So, if you’ve stopped by the site lately, you may have noticed that everything is completely different. Yes. Hi. I did that. :D It was time for a change, so I revamped the site entirely, making it easier to access my books, check out my blog, read the bad sci-fi of my youth, and (of course) learn more about my cats. (Because come on, we … Continue reading Site revamp, shiny new covers, and cats
So, as it turns out, working from home when it’s freezing cold outside is pretty nice. :D Unfortunately, this pleasant new development also results in me not getting much in the way of exercise, so I’ve had to improvise. In my previous job, I was both incredibly stressed and receiving a crapton of exercise (lifting children, chasing children, chasing and lifting children at the same … Continue reading In which I walk around the couch a lot and try to eat healthier (also, Chinese!)
In which I discuss the ravages days of Thanksgiving food has wreaked upon my stomach and the methods I’ve undertaken to reverse the horror. Also, there is some discussion of fruit juice, giant salads, cauliflower-related injuries, and deformed spring rolls, plus a bonus ramble regarding my hair. Enjoy. :P Continue reading VEGAN VLOG 22: Thanksgiving rebound, deformed spring rolls, and an abused tree
Part I: The hopeful beginning, when I still suspect something edible may come out of this experiment. Part II: Reality comes crashing down on our intrepid young (?) baking hero as she looks in horror at the Uncle Owen/Aunt Beru situation in her oven. Oh, well. I ate the carrot sticks (along with some Trisuits and yellow bell peppers) with the remainder of my tofu … Continue reading VEGAN VLOG 20: How to burn your homemade granola
In which laziness leads to my making homemade cashew milk, I reveal my true feelings on the presence of peanuts in muesli, and Darla tries to eat everything in sight, including a used tissue and a soggy tea bag. Also, there is **natural light!** Though now, less than an hour later, the sky has gone gray and disgusting again, so…thanks for that false hope, Chicago. … Continue reading VEGAN VLOG 19: Homemade Cashew Milk, Thanksgiving, and Darla Eats It All
A brief cat interlude: Benny takes a nap dangerously near his camera-crazy owner and thus has only himself to blame for ending up on YouTube. Continue reading Caterlude: Benny sleeps and is precious
In which I venture to the Japanese supermarket and experience Great Sadness, then discover a wealth of vegan items closer to home + try the Beyond Burger. Also, miso ramen and vegan tonkatsu! Kind of. Continue reading VEGAN VLOG 18: Sadness in the Japanese Food Court and a review of the Beyond Burger
It’s a freezing cold day in Chicago, and I’m heading out in search of groceries and T-shirts. Also, let’s talk some more about religion, because I see fire and immediately put my hand into it, apparently. Continue reading VEGAN VLOG 17: Jehovah’s Witnesses, Vegan Thanksgiving, and Vaccuum-Related Shyness
I thought I was done waking up at 3:45 AM due to the time change, but alas, this morning marked another early wakeup and general refusal from my body and brain to return to sleep. As today was Parent/Teacher Conferences and my last day at work, I took advantage of the extra time to (a) write thank-you cards to parents, (b) cook up some goodies … Continue reading Conferences, food, and drowsy catnaps
So, as it turns out, dumping loads of corn starch into a sauce simmering in your frying pan is not a great idea. :P Continue reading Vegan Vlog 13: Chinese Brown Sauce Cooking Fail (Me vs. Corn Starch)
An epic cooking fail, a broken food processor, and a cat eating pancake batter on the stove. What better way to start off a Saturday morning, really? Continue reading Vegan Vlog 9: How to fail at making vegan breakfast
In which I cook stuff, Darla tries to burn down the house, and I get a new cookbook (and a shiny new proof copy of Talking About Fungus). Such good! Many excitement!1! Continue reading Vegan Vlogs 6 and 7: Cats and cookbooks and gnocchi, oh my.
