degrees in the oven).
• Afterwards you can cover your tofu in the spices,then pan fry in a little oil until very crisp.
• Add the spices to both the potatoes and tofu, then melt your chocolate.
• Either stuff the french fries into a cone or stack them on your plate and drizzle on the melted chocolate, extra salt, peanut butter and your tofu.
• Eat while warm and enjoy your blissful (and somewhat healthy) treat!