Domestic Goddess: Eggplant Chips

Ellya Sam:

I can dare say. Fry anything and you will definitely see me eating it. Frying however, is super unhealthy and I subject to oven- baking as a healthier option. Tastes just the same, but better for you.

A few days ago, Chong and I decided to celebrate the end of a stressful Semester by making a hearty lunch! He prepared Angus Parmesan Meatballs which turned out sooooo good! I don't have the recipe with me, but if you're interested, pop in the comments that you want it and I'll get that arranged for you ;)

Anyway, I made eggplant chips. Super easy and quick to do. All you need really, is an eggplant, some olive oil, some herbs you have hanging around the kitchen and bread crumbs! If you are vegan, substitue the breadcrumbs for sesame seeds, crushed cornflakes or any kind of chopped up nuts, really! 

Let's get into it!

You will need:

• 1 eggplant (cut transversely)
• 2 cups store bought breadcrumbs/ sesame seeds, cornflakes or chopped almonds
• 1 cup olive oil
• herbs to taste: I used cayanne pepper, chili flakes, oregano and rosemary
• 1 tbsp salt (to sprinkle after)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200C fan- forced
2. Line your baking trays with non- stick baking paper
3. In a bowl, combine your dry ingredients (breadcrumbs and herbs) and in another bowl, prepare your olive oil
4. Take one eggplant disc and soak into your olive oil until both sides are completely covered. Dunk it into your dry ingredient mixture until it is covered with your breadcrumb mixture on both sides.
5. Place your eggplant disc on your baking tray and sprinkle with a punch of salt
6. Repeat to remaining eggplant chips
7. Bake for 13 minutes or until crispy. Depending on how thin you cut your discs, be careful and be aware that the thinner your slices, the faster they will cook.

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Enjoy!

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Veggie Bar 2.0

Ellya Sam:

Can I get a hollah for vegetarian desserts please!! I can never get enough of Veggie Bar, really. Not only does it make me feel good, it's actually.. really.. good. I decided to skip dinner and just go full head on to desserts this time round. Came here with my beautiful cousin after a night out and we were so impressed! I've always wanted to try the desserts at VBar, but never found the space in my tummy after a meal here. Excellent plan to just jump right to dessert for this occasion! The desserts did not only look scrumptious, it tasted scrumptious too! AND it was vegetarian! Flourless Chocolate Cake with a side of Soy Ice Cream $7 This was so yum! Rich and decadent with generous amounts of cocoa in the cake. It was topped with a shinny chocolate glaze which had a bitter taste and it worked so well with the sweetness of the moist cake. The soy ice cream was also a steal! Very yummy! And gluten free! Berry Cheesecake with Greek Yoghurt $7 This baby was plated up so beautifully! Look at that! The berries were nicely plump and fresh. The base of the cake was buttery and tart. It complimented the cheesecake filling which was so smooth. It had hints of berry in it  which gave a sour pinch. This cake definitely stole the show! Impressed Ellya is impressed 8.5/10 Check out my FIRST Veggie Bar post! : Veggie Bar Veggie Bar 380 Brunswick St  Fitzroy VIC 3065 (03) 9417 6935

Veggie Bar

So we decided to hit Veggie Bar today for a quick and healthy bite before heading to Lu Lu Lemon's Factory Outlet to get a few things.  It was a lovely Autumn day in Melbourne.

VB looks super chill on the outside. Then again, we expect nothing less. This place is filled with youngsters hanging about around the area. The amazing this about VB is that all food served here is vegetarian or vegan. Hence, the name Veggie Bar. So you vegsters! Here you be at. ;)

When you walk in, you will be amazed at the amount of space this place. It is huge! There is also an outdoor section and a waiting bar for when nights here get busy. 

Look at the desserts! :) Too bad we were so full we couldn't stuff any extras in our tummy.

We started of with fresh fruity drinks, Ellya tried out the raspberry lassi, whilst I had berry blast juice without bananas because I think they taste yucky.  The raspberry lassi was incredible, with the right amount of fruit, honey and yoghurt, and you totally got a blast of berry goodness from the juice. $6.50 each! :) Recommended!

As an entree we had the stuffed mushrooms with tofu and herbed feta, which were fairly impressive not exactly the best meal we've had though.  In accompaniment to the mushrooms, an asian- inspired sweet and sour sauce was served with it, which slightly heightened the contrasting flavours. Size wise it was the perfect nibble to have before our greatly anticipated mains! $.8.50 pricey.

Cutie patooties. :D

The Moroccan Pizza with a hummus base, roasted eggplant, pumpkin, mushrooms, capsicum and toasted sesame seeds. $12.50

I thoroughly enjoyed the Moroccan Pizza, the base was light and crisp, and the pizza was large enough to fill you up perfectly.  You don't ever find yourself wondering how good the pizza would be IF it had meat, because it's already so darn delicious.  Although it was enjoyable, I can't really say it was the best pizza of my life, but it's definitely worth a try if you go.

The falafel wrap with tzaziki, hummus, salad and roti. 

$8.90

Overall, this dish tasted pretty good. However, the falafels were too rock- hard, making it very difficult to eat! Meh. Not very happy with that. 

Our thoughts.. 7/10 Veggie Bar 380 Brunswick St  Fitzroy VIC 3065 (03) 9417 6935