Hey FiT VeGaNs!!!

Hows it going??

My computer crapped out on me {refuses to turn on...} so I couldn't upload any new videos for a while until FINALLY just now I was able to use my parent's computer to upload like three of them.

This one was filmed a couple weeks ago for my parent's 30th anniversary.  I thought it would be fun to cook them a vegan meal luckily they were into it and it worked out kinda perfectly.

Unfortunately, the filming wasn't perfect and I forgot to show the salad, but oh well it was so easy it's fine.

So here's the video and below are the recipes for the salad, main dish, and dessert and a little review of what I thought! Thanks for reading and watching!! :)


Salad Boats

Not my picture

• Romaine Lettuce or other lettuce leaves that can be used as "boats" 
• Tomatoes
• Pepper
• Cucumber
• Homemade Dressing
• 2 Tbs Tahini
• 1 Tbs Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbs Water
• 1 Small Garlic Clove
• Salt and Pepper to taste

--> So quick and easy to make, just chop all the veggies up and scoop them into the lettuce boats.  Drizzle with the dressing and try NOT to swallow 'em whole!  Super tasty!


Butternut Squash Pasta

I found this recipe on Cookie and Kate
Also pretty quick to make.  I used gluten free corn and quinoa pasta cause that's what I had on hand and it worked really well.  I felt like the puree was a little too sweet so I added some tamari and that helped.  I also added some white beans for a bit ore protein {upon my dad''s request.}  This has a wonderfully creamy, velvety consistency.  Really good.

Chocolate Pudding

My mom was the one who found this recipe.  She stumbled upon it while she was watching The Jazzy Vegetarian {go mom!} and had been begging me ever since to make it.
I would recommend making this at least 4 hours in advanced to give it enough time to set up in the fridge.  Also, if you want to make the coconut whipped cream, make sure you refrigerate the can of FULL FAT coconut milk for 24 hours.

*Instead of chocolate chips, I used vegan rice milk chocolate bars and I'm SO HAPPY I did!*

Whipped Topping

• The fat from the can of coconut milk
• Sugar to taste
• Vanilla extract to taste

-->Chill a metal bowl and hand/electric mixer utensils then scoop the fat from the top of the can {it will solidify ontop. DO NOT SHAKE THE CAN} into the chilled bowl and mix on medium speed until it starts to form little mountains.  Add the sugar {I used about 1/4 cup of powdered sugar} and vanilla and mix for a bit more until you have the desired consistency.  Then grab spoon and scoop some of that godly nectar into your mouth. mhmm!!  This pudding was the perfect amount of chocolatey.  It has a bunch of good fats and it WAY better for you than those crappy pudding snack cups!

Hey FiT VeGaNs!!!

In about 15 mins I'm leaving to meet a friend {HI TAYLOR!!} at Bowl of Heaven where she works.
Let me tell ya'll a bit about this place*

Bowl of Heaven just recently opened up pretty close to where my parents live and what I've heard is that everything they offer can be made VEGAN!! All you have to do is ask for NO HONEY.  They use almond milk and even have dairy-free whip cream! say whaaa???

I've been looking at their website so I can be prepared for when I get there and absolutely everything looks so amazing! Especially their new

Almond Butter Bowl

It does have dark chocolate and granola, but like I said, I heard that everything can be made vegan sooooo...I'm hoping I heard right!

I will edit this post either late tonight or tomorrow morning with pics and my {always honest} opinion of the place but da-amn I'm looking forward to that bowl, yo!

EDIT: Just looked at the prices and they're hella {blech} steep!  That beautiful bowl up there is $13...Like whaaaaaa?  My friend was sweet enough to offer me her discount, but she said with the discount it should be $5 {not that specific bowl, I'm just assuming the "original/basic" one...} so that's rather dissapointing

On the bright side, there is this

Peanut Butter Bowl

that'll have to do.  Still, I am looking forward to this.  Mhmmmm


*Disclaimer: this Blog post was written before I actually went there and I will be back to edit this after I actually eat there


EDIT 2: The Aftermath

Alright, it's the day after my experience at Bowl of Heaven so here is what I think:
I think it's freakin great!

It's a gosh darn hipster paradise ! It's quaint and adorable on the inside and YES everything they offer is vegan {sans ass nectar.}  I ended up getting the PB Bowl and it was divine!  Super creamy, not overwhelmingly peanut buttery, the granola was sweet, nutty, and crunchy, and the bananas were ripe and fresh. 

mhmmm

I got a large cause I thought that was gonna be my dinner, but it ended up not being so the large was way too much.  My point: they don't skimp on sizes like most places do!!


I give it a solid 9/10.  What would make it a 10?  I think if it had more seating it would easily be a 10/10, but the seating was a bit cramped.

