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• 1. fresh365  |  September 10th, 2009 at 10:53 am

  This looks delicious- like all your “cheesy” pastas! Congrats on the book. I will certainly be picking up a copy!

• 2. ABowlOfMush  |  September 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am

  Congratulations on the book! I’m not a vegan but I still like vegan food and I’m a big fan of yours!

  This pasta is tremendous! So much healthier than regular Alfredo! Love it!

• 3. Jodie  |  September 10th, 2009 at 11:18 am

  I am in definite want of a Vita-Mix, but I did find a pinch hit method for small amount of nut grinding- I’ve been using my coffee grinder (i.e., spice mill), and then transferring to the blender (if necessary). It only works with small amounts (1/4 cup), but it doesn’t take long, so a second batch is okay!

• 4. regina  |  September 10th, 2009 at 11:33 am

  I’ll be trying this tonight and will definitely pick up a copy!! Yay!

• 5. Caitlyn L.  |  September 10th, 2009 at 11:50 am

  This sounds amazing. I’ve been making my own Alfredo sauce from nutritional yeast, soy milk, and a few spices, but yours sounds so much better!

  Hopefully when I go to the store tonight they’ll have raw cashews so I can make this!

  Do you think unsalted roasted would work? My local stores are very lacking in their raw nuts :(

• 6. awesomevegan  |  September 10th, 2009 at 11:53 am

  This looks great! I am looking forward to getting the book soon. I hope it is available in a lot of stores so I can find one! :) I have been a big fan for a while.

• 7. Brooke  |  September 10th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

  This looks amazing! I just recently found your blog, and I have been trying out loads of your recipes… they are delish btw! :D I am totally making this one today!
  Congrats on the cookbook! I’m totally buying it the 16th!
  Thanks Vegan Yum Yum you make my vegan belly happy! :D

• 8. Lisa  |  September 10th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

  I just made this for lunch and it. is. AWESOME!!! It took less time to make the sauce than it did for the noodles to boil. Great recipe… thanks!

• 9. Whitney @ Lettuce Love  |  September 10th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

  That recipe looks great! I am going to try a variation of that this weekend using almond or hemp milk instead of soy.

  Can’t wait until get my hands on your book — congrats!

• 10. Kim  |  September 10th, 2009 at 2:13 pm

  Mmm, mm. I do love a good cashew-based pasta sauce!

• 11. Kelly  |  September 10th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

  Congratulations! I’ve always enjoyed your blog and am so glad to hear your cookbook is finally out. I’m not allowing myself any more cookbooks since my apartment is swamped, but will have to convince my local library to buy it so I can check it out.

• 12. Kelley  |  September 10th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

  Congratulations on the book! Has it really been two years? Time flies…and I can’t wait to get it!

• 13. Josiane  |  September 10th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

  This looks delicious, and I love that it’s made from ingredients I always have on hand. I must give it a try soon!

• 14. Kat  |  September 10th, 2009 at 4:47 pm

  I’m beyond excited to get this book! What a labour of love. The pics and the book spine look stunning … both very important when I consider cookbook purchases.

• 15. Lainie  |  September 10th, 2009 at 4:54 pm

  That looks sooooo wonderful – a healthy take on creamy, delicious pasta. Love it! Can’t wait to get that cookbook!

• 16. Katie  |  September 10th, 2009 at 5:28 pm

  I had a gift card burning a hole in my pocket for Borders and just got your book! Beautiful and just like you say, “do-able”! We are looking forward to trying out recipes…
  Thanks!
  Katie

• 17. zoe  |  September 10th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

  Congratulations on the book! That cream sauce sounds delicious and easy!

• 18. Susan  |  September 10th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

  This looks great. I love quick sauces for nights when I get home late! I used to hate cream-based sauces pre-vegan because the dairy fat in the cream made me feel ill, but now I am vegan I love sauces like this one!

• 19. miss alix  |  September 11th, 2009 at 12:12 am

  wow this looks amazing. i was just oogling over another sauce you had made and now i’ll have to make this one too. can’t wait to get my hands on that cookbook!

• 20. Sanna  |  September 11th, 2009 at 3:05 am

  yay for the book! Ordered it already. I have follwed your blog for about a year now and all the recipes are so good. I look forward to this book because unlike in lot of other american vegan cook books, your recipes have ingredients that are also easy to find in Finland. Thanks!

• 21. Aparna  |  September 11th, 2009 at 3:31 am

  Congrats on your new book. I’m not vegan, but vegetarian. Have used a few of your recipes and they’ve always worked.

  Cashew sauce in pasta sounds good. We use it in gravies in India and I know how good that is.

• 22. Rose  |  September 11th, 2009 at 3:43 am

  That recipe looks delicious!!!
  And the sneek peek at the cookbook looks great :)

  Rose

• 23. piile  |  September 11th, 2009 at 9:07 am

  hurrah, congrats on being published. :) i would like to ask, for those of us in such veg-unfriendly places (where nutritional yeast is nowhere to be found), what could i use to substitute it? every vegan cream sauce calls for it. :(

• 24. Dominique (de vous à moi...)  |  September 11th, 2009 at 10:40 am

  Congrats for the book! I hope I’ll find it in France…

• 25. Ashley  |  September 11th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

  Beautiful photo! This alfredo sounds awesome. Congratulations on your cookbook! Can’t wait to check it out.

• 26. Jessica  |  September 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm

  I bought this book two weeks ago at Barnes & Nobles. There was only one on the shelf so maybe it was a mistake. I’ve tried a several of the recipes and about half of them I would make again. My family converted to vegan in April and it’s not easy finding meals that please kids & adults.

• 27. miss v  |  September 11th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

  i can’t wait until the 16th!

• 28. Miel  |  September 11th, 2009 at 2:20 pm

  Ok so, I was recently at the Barnes and Noble in downtown Seattle and I saw a book called “Vegan Yum Yum” and I thought to myself, hm, that’s weird, her book hasn’t come out yet. But lo and behold, it is the exact book your posting about now. And it was for sale last week? I’m very confused!

• 29. A  |  September 11th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

  Yay!!! I can’t wait to try the first recipe!! Again…. congrats on the book!
  -A

• 30. victoria  |  September 11th, 2009 at 5:52 pm

  i just made this and am enjoying it as i type. i’d say it definitely serves more than 2-3 though! yummy yummy yummy!

• 31. Kelston Chaves  |  September 12th, 2009 at 7:46 am

  Congratulations on your book… I will definitely get a copy on the 16th.

• 32. Sandrine de Paris  |  September 12th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

  Great job Lolo! What you do is amazing. You are a great artist as well as a bonne vivante.
  Also: thanks for making vegan cooking look so good and luscious.

• 33. Aubrey  |  September 13th, 2009 at 1:18 am

  Congrats on the cookbook! A lot of hard work! This recipe looks great, I find myself craving alfredo often, but I just remember the ingredients. My eyes skim past the cream and milk but when I hit egg yolks I remember why I don’t eat it anymore! Last year we found that my vegan son is allergic to cashews. NOOOO!!!!!!! So I’ve had to rethink so many recipes. Keep up the good work!

• 34. kendra!  |  September 13th, 2009 at 3:45 pm

  Congrazzles on the publication of your cookbook, Lolo. I will surely purchase it!

• 35. Tammy  |  September 13th, 2009 at 6:25 pm

  This recipe was a huge hit with my family! And as a bonus we ate twice as much broccoli as we usually do.

  However, my sauce was much more yellow than the picture with the post. Did I do something wrong?

