Seitan II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

You may remember our glutenous friend, Seitan from Vegan MoFo 2012.  Well, he is back in action with a few new set of stripes and bacon flavorings. Check out this Setain Bacon recipe by Vegan Nosh at your own risk.  It looks disturbingly realistic!

Zucchini II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

With all the attention that Eggplant Bacon is getting on the internet these days, it is surprising that Zucchini Bacon hasn't made quite the same impact. For all of you overwhelmed by your zucchini crop, please take note of this Zucchini Bacon recipe at Vegan Epicurean. 

Tempeh

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

This Vegan MoFo is full of firsts for us: our first tofu cartoon and now our first tempeh cartoon. Tempeh bacon is classic vegan diner fare and, armed with this Tempeh Bacon recipe by Jennifer Cohen Katz at Eat Well Meals, get ready for some major BLT action!

Coconut III

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

There are so many facets to Coconut's personality. First there was coconut whipped cream and coconut oil and now Coconut has effortlessly leaped into savory territory with coconut bacon. This gorgeous Coconut Bacon by Amber at Fettle Vegan will make you do a double-take.

P.S. If you prefer to sit this one out and outsource your coconut bacon-making effort, Phoney Baloney's** has got you covered.

** Disclaimer: We have no affiliation with Phoney Baloney's and we doubt that they are even aware of our little corner of the internet.

Shiitake Mushroom

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Mushrooms, especially shiitake mushrooms, are an ideal vehicle for vegan bacon. They soak up salty, smokey flavors and imbue a wonderful chewy-but-crispy texture. This Shiitake Bacon recipe by JJ at 84th & 3rd will make a believer out of you.

Tofu

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Can you believe that this is our first tofu post? We are not quite sure why but, regardless of the reason, be prepared to see more tofu during *Vegan Faux Show* because tofu is pretty talented. Byranna Clark Grogan's Tofu Bacon is a real standout; the recipe involves thinly slicing tofu with a cheese slicer and marinating for nearly a day!

Chickpea IV

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Chickpea has done it again! Refusing to be blended or smashed to pieces yet again, Chickpea is adopting her latest persona as a bundle of bacon flavor. These Chickpea Bacon Balls a.k.a. Smoky Chickpeas by Robin Robertson make a great salad topper and sandwich filling!

Beet III

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Like carrots, beets are another meaty chameleon. Beets specialize in replicating smokey meat toppings like pepperoni and bacon. Striped chioggia beets bring this Beet Bacon recipe by Danielle Dewar at Baking Backwards to a whole new level of faux-awesomeness (fauxesome-ness?)!

Carrot

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

So apparently the simple carrot is a meaty chameleon. We were impressed when we first heard about carrot's ability to transform itself into a convincing-looking hot dog, but we were just absolutely floored when we discovered Baked Carrot Bacon by Annie Shannon of Meet the Shannons!

Eggplant II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Vegan bacon is defined by salty, smokey flavors and chewy-but-crispy textures. Eggplant lends itself perfectly to the aforementioned bacon flavor and texture requirements. Shae Cantrell at The Vedge offers both a dehydrator and oven options for preparing her fabulous Raw Eggplant Bacon recipe.