Mid-Winter

Hello, and a happy mid-winter to you!

It's hard to believe that it's been over a year since I went vegan.  I feel healthier now; and lighter in body, mind, and spirit.  Occasionally, during social situations, I stray from a plant-based diet and consume a little fish or dairy foods, but for the most part, I eat vegan now.

 My family is not vegan, but they support and encourage me.  For Christmas, my middle son gave me; VBQ: The Ultimate Vegan Barbecue Cookbook.  The recipes are simple and tasty, and the full-page photos are beautiful.

This winter, I've been experimenting with vegan cheeses.  I really like the Follow Your Heart brand of vegan alternative cheese.  Their parmesan cheese is good on pizza, the smoked gouda is delicious on a veggie burger, and the sliced Pepper Jack is great in Mexican Lasagne.

Mexican Lasagne

I found these pretty California-made, hand-painted Franciscan Ware teacups in an antique store on a recent road trip.  Ever since I was a young girl growing up in California, I've always loved and admired this dishware, and especially the Apple pattern.  Here they are on the 17th century sideboard I inherited from my beloved English grandmother.

Until next time,

wishing you a very warm and cozy winter,
Kim

Cuddles with my granddaughter in January.