Hello!

Welcome to my blog!  I have been a "veggiesauraus" for approximately 15 years, with a short stint as a vegan.  For a goodly portion of that time, I've lived in a rural area.  A rural, carnivorous area.  It is HARD to find non-processed vegetarian foods in what is effectively a food desert.  Basic vegetables are available, but foods like quinoa are still something one can only purchase at the local health food store (I'm lucky to have one, though it is EXTREMELY pricey) or have brought to you by a sister living in a suburban area peopled with like minded individuals.  As I am on a fixed income which meets my basic requirements and little else, I don't shop at the local health food store.  I buy from my local independent grocery store.  I will say this, I asked for them to carry tofu and now they do!  They also have a variety of non-dairy milks, so I'm pretty pleased with them.  They do, however, have a rather limited variety of vegetables and fruits.  I understand that.  I wouldn't want them to carry something they can't sell and thus lose money on!

I am also a single person.  A lot of the recipes I find in cookbooks and online make entirely too many portions.  I mean, yes, I could freeze the remainder for another day, but who has enough freezer space to fit three extra portions of meals, seven days a week?  Then, do you really want to repeat the same menu week after week until you've made room in your freezer again?  I don't!  I'm liking variety these days! 

These factors have made it necessary for me to alter and outright create recipes to suit my portion needs as well as the availability of ingredients. 

I will post these recipes and I'll even try to post pictures (I do like to plate my food) in hopes that you may benefit!  Enjoy!