Loaf Adventures

I must admit, before going vegan, the thought of a "vegetarian loaf" was pretty unappetizing. Dry, dense and flavorless are all adjectives that came to mind. And then, last Thanksgiving I thought I'd give the loaf a try. I wasn't terribly impressed with the results--crumbly, pale, and not the rich, hearty holiday loaf I was expecting. Nevertheless, being the tenacious, adventurous vegan that I am, I just had to give the loaf another chance! This time I chose the recipe from A Celebration of Wellness. Onions, garlic, sage, basil, mushrooms and green peppers--how could I go wrong? So I made this loaf and was it ever tasty! It reminds me of the meatloaf my papa used to make.