there was a time, in my younger days, when i thought of cooking as an odious chore – something that must be done in order to eat, but certainly not something to be enjoyed. now, though, cooking is a hobby, a passion, a grand culinary adventure type thing.
crossing over to the vegan-side has resulted in much adventure cooking – trying out new recipes and taste sensations. c and i are trying out dishes we never had the guts to attempt before and loving the results. we’re rather ridiculously proud of ourselves too, because, i for one, was convinced for the longest time that i would never ever be able to give up cheese. turns out, i could. and it’s not about deprivation, because with all of this tastiness, i don’t feel a bit deprived. really, what it all boils down to, is that while cheese was tasty, the world without it is even tastier!
this vegan journey has unexpectedly led to more confidence in the kitchen. recipes i would never have thought to try before, i now find myself thinking, “i can do that”…and i do 
in the last week c & i have made homemade hummous (scrumptious)
a chickpea/swiss chard/spinich stew (served over brown rice – delectable)
and homemade fried “chick’n” patties with fresh steamed green beans & cauliflower poppers (comfort food at it’s best!).
hmmm…wonder what we’ll make next…
Posted by Meg on June 30, 2009 at 10:19 am
Chard needs a new name–such a yucky word.
Mmmm…hummous.