I wasn't just starving for food - I really wanted to cook, too. I realized I hadn't really made a meal all week, besides some easy to-go breakfasts (toast, mostly, which is barely cooking at all) and easy dinners (quesadillas, eggs and such).
What had I to cook? Asparagus
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 And some red potatoes I tossed both in some olive oil and s & p. To the aspargus I added a shake of garlic powder. To the potatoes, just a little Tastefully Simple's Wahoo Chili Seasoning. I baked off the aspargus in a 350° oven whilst I threw the potatoes in a bit of melted butter. The end result was beautiful and tasty:  An egg thrown on top of this would have been delish. Or some bacon! But this was a good vegan breakfast. Whoa. Did I just say vegan? I don't consider vegan-ness to be a part of my life, but I guess it is from time to time. The more I think about what I am putting into my body, the more I see the benefits of having a well-rounded diet. Vegan eating wouldn't do well for me personally all the time, but this vegan meal (and other meatless creations I have made) show me this style of cooking and eating can be done - by me! And still be delicious. As far as depriving myself of chain restaurants, and breaking the hold fast food has held on me most of my life, I would say I am winning. Its still a struggle occasionally, and there are still cravings for certain foods. I can't pass by a Burger King without inhaling deeply and remembering the taste of their original chicken sandwich. However, the feeling I have of just being moderately healthier, having less heartburn, having more energy, makes the struggle worth it. It has been 70 days since my last bite of fast food. Could I go on forever without it? I don't know... Would I be willing to try, past this year's resolution? I think so! But don't hold me to that just yet... Do good. Eat well. |
Yum! We need to get together and cook friend. :-) Miss you!
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