The 1st of Veganuary!

In November I celebrated my 5th year as a vegetarian! But did I celebrate... no. Honestly, I probably didn't even cook. I've had a BAD case of kitchen burn out. Where the thought of even walking near your stove makes you want to groan and fall to the ground in full "boneless" toddler meltdown style. 

You know what kitchen burn out leads to... junk food, fast food, just total crap typically. And this really has to stop. I'm staring down the barrel of 40 this year and I need some changes. So I decided to kick off 2015 by joining Veganuary! Veganuary is pretty much what it sounds like... being vegan, in January. 

You should absolutely go to the website and read about the origin, the reasons why you might want to join in, and TONS of helpful links, tips, and recipes. Find them on Twitter @WeAreVeganuary and visit and like their Facebook page Veganuary

So I'm going to resurrect this sadly long dead blog and chronicle my adventures. My highs and lows. 

My first recipe is from Yup, It's Vegan. Her recipe is super easy to follow, it comes together fast so it's perfect even for busy nights. 

One Pot Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca with Chickpeas & Artichoke

Just throw everything in the pot, just like she tells you. The 1/2 tsp. of pepper flakes give it a kick, be sure to adjust it to your preference. 

 

Right after it finished, just give it a quick toss to fully stir everything around.

And, you are ready to eat! Seriously, no meat or dairy needed. It's crazy good. 

If you decide to try Veganuary, it's not too late. Don't let one day stop you.  If you like spaghetti squash come back tomorrow for Day 2!!