bird watching
One month to go, I keep telling myself, just one month to go. My seasonal affective disorder has hit it’s peak, and I’m feeling pretty awful at the moment. I had a rough weekend, and Monday was no walk in the park. I got the kids out of the house for a bit on Tuesday, and then they fought for the rest of the day. I woke up today listless, exhausted, and blah.
Summer needs to end like two months ago.
I’m rounding out this monthly post, and I have lots of photos to share.
Panko Fried Cauliflower is my go-to meal whenever I’m making Panko Fried Chicken for the family. It is so darn delicious, I don’t miss chicken at all.
Double veggie-burger
Avocado Bowl
Proper Sunday Dinner Cooking
I tried my hand at making Panko Fried Tofu. The kids really liked this dish, and ate about half of mine, along with their panko fried chicken dinner.
Sunday Dinner vegan style
Leftover veggies
Gifts from my gardening buddy Mr. Hunt, the cutest little 80-something on the planet. In the Spring Mr.Hunt and I talk about our future gardens, and he always promises me some veggies. This year we talked about me going vegan, and he was worried. Every week he sneaks me in a big bag of home grown produce, because he doesn’t want me to starve. I just love him.
I made some delicious pasta salad with the freshly grown Cucumber, and I also made Panko Breaded Yellow Squash. They were absolutely delicious. I prepped and froze the extra yellow squash, and now I’m set for quite awhile.
It is getting easier and easier sticking to my vegan ways. I really don’t even think about it anymore, it’s just normal for me now. I’ve been happy that my family is trying out a few of the dishes too. It has surprised me at just how many new veggies they actually like.
July will make seven months, and I’m going to do my best to remain vegan for the rest of the year.
I tried out a few new vegan recipes, and even got the family to try one of them too.
I made a big batch of vegan Banana Muffins. I love veganizing recipes, and the kids like this one too.
Veggie Bowl, full of odds and ends leftover in the fridge.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes with plenty of Kale
Tofu Scramble and Homemade Bread
Super Cheezy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes. I’ve been on a bit of a potato kick, and I had some vegan cheese to use up in the fridge.
I made up a big batch of Rice & Lentil Neatballs. They freeze beautifully, and now my freezer is stocked with future vegan meals. They are also really good with Spaghetti and homemade Breadsticks.
So I was trying not to go to the store, and I was using up whatever I had on hand. I was making dinner for the family (I’m pretty sure it was panko fried chicken) and I needed a side. I made a batch of vegan Onion Rings. The family really liked them. Next time, I’m going to have to triple the batch.
When my mom was visiting I made a batch of Strawberry-Peach vegan Nice-cream. It was pretty tasty, and made good use of Summer fruits.
I made an amazing batch of Vegan Mac & Cheeze.
I had some leftover, so I added in some Broccoli for a fast and delicious lunch.