Hi! I'm Suzanne. I started this blog for the sole purpose of helping me stick to my New Year's Resolution of going vegan for the month of January 2011. I figured that, if I had some place to write down what I was eating and cooking, how I was feeling about the process of giving up animal products, and whatever else popped into my head, I'd be more likely to stick with it. That was my original intention.
I also wanted to make sure that I documented the entire process, even the parts where I struggle. After a lifetime of eating animal products, it is really difficult to go cold turkey without a few slip-ups. If anyone is reading this, I wanted them to know that it is truly a journey for me, not a destination. I am human; I make mistakes; I blog about those mistakes,as well as my successes.
You might have stumbled across this blog. Maybe you even like it. If so, welcome (and thanks!). I hope that if you do read it, you find something in here that is useful to you. Maybe my journey will inspire you to eat more meat-free meals. That was my goal for myself, at least. Maybe you see a recipe that intrigues you. I don't intend to put any recipe on here that I don't think is mighty tasty. I also want to disclose that I am not the best about measuring in the kitchen, especially spices and seasonings. I tend to just measure things into the palm on my hand. It's really about tasting, and figuring out how you want your food to taste. Think of these recipes as a jumping off point, and have fun making them your own, if you're so inclined.
I also want you to know that this blog is about my life, the way I eat and take care of my family, and the way I cook. By no means am I an authority on veganism or nutrition. If you have concerns about those things, I suggest you consult someone more qualified than me (say, perhaps, a nutritionist). I am also not a perfect vegan, or environmentalist, or human. But I do my best, so, please, I ask that you be patient and kind.