  Thanks again for the great recipe, and I look forward to picking up the book.

• 36. Ellen  |  September 13th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

  Delicious and so easy. I made it with gluten free pasta and a few little tweaks. A definite keeper. Thank you! Can’t wait to see the new book!

  http://iamglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/09/do-you-eat-mac-cheese-or-mac-cheeze.html

• 37. Ron (Australia)  |  September 13th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

  Just ordered my copy of the book which should arrive in a few days. Can’t wait to get it.

• 38. steph  |  September 14th, 2009 at 9:27 am

  I made this recipe with rice milk, and only had roasted and salted cashews on hand, it was more of a “brown” colored sauce, but it was super delicious. Looking forward to making it with raw cashews and soy! Congrats on the book!

• 39. Angela  |  September 14th, 2009 at 10:55 am

  Congrats on the book! Just wanted to chime in to say that my sauce came out brown as well, not white like the picture. I assume it’s the soy sauce, perhaps? Is there a way to make it nice and white like yours? It might be a bit more aethetically pleasing. Thanks for the tip. The sauce was rich and yummy.

• 40. kelly fly  |  September 14th, 2009 at 1:37 pm

  Hello. Sadly enough I am not a tester but I am a huge fav. and I just got the cookbook yesterday! I love it so far and can’t wait to start cooking some of the recipes. I hope to buy more copies soon to give out as Christmas presents. Great job on everything. Kelly

• 41. Jeffrey Weaver  |  September 14th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

  I am a book blogger and have a few questions. Please email me.

• 42. Jeffrey Weaver  |  September 14th, 2009 at 3:57 pm

  I am a book blogger and have a few questions. Please email me.

• 43. Peter  |  September 14th, 2009 at 4:39 pm

  Yum looks delish

• 44. Oraphan  |  September 14th, 2009 at 6:31 pm

  That looks so yummy and creamy. I really love this recipe, it sounds so easy and I’ll give it a try very soon.

  Congratulations on the book, I’ll get one for myself for sure!

• 45. Ron (Australia)  |  September 14th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

  Tammy,

  I made this last night and mine was quite yellow too which was a tad disappointing (didn’t affect the wonderful flavour though).

  I think I may’ve used the wrong cashews (unsalted which I think are roasted instead of natural) as I didn’t realise there was a difference.

  Also my nutritional yeast is very yellow too.

• 46. Lilikoi  |  September 14th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

  My husband made this over the weekend, and it should have been good but he doesn’t really pay attention to detail — he used vanilla soy milk – don’t do that! On the up side, it was really fast, not too scary for my novice cook/husband, not expensive, and it will be a great fast go-to dinner – without the vanilla.

• 47. elise  |  September 14th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

  YUM! is it the 16th yet?

• 48. lizzy henry  |  September 15th, 2009 at 12:28 am

  i only have two more days to go until i can buy your book! (full price from the bookstore, ’cause i can’t wait for it to be shipped.) this really is torture, but there’s no way i’m buying until the 16th, we’ve got to get you on that best-seller list! thaaaank you for writing a book. mine and my boyfriend’s tummies thank you too!

• 49. chi  |  September 15th, 2009 at 9:01 am

  ONE MORE DAY. omg im so exciiiiiiiiited!

• 50. Linda  |  September 15th, 2009 at 11:42 am

  I just bought your book at the bookstore because it’s amazing! This is at a time that I am selling almost all of my cookbooks on Amazon.com because I’m in a minimalist mood. But I can see your book as being one of the ten I hope to winnow my collection down to.

• 51. Dan  |  September 15th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

  My sauce came out light brown as well. I followed the recipe to the tee. How’d you get it to come out so white?

• 52. Jennie  |  September 15th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

  Definitely will be getting your book! Congrats to you! And your blog along with some others have inspired me to start my own :)

• 53. jeni treehugger  |  September 16th, 2009 at 2:25 am

  YUM YUM indeed! This looks and sounds so good. Can’t wait to get a copy of your book – you’re my favourite vegan blogger!
  :)

• 54. Lindsay  |  September 16th, 2009 at 6:55 am

  YUMMMMMM!

  I can’t wait to get your book!

• 55. Lindsay  |  September 16th, 2009 at 6:55 am

  YUMMMMMM!

  I can’t wait to get your book!

• 56. Mariell  |  September 16th, 2009 at 8:20 am

  I am looking for ways to avoid gluten and milk in my diet, and this is just the perfect solution for having a white sauce! I found that adding cashew butter instead of the nuts will make it easier to make a smooth sauce even without a Vita Mix. Also omited the nutritional yeast and added 1 tbs tomato puré for a great pasta bolognese… Thanks for putting me on all of the ideas!

• 57. B.A.D.  |  September 16th, 2009 at 9:30 am

  Hey,

  I e-mailed you a little while ago about my updated contact information. I haven’t heard anything back, so let me know if you need me to re-send the information or if for some reason it didn’t go through.

  thanks.

• 58. Allison  |  September 16th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

  So I made this last night & just devoured the leftovers for lunch. Such a good recipe! I also just received your cookbook in the mail yesterday & can’t decided what I want to make first. :)Congratulations on such an achievement, you deserve it!

• 59. jcd  |  September 16th, 2009 at 3:21 pm

  Was testing really two years ago? Time flies. I sent you an e-mail with my address.

  On another note, if you steam or boil the cashews they blend up easier in a regular blender.

• 60. jenskie  |  September 16th, 2009 at 3:47 pm

  I’ve always been intimidated with homemade vegan “cheese” sauces – but of course everything on VYY looks delicious and doable! One quick question-how long can you store it in the fridge?

• 61. beth  |  September 16th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

  I restrained myself and waited until just now to order your book from Amazon. I can hardly wait for it to arrive!

• 62. lizzy henry  |  September 17th, 2009 at 12:28 am

  i got it! i got it! i got it!

  thank you again for this new delight!
  p.s. i convinced the lady at barnes & noble, who rang me up, to buy the book for her vegetarian daughter/son-in-law and she’s getting one for herself too!

  <3

• 63. Clarissa  |  September 17th, 2009 at 8:40 am

  This looks simply DELICIOUS!!!! I can’t wait to try it! I’m going to the grocery store right now!
  What would you recommend I use to strain the sauce?

• 64. Ron (Australia)  |  September 18th, 2009 at 2:35 am

  The online Book Depository in the UK has marked my order despatched so I should receive my copy one day next week.

• 65. David  |  September 18th, 2009 at 7:01 am

  I’m a tester, I’M A TESTER!!!!!!!!!!

  *cough cough* ok…I’m not. But I still would like to have one :D

• 66. David  |  September 18th, 2009 at 7:02 am

  Oh..I can already order!! :3

• 67. Meg  |  September 18th, 2009 at 8:12 am

  oh happy day! definitely picking this up ASAP!

