Furtive, Unfathomable, and also Enigmatic

I’ve been away from the computer all day, it feels good to get back!  Only for a minute or two though, I’ve got a major exam tomorrow!

I think I’ve also got a cold.  Not to worry, I still blame all my tiredness on inconsiderate barking dogs, but I’ve got some definite sickness symptoms as well.  My interview went great (I don’t want to get into more for privacy reasons) but the minute I left the office I was practically shaking with exhaustion.   My neck/throat are so sore and puffy too.  Not to worry though, the husband decided that with my swollen nodes I look like a bullfrog when I shrug my shoulders; this has delighted him to no end all day long.

Thank goodness Adam didn’t have school today, he could drive me to and from my interview, and also to Wegman’s for a study session.  Thank goodness I packed a comfier outfit than my suit to change in to.

Not so great was that forgetting my socks meant I couldn’t change shoes; I felt like I was playing grown-up grocery shopping in heels.

And grocery shop we did (Wegman’s has the new Chobani flavors!), but first a study session and hot bar.

Even though the vegan challenge is over I still stuck with mostly veggies,

plus a little chicken for fun.

And when we got home hours later I snacked on another Bananas Foster Bar.

Seriously guys, make this recipe!  It’s like tasting Banana Bread and Coffee Cake’s wonder baby that could take over the world.

Dinner was delicious but secretive, I’m testing the recipe for a contest I’m entering and I can’t share.

Roasted brussels sprouts,

plus the mystery sandwich.

Tasty, and hopefully it will somehow magically make me smarter for tomorrow; fingers crossed!

Lift the veil; tell me a secret about you!

Vegan Challenge Recap

Right now I’m walking to Wegman’s to study and enjoy a (non-vegan) lunch with the husband.  I just finished my first big interview for the program my fingers and toes are crossed that I get accepted to.  I’m going to post a recap with all of my thoughts on the Vegan Challenge tomorrow, but for now I wanted to share some of the highlights and things I learned.

Cheese is good, but quesadillas can be even better without cheese.

The healthy-living blog community is a great source of fantastic vegan recipes.

Vegan food can be fun to dip, especially in Stubbs BBQ Sauce.

Veggie sushi will rock your socks.

When cookie dough is vegan, you can eat it with a spoon.

This tastes just like apple crisp.

You can make a burger out of eggplant.

I love chia seeds

I’m obsessed with cocoa. 

You can totally make a banging casserole without cheese.

I think my peanut butter noodles I good enough to enter in a contest.

You don’t need cheese on your pizza either; at least some times!

Banana Foster really is my favorite dessert in any form.

Finally, I learned that vegan meals can be fun, but I like diet wiggle room better.