About Me

Now that I am following an almost Vegan diet people are much more concerned about my nutritional intake than they have ever been in my life. It is amazing actually, so I figure I might as well give them what they want: open access to my daily dining regimen. After all, I have nothing to hide! I say “almost” Vegan because I do my best to eat a vegan diet, but I do not worry too much about honey or refined sugar. I have a "don't ask don't tell" policy when it comes to eating out. My wardrobe still contains animal products from the past because I can't afford to replace everything I own. Basically, I am almost Vegan because I want to reduce animal cruelty, help preserve the environment, contribute to ending world hunger, and be as healthy as I can be; but I also want to enjoy my life and not become obsessed. If you disagree with my philosophy that's quite alright, I'm starting to get used to it.

Monday, January 28, 2008

Our Trip to NC the Highlights

I gave up on blogging about 2 days into our NC trip because my access to Internet was inconsistent, I was busy spending time with loved ones, and honestly I was pigging out so keeping track of everything I was eating proved to be a daunting task. But now I am back in Colorado Springs and ready to recommit myself to this blog. I actually have found it helpful, knowing that I will be posting on everything I eat seems to hold me more accountable for what/how much I eat.

However, before I move away from my vacation completely I would like to mention some of the highlights.

Top Vegan Eats on NC trip:

#1 - Once In a Blue Moon Bakery (http://www.bluemoonbakery.com/)
I got my wedding cake from this magical establishment before I was a vegan and mourned that I would never taste its goodness after becoming one, but...by the grace alone it just so happens that they make VEGAN CAKES!!! I ordered a Vegan version of their toasted almond cake for a family get together that went like this: 3 layers chocolate cake with amaretto liquor and vanilla frosting in between each layer, topped with vanilla frosting and toasted almonds. It was orgasmic...not to mention a big hit with the family who kept asking "You mean there's no eggs in this? no milk?" in disbelief.
#2 -Hush Puppies
Yes, I had to go to a place called "Smithfield's Chicken and Bar-B-Q" and watch my husband eat 4 (that's right 4) barbecue and coleslaw sandwiches to get them, but man were they good! After the woman in the drive-thru told me all they add is water to the mix I ate enough of them to make myself sick! I was in southern fried heaven!
#3 - The Peanut Roaster
Authentic North Carolina Roasted Peanuts in tons of fun to eat flavors: http://www.peanut.com/
#4 - Little Panda Express (actually in Columbia, SC)
Random Asian food restaurant in a Wal-mart shopping center served me the best bean curd and vegetable fast food stir-fry I've ever tasted hands down!
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