• 68. maserin  |  September 18th, 2009 at 6:36 pm

  Hey Lolo, just wanted you to know that I purchased the cookbook right away (sorry, couldn’t wait until the 16th so I bought it on the 15th). Actually, I purchased it for a friend’s housewarming gift thinking I would buy another for myself soon but when the book showed up, it had a bunch of ripped pages in it! The corners were torn off so that I couldn’t read the ingredients! I’m sending it back to Amazon for a replacement. Totally not implying that this is your fault, but I saw other comments on Amazon indicating that other people’s orders arrived damaged too. I would call the publisher if I were you…

  Anyway, I made this sauce just now and I think there must have been a misprint when it comes to the soy sauce. Like some other posters, my sauce came out kinda dark brown and incredibly salty. Did you mean to say 3 tsp soy sauce and not 3 tbsp? Anyway, I doubled the recipe but did not double the soy sauce and the color and taste improved. I’m still wondering how you got your sauce so nice and white though, because mine took on a yellow-y hue after doubling and I was never able to get it to look like your picture…

• 69. Nora  |  September 18th, 2009 at 7:37 pm

  Hey Lauren! I just have to tell you that, having just received my VeganYumYum cookbook in the mail, it is the most beautiful cookbook I’ve ever seen (before yours, it was vegan brunch…).
  I love love love that you have a picture for every recipe–that’s almost unheard of! And they’re all so beautiful too. And then, recipe-wise. Let’s just say whenever I get a new cookbook, I sit down with it for an hour with a pad of sticky notes, and read through it completely, marking all the recipes I want to make for sure. I don’t think I’ve ever marked such a high percentage of recipes in a cookbook before. At one point, I was like, maybe I should mark the ones I don’t want to make…

  Anyways, this book is definitely something to be proud of. I literally can’t wait until I can journey into its delicious pages. For now, I’m at school, so the best I might be able to do is one of the baked goods. But I just wanted to thank you for your lovely contribution to the vegan world. I think I will treasure this book in my collection forever!
  Love, Nora

• 70. Brooke  |  September 19th, 2009 at 9:36 am

  you book looks amazing! I saw it at Borders yesterday, and sat down and read it. The recipes look amazing, and your photos are to die for! I am buying this book as soon as I get paid! I didn’t see a recipe i didn’t want to try!

• 71. Jennifer  |  September 19th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

  OMG I just made your “Hurry Up Alfredo” and it’s DELICIOUS. Your cookbook is amazing and quickly becoming my favorite of all time. Keep up the good work and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

• 72. Tara  |  September 20th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

  this recipe is to die for… so simple and FAST!!!

  my boyfriend told me it was the best pasta he’s ever had. I’ve made it twice in the past 48 hours and made a double batch tonight to freeze!

  THANK YOU!

• 73. Mikki  |  September 20th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  This was approved by my family!! It was FANTASTIC!! I loved it so much I blogged about you today on my blog. I just found your website when I was playin’ around today and happened to have everything in the pantry. I sauteed up some brocoli and onions and added it to spiral veggie/rice noodles and it was FABULOUS!! Thanks for sharing it!

  Blessings,
  Mikki

• 74. Neta  |  September 21st, 2009 at 12:44 am

  I made it yesterday and both me and my boyfriend loved it. It was creamy and delicious and without the store-bought-not-so-tasty-soy-cream. YUM!

• 75. xtx  |  September 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm

  will get that book for sure….

  i just saw you on tv – well at least there is a iphone-tv-spot (here in germany). In this spot there a iphone with a couple of apps – on is yum yum … well … i just thought thats cool…

• 76. VegSteph  |  September 21st, 2009 at 5:11 pm

  Yeah, mine tasted a bit funny also, and now I realize that it’s the soy sauce. Next time, I’ll try 3 tsp. instead of 3 tbsp. It came out kind of brown and extremely salty. I’m going to try to balance it out with pepper to salvage this batch. Thanks lolo!

• 77. Ron (Australia)  |  September 22nd, 2009 at 2:08 am

  Vegsteph,

  I’m just about to make it for the second time and I’m definitely cutting back on the soy sauce to try and get rid of the ‘bite’ and make it taste creamy.

  Perhaps the paprika is also to blame for the dark colouring.

• 78. Kelly S  |  September 22nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm

  Congratulations on the book! I placed my order through earlier today. Too bad its estimated arrival date is October 16th – I am so anxious to see it! I love everything you make, especially my husband!

  I will have to try this recipe once I get all the ingredients I need!

  Again, congratulations and thanks a bunch!

• 79. Ratsofritz  |  September 22nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm

  Congratulations on your success with the new book. I’ve heard nothing but high praise for you and your fantastic recipes. You deserve all of the accolades you’ve been receiving.

  I tried your recipe for “Hurry Up Alfredo” last night and I utterly confused my husband when I explained that it contained no cheese vegan or otherwise. You made me look magical.

• 80. Elle  |  September 23rd, 2009 at 10:45 am

  This recipe is so exciting! I cannot wait to get into the kitchen to try it! :) Thank you! ;)

• 81. Amy  |  September 23rd, 2009 at 4:41 pm

  This was one of the most delicious sauces I’ve ever had or made. Your website has made leaving dairy and meat products behind the easiest decision I’ve ever made.

• 82. Olivia  |  September 23rd, 2009 at 5:17 pm

  I’m so excited for the book. I found this blog one day and loved it. When I heard that the book was out I immediately ordered it on Amazon. I can’t wait till it arrives. Also, the alfredo recipe is delicious. I’m definitely going to make it regularly.

• 83. John  |  September 24th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

  Yay, I got it today! Actually ordered it (too early, sorry) for an anniversary, but my GF dumped me, so I get to keep it myself.
  Great recipes! Awesome-O pictures! Can’t wait to try out recipes :) ^^
  Just the cover suffered a little by Amazon.de, my housemates thought it was second-hand. The ink is crumpling off it a little.
  Lots a love from from the Netherlands!

• 84. Brooke  |  September 25th, 2009 at 10:52 am

  i just made this and it is so yummy. mine came out very watery, so I suggest adding a bit of cornstarch and heating it up on the stove so it thickens. It is sooo delish over whole wheat pasta with sauteed spinach, red onion, and cauliflower. You should make this RIGHT NOW!

• 85. Ngoc  |  September 25th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

  Made this for dinner last night and ate the leftovers as a late-night snack after a concert. Really kicking myself that I can’t have it for lunch now.

• 86. stidmama  |  September 25th, 2009 at 6:46 pm

  My copy of the book arrived in the mail today. Tried to get it on the 16th at the store, but by the time I got there they were sold out, so I came home and ordered a copy. It is BEAUTIFUL! A great resource for our family. Thank you for getting it published!

• 87. Jessica  |  September 27th, 2009 at 6:06 pm

  Yum! We had this for dinner tonight over penne and steamed broccoli. Now I’m convinced I *must* buy the cookbook. Another hit — thanks so much!!!

• 88. Joanne  |  September 28th, 2009 at 6:51 pm

  I made this sauce for dinner tonight and it was wonderful! I bought the book last week and am planning to try a whole bunch of other recipes, too.

  One question: would this sauce work as well with almonds instead of cashews? Or pine nuts? My son is highly allergic to cashews but he can eat almonds and pine nuts with no trouble.

• 89. Renee  |  September 28th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

  Wow! I found your blog a few days ago, and knew I had to try this recipe. I made it tonight (with green beans), and it was AMAZING! Seriously, the absolute best vegan “cream” sauce I have ever tried. I still can’t get over how simple it was! I will definitely be buying your new book, as well as testing out many more recipes from your blog!

• 90. Cap'n Colleen  |  September 29th, 2009 at 8:11 am

  Woah. I made this for dinner last night, and not only was it delicious, it was a totally zero-stress preparation. This recipe is pure genius. All the ingredients are things that I always have sitting around and I didn’t have to chop anything! Hooray for amazing food with no prep work!

  You’re totally my hero.

  I even got my parents to eat it, and they’re totally the kind of people whose meals consist of meat with a side of meat.

• 91. Maria  |  September 29th, 2009 at 9:14 am

  I really enjoyed hearing from you at BlogHer. Love your photos and blog!

