Yes, yes, yes...I have to combine days here because yesterday, frankly, I was in no mood to write. I got my period and just couldn't think very clearly. Sigh. That's what happens sometimes. I wasn't very motivated to tell you what's going on in Veggie World.
So, yesterday, I was still vegan. No meat, no eggs, no dairy...and really it's been OK! I thought about bacon once but that's just because of the Today show and those Canadians basting crispy bacon with maple syrup...mmmmmm....but I digress....
One thing I've discovered is that our refrigerator isn't that full...not like it usually is. It's usually packed to the gills with...stuff. And usually a lot of the vegetables go bad because we haven't eaten them in time. Or have forgotten about them. But I think that the fiber really keeps us full without having to eat so much.
Let me tell you...it's a lot cheaper to go to Pete's and get produce. It may not be organic but it's much more affordable. Peppers are .68 each and they're huge! Where as at some organic places, they're almost $4 a pound!! How can people afford to eat healthily at those prices? I know that organic is better for you and the earth but come on!
OK, desserts...
I gotta give kudos to Swirlz (in Chicago) for their vegan cupcakes...really good! It's not buttercream but they're very tasty! The cake has a dryer consistency but that's OK...and the frosting has a slightly different texture but all in all, very good! And we tried some snickerdoodles the other day...vegan style. (Why does every vegan dessert seem to have date paste?) Those are very tasty too! I'm starting to change my mind on vegan dessert...I still miss my buttercream but I'm starting to manage...
So, TV...I was going to tackle the TV. What do I mean by that...well, invariably we eat in front of the TV which we really have to stop. I tend to eat more and unconsciously, not really tasting the food and then going back for more. Although, lately I've been so full of gasses that I can't fit any more food anywhere. I brought home some more Thai food yesterday (because I had my period...OK??) and I ate way too much. I have to give more kudos to Star of Siam in Chicago. They have an awesome mild curry tofu dish with peas and potatoes. I was turned on to it by a friend of mine who's vegetarian and now I actually prefer it over the chicken. But it's just too darned good! And I'm sure it's not low in calories either.
Tonight we had some roasted butternut squash and acorn squash. I had roasted some more onions and peppers...poblano, jalapeno and bell...and ate one of the jalapenos with it. Very hot...but tasty and real.
And...ugh...I ate potato chips today. I don't know...I'm on this potato chip kick which I really gotta kick.
Well at least I didn't eat the whole bag! OK??
I weigh myself tomorrow morning...hopefully I've lost some bloat...at least that's what I'm calling it...
Cheers!
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