Yesterday we had some good friends over for dinner and I made the ENTIRE THING!! I was so proud of myself. Even though it basically meant spending all day in the kitchen and my feet hurt by the end of it, everyone enjoyed everything and so it felt really good. It's nice to just hang out with friends and family, and even better when everything is vegan.
Making such a big meal is a real milestone for me. It really boosted my cooking confidence.
 |
| The aftermath |
 |
| Rustic Winter Stew (the pic on PPK is better >_>) |
The Menu:
-Rustic Winter Stew with Mashed Potatoes or Rice (I didn't feel like making Polenta)
-Cornbread
-Zesty Bean and Corn Salad (a double batch)
Drinks: Water and non-alcoholic Sparkling Burghundy
Dessert: Chocolate Pudding Pie with whipped MimicCreme on top
So basically, I am really grateful for the internet because without it I could not cook awesome meals like this.
 |
| Cornbread (of course) |
 |
| Bean and Corn salad |
 |
| It's beautiful....!! |
This dinner served about 12 people if you count the two little kids. I was glad that we fed everyone well and still had some rice and mashed potatoes left over (and cornbread and bean salad too!). Actually there was some pie left over too.
 |
| My little sister talking to Rich |
One of the best moments of the night was when Rich was teasingly trying to guilt me for creating such tasty food that it caused him to overeat. My response? "I regret nothing!!"
He burst out laughing.
On the one hand I'm glad I'm going back to only having to cook for two people since cooking for so many has been a little difficult and sometimes exhausting. But on the other hand it's really nice to be able to share delicious vegan food with other people and get compliments on it... it also is a nice way of surprising people, showing them that you don't have to really give up tasty food when you're vegan. You just have to make it a little differently and sometimes it tastes even better. My sister just told me "vegan food is the only way I like eating vegetables!" Hahaha.
I guess I'll have to start going to potlucks and stuff xP
In general I'm fairly satisfied with how things have gone food-wise on this trip. I feel humbled that my family has bought me what I wanted to cook with while I've been here, and my parents have both been very supportive... the kids for the most part have tried everything I've made even if they thought they wouldn't like it. It's been good.
I will miss them...
Looking to the future: the next vegan potluck in Bellingham is scheduled for February 18th! I will have to start thinking of what to bring... xD
0 comments:
Post a Comment