• 92. SJ  |  September 29th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

  YAAY! I saw the book on ur flickr id, I have placed an order from Amazon, can’t wait to get my hands on it!!

• 93. Andria (Veg is Sexy)  |  September 29th, 2009 at 6:41 pm

  That looks incredible! I tried to make a cauliflower-based alfredo and it didn’t turn out like I hoped. I’ll try this one next!

  Congratulations on your cook book!

• 94. Rachel  |  September 29th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

  I tried the red and white cauliflower bake from the cookbook tonight and it was delicious! LOVED the cheesy sauce and plan to make it again and again!

• 95. Corrine  |  September 30th, 2009 at 8:51 am

  Congratulations on your book! I love your website and the photos are beautiful and quite mouthwatering!!

• 96. Vegan MoFo is here! &laqu&hellip  |  October 1st, 2009 at 3:26 pm

  [...] from the pasta section, and thouroughly enjoyed it. Although I made it from the cookbook, is also available online! I used it on some brown rice spaghetti, and served it with a simple green salad. Totally [...]

• 97. Christina Gressianu  |  October 2nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm

  This tasted awesome, but I had the yellowing problem, along with it being a little too watery. I used some corn starch and heat to thicken it up, but I’m wondering if there’s something else I did wrong? I think I followed the recipe exactly. The soy sauce typo that people have mentioned makes sense. And congrats on the book! I can’t wait to get it!

• 98. Tracy  |  October 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm

  I too had the same issue with the sauce color. Will definitely consider the soy sauce amount a typo and make again!

• 99. Is it green in here or is&hellip  |  October 2nd, 2009 at 11:30 pm

  [...] spaghetti! For the sauce, I happened to stumble upon this great find over at Vegan Yum Yum called ‘Hurry Up Alfredo’, and yum yum it is! I added the suggested jarred roasted bell pepper and the steamed broccoli. I [...]

• 100. Sarah  |  October 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 pm

  Very excited! Is the cookbook sold at any locally owned book stores in and around Boston. I’d like to pick up a copy…

• 101. Debra  |  October 3rd, 2009 at 1:08 pm

  I just received your book to review. Can’t wait. It all looks good.

• 102. Amy  |  October 3rd, 2009 at 5:22 pm

  This is the best ever. My whole house agrees wholeheartedly!

• 103. ami  |  October 5th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

  bought the book and made the alfredo tonight. definitely yum yum. everyone at the table loved it. didn’t sub anything, made it just as stands, and it was great. double recipe gone without a trace. Thanks. We toasted you with a great bottle of wine :-)

• 104. Rice Macaroni Noodles &la&hellip  |  October 6th, 2009 at 2:20 pm

  [...] and wait till they’re cooked through–and tasted delicious with Vegan Yum Yum’s Hurry Up Alfredo sauce. With some local purple broccoli and salty, delicious capers thrown in, the meal was perfectly [...]

• 105. Lizzy  |  October 6th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

  don’t use sweetened soy milk! i made that mistake and it came out really weird. also! don’t combine the sauce and pasta until you serve it. i combined it, waited 5-10 minutes and it became one big clump of pasta. i might have used too much pasta, also. and that’s another thing, i know it says it in the book, but maybe you should specify here how much pasta to use? it was delicious nonetheless!

• 106. Lizzy  |  October 6th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

  don’t use sweetened soy milk! i made that mistake and it came out really weird. also! don’t combine the sauce and pasta until you serve it. i combined it, waited 5-10 minutes and it became one big clump of pasta. i might have used too much pasta, also. and that’s another thing, i know it says it in the book, but maybe you should specify here how much pasta to use? it was delicious nonetheless!

• 107. meghan  |  October 7th, 2009 at 12:55 am

  Awesome!
  I (finally) got VYY… for my birthday.
  I’m sure you know this, but its BEAUTIFUL! I already know that your recipes are awesome, so I was psyched to have a physical copy to choose from. AND, it’s perfect, since I require that all of my cookbooks (or at least my faves) have pictures galore.
  Good job. Seriously, lady…I’m psyched for you!

• 108. Denise  |  October 7th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

  I just got your book and LOVE it! I actually sat down to read it from cover to cover — your recipes are so imaginative and every single one looks like something I want to try — it’s just so hard to decide which ones to start with ;-) I plan on giving the book to friends and relatives who aren’t even vegan because I think they would enjoy it!

• 109. Jessica  |  October 7th, 2009 at 6:16 pm

  Just made this a second time – just as delicious as the first, even with a tad less soy sauce (2 tbsp). Next time, I’m going to play around with adding even more nutritional yeast and raw cashews, since they’re both so yummy.

  Thanks again for an amazing (and inspiring) recipe!

• 110. Penny Rich  |  October 8th, 2009 at 5:09 am

  Just got the book and will try a few recipes today. I am a personal chef in Chapel Hill, NC and have a few clients that are trying to lower bad cholesterol. I have suggested a vegan diet and am always looking for new and wonderful recipes. Please let me know if you ever need any testers. Always glad to help develop and review vegan recipes.

• 111. KT  |  October 8th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

  THIS IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER PUT IN MY MOUTH.

• 112. Friday Roundup: VEGAN MOF&hellip  |  October 9th, 2009 at 6:01 am

  [...] Cupcake Punk’s awesome rice macaroni noodles in Vegan Yum Yum’s alfredo sauce. [...]

• 113. scraps  |  October 10th, 2009 at 11:15 am

  Just made it myself and thought while following it 3tbsp can’t be right but went against my instinct and followed the recipe hit the blend button and went oh ooo.
  then i looked at the sauce bottle and it said double strength opps.
  I just added more cashwes,dijon,lemon and some soy yogurt to the mix,
  I have my own recipie for a sauce like this that I think i will take the best bits from both and use that from now on.
  I got the book yesterday and have tried 3 recipes

• 114. Nicole  |  October 10th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

  This book is AMAZING!!! My favorite cookbook ever! It even beats Veganomicon by a mile!

• 115. Jill Smith  |  October 11th, 2009 at 7:11 pm

  I RARELY comment on anything but I felt it totally necessary to after purchasing your cookbook and trying a few recipes. Thank you! I totally love cooking and find it relaxing and self satisfying. I made the transformation to a plant based diet over a month ago and have never felt better. I’ve tried several different vegan recipes including Cheezy sauces, but have never had one that I could say is just as good as cheese. Well my friend you have accomplished that. I made the cauliflower bake, the alfredo, the caeser dressing and cannot wait to cook tomorrow. Thank you thank you thank you! I wish you all the success. You deserve it!

• 116. Glauce  |  October 12th, 2009 at 8:31 am

  Congratulations! Can’t wait for buying your book :)

• 117. Jen Haenigsen  |  October 12th, 2009 at 3:23 pm

  Just purchased your cookbook the other day. Can’t WAIT to try new recipes!

• 118. Denise  |  October 12th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

  I have made this 5 times in a week! I omitted the soy sauce completely. I don’t think it needs it. Tonight I used it to make my famous “Mac and Cheese with Tofu and Peas” and the kids didn’t even realize it was vegan! Your recipes make the transition to veganism so much easier. Can’t wait to get your book!

• 119. miss v  |  October 13th, 2009 at 7:33 am

  i wish i had been a tester. i can’t wait to get a copy.

  thanks for posting the alfredo sauce!

• 120. amelia  |  October 13th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

  i just ate this for dinner, and it was so good that i over-ate! yum yum indeed!

• 121. VYY: Super Quick Tomato B&hellip  |  October 13th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

  [...] something teased at my mind today – a vague memory of the Hurry Up Alfredo recipe from Vegan Yum Yum. I thought I might have the ingredients already, and I figured it would [...]

