So my first family meal was a hit.
My dd, 8, normally turns her nose up at veggies. My honorary ds (best friend and I live together, her children ds and dd2 are practically my own. We both claim them and they all go to both of us for mommy decisions, love, and cuddles) usually will try most things but prefers the norm. And dd2 usually doesn't care for anything that isn't sweet.
I made Veggie Fajita Noodles and Guacamole from GI 365. It did take a decent amount of prep time, in part, I'm sure, because I'm not the most adept at prepping veggies, I don't have a julienner, and I had a 2 year old at my side for most of it. But it was delicious.
DD loved the zucchini. She also tried the lime and red bell pepper, which she wasn't as fond of, but she said that she is now excited to try the zucchini lasagna I have talked about. This is a HUGE step forward for her.
DS loved the guacamole. He wasn't as fond of the pasta but he ate it.
DD2 was eating the guacamole by the spoonful. She ate every piece of the fajita noodles and seemed to enjoy it.
This is an exciting start to this journey. My bff enjoyed it as well. And my bf's sister asked me for the recipe.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Monday, December 29, 2014
Accidentally? How?
Most people can't honestly say they are 'accidentally' vegan. They chose to be vegan due to the politics, the ethics, the philosophy. Or their parents raised them vegan due to the same reasons. Not me. My body chose this option for me. I'm just listening to what my body is telling me.
Growing up I always knew my body didn't like foods like everyone else. I got apple juice at lunch while everyone else had to have milk. Why? Because I couldn't drink the milk, I was allergic. Well I tried many things over the years. Typing when a person is allergic to milk, they are allergic to lactose. So they can take a pill and voila! eat all the yummy dairy foods that every kid wants.
Not me. I'm allergic to the milk protein, casein. So that means absolutely no milk, no dairy. I went many years following the "I can have some, just not a lot" effort. And was absolutely miserable for it. But then even when I didn't eat dairy I wasn't real happy. That's because casein is also in beef. So no beef. But wait, that also means no milk or milk products from ANY animal, and no meat from ANY animal that produces milk.
Well crap. That leaves poultry. And seafood, but I've never been big on much seafood. So poultry. That still didn't leave me many options. After a few months of following *this* regimen, and discovering that even items labeled 'vegan' or that don't show milk as a potential allergen still may contain casein and so I have to read EVERY item on the ingredient list, I was feeling better, but still not the best.
And so I am cutting out all meat and animal products. This isn't a huge change for me. I already drink and use rice milk. I use Earth's balance butter. A good number of my meals don't include meat because a girl can only eat chicken or turkey for so many nights before that gets old.
So now I am owning the fact that I am a vegan. Not because I have anything against eating meat, although after reading a few books on veganism the factory farming is sickening and makes me glad that I don't support them any longer. By owning it, I am opening myself up to new ideas.
Come along gals and gents. This could be a crazy ride as I sift through new recipes, find new foods I love (and maybe hate), and find a new lifestyle that will allow me to feel better.
Growing up I always knew my body didn't like foods like everyone else. I got apple juice at lunch while everyone else had to have milk. Why? Because I couldn't drink the milk, I was allergic. Well I tried many things over the years. Typing when a person is allergic to milk, they are allergic to lactose. So they can take a pill and voila! eat all the yummy dairy foods that every kid wants.
Not me. I'm allergic to the milk protein, casein. So that means absolutely no milk, no dairy. I went many years following the "I can have some, just not a lot" effort. And was absolutely miserable for it. But then even when I didn't eat dairy I wasn't real happy. That's because casein is also in beef. So no beef. But wait, that also means no milk or milk products from ANY animal, and no meat from ANY animal that produces milk.
Well crap. That leaves poultry. And seafood, but I've never been big on much seafood. So poultry. That still didn't leave me many options. After a few months of following *this* regimen, and discovering that even items labeled 'vegan' or that don't show milk as a potential allergen still may contain casein and so I have to read EVERY item on the ingredient list, I was feeling better, but still not the best.
And so I am cutting out all meat and animal products. This isn't a huge change for me. I already drink and use rice milk. I use Earth's balance butter. A good number of my meals don't include meat because a girl can only eat chicken or turkey for so many nights before that gets old.
So now I am owning the fact that I am a vegan. Not because I have anything against eating meat, although after reading a few books on veganism the factory farming is sickening and makes me glad that I don't support them any longer. By owning it, I am opening myself up to new ideas.
Come along gals and gents. This could be a crazy ride as I sift through new recipes, find new foods I love (and maybe hate), and find a new lifestyle that will allow me to feel better.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)