Ok, so this is my official vegan foodie blog!
It is safe to say that I enjoy a challenge. I'm married to a navy sailor who embraces my Italian ability to argue (we have a love/hate relationship when it comes to fighting); I have 2 children about 15 months apart, and my son (almost 3 yrs old) was recently diagnosed autistic. Everyday is a song and dance with his behavior-- some days I'm singing The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music (from Sound of Music), and other days I'm belting out "It sucks to be me" (from Avenue Q).
Maybe it was the approach of my 25th birthday that did it. Maybe it was Mikey's autism... I'll never be 100% sure. Whatever it was, I felt that something needed to happen. Something big. I had to pray about it, because I have spent years trying to make my life go "my way", and I always end up saying Okay, God... you know what's best...
I began to find comfort in food. The first loaf of bread I baked was a pumpkin banana bread, completely vegan (and gluten free). I wanted Mikey to enjoy something that wouldn't make him behave as if he was just getting out of the rubber room. The bread was amazing, and Mikey devoured half of the loaf over the days that followed. I was filled with such an immense joy! I couldn't wait to make new recipes that he would like!
So, the journey has begun. Whether I google recipes, or look them up in the many cookbooks that I possess, my goal is to veganize as many recipes as possible. I can't cure my son, but I can make his days as easy as possible. By providing him with living food (raw foods) whenever possible, and by avoiding overly processed foods, meats, dairy, etc, I know I am going to be helping my son.
As I continue to blog, I'll post recipes, and photos of the finished product. I'll post information about what is in season, and where to get it (if you're in my area, especially). I'll keep everyone posted on Mikey's progress, and I'll give anyone (who wants it) further information and advice on being vegan.
So, I hope you enjoy this journey with me.
Let the Wild Rumpus Start!
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