• 122. kelsey  |  October 14th, 2009 at 10:06 am

  this post is really old! no offense, because i love this blog and know you are busy MAKING the meals that you post and working on book stuff, but this is a pretty long wait! hope you’ll post something soon?

• 123. Nirvana  |  October 15th, 2009 at 7:30 am

  Congrats on the cookbook! :) This alfredo looks fabulous! Its on my “to cook” list

• 124. Adele Carson  |  October 15th, 2009 at 12:07 pm

  My copy of Vegan Yum Yum Cookbook just arrived from Amazon this AM. It looks amazing – possibly the most beautiful cookbook I have ever seen. I think you made the right choice to wait for a publisher who would fulfill your vision. I cannot wait to get started on some of the recipes. I think you are the most creative and inventive vegan cook out there right now and I’m so happy that your cookbook is out! Congratulations!

• 125. Crusty Baguette  |  October 15th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

  Congratulations on the book!

  I made the sauce tonight, and served it on brown rice with steamed broccoli. It was really good even though I omitted the margarine. I’m positive that we’ll be making it again next week.

  Thank you!

• 126. Alison  |  October 19th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

  I cooked this tonight. I did not have soymilk so I used almond milk, and whole grain penne, steamed broccoli with garlic and crushed red pepper, absolutely delicious!

• 127. The Frying Pan Diaries: P&hellip  |  October 22nd, 2009 at 9:57 pm

  [...] So here are my modifications/suggestions/observations about Lolo’s recipe, which you can see for yourself on her blog: http://www.veganyumyum.com [...]

• 128. Meredith  |  October 22nd, 2009 at 11:00 pm

  I am brand new to the vegan world, as it seems to be the ticket for my son with dairy and egg allergies. The few recipes I have tried already have been wonderful! This creamy sauce looks like a great recipe to have on hand! However my son is also allergic to nuts, so is there anything I can substitute the cashews for without compromising the taste/texture of the sauce? Thanks!! Loving my yum yum app!!

• 129. Nell  |  October 23rd, 2009 at 2:08 pm

  I just made this for my family for lunch. We have been vegetarian for years, but I’m trying to get us to eat more vegan dishes. My cream and cheese adoring father liked this sauce so much, he asked me for his own copy of your cookbook for Christmas. Thank you for the inspiration & delicious recipes.

• 130. Sweetie-Pie-Bakery  |  October 26th, 2009 at 2:41 pm

  sometimes I find myself dreaming about this recipe. . . yum-yum indeed : )

• 131. Gabbie  |  October 26th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

  i love your blog

• 132. Advice :)  |  October 26th, 2009 at 4:15 pm

  I think it’s awesome that you are making a book of your recipes! I can’t wait till it comes out.

  One thing though: In the pictures it looks like the size of the book is small-ish and paperback. It’s pretty hard to cook with a book that you can’t leave open on a counter. I seriously suggest making it a hardback and a little bigger so that people will actually be able to use it when it comes out! I think you will sell more that way also. Thanks for your amazing blog! :)

• 133. Advice :)  |  October 26th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

  Oh Oops..I guess it already did! Maybe in the next edition?

• 134. Rebekah  |  October 26th, 2009 at 9:12 pm

  I’ve always loved this blog but am AMAZED by this book! It’s gorgeous, the recipes look delicious, and the photographs are beautiful. I have just finished eating an obscene amount of oven-roasted kale from the book and I cannot say how good it is. One last rave of the book–I couldn’t believe how many recipes there are! And, I want to make every single one.

• 135. Justin  |  October 27th, 2009 at 4:00 pm

  I made this last night, I’m not usually a fan of vegan “cheesy” dishes but this was absolutely amazing

• 136. Dana  |  October 27th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

  Your book is amazing! I’ve had it 4 days and I’ve already made 2 things. The Hurry up Alfredo is to die for. My 10 month old and 5 year old loved it.

  I made the blueberry waffles this morning and they were so good. It makes a ton of waffles so I have extras for the mornings when we are in a hurry.

  The photos in your book are amazing. I’ve never actually read a cookbook before but I found myself curled up in bed reading it. Well done!

• 137. liz  |  October 28th, 2009 at 8:19 am

  I just made this last night, it was SO GOOD. I would definitely recommend blending it for a good long time, I thought I blended it for long enough but it was still chunky, think it’s time I invested in a food processor! It was still amazing chunky though…

• 138. Yorla  |  October 28th, 2009 at 10:20 am

  Congrats on your book!! I cannot wait to be able to own one of these!!!

• 139. Sara  |  October 28th, 2009 at 9:37 pm

  Just picked up your book and found your website! I am so excited to try more of your recipes–just tried the hurry-up alfredo sauce with pasta, peas, corn, and tofu. It was delicious, and very kid friendly, as my 4 year old repeatedly thanked me for making such a yummy dinner. Thanks for an awesome cookbook!

• 140. glucklich  |  October 28th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

  YESSSSSS. I am so excited for you girl!

• 141. rocci  |  October 29th, 2009 at 11:43 am

  Hi – thank you for the blog and the cook book. We love the recipes you have created, and my husband was very excited to got your book for his birthday last week. However, like other people I have had trouble with an excess of tamari in the alfredo recipe. It might be a good idea to make a note of it on the blog, so that people can be aware of it.
  thank you

• 142. Ashley O'Malley  |  October 31st, 2009 at 4:40 pm

  I was one of your testers and I have emailed you twice but haven’t received a response or my copy of the cookbook. Please get in touch with me!

• 143. birdgherl  |  November 2nd, 2009 at 4:50 pm

  Just got the book and it’s gorgeous! Buying another copy for a gift. If you need testers for the next one, sign me up!! And congratulations!

• 144. Dianne  |  November 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm

  I love your blog but it’s a little embarassing that you take this long to post new ones.

• 145. Ivy  |  November 5th, 2009 at 2:11 pm

  Hi, Lauren. I got your book and I just want to say thank you for putting out such a gorgeous cookbook. It is simply everything that should be a cookbook. I absolutely LOVE all the photographs and I hate ordering books online and then they come with few or worse no photos. Not with your book. Thank you! I can’t wait to get cooking with it. :)

• 146. Ajax  |  November 6th, 2009 at 12:59 pm

  Quick, tasty recipes for all taste buds….

  Best Vegan cookbook of the decade! Nothing less.

• 147. andrea  |  November 6th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

  I have to say i am absolutely blown away by your cookbook. I am a chef, and I am totally humbled by many of your recipes in this cookbook. Every single recipe I have made (which is almost half the book now) has been astounding.

  Thank you for putting out such a great cookbook, from the recipes, to the style of directions, to the photographs…spot on.

  bravo!

• 148. Ashley O'Malley  |  November 8th, 2009 at 11:19 pm

  Any other testers out there? Has Lauren gotten back to any of you? Thanks/

• 149. JoAnn Chamberlain  |  November 9th, 2009 at 2:03 pm

  Just bought your book this weekend. The photos and the way the recipes and ingredients are laid out was very appealing to my overworked mind.

  I was especially interested in the cheesy recipes because my 17 year old has grown very intolerant of dairy – gives her an instant migraine – even a teeny amount. She used to love Caesar salads, so I made yours – WOW. Delicious and tastes so real. And easy! Getting ready to try more recipes. She longs for mac and cheese – so that is next.

