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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!
Comments
Happy Veganniversary! That looks like one delicious year of food. Veganism has taught me a lot about food & seasonal eating as well, I'm better for it.
Happy Veganniversary.
Happy anniversary!
Wow, congratulations! I tried going vegan earlier this year, and I only lasted a week, after which I got all these cravings for animal products. But seeing as you've been doing it for a year now, I think I will try again.
thats awesome Amber! I have not gone vegan, but I have been exploring it, and it really does add a whole new and yummy dimension to food. I need to expand my cookbook collection in that area- everything I make from Viva le Vegan my kids LOVE (which I find funny, because they often avoid veggies). So if you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them.
Kudos to you!!
my 15 yr old son is becoming vegetarian, so I really have to figure this out! Your food looks wonderful, and I am also curious about your CSA share, I wish we had something like that here.
Check out Martha's vineyard Fiber, they are offering CSA shares of their fiber!
Yes, please write a post about the sources for your recipes. I may not go vegan, but eating more healthy using more fresh vegetables and less prepared foods is definitely something I want to do. It's just that some cookbooks are so intimidating. What would you suggest for someone just starting out? thanks.
i want to eat okra, which i never did.
is there a recipe you'd like to share with me?
and congrats on the anniversary!
what vegan books or cookbooks do you recommend?
Congratulations!! My 1-year vegan anniversary was April 21st. I'm sure last year at this time we were both discovering and facing very similar challenges. ..clearly our thoughts on how the year went and how we feel now is very much the same. Great work!
Happy veganersary :D
