It's Official!

So I've become a vegetarian. Maybe on the way to becoming vegan. It's happening… AGAIN. I was vegan once before from about 2009 to 2011 but it just got too difficult.
Well, I've learned more from reading Omnivore's Dilemma and watching Cowspiracy and I just can't unlearn the things I've read and seen. I won't tell you about it. If you want to know, google it! So. I'm now a full-blown vegetarian!
And you know what, it hasn't been that difficult! I've even made two recipes from scratch this week! Go Catie! I did some Pinterest-ing and found a great sweet potato and black bean burger recipe as well as a delicious mushroom soup recipe. Tuesday night I got busy and cooked my little heart out.

All in all it took about two hours, but now I have all these awesome vegan leftovers I can eat whenever I want. I made so many veggie burgers that we have about six in the freezer. Meal prep at its finest. :)

I was exhausted after all the cooking, but felt so accomplished. I fell asleep feeling great and knowing I can do this whole vegetarian thing.

Anyone else out there a vegetarian? Have any great recipes???


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We're Getting the Hang of it!

I feel like lately Ryan and I have gotten into the groove of his whole gluten allergy thing. Though at times it can be a hassle, we've been creative with what we buy and what he orders if we go out to dinner. We're getting the hang of it!
It's also made us much more healthy and aware of what we are eating. We can't order any appetizers that are breaded and most fried things involve wheat. So that's a big win in the healthy column!
We've had our ups and downs trying new gluten free products too...
Pancake mix - not so great. Brownie mix - awesome.

It's trial and error - One day at a time :)

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Time for a check-in!

Well, I think it's time to check in with my 2016 New Year's Resolutions...
Here's how I'm doing!

• Rid our apartment of things that we haven't used in over a year.

• I was doing really well with this and now my drive has faded a little bit... However, we have gotten rid of A LOT of stuff. So I would give myself a B- on this one!

•  Read! 
• I'm reading every day to and from work. So far I've read one book. A+ !

• Travel to new places
• This is still in the works. It's only been a couple of weeks!

• Cook more!

• A+ on this resolution! Blue Apron is magical and really helping me be more confident in the kitchen. I've now cooked nine new recipes. booyah!

• Practice positivity
• Some days it's been hard to 'look on the bright side' but I do think I've been a more positive person. I've also been reminding Ryan that he needs to join me in being more positive. I'll give myself a B. 

How are you doing on your Resolutions/Goals?


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New Obsession!

I'm already obsessed! I LOVE Blue Apron!! I know, I know I've only cooked one meal, but I did it! It was easy and the food was REALLY GOOD.

I could not wait to get home and open up our first order. The box wasn't too big or too heavy and everything was packaged perfectly.

The first recipe I made was chicken meatballs with jasmine rice and a brussels sprout and apple side salad.

The overall prep time wasn't so bad - I just need to work on my chopping skills! Practice makes perfect!

Oh I'm so happy and proud of the little meal I made! This cooking New Year's Resolution is going to be a cinch with the help of my friends at Blue Apron! haha
Ryan really enjoyed it too. He brought up a good point - many of the recipes we'll receive are meals we would never think of making. We love trying new things!

Tonight for our New Year's Eve dinner I'm making rib eye steak with mushroom and potato hash. Yum!

Happy New Year!

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