Category Archives: Pasta

Christmas cheer on a vegan day. 12/5/17

I have some of my many, many Santas up for Christmas and they always bring a smile to my face as I walk around the house. Here is a picture of a few of my kitchen Santas that sit behind … Continue reading

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Vegetarian, vegan, vegan. 12/2/17

I revolted from my gruel breakfast and ate an egg instead. It isn’t so much the ugly appearance and slimy texture of my oatmeal regimen that bothers me, it is the everyday sameness. I wish there were something else savory … Continue reading

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Two pasta Tuesday. 11/28/17

Since I am always mentioning my breakfast I thought I would take a picture of it today. Ta da! Steel cut oatmeal with flaxseed and blueberries. I am still missing all the other breakfasts I used to have and feel … Continue reading

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New dish – spaghetti with olives, capers, tomatoes, and breadcrumbs. 11/26/17

It is so nice to get back to eating NOT-turkey. We decided on an all vegan day to separate us from all the heavy food. After our breakfast oatmeal I had a lunch of brown rice with tofu and vegetables. … Continue reading

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A tasty lunch on the road. 11/16/17

I have been searching for a restaurant that serves a decent vegan/vegetarian lunch on the road. Granted my travels take me along I-15 through the Mojave Desert where towns and dining choices are few and far between. I use Yelp! … Continue reading

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Yum! Lasagna. 11/11&12/17

I have to admit that eating oatmeal with flaxseed has taken all the joy out of breakfast. I used to get up thinking, what shall I have for breakfast? I rarely ate the same thing two days in a row. Now … Continue reading

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Using tofu and flaxseed + chicken parm and spaghetti. 11/8/17

Since my recent physical I have been trying to eat more foods that will have the effect of lowering blood sugar and cholesterol. My doctor suggested eating flaxseed and going with a more plant based diet. In reading up on … Continue reading

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Trying a new veggie burger. 11/4/17

First a little business – John and I are leaving for Utah tomorrow. I will not have a new post until Monday, 11/6. Since John and I have decided to make an unplanned trip to Utah my lunch today was basically … Continue reading

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Icelandic cod. 11/3/17

John picked up this Icelandic cod at Whole Foods and it was very delicious. He roasted it in the oven for 12 minutes at 400F. Seasonings were bay leaves, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. I was supposed to be … Continue reading

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Asparagus on sale! 11/2/17

Whenever asparagus is on sale this is what I make for dinner. This is a very enjoyable super simple dinner. Sauce for the pasta is pasta water and olive oil.

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