• 150. Laura  |  November 10th, 2009 at 11:41 pm

  I love your blog and all of your wonderful photography! I just got the book in the mail today, can’t wait to try out some of the new recipes.

  I am hosting a Vegan Thanksgiving with non-vegans/vegetarians attending and would like to make something quite special. I would really like to make your thanksgiving seitan. Could you please give an update on the recipe, I’m afraid to try it now with the warning. Thanks a ton!

• 151. Moleshiwe  |  November 11th, 2009 at 8:27 am

  Hi,

  we miss you – please come back…

  Mo

• 152. Sara  |  November 11th, 2009 at 6:38 pm

  Now that your book is out, you have no time for new blog posts? And skipped out on the Boston Veg Food Fest? What is going on?

• 153. robin k.  |  November 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

  does this mean you won’t be blogging anymore?

• 154. Cathleya  |  November 12th, 2009 at 8:24 am

  I miss your blogs. Please come back! ;(

• 155. mandy  |  November 12th, 2009 at 12:40 pm

  Hm, I tried this recipe and it was ok. Way too liquidly, not like a sauce at all. Maybe I did something wrong.

• 156. victoria  |  November 13th, 2009 at 12:23 pm

  you’re updating your flikr but not vyy..? you promised more recipes from the book…

• 157. Susan (Rawmazing)  |  November 13th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

  Just wanted to let you know that you were my food photography inspiration. I wrote about it on my blog today. Thank you for giving such great information in an easy to understand way. Your recipes are wonderful, too.

• 158. Emma  |  November 13th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

  I just made this for dinner tonight and it was aaaaaamazing. I put broccoli and sauteed Quorn chicken pieces in it. The Quorn isn’t vegan, but i’m only a vegetarian :) Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!

• 159. poverina  |  November 14th, 2009 at 6:45 pm

  It’s offical – I am in love with da vegan Alfredo!

• 160. deb  |  November 14th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

  Oh, wow. I just made this for dinner tonight, and it was incredibly, surprisingly delicious. YUM YUM indeed! I added some basil and diced jalapenos, and it was divine. I can’t wait to make this again. Thank you! BTW, your cookbook is one of the best I’ve bought in a long, long time. I’ve tried a few of the recipes–all successful and delicious–but the Hurry Up Alfredo is my hands-down favorite (so far!).

• 161. patti  |  November 15th, 2009 at 10:55 am

  I just bought the cook book last night and it is fabulous thank you!

  patti

• 162. Tom Baker  |  November 15th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

  I just watched a movie called Food, Inc. and I am really turned off by meat and meat producers. I appreciate what I have seen so far from your blog and really appreciate you.

• 163. Karmalily  |  November 15th, 2009 at 1:26 pm

  Wow. I just made this after having had it saved for so long, and I’m very impressed. I had to substitute almonds for cashews (when I went to use my stored cashews I discovered they had gone rancid) and it was absolutely delicious. I have a feeling I’ll be making this many, many times. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

• 164. Vegan Alfredo and Kiwi Be&hellip  |  November 15th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

  [...] I have greatly limited my intake. And, unfortunately, now that I’ve tried VeganYumYum’s Hurry Up Alfredo, I’m going to have a lot of internal struggles when it comes to trying to convince myself I [...]

• 165. Carolyn  |  November 15th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

  I’ve made a number of recipes from the book and I have to say my favorite so far is the Nearly Raw Tahini Noodles. What a delicious salad! The proportion of dressing to noodles was perfect. So, so tasty. Thanks!

• 166. mandy  |  November 16th, 2009 at 4:14 pm

  How did you get WHITE sauce? Mine was yellowish from the nut. yeast…

• 167. Tanya Corona  |  November 16th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

  Really miss the frequent posts. Ready for a new recipe : )

• 168. Kristie Lynn  |  November 16th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

  Just wanted to say that I LOVE your cookbook! Every single thing I have tried from it so far has been amazing (and easy!) and has made my transition to veganism that much easier. I think the favorite quick-meal in my apartment right now is the pumpkin/cranberry/spinach linguine – so simple + so delicious! :)

• 169. Julia  |  November 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

  I’m ordering your cookbook for my best friend’s birthday; your blog hooked us on your ridiculously tasty recipes, but I really miss your updates, please come back!

• 170. Michael  |  November 19th, 2009 at 7:53 am

  Congratulations on the book! It’s the only thing my wife could think of that she wanted for Christmas so I picked it up last weekend. I suppose my motivation was a little selfish, I’m looking forward to seeing (and tasting) what comes from it!

  I run a website at veggieboards.com. We’re big fans of your site so if you’re ever interested in working together please let me know.

• 171. Nouilles de légumes à l&hellip  |  November 19th, 2009 at 11:59 am

  [...] dans : Nouilles, Salades — Geneviève @ 11:59 Pour cette recette, j’ai adapté la sauce Alfredo de Vegan Yum Yum pour en faire une sauce [...]

• 172. Alfredo Noodles « B&hellip  |  November 19th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

  [...] Filed under: Noodles, Salads — Geneviève @ 5:13 pm For this recipe, I’ve adapted Vegan Yum Yum’s Hurry Up Alfredo Sauce to make a light and delicious raw [...]

• 173. Carry  |  November 20th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

  Wow! We made this with a little less soy sauce than called for (don’t like salt much) and tossed in some chopped, roasted asparagus. Oh-la-la!

  Your book will definitely make my Christmas list!

• 174. mooflyfood » Blog A&hellip  |  November 21st, 2009 at 12:33 am

  [...] by Arlette, I’ve been making Vegan Yum Yum’s vegan alfredo the past couple of weeks. The only reason I haven’t posted about it yet is because it’s [...]

• 175. James  |  November 21st, 2009 at 6:37 am

  This looks amazing!! I wish I had been a tester! lol. I’ll be picking up a copy of your book for sure! Thanks so much for offering up this recipe. :D

• 176. Sherry  |  November 21st, 2009 at 2:54 pm

  I love your cookbook! I’ve made (Sweet & Sour Tofu, Pad See Ew, Broccoli Casserole, Broccoli Dal Soup, Easy Weekend Pancakes) and I’ve loved them all! I really miss your posts! Hope you come back soon!

• 177. Nell  |  November 21st, 2009 at 6:21 pm

  I miss your blog posts, but am still enjoying the cookbook – no duds yet! I hope you’re well.

• 178. BlessedMama  |  November 24th, 2009 at 10:51 am

  Hi, I’ve always enjoyed your blog and am very happy for you that your cookbook is out. I will definitely have to get it. But…where are you now? I know you’ve got to be busy with publicity and signings, but your blog is getting lonesome . I’ll keep checking. :)

• 179. ballookey  |  November 24th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

  @BlessedMama: Has there been any publicity or signings? I’d have gone to any event that was even remotely close to us, but I haven’t heard anything.

  At first when the blog went silent, I figured it was the publicity rush. But it doesn’t seem to have been planned because she mentioned that she’d share more recipes from the book. Still I didn’t worry because she was still posting to Twitter, but even that’s been quiet recently.

  Life just gets in the way, I guess. Hope it’s nothing serious – that it’s all good doggie fun.

  VYY is still one of our favorite go-to spots for great recipes and I’m very glad to have the book. One of the pancake recipes was a dinner saver just the other night when I ran out of ingredients for what I had planned. Mmm, breakfast for dinner is such a treat!

• 180. Amanda  |  November 24th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

  Your book is my most favorite thing right now! Thank you!!

• 181. crystal  |  November 24th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

  This was amazing. I added to it brussell sprouts and sun dried tomatoes. By far, one of the best “cheeze” recipes I have had. Look forward to purchasing your new book.

