Category Archives: Legumes

Thanksgiving -2. 11/21/17

Here we are two days from Thanksgiving and it seems like we are going to the grocery store every day! I am trying to be organized but it seems like there is always something I have forgotten. John has made … Continue reading

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Upside down day! 11/20/17

Usually my days are vegan for breakfast and lunch and then whatever for dinner. I guess it is loosely based on Mark Bittman’s Vegan Before 6 (VB46) plan of eating. Today, though, my whatever happened at breakfast and the rest … Continue reading

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Immersion circulators, a boon in the kitchen. 11/19/17

Vegan Part of the Day Today started off with the usual oatmeal, flaxseed, and blueberries. I really hope all the great benefits I’ve read about come true. When I go see my doctor in six months I would like to … Continue reading

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Pacific cod, chickpea purée, and collard greens. 11/10/17

Quick note about lunch – I had the cauliflower soup again but this time with tofu cubes. I also added the tofu to a tomato and lettuce pita pocket sandwich. Later we went to the store and bought some Pacific … Continue reading

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Treat yourself! 11/7/2017

I am so glad to be in my own kitchen again! Now I can control what I eat. I decided to treat myself at lunch and make something a little more complex than the usual leftovers or sandwich. Using the … Continue reading

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More adventures from the road. 11/6/17

I am finding vegan eating difficult while traveling. I am sure that if I looked hard enough I could find places that cater to vegans but out here in the Nevada/Utah area near the freeways you just do your best. … Continue reading

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Easy food for a busy day. 10/30/17

Just a quick post since I am running behind with my posting. John and I are busily preparing for a small dinner party on Halloween night and as usual we are making things and then not liking them and making … Continue reading

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A favorite pasta dish! 10/24/17

This morning we went out to breakfast. I am not a big fan of eating breakfast out because you always tend to eat more that you should have. Now you have the whole day to repent or try to repent. … Continue reading

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Chicken Monday. 10/23/17

Chicken Monday is an institution at our house. It is a chicken oasis after a sometimes over indulgent weekend. It is a soothing reminder that not all the food is going to change. In my quest to become a part-time … Continue reading

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New dish! Red Lentil Chili. 10/21/17

Happily today was completely under my control. I started off with oatmeal and it was smooth sailing from there. Since we have so many tomatoes I made myself a chickpea and tomato open-faced sandwich for lunch. I mashed up some … Continue reading

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