Los Angeles - August 03, 2007

A Couple of Dairy-lects

The Hot Knives Guys

Not Dogs and charred scallions: Sometimes it seems like the summer barbecue season is the universe’s way of punishing herbivores.

Let Hot Knives make it up to you. For those veggie lovers sick of portobello “burgers” but not dedicated enough to give their squash blossoms a pre-sautee massage, the duo makes unhippy-dippy vegetarian and vegan food that’s interesting but not extreme.

While they’re known to cater intimate events that jibe with their philosophy (like, say, vegan cookouts for the Little Radio Summer Camp series), their site is open to all. Sift through their blog for rare brew reviews, foodie musings, and recipes that are home-cook mega-friendly, thanks to the accompanying how-to photos and short instructional videos.

They even created one special for DailyCandy readers: Osteria Not-za, a vegan caprese salad made with white polenta and a basil hearts of palm puree.

When it comes to combating veggie food blues, that’s half the Batali.

Available online at urbanhonking.com.