• 182. Alana  |  November 26th, 2009 at 4:06 pm

  Thanks for another great recipe, Lauren!

  I made the Hurry-up Alfredo, and it turned out brown… too much tamari, and WAY too much garlic. But the texture was perfect, and it was otherwise lovely so I will make it again with modifications.

  Thanks again!

• 183. Karin Greenwood  |  November 28th, 2009 at 8:59 am

  What a wonderful cookbook. I just got it for my 60th birthday from my daughter Molly. I would like to suggest pressure cooking beans instead of buying them in cans. I have been using a pressure cooker for beans and veggies for many years. It is easy,
  inexpensive and very energy efficient. There is no can to recycke when you are done. Lots of interesting beans are available that aren’t available canned. I make beans several times a week, and then they can be used in many different dishes throughout the week. The cooked beans last for about a week. I am a fan of Presto brand pressure cookers. Be sure to get a stainless steel one, not aluminum. Four quart is ok, six quart probably more useful and why not get the bigger one. I usually cook two cups of dry beans at a time. I’d be happy to share pressure cooking tips with anyone who is interested.

• 184. Destiny  |  November 29th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

  Karin Greenwood: Definitely interested in your pressure cooking tips! I have a Fagor pressure cooker that I love, but haven’t experimented with beans. Would love to get some tips.

• 185. Kristina  |  November 29th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

  I have been making this recipe every few days. DELICIOUS! Can’t wait for the holidays so I can open my copy of your book!

• 186. Stephanie  |  November 30th, 2009 at 4:14 am

  I just recived your cookbook, and I LOVE it, colors, design, pics and the recepies… Yumyum! I hope there will be a cookbook nr. 2 :D

• 187. Sue  |  November 30th, 2009 at 10:58 pm

  So excited that the book is out! I tested for you two years ago, and I’ll email you my address! I was sad that the jalapeño poppers didn’t make it into the book. I loved that bean cheeze! I was hoping you’d release the original recipe for them, since I’ve long since misplaced it!

• 188. Emily  |  December 2nd, 2009 at 3:00 am

  We just tried this recipe and it was hands down the best vegan cheesy sauce I’ve tried thus far. So creamy and not overdone with nutritional yeast. Thanks!

• 189. Sarah  |  December 3rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm

  It would be great if you posted on the blog about events, like the cooking demo you’re having at Brookline Booksmith this weekend. I’m glad I found out about it because just happened to be at B.B. and noticed it on the calendar of events. Publicize!

• 190. marie  |  December 4th, 2009 at 12:03 am

  Hope everything is okay. We miss your blog posts.

• 191. Jessica Lauren  |  December 5th, 2009 at 5:52 pm

  Your blog is such a breath of fresh air, so delightful and joyous! A real source of inspiration, thank you for your many morsels of goodness.

  If you have a moment or two, please amuse yourself with my new creation. I would greatly appreciate the brief moment of adoration and any suggestions.

  http://acreationbornofpassionvisionandwit.blogspot.com/

  Thank You.

• 192. : (  |  December 6th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

  Lolo! Where have you gone? Is everything okay? Please post something, even if it is just a recipe from the book to let us know that you haven’t abandoned us! You promised! Even though your cookbook is awesome, the blog is what we love most.

  Please come back. Your loyal readers miss you!

• 193. sg  |  December 8th, 2009 at 12:54 pm

  Mine tastes pretty good, but the color sure doesn’t look like the one pictured and I followed the recipe to a T.

• 194. jennyccy  |  December 8th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

  Wonderful ingredients to make a pasta sauce. Nice.

• 195. Donna Forbes  |  December 10th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

  I just bought your cookbook, and cannot wait to try some of the recipes I read in it tonight. They sound amazing! Some of them may just win over my non-vegan family!! ( They are half way there… especially since they would rather eat my cooking than their own!)

• 196. in2insight  |  December 11th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

  Well, it’s been great. And as the saying goes, all good things come to an end.
  This is the case for this site, as far as I’m concerned.
  The author of the site has no obligation to keep writing, nor to even respond to the readers. No obligation, but common respect to her followers. Are we the same folks who would be buying her cookbook, and through our feedback perhaps even helped shape the book?
  In any case, I sure hope all is well with Lolo and her family.
  Thanks for the wonderful times online, and goodbye.

• 197. Dianne  |  December 11th, 2009 at 3:18 pm

  I agree with in2insight. It’s pretty bizarre not to drop even a line for 3 months. It looks like some testers that were promised a book are not even getting a reply. Screw this blog.

• 198. Zucchini Pasta w. Hurry U&hellip  |  December 12th, 2009 at 3:19 pm

  [...] vegetable peeler to make strips or “zucchini fettuccine.” For the sauce, I tried the Hurry Up Alfredo from VeganYumYum. It was definitely faster than my recipe and it’s tofu-less, but I [...]

• 199. Joe  |  December 13th, 2009 at 9:07 am

  LOLO, ARE YOU DEAD? SICK? ALIVE? Let us know already! If you are just lapping it up in all the money you made from us who bought your book, then maybe it is time I stop stopping by!

  Don’t you think it a wee bit strange, that she disappears as soon as her book is released? I hope everything is OK, but please realize this blog isn’t just your average blog, it has brought her success, money and a reputation a long with it. She shouldn’t be ignoring all of her readers who got her where she is today.

• 200. Joe  |  December 13th, 2009 at 9:11 am

  http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2009/12/01/lauren_ulm_discusses_vegan_yum_yum/

  She is fine! Making public appearances and such. I thought maybe she was sick or something, but she is fine, and just choosing to ignore this site for the time being! ADIOS!

• 201. P.S.  |  December 13th, 2009 at 9:16 am

  P.S. Anyone looking for a good photography vegan cooking blog check these sites out, I’ve had to find a replacement for this one:

  cookeasyvegan.blogspot.com/

  http://www.cookingwithdia.com

  hellyeahitsvegan.com/

  They each have the photos and the great recipes.

• 202. Allison  |  December 13th, 2009 at 5:07 pm

  Loloooo please come back! I bought the book a few days before it was released and I’m ready for some new recipes. 3 months is a bit too long…

• 203. Amy  |  December 13th, 2009 at 5:56 pm

  Not even a “hello, I’m not dead” post? If your goal is to destroy your business, you’re doing a great job.

• 204. Joe  |  December 13th, 2009 at 6:41 pm

  WOW, JUST WOW. I’ve just gone to her flickr page, and she is completely fine posting pics of her dogs. I just don’t get it! Why would you suddenly ignore your blog for 3 months. This blog has made you into a great success, that doesn’t happen often for us bloggers, so I’m stumped!

• 205. sarah  |  December 14th, 2009 at 8:14 pm

  If we knew we were exchanging a fabulous blog with fresh recipes and photos for one cookbook, I don’t think any of us would have bought the cookbook. I would’ve donated to the blog, and I’m sure a lot of people would’ve, if you wanted to make some money off of all of your fans.

  Now I just want to return my copy of the book to make a point. This is just rude to the people who supported you in the first place.

• 206. jesse  |  December 15th, 2009 at 1:54 am

  these people are rude, don’t listen to them. you have a right to post when and if you want to, regardless of whether you are having issues or not. blogging is a voluntary and very generous thing to do, something is very wrong when the takers (in this case the readers above me) start declaring a right to your posts. take more time off!! take care of yourself! i’ll be here when and if you ever you come back!! thanks for everything you’ve given to all of us. i love your blog! and subsequently respect you as a person!

• 207. Ashley  |  December 15th, 2009 at 3:19 am

  I can’t believe how insane these people are. Don’t take their comments seriously. They all need to get a life.

  Take good care of yourself and blog when you feel like it. :)

• 208. Amy  |  December 15th, 2009 at 9:22 am

  I can only speak for myself, but my comment (#203) was based on the particulars of this situation. I certainly don’t feel like I’m owed posts, or anything else, by Lolo, and I definitely didn’t say, and don’t think, that she should neglect her personal life to keep her blog updated. I wish Lolo all the best. Health and happiness are much more important than blogs, books, and business.

• 209. Jessie  |  December 15th, 2009 at 2:16 pm

  if people never wrote them, do you think Lolo would have written us an update? I don’t.

• 210. Carissa  |  December 17th, 2009 at 1:52 pm

  Speaking unkind words is never the right way to get what you want. Lolo doesn’t owe her readers anything. Her life is her own and it is none of our business why she didn’t post for so long.

  I’m embarrassed that people would think they are so entitled to read new entries on a blog that they would speak harshly and force Lolo to share personal information about herself that is none of our business.

  I’m sorry, Lolo. I missed your posts, too, but that didn’t make me dislike you or regret buying everyone in my family a copy of your cookbook for Christmas. :)

• 211. Jenny Sansouci  |  December 18th, 2009 at 2:45 pm

  I have been meaning to make this recipe for awhile now – I can’t wait to try it!

  Alicia Silverstone recommended another amazing vegan mac & cheese recipe you would all love. I’ve made it 3 times already!

  http://myliferecipe.com/alicia-silverstones-mac-cheese/

• 212. the savvy soybean  |  December 19th, 2009 at 2:37 pm

  congrats on your new book!! I always love nutritional yeast because of its peculiarly cheesy flavor. Keep posting new recipes, I love them!

  best regards,

  -http://thesavvysoybean.weebly.com/

• 213. Robin  |  December 19th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

  I made this sauce tonight, and it was amazing!! I let it simmer for about 20 minutes, and it thickened up a bit, which I liked. I thought it tasted less like an alfredo sauce, and more of a peanut sauce (or cashew, I guess!). I’ll be making this on a weekly basis. Thanks for posting this :-)

• 214. April  |  December 20th, 2009 at 2:16 pm

  I love this recipe!! It is the best non dairy cheese sauce I’ve tasted! It doesn’t have that salty-yeasty taste that so many other vegan cheese sauces have. Thanks!

• 215. Christina  |  December 24th, 2009 at 6:07 pm

  i have been avoiding your blog for forever because i didn’t like the name. how freaking dumb am i? i have got to get your book.

• 216. dila  |  December 25th, 2009 at 8:02 am

  I like ur blog, vegan. very nice photography.

• 217. Sausage Success « &&hellip  |  December 29th, 2009 at 12:52 am

  [...] and penne with “parmesean” drizzle.  Where did I get the parm sauce?  I took the Alfredo recipe from Vegan Yum Yum, adjusted the ingredients to put my own spin on it, went crazy with some [...]

• 218. Kelly  |  December 29th, 2009 at 8:49 am

  Your book is so amazing! I have already tried sweet and sour tofu and I loved it! I am the only vegan in my family they are all big meat eaters so most of the time they are very skeptical about vegan anything but they tried it and they liked it and said they wanted me to make it for everyone next Christmas! : )
  I am so excited to try all of the other recipes!
  Thanks :D

• 219. Tracy  |  January 24th, 2010 at 8:59 pm

  Just made this sauce and it is absolutely delightful! It taste more like mac n’ cheese to me – but regardless, I loved it! Thanks for all of your amazing recipes. Love the book!

• 220. Helisa  |  January 25th, 2010 at 12:57 am

  I’ve been making “Hurry-Up Alfredo” every week!! LOVE it! YUM-YUM!!! Great Cookbook! Was part of an anniversary gift from my hubby…what a guy!! What a cookbook..THANKS!!

• 221. mim  |  January 26th, 2010 at 4:37 pm

  Got your book made a new recipe every day for a week. I’ve been marking “Hurry -Up Alfredo” every week!!! My best Christmas Gift.. As far as the crabbing, you should care for your health. If you don’t have your Health you have nothing to give.. Thanks!!!

• 222. Phaedra  |  January 30th, 2010 at 1:44 am

  Love love love the new cookbook! Every recipe is absolutely delicious and the pictures make me want to spend every day revelling in vegan goodness!

  This alfredo recipe is a huge hit with my family (even my little five year old asks for seconds) but I’m wondering if there is a trick to heating it without it over-thickening? I find that once I add it into the pasta/veggies to heat up, it gets a bit more gloopy than the creamy sauce pictured. Is it is just me? Do you add extra liquid?

  Thank you so much for your blog and simple ideas. It’s a wonderful addition to my daily life and I am glad to see you’ve taken a bit of time for yourself, too.

• 223. Tammy  |  February 18th, 2010 at 3:19 pm

  I made this last night and it was deeelicious! You can see my review here: http://www.veganfamilyadventures.com/blog/?p=201
  I have a Barnes and noble gift card and will be buying Vegan Yum Yum this week! I’m so excited!

• 224. Sandi Hengel  |  February 18th, 2010 at 11:19 pm

  WOW, this was so good, I did not have Earth Balance so used 1/3 cup of cashew cream as well as raw cashews and roasted asparagus to add, just fantastic. will make again and again, even my omnivore hubby loved it. Thanks

• 225. ice cream, mac & chee&hellip  |  February 23rd, 2010 at 8:40 pm

  [...] close. I used macaroni noodles so in my books, it’s mac & cheeze. Check out the recipe here. Again, the hot for food photo is not as pretty, or should I say “hot”, as the [...]

• 226. mac & cheeze V 2.0 &l&hellip  |  March 2nd, 2010 at 11:57 pm

  [...] KD… but WAAAAY better! It’s also a very smooth and creamy sauce. The first recipe from VeganYumYum had raw cashews in it that didn’t quite blend smooth in my meager blender. While it was still [...]

• 227. Lisa  |  March 3rd, 2010 at 4:46 pm

  I have to let you know… I accidentally used smoked paprika instead of regular paprika in your sauce and it turned out fantastic! Just a fun little tweak for the vegan thrillseeker. ;)

• 228. kyla  |  March 4th, 2010 at 12:05 pm

  VEGAN YUM YUM indeeeeeeeeeeed! this knocked my socks off….and my most-carnivoric pal went for seconds before i even finished my first..YAY!!! delishhh :) thank you!

• 229. Mitzi  |  March 5th, 2010 at 10:12 pm

  This is absolutely heavenly! I love the vegan recipes you have to offer, and it certainly makes being vegan and cooking vegan more adventurous and fun! Thank you so much :D

• 230. Dennis  |  March 11th, 2010 at 12:07 am

  I came across this book, “Vegan Yum Yum” while thumbing through vegan cookbooks at Borders yesterday afternoon. I think most vegan cookbooks are pretty dull, but I was really drawn to this one! Great recipes, delicious photographs, easy to follow recipe plan and I like the “matter of fact” commentary. Every recipe ( no exaggeration) cries out, “try me, try me”". So I bought it , without hesitation, and just tasted my first recipe, “Creamy Broccoli Bake”. Wow! it was delicious. I made a few changes…a bit less oil, and I used quinoa instead of orzo ( didn’t have any on hand). I can’t wait to try many of the other recipes….Thanks Lauren. You did a superb job and welcome back.

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