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| Tue, 07-12-2005 - 11:53am |
What are some good brands of tofu for cooking. I'm thinking of recipes that I would have formerly used chicken, so that's sort of the texture I'm looking for. I'm familiar w/ the different textures and was wondering, being new to tofu is there a more appealing firmness that is a good entry? Also, is tofu ever sold w/ seasonings and which is best?
Thanks tons for any thoughts!

I havent had much luck with tofu yet although I found this aticle about it and would like to try it again now with it in mind, here it is, I copy and pasted it from the website, hth!
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Hi All!
I have to say I am with both of you. I have prepared tofu in stir fries...1 in 10 seems to end in marginal success...lol. I have also used it in smoothies...easy. I laugh because I remember years ago buying my first block/tub of tofu. Brought it home and just kinda looked at it....thinking, now what??? I ended up tossing the first few purchases. I keep trying. I usually buy some prepared at my health food store. I love it, but haven't a clue;)
Thanks for the info Emily!
L & L
~Kristin
"In short, all good things in life are wild and free." ~Thoreau
Hi Alley1141,
I was just thinking that possibly our nutrition expert might have some ideas for you on her board at:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhnutrition
I found a little information on tofu/soy at these links.
How to cook tofu:
http://home.ivillage.com/cooking/food/0,,308,00.html
Search links:
http://search.ivillage.com/search/ivillage?sk=ivi&restrict=ivillage&q=tofu&x=6&y=2
10 Easy Ways to Eat More Soy:
http://health.ivillage.com/eating/ewsoy/0,,3bdf,00.html
Recipes with soy:
http://health.ivillage.com/eating/ewsoy/0,,6qg,00.html
IVHealth Ruth Ann
Assistant Community Moderator/Health Librarian
rjohnson@mail.ivillage.com
IVHealth Ruth Ann
Community Leader/Ask the Health Librarian
Hi Ruth Ann:)
Thanks for all the links. I am printing off the pointers.
L & L
Kristin
"In short, all good things in life are wild and free." ~Thoreau
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has trouble with Tofu.
PEACE ALSO TAKES COURAGE