Month: January 2026

Air-Fryer Taquitos with Cauliflower and Black Beans – Forks Over Knives

https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-baked-stuffed/air-fryer-taquitos-cauliflower-black-beans/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1.20.2026%20Trending%20Now&utm_id=01KCEFA2C9XJGR3PFGA9DM773T&utm_term=SEE%20RECIPE%20%3E&_kx=ei2DubSs2hM2Kbsvs2IV-S_5mC_QL1rI1-Ysuzzx4bs.KCHNEa

Researchers identify tool use in a pet cow, indicating livestock might be smarter than thought

Wow!!

“What this tells us is that cows have the potential to innovate tool use, and we have ignored this fact for thousands of years,” lead author Antonio J. Osuna-Mascaró, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, said in an email. “There are around 1.5 billion heads of cattle in the world, and humans have lived with them for at least 10,000 years. It’s shocking that we’re only discovering this now.”

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/19/science/cow-using-tools-study

Jan 19, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(Threw away entire tortilla)

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* No Greater Love Podcast
* Read God’s Promises for Health
* C. Capps podcast

EXERCISE:
* IR red light therapy via heel- bouncing 20 minutes outdoors on rebounder for lymphatic circulation early morning
* Total Gym – biceps, shoulders (pull/press & prone/supine)
* 15 minute powerwalk indoors
* IR red light therapy bike riding outdoors 15 minutes late afternoon

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* rolled oats, blueberries, banana, thinly sliced almonds & water
* brc burrito (pinto bean, rice, cabbage – peel-off & throw away all the tortilla)
* Mexi-bowl (pinto bean, rice, cabbage, salsa, chopped gorilla salad, sauerkraut, avocado) w/ whole wheat pita on side

… SUN HAS SET …

* unsweetened apple sauce

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed


 

Homemade Mushroom Steak / Sausage Patty

[Homemade Photo coming soon… ]

Store-bought


I created this recipe with AI to mimic Meati brand maple breakfast steaks. What do you think? They are meaty, not watery, and air-fryer friendly.

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Best Mushrooms for Sliced “Patty” Style

Choose large, dense caps like:

1. King oyster mushrooms *best*
2. Portobello caps
3. Large shiitake (thick caps)

Avoid thin mushrooms (they shrink too much).

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How to Cut (Important)

* Cut lengthwise into ¾–1 inch thick slabs
* Keep the stem attached if possible (especially king oyster)
* You want steaks, not thin slices

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Simple Low-SOS Maple-Sausage Marinade:

No oil, no soy sauce.

* 1½ tbsp pure maple syrup
* 2 tbsp water
* 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
* 1 tsp crushed fennel seed
* ½ tsp sage or thyme
* ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
* Black pepper to taste
* Optional: pinch garlic powder

Whisk well.

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Marinate (Short + Smart)

* Brush marinade lightly on both sides
* Let sit 15–30 minutes only
* Longer = mushy mushrooms

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Air Fryer Method (Best Results)

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F / 190°C
2. Place mushrooms in a single layer on parchment or rack
3. Air fry:

   * 8 minutes → flip
   * Brush lightly with remaining marinade
   * 6–8 more minutes

You’re looking for:

* Slightly wrinkled surface
* Firm bite
* Light browning, not crisp crust

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Texture & Look (What You’ll Get)

* Matte surface, not shiny
* Chewy, juicy inside
* No fried coating
* Very close to a breakfast sausage feel, just flatter

If you want round “patty” shapes:

* Use the stem sections of king oyster, sliced into coins
* They look shockingly like sausage patties

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Pro Tips (Worth It)

* Don’t overcrowd → steam = soggy
* Pat mushrooms dry before marinating
* If they release water mid-cook, just keep going — it evaporates

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Flavor Variations (Still WFPB)

* Savory only: skip maple, add more fennel + sage
* Smokier: add chipotle powder
* Breakfast sandwich: finish with a quick maple brush at the end

Jan 18, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Read God’s Promises for Health
* K. Hagin lectures
* F F Boswell
* C. Capps podcast

EXERCISE:
* IR red light therapy via heel- bouncing 20 minutes outdoors on rebounder for lymphatic circulation early morning
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening
* 15 minutes using hula hoe outdoors on weeds


WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* oatmeal, blueberries, thinly sliced almonds, water
* Meati brand mushroomi maple patty on two-half sourdough muffins w/ avocado, tomato
* spaghetti soup (whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, red beans, kale, onions, garlic, pasta sauce, lemon, water), organic corn tortillas w/ avocado

… SUN HAS SET …

* unsweetened apple sauce

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Jan 17, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Read God’s Promises for Health
* K. Hagin lectures
* C. Capps podcast

EXERCISE:
* IR red light therapy walk outdoors 15 minutes early morning
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening
* Jog outdoors 5k
* IR red light therapy walk outdoors 15 minutes late afternoon

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* oatmeal, strawberries, beet/pomegranate powder, thinly sliced almonds, water
* Meati brand mushroomi maple patty on two-half sourdough muffins w/ avocado, unsweetened apricot preserves, tomato, onion
* spaghetti soup (whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, red beans, kale, onions, garlic, pasta sauce, lemon, water), toasted teff injera w/ avocado, baby carrots

… SUN HAS SET …

* small baked (then airfried) potato w/ mustard/bbq sauce dip

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed