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Schopenhauer and Roasted Eggplants with Peppers

2/24/2016

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A healthy vegan spread that has a rich flavor and can be used as a dip, a sandwich spread, or added to pastas or salads. It is made in no time and will nourish your body with wholesome food for days.
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My friend, Diane, and I decided to start a book club with some of our friends. At our first meeting at my house, we were off to a good start. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we talked about our personal relationship with books. Three of us (myself included) told stories about reading under the blankets with a flashlight when we were children. All of us love to read and admit that we often don't take the time to do so. Oh, those busy lives we live! As a hostess, I nominated three books and our group chose The Schopenhauer Cure by Irvin Yalon, a beautifully told tale about a psychotherapist who is diagnosed with a fatal disease. Knowing he has only one good year left, he is inspired to reexamine his life and work. He chooses to continue to work with his therapy group during this final year. He reconnects with one of his former patients, who is miraculously transformed by the teachings of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer.
​Schopenhauer lived an isolated life, without friends, wife, family, or colleagues. He was a troubled individual and a most peculiar man. Yet his work showed an extraordinary range of depth in his vision. Some philosophers argue that his work contains more interesting ideas than  other famous philosophers. He advised to minimize our natural desires for the sake of achieving a more tranquil frame of mind. He was the first western philosopher to look to the east and the  Buddhist teachings for guidance. The book is a moving debate about the end of life.

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Let's not become too philosophical and return to one of my favorite snack. I like it because it makes me believe that I am eating healthy food, even though it tastes so rich and sinful.
I have made this tasty spread for years. My inspiration comes from Ina Garden's recipe. I have played with it and used it for different purposes. The originally recipe is for a dip. The spread is great with homemade or store-bought pita chips.  But it also great as a vegetable added to quinoa or on a sandwich. I love to snack on it. I get hungry just thinking about it.

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35 Comments
Deb|EastofEdenCooking link
2/24/2016 03:26:13 pm

i just adore finding a vegetable recipe that tastes good in addition to being healthy! My family loves eggplant and would enjoy this as a dip at one of our gatherings. I an envious of your book club, it is an excellent way to keep reading in our lives!

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Gerlinde
2/25/2016 03:50:05 pm

I wish you could join our book club but you would have a long commute. Between your wonderful broccoli recipe and my eggplant dish we get the approval stamp from the American Heart Association .

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KathrynR link
2/24/2016 11:28:12 pm

Gerlinde, I just adore the back story to this recipe! My Nextdoor website community (do you have that in your area?) is in the process of planning a book club. I think I want to join but am hesitant due to time commitments, but I am a lover of books and reading. Your eggplant recipe sounds so tasty, and yes, I would add the chile peppers because I love spicy! xo

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Gerlinde
2/25/2016 01:42:21 pm

Kathryn, what's a website community😬, I need a lot of help with my website and my computer. I like my new book club, it forces me to finish a book in a month. I need that because I always find something else to do.

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sippitysup link
2/25/2016 09:52:43 am

Sounds like an interesting read, and if course roasted eggplants are always interesting too. GREG

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Gerlinde
2/25/2016 01:38:44 pm

Check out the book Greg, everybody seems to like it.

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Debra Kolkka link
2/25/2016 10:44:34 am

Hi there, I sent the email of my friend with the Bavarian apartment to you, but the email bounced back. Her name is Moira Drexler and her email address is Moira.Drexler@online.de
She can tell you all about the apartment.
Debra

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Gerlinde
2/25/2016 01:37:46 pm

Thanks Debra, I will contact her .

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Teagan R Geneviene link
2/25/2016 12:05:12 pm

Both lovely and interesting. Mega hugs.

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Gerlinde
2/25/2016 01:36:40 pm

Thank you Teagan, the book is a good read.

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marge
2/25/2016 12:54:20 pm

Looking forward to our visit! Will share this recipe with our vegetarian relatives.

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Gerlinde
2/25/2016 01:35:51 pm

Can't wait to see you, if you like eggplants you don't have to be a vegetarian to like this spread. It's great on a turkey or ham sandwich .

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Pamela link
2/25/2016 01:46:33 pm

Fascinating book review. I just downloaded the book on my Kindle! Now, if I could only find a good book group like yours where they serve an amazing vegan dip like yours. :-)

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Gerlinde
2/25/2016 01:51:30 pm

Pam, let me know if you like the book.

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Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen link
2/25/2016 03:54:45 pm

Sounds like a very interesting book Gerlinde, and sounds like you all had a wonderful time at your book club get together! I would love to start one because I really love to read! I set aside some time each night to read because I find it relaxes me after a long tiring day of blogging! I love the sound of this spread. Eggplant is a favorite of mine! I could just eat this right out of the bowl! Hope you have a great weekend!

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Gerlinde
2/27/2016 03:35:02 pm

Thanks Mary Ann, I can tell that you put a lot of work into your beautiful blog. I'm glad you take some time to read. Have a lovely weekend.

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Suzanne link
2/25/2016 05:06:34 pm

I just love eggplant and this dip sounds delicious. Tastes good and is good for you at the same time makes it a very good reason to give this a try. Your bookclub sounds wonderful Gerlinde.

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Gerlinde
2/27/2016 03:36:00 pm

Thank you so much Suzanne, I wish you could be in our book club.

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Gerlinde in Washington link
2/26/2016 03:38:51 pm

I love roasted eggplant and am always interested in trying out new recipes. This looks delicious!

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Gerlinde
2/27/2016 03:36:59 pm

Thanks Gerlinde, I like it a lot.

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David link
2/27/2016 07:58:44 am

Gerlinde - this reminds me a lot of a caponata. It is a wonderful snack food, or a light salad to start a meal. Love the colors and your book group concept, as well! The idea of feeding our souls as well as our bellies is wonderful!

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Gerlinde
2/27/2016 03:48:10 pm

Your right David, this is a simple version of a caponata using less ingredients and roasting the vegetables together. It's been a long time since I had a good Sicilian caponata. I should try making one.

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Karen (Back Road Journal) link
2/28/2016 06:35:56 am

I had to laugh at myself…when I first saw the title, I thought Schopenhauer was going to be a German dish that I'd never heard of. :D The eggplant spread sounds like something I would love.

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Gerlinde
2/28/2016 08:11:29 am

I know very little about Schoppehauer myself . The eggplant spread is something filling and tasty to have in your fridge.

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Jo Nell Huff link
2/28/2016 01:38:41 pm

Eggplant is one of my favorites so I will have to try this one. I like the idea of your book club. Will have to check out the book.

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Gerlinde
2/28/2016 07:33:53 pm

It's an interesting book Jo .

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Maureen link
2/28/2016 09:37:26 pm

I'm looking forward to not only reading that very interesting book but also this eggplant and pepper dip. Yummo.

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Gerlinde
3/1/2016 08:03:26 am

Thank Maureen, the book is interested. I like the spread , it's versatile and healthy.
Hugs

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Sarah link
2/29/2016 03:03:04 pm

What a gorgeous and healthy meal! Looks absolutely fantastic!

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Gerlinde
3/1/2016 08:08:17 am

Thank you Sarah, I have enjoyed this spread for years.

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TheKitchenLioness
3/2/2016 01:17:43 am

Dear Gerlinde, what a fun post and what a lovely recipe - love aubergine dips, always have, always will and vour version sounds utterly delightful - Schopenhauer and all - sounds like a great read and your book club must be great fun.
Lieb Grüße!
Andrea

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Gerlinde
3/3/2016 08:01:12 pm

Thank you Andrea for your kind comment. Our book club is off to a good start.
Liebe Grüße
Gerlinde

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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert link
3/2/2016 03:53:20 pm

You're making me hungry thinking about it! My husband adores eggplant and dips. This is right up our alley - have a great weekend and happy reading :)

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Gerlinde
3/3/2016 08:03:45 pm

My husband hates eggplants and won't touch them. I hope you had a great week.

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nancy at good food matters link
3/16/2016 10:20:27 am

Hi Gerlinde--I have belonged to a book club for about 6 years and have really enjoyed the reading and the community of women in our group. We always share food at our meetings too! Your eggplant dip looks delicious --and I would like it with the spicy red peppers!

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