Saturday, February 7, 2009

Location, Current Business Hours, Standard Menu

Aloha! We are The Maui Vegetarian's Vegan Kitchen located at 715 NE Stephens Street in the lovely town of Roseburg, Oregon. Some of the best vegan food can be found at this cafe on wheels.
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Try our succulent Oriental Shumai... Bulgur (cracked wheat) and Asian vegetables, ginger, and sweet seasonings fill these wonton skins which are then seared and steamed with Chef Brian's tangy-spicy ponzu sauce. It's an explosion of flavors in the mouth and has received rave after rave by loyal customers and friends.
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Our famous Artichoke Dip is sure to please. Our signature garlic cashew creme sauce combines with artichokes, sweet red peppers, onions, and green chiles to make one outstanding dip served with toasted slices of bread.
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Something more traditional, but say, a little more different than the standard? Of course! Sunshine Burgers are made with organic sunflower seeds, rice, and vegetables. It's a most delicious and healthy combination ever to provide for this burger patty. We serve it up on a sprouted grain bun with sliced pickles, tomato, and lettuce with Vegenaise and ketchup and mustard on the side.
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The Grilled Mushroom Millet Burger has fast become a favorite too. We make our own millet patties. Sandwiched between two slices of grilled wheat sourdough bread and dressed with Vegenaise, mustard, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, and lettuce. Don't forget the mushrooms!
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Hummus Sandwiches are back on the menu due to popular demand. Chef Brian makes his own fresh hummus to layer with sprouts, tomatoes, lettuce and Vegenaise on 100% whole wheat bread.
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R.B.G.- as we affectionately call it. It's the Rice, Beans, and Greens Bowl. Brown rice, black beans, and steamed Kale with your choice of Garlic, Chipotle, or Curry sauce to complement this healthful, simple and simply delicious meal-in-one.
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We also serve fresh, organic salads with a choice of Ranch dressing and another that changes weekly. Soup is made fresh daily though we run the same type for the week (saves me mental power having to think of a new soup each day, which was what we were doing in the past). And we have a "plate lunch" special that changes daily. Plate lunches are standard fare in Hawaii. It is usually a complete meal consisting of a main dish (some kind of meat), a starch (which is usually white rice), and most times, macaroni salad for the side dish. Hawaii people love it. But unfortunately, not so healthy. Naturally, we took the concept of it, but vegan-ized it. So don't be afraid to order the "plate lunch."
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So stop on by the Vegan Kitchen. But only Mondays thru Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get good health now!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Specials for the Week of Feb. 2-6 '09

*Photo of Chef Brian's Chow Funn dish.
Greetings everybody, hope you all had a healthy and happy week. Sorry for taking so long to get the specials up, it's been a busy week! Just would like to get an early enough advance notice to let you know that we will be gone for a week coming up soon. We'll be taking off for L.A. to attend a Natural Foods Expo and will be closed from Wednesday, March 5 - and reopen on Wednesday, March 11. We're looking forward to a small respite as we have been working so hard. Though it's satisfying work, seeing as everyone is very happy with the food we produce, thank you! But it'll be fun to find out what's new and exciting in the Natural Foods and Health industry as well as find out about new products. So, well, we won't really be having a vacation... Now for the specials, have a great week!

This week's soup is Hawaiian-Style Hot and Sour Soup
small $3.00 large $4.50

Monday February 2
Mini-Plate: Chow Funn Noodles with Vegetable- Chinese wide noodles served up with stir-fry Asian vegetables and lightly seasoned with soy sauce. $6.00

Sweets: Oatmeal Cookies $1.00

Tuesday February 3
Plate: Vegan Burrito-Black beans, Red Rice, Avocado, Salsa, Olives, and Green Onions in a Sprouted Wheat Tortilla --- served with Cole Slaw, and Spicy Cajun Tortilla Chips $7.95
Sweets: Coconut Tapioca $2.25

Wednesday February 4
Plate: Indian Curry, Garlic-Cilantro Flatbread, and Organic Green Salad (with Ranch or Mango-Cilantro dressing) $7.95
Sweets: Hazelnut Torte $1.95
Thursday February 5
Plate: Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, Garlic Bread, and Organic Green Salad (with Ranch or Mango-Cilantro dressing) $7.95
Sweets: Vanilla Cake with Vanilla-Coconut Frosting $2.25/slice

Friday February 6
Plate: Artichoke Chickpea Patties with Chassuer Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, and Organic Green Salad (with Ranch or Mango-Cilantro dressing) $7.95
Sweets: To be announced.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Specials for the Week of: Jan. 26- 30 '09

Soup of the Week: Red Pepper-Mushroom Soup
sm. $3.00 lg. $4.50
Monday:
Mini-Plate- Chinese Black Bean Stir Fry Vegetables on Brown Rice $6.00
Sorry no dessert today! The baker is taking the day off.
Tuesday:
Plate: Spinach, Mushroom & Walnut Tortelloni with Provencal Sauce, Garlic Bread, and Organic Green Salad with Ranch or Lemon Poppyseed Dressing $7.95
Sweets: Coconut Tapioca $2.25
Wednesday:
Plate: Thai Vegetable Curry, Brown Jasmine Rice, and Organic Green Salad with Ranch or Lemon Poppyseed dressing $7.95
Sweets: Cheezecake $2.75/slice
Thursday:
Plate: Black Bean Enchilada, Tortilla Chips with Pineapple Salsa, and Organic Green Salad with Ranch or Lemon Poppyseed dressing $7.95
Sweets: Oatmeal Cookies $1.00
Friday:
Plate: 'da Healthy Hawaiian Luau Plate-Roasted Sweet Potato drizzled with Coconut Cream, Brown Rice, No-Chicken Long Rice, Macaroni Salad on Lettuce, and Traditional Haupia dessert. $7.95
Sweets: Mango Haupia $1.00
*Haupia-Hawaiian dessert made with coconut milk, sweetened with raw sugar, thickened and chilled. Delicious!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Specials for the Week of: Jan. 19-23 '09

