It is a few days after Halloween. I have raided my children’s candy bags while they are away in school as well as eaten all the candy they gave me that they are not particularly fond of. Heck, I am not even fond of some of the candy but I can’t seem to stop eating it! I just threw away a bag of Whopper Malt Balls and refuse to steal another item from their treasured stashes. I am officially in the candy detox mode and want (need) nothing but pure, healthy, and nutritious  foods in this suddenly five-pound-heavier body of mine.

I am curious about soybean products, especially tofu. A friend brought over a tofu cream cheese spread and crackers (whole-wheat!) one evening last week when I offered to buy the wine. It was the first time I have tasted tofu and it was surprisingly good. Tofu is basically created from soymilk like cheese is made from milk. It is high in protein, iron, and calcium  and low in calories with no cholesterol. Sounds pretty healthy to me! Except to buy it already prepared like my friend did,  I have no idea what to make with it and would like to open this up to anyone and everyone who has an excellent recipe or suggestion  for tofu!