So will I go back?  You bet your butt I will!  Go there, friends, it's SO MUCH better than any other ice cream place {cause it's not an ice cream place...}

Hey FiT VeGaNs!!!

Yes, you read that title right!  I had chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream for breakfast!!!

SAY WHAAAA??

I used the beautiful Chocolate Covered Katie's chocolate chip mug cake recipe but omitted the chocolate chips and added cacao powder instead! Here are the other substitutions I made:

• Half white, half whole wheat flour
• unsweetened applesauce
• water instead of vegan milk
• no oil
• coconut sugar in place of other sweeteners

And for the ice cream...you guessed it! BANANA ICE CREAM!!  I think this scoop was about 2 bananas an a tsp of vanilla extract
.  And I was full after eating this!  Oh my god it was SOOOOOO good!!!

Even when {albeit laxly} watching what you eat WHILE on a vegan diet, you can still have your cake and eat the shit out of it, too!

Also, my lil bro got me that VEGAN fork for my birthday and I <3 it so THANKS, JEI!!!

Hey FiT VeGaNs!!! 

What's new?  I feel like it's been AAAAAAAAGES!

So, in the midst of finales week {in which I have three exams and an oral-hehe-final} I have decided to start a weight loss journey.

No, scratch that, not a weight loss journey...a FAT LOSS journey.  This journey shall also be a journey of self love.  I know, I know how floofy of me.  But, I'm so sick of crying over the way I look.  I am so sick of NOT being happy with my body.

What started this, you may ask?  Well, I'm not seriously over weight, I know that.  But, like many women {or like many humans, frankly} I really REALLY wanna look in the mirror and be like DAMN I look fuckin HOT.  But all I see is the number on the scale from the last time I went to the doctor {as I have mentioned, I do not weigh myself because of how it makes me-crazy-so the only time I get weighed it at the Doctor's office}.  I was not happy with that number.  In fact, I was downright devastated. Sickened, even.  Even more sickened by the fact that that stupid, insignificant number has had this much power over me.  I haven't been the same since I saw that number.  Even my doctor made a comment.  She said, and I quote,

"Wow, you've gained a lot of weight since last time."

Thanks, doc.
/rant


Whew, well, there it is folks, I'm in for a change! Now who of you lovelies is with me?!?!

Hey FiT VeGaNs!

So, I've been down in the dumps lately cause the weathers so nice but I'm not comfortable enough to wear tank tops.  It's actually not a weight issue, though.  I have a skin disorder called Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis which shows up as this very noticeable, very gross looking rash type thing.  Back in middle school {it first showed up right after puberty} the other kids just thought I was really dirty.  They made fun of me, said I needed to go shower.  It didn't help that I lived in a poor neighborhood..

I was on medication for it, but when you stop it {after 3 months} it just comes back.  Aggressively.   It's currently on my stomach, under my breasts, under my armpits, and {most recently} on my back.  It's itchy and unsightly.  I just want smooth skin.

I just bought vitamin A drops that I'm going to mix with coconut oil and apply as a moisturizer.  Honestly, I don't have high hopes, but apparently this has helped some people.  I'm gonna try the more natural stuff before going to a dermatologist because I just know that they'll throw meds right at me and I don't want that.  But, it's gonna be either get used to the skin I'm in, or be on medication for it so...

I'll update after a few weeks of Vit.A.  Ugh, veganism as been such a blessing for me, but it hasn't cured this...


Any who, there's a new video up on the tubes.  I like the WIEIAD vids; they're easy and I like to eat :)

Hey FiT VeGaNs!!

HAPPY National Sibling Day!  If you have a sibling, go and give 'em a big ol hug or a slap on the back or a punch in the crotch and tell them how much you love them just this once!

Speaking of siblings, I've got a new video up on the Tubes with my baby bro {he FINALLY let me film him that lil poop nugget...}

It was a lot of fun, I kinda think he's the shiz.

So, if you like this, tell your friends and like and subcribe to my channel for more.

Ive been thinking of what I can talk about next, and I'm thinking possibly Being Vegan in College P.2...yeah I should really do that one...
AND
What to do when your significant other is NOT vegan {cause sometimes it can be really hard}

Well, I look forward to chatting at you guys, but until then...

I'M OUTIE!

Hey FiT VeGaNs!

Hope all is well with everyone!

Things are good here!

I have a new WIEIAD video up:
It's always nice being back home because of aaaaaaaaaaaall the scrumdiddlyumptious vegan options!  Oh, and my family, too I guess.

Hmm, there's not much here to update on except...
I got dreads!  Cause why the heck not, right?  They're synthetic {aka no animals were harmed in the making of these bad boys} and besides being crazy scratchy, they're really fun and I like 'em a lot!

Here's a snap Sean took:

So, if you have any questions on veganism, fitness, or now dreads please send them my way!!

xx