12 May, 2008
I still love my dirty, dirty boy.
Even though I don’t have cable anymore. Sniffle. Thanks youtube for the Mike Rowe fix.
09 May, 2008Friday Flickr Favorites: A Year of Vegan Eats
Yesterday was my one year veganniversary! Being vegan has showed me a whole year of awesome food, great cooking, new friends, trying new foods and techniques, learning new things about seasonal eating and how fresh ingredients can make a big difference in the quality of your cooking. A whole year of knowing that with every meal I was making a difference for the planet, for the animals, for my own health. Smugness is a great feeling sometimes. :)
It went by so fast and to be honest, after a small learning curve, it was oh-so-easy to adapt to. I would encourage everyone to incorporate more whole foods and plant foods into their diet, no matter what your gastronomical philosophy. You will feel better and your body will thank you!
Next week, the CSA share that I purchased with Mattawoman Creek Farms starts delivery. We’ll be getting a weekly supply of fresh, seasonal and totally organic vegetables all summer into the early fall. Best of all, the farm is local, right on the eastern shore. Minimal environmental impact, awesome heirloom varieties, maximum flavor and benefit to the earth and our bodies. I really can’t wait. It’s going to change the way I cook a little bit since I usually shop from a list, so I’ll be excited to see what new things I get to try when truly eating seasonally and locally. I hope you’ll follow along!
02 May, 2008Friday Flickr Favorites!
1. Untitled, 2. Owl and Solomon’s Seal, 3. bittersweet, 4. more spinning, 5. Lazy day., 6. my.drawing.room, 7. My Little Troublemaker, 8. +, 9. fatty, 10. april 26, 2008, 11. California Clementines, 12. let sleeping dogs lie, 13. breakfast outside, 14. Untitled, 15. My New Addiction, 16. the view, 17. Untitled, 18. 24 april., 19. Untitled, 20. Pretty in Pink, 21. 111/366, 22. left on ocean avenue, 23. short term memory loss, 24. Lichen Cowl, 25. happy humping ollie, 26. Take a peak, 27. Untitled, 28. and you close your eyes, 29. Stories to be told…., 30. the energizer, 31. browns and blues, 32. Untitled, 33. Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake, 34. Red and Purple Anemones, 35. over the stove, 36. Untitled
01 May, 2008Shower time!
Majorly good times were had on Sunday at my bridal shower! Best one I’ve ever been to, hands down.
We pigged out on delicious vegan food lovingly prepared by my sister Heidi and my dad, then we all headed outside to decorate cupcakes. (Big thanks to Amanda for all the awesome cupcake decorating supplies). We had a little contest for best cupcake decor. It got a little heated. I ate mine before the judging, so I figure I won anyway.
Coconut icing and presents. Does it get better than that?
We played a one-sided newlywed game where Jimmy (ahead of time) revealed disgusting habits and fun stories about us. Turns out my memory of our first kiss is flawed - it was not in some dark parking lot of a now defunct venue in Newport News (yikes), it was in my room, he spelled out “can I kiss you” on my magnetic poetry board. That’s right, say it all together, “Awwwww…..” Such an awesome day with my friends, and no one had to get wrapped in toilet paper. Everyone should have such an awesome shower!
30 April, 2008First Fruits
My first harvest. Out of my first garden. One for me, one for Jimmy and one little green top for Kyla (she loves them). So pleased.
