A protein packed breakfast (vegan)

Quinoa with seasoned vegetables and marinated tofu.

 

 

I have been going through an odd eating phase. For some reason any kind of meat is not agreeing with my stomach.

So, while I have not made a specific decision to eat a vegan diet, lately it seems like all my meals are meat and dairy free. 

I have also started a weightlifting program and I am trying to keep my protein intake fairly high. 

I will admit that I am having trouble getting my protein intake over 120g per day on this mostly vegan eating regime.

Enter the protein powder:

Vega protein powder

To my surprise I found a vegan protein powder that was soy free. While there is nothing wrong with eating soy - I just don't want to be dependent on it to provide the majority of the protein in my diet.

Since I am new to the idea of a (mostly) vegan diet, figuring out how to get enough protein to support muscle building is going to be a work in progress.

But, so far, my stomach is MUCH happier without animal products. 

It will be interesting to see if I get that 'vegan glow' so many websites talk about.
 

Back in the saddle - Chicken pot pie

Sometimes taking a break is a good thing.

And a big thank you to everyone who has been understanding during this hard time (the first year anniversary of my mom's death is the same date as my birthday - and, yes, it is/has happened this month).

I will share with you today something I made a couple of weeks ago.

Chicken pot pie.

 No recipe but just lots of (hopefully) pretty pictures of food.

Homemade biscuit dough.

The filling was a simple rough with shredded (cooked) chicken, peas and spices.

And, of course, there was a serving for the dogs.

I brushed some egg wash over the dough and it went into the oven.

After 20 minutes in a 400 degree oven they looked like this:

Chicken pot pie is the embodiment of comfort food.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful (pre) holiday season.