Vegan Experiment: Day 26 of 47

After counting up those days, it's kind of cool to see that I'm more than half way! And I'm still alive! And most of my cravings for animal filled products have subsided.

I'd be lying if I said there weren't tempting moments that totally caught me off guard. I've also become a much bigger fan of super dark chocolate than I ever thought I'd be (it's only vegan if it's >70% cocoa).

I also do miss cheese, but only really in the sense that I miss favorite dishes that usually contain cheese--like cheese enchiladas, grilled cheese sandwiches, mac and cheese made from scratch and baked to perfection. Egg and cheese sandwiches on an everything bagel. mmmm.

A friend pointed out that someone she knew had tried to be vegan, finding it easy until you step outside. I completely agree! I have become even more intense about reading nutrition labels than I was before (Just ask Mr. K, I used to drive him nuts by reading labels in the supermarket).

Going to restaurants is an interesting challenge, trying to find something that gives my body what it needs, but doesn't contain accidental traces of animal. I'm sure that I am consuming non-vegan items unwittingly, but I refuse to worry myself over that. I am doing the best I can with the information that I have.

That being said, I still prefer to cook for myself, and this weekend has been a fun food experiment!

Friday night we had Kale and White Bean Soup with some day old Broa (recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day) and then Mr. K and I baked a Raspberry Jam Swirl Crumbcake from Post Punk Kitchen, and today I whipped up a Mac and No Cheese for some lunch guests (who, though admittedly into meat eating, devoured it!). Yum.


I should note that the pureed white beans with sauteed onions, celery and garlic would make an excellent dip for chips and veggies. In fact, this may make an appearance alongside some flatbread for my graduation open house (May 21st! Don't miss it!).