Monday:
Soup-Tomato Spinach Stew small $3.00 large $4.50
Mini Plate- Chow Funn Noodles with Vegetables $6.00

Tuesday:
No soup today.
Plate- Veggie-stuffed Calzone with Marinara and Creamy Garlic Sauce, Pasta Salad, Green Salad with Ranch or Sesame Ginger dressing. $7.95

Wednesday:
No soup today.
Plate- Indian Vegetable Curry, Jasmine Rice, Green Salad with Ranch or Sesame Ginger dressing. $7.95

Thursday:
No soup today.
Plate- Black Bean Tamales, Brown Rice, Green Salad with Ranch or Sesame Ginger dressing. $7.95

Friday:
Soup- Split Pea small $3.00 large $4.50
Plate- Asian Salad-Crisp organic romaine and fresh spinach with shredded won bok cabbage, carrots, green onions, wonton noodles and teriyaki grilled Bahama rice burger. $7.50

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Specials for the Week of: Jan. 12-16 '09

Monday:
Soup: Papa's Soup- Puerto Rican-style soup seasoned with onion, garlic, green bell pepper, celery, cilantro and annatto-infused olive oil with potatoes and pasta. Our favorite.
No plate special today.
Sweets: Cheezecake $2.75/slice, Carob Chip-Almond Biscookie $1.65
Tuesday:
No soup today.
Plate: Meat-free loaf- flavorful protein-rich lentils seasoned with savory herbs, vegetables, and breadcrumbs with glazed BBQ sauce topping, served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Brown Gravy, and Green Salad. Ranch or Sweet Mustard dressing. $6.95
Sweets: Coconut Tapioca $2.25
Wednesday:
No soup today.
Plate: Vietnamese-style Curry Vegetables, Jasmine Rice, and Green Salad. Ranch or Sweet Mustard dressing. $7.95
Sweets: Carob Ganache Cake $2.50/slice, Oatmeal Cookies $1.00
Thursday:
No soup today.
Plate: Summer Vegetable and Polenta Lasagne, Garlic Multigrain Bread, and Green Salad. Ranch or Sweet Mustard dressing. $7.95
Sweets: Coconut Tapioca $2.25
Friday:
Mini-Plate: Chow Funn Noodles with Asian Vegetables. $6.00
Healthy Tips: Just got turned on to this amazing "ancient grain," the food of the future...Chia Seed. No, not Chia Pets! I just got my order of Chia seed and Brian and I were excited to try it out. I mixed 2 Tbsp. of the Chia seed with about 1/2 cup water and let it sit for about a half hour. The seeds had absorbed all the water and looked a lot like fish eggs. Thankfully, it didn't taste like it. They were rather tasteless when we mixed it in with our oatmeal the next morning. Brian noticed a more sustained endurance level as far as his energy was concerned. I noticed not getting hungry so quick as I usually do. I won't get into what it's all good for, you can do the research yourself. Check out these websites for more information:
Oh, and let me know if you come up with some good ways to incorporate Chia seed into your diet. Note: Someone told me they sell it at New Day. Have a happy, healthful week!

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Upcoming Health Lecture and Cooking Classes

WHAT: Nutrigenomics: Interaction of Food with our Genes in Relation to Health
Cooking Demonstration & Lecture

WHO: Featuring Chef / Cookbook Author Brian Igarta of the Maui Vegetarian
& Ramona Lee, Registered Dietician

WHEN: Sunday, January 18 and 25 afternoon 2:30 p.m. till 5 p.m.

WHERE: Better Living Center, 1129 NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg

COST: $10.00 per person per session covers
samples & lecture materials

REGISTRATION: Deadline January 12, limited seating – call NOW!

CONTACT: Roseburg Adventist Church office
672-1542 Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Specials for the week of: Jan. 05-09 '09

No soup planned for this week, sorry!

Monday:
Mini-plate: Chow Funn Noodles and Vegetables $6.00

Tuesday:
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, Garlic Multigrain Bread, Organic Green Salad $7.95
Sweets: Coconut Tapioca $2.25

Wednesday:
Thai Vegetable Curry, Brown Jasmine Rice, Organic Green Salad $7.95
Sweets: Lemon Pie $1.50/slice

Thursday:
Whole Wheat Penne Pasta Puttanesca, Red Potato Salad, Organic Green Salad $7.25
Sweets: Coconut Tapioca $2.25

Friday:
Siesta Salad-organic romaine lettuce topped with brown rice, seasoned black beans, guacamole, salsa, tomatoes, olives, green onions, and vegan ranch dressing with a crown of crispy tortilla chips. A meal in itself. $7.50