The Vegan Mac Daddy Explains TVP, Shows Off His Belt On This Week’s 508 Podcast

On this week’s 508 podcast, Mike Benedetti and Brenden Melican talk to Tracy Novick about local education policy then talk to Greg Opperman about winning the Mac Daddy competition and creating the world’s best vegan mac & cheese recipe. Greg also talks up the upcoming Worcester VegFest is going to be. If you’re just watching [...]

February 7, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Artichoke Food Cooperative, Misc, The Living Earth, Worcester VegFest 2010  No Comments

The Best Vegan Mac & Cheese Recipe

On January 30, 2010 VegWorcester held the first annual Mac Daddy Competition, a vegan mac & cheese cook-off and taste-off. There were 17 excellent entries, but only one person took home the MACNCHZ belt. Greg Opperman won first place with his elaborate Veggie Mac. His recipe includes interesting spice combinations, mock beef, and 30 different [...]

February 5, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Vegetarian Recipes, Worcester VegFest 2010  3 Comments

Announcing the Winners of 2010 Mac Daddy Competition [Bling]

The 2010 Mac Daddy Competition was a tremendous success, with over 15 entries and a packed room of vegan mac & cheese lovers. We raised around $150 for the 2010 Worcester VegFest! Let’s cut to the chase, who won? The fancy, mock-meat filled, cheesy casserole from Mr Gregory Lee Opperman won him the belt. His [...]

February 4, 2010  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Belmont Veg, Events, Misc, Worcester VegFest 2010  One Comment

Cup of Woo: Worcester Mag Reviews Buddha Hut Soups

In addition to the mention of the 2010 Mac Daddy Competition, this week’s Worcester Magazine features a review of Buddha Hut’s soups. Here is a clip from the review:
Renée ordered the seafood noodle soup, and I tried the spicy Thai coconut. While both had excellent flavors, we were somewhat disappointed in each. My spicy soup had next [...]

January 31, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Buddha Hut, Restaurants & Businesses  No Comments

The prizes for today’s vegan mac & cheese cook-off/taste-off are so cool [Event]

The Mac Daddy Competition is today! Is your vegan mac & cheese recipe ready?
Come to the cook-off/taste-off today at 6pm-8pm at 126 Eastern Ave, Worcester. It’s going to rock! Bring a few bucks because this is a fundraiser for the Worcester VegFest. (But no one will be turned away for lack of funds.) To be [...]

January 30, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Events, Vegetarian Recipes, Worcester VegFest 2010  No Comments

Worcester Mag Hypes Vegan Mac Daddy Comp [Event]

Awesome! This week’s issue of WoMag mentions VegWorcester’s Mac Daddy Competition, the vegan mac & cheese cook off/taste off.
Check it out from Worcester Magazine:
The 2010 Mac Daddy Competition proves you don’t have to include dairy in a killer Mac & Cheese dish on Jan 30 at 6p.m. This vegan mac & cheese cook-off/taste-off is $5 [...]

January 28, 2010  Tags: ,   Posted in: Belmont Veg, Events, Worcester VegFest 2010  No Comments

Seeking Worcester’s Vegan Mac Daddy [Event]

Soy cheese, nootch, or cashew cheese? Casserole, mixed or broiled? Is your vegan mac & cheese better than all the rest? Are you the vegan mac daddy?
On Jan 30, 2010 at 6pm come to 126 Eastern Ave, Worcester for the 2010 Mac Daddy Competition, a vegan mac & cheese cook-off/taste-off. Cook up your best recipe [...]

January 18, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Events, Misc, Vegetarian Recipes, Worcester VegFest 2010  No Comments