Of Earth and Stars

thefridayfive

1. What is your favorite vegetable?
This one is haaaard. There are so many great, flavorful vegetables, and their tastes change with the method of cooking. The crunch and astringency of asparagus; the natural sugars of a sweet potato or butternut squash; the humble, earthy flavors of a cremini mushroom; the simple creamy nature of a lima pea or green pea; the joy and heat and variety of peppers! Give me all of 'em. ;)

2. What is your favorite fruit?
Lately it's been raspberries, but for ease of eating, the humble banana, or a nice tart apple. I also adore kiwis and pears but do not buy them very often.

3. What is your favorite cheese?
An awkward question for a vegan, but I'll say the fermented nut cheeses, such as Miyoko's Garlic Herb or Smoked English Farmhouse. (Miyoko's is wonderful, and while pricey, well worth it for any gathering that is a mix of vegan and omni guests, as everyone is delighted).

4. What is your favorite dessert?
Er, I don't know if I have a favorite, though if it did, it would probably be carrot cake or hummingbird cake. L. makes a lovely vegan tres leches cake. Also, sweet potato pie.

5. What is your favorite beverage?
LOL, oh dear. My three main beverages are water, coffee, and wine, which unfortunately makes me a walking stereotype of 40-something femme folk in the U.S. A favorite treat is a